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ASME A18.1

Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts

Last updated: October 2026

Short answer

Yes. Nomic agents check drawings against the 2014 edition of ASME A18.1 and cite the ASME A18.1 section behind each finding, so a licensed reviewer can confirm or dismiss each one. ASME A18.1 is adopted by 52 jurisdictions in Nomic's code data.

52 JurisdictionsLatest: 20201 Editions Supported

Review Drawings Against ASME A18.1 with Nomic Agents

Nomic agents flag likely ASME A18.1 issues on your drawings and cite the section behind each one, so your reviewer can confirm each finding with less manual lookup.

Ask in Plain English

"Does this egress path meet ASME A18.1 requirements?" Get a cited answer your team can check against the drawings.

Cited Answers

Every answer includes specific ASME A18.1 section numbers and code text. Full traceability.

Less Manual Lookup

Check drawings against ASME A18.1 with less time spent digging through PDFs and code books.

52

Jurisdictions

2020

Latest Edition

1

Supported Editions

3

Total Editions

ASME A18.1 Edition Coverage

Nomic supports 1 editions of ASME A18.1, highlighted in green below.

2020
2014
2008

What Reviewers Check Against ASME A18.1

Typical elevator code items a reviewer looks for on a drawing set, and the sheets to include so a review can see them.

What gets checked

  • Hoistway, pit, and machine room dimensions and access
  • Hoistway venting, fire service, and emergency communication requirements
  • Coordination between elevator, architectural, structural, and electrical drawings

Sheets to include

  • Elevator plans and sections
  • Hoistway and pit details
  • Electrical and fire alarm interfaces

Check your drawings against ASME A18.1

Upload your drawings to Nomic and ask questions about ASME A18.1 compliance. Every answer cites the specific code section.

About ASME A18.1

ASME A18 1 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts is part of the elevator code framework, adopted by 52 jurisdictions across the United States. Nomic provides full AI-powered compliance support for ASME A18.1, enabling instant checks against your construction drawings with cited answers.

How Nomic Agents Review Against ASME A18.1

With the Nomic agent, you can upload any construction drawing and ask natural language questions about ASME A18.1 compliance. Our AI analyzes your drawings against the applicable code requirements and returns:

Specific Code Citations

Section numbers from ASME A18.1 with exact references.

Clear Explanations

Requirements explained and how they apply to your design.

Actionable Recommendations

Practical steps for achieving compliance.

Related References

Links to related code sections and amendments.

Less time digging through PDFs or standards manuals, with cited answers your team can verify and compliance issues caught before the set is issued.

ASME A18.1 and Elevator Code

ASME A18.1 is one of 14 codes in the Elevator Code category supported by Nomic.

Elevator codes establish safety requirements for elevators, escalators, and other conveyance systems.

ASME A18.1 FAQ

Yes. Nomic agents check drawings against the 2014 edition of ASME A18.1 and cite the ASME A18.1 section behind each finding, so a licensed reviewer can confirm or dismiss each one. ASME A18.1 is adopted by 52 jurisdictions in Nomic's code data.

Nomic supports the 2014 edition of ASME A18.1. The 2020 and 2008 editions are listed as coming soon. Check which edition and local amendments your jurisdiction has adopted before you run a review.

On a typical drawing set, reviewers check hoistway, pit, and machine room dimensions and access; hoistway venting, fire service, and emergency communication requirements; coordination between elevator, architectural, structural, and electrical drawings.

Include the elevator plans and sections; hoistway and pit details; electrical and fire alarm interfaces. The more of the set the review can see, the more cross-sheet conflicts it can catch.

No. Nomic agents work alongside architects, engineers, and code consultants by flagging likely issues with the code section cited, so the reviewer can confirm or dismiss each finding with less manual work. The licensed professional still owns the code interpretation, and the authority having jurisdiction still performs official plan review.
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