In the previous article, we mentioned that large supermarkets have triggered public opinion due to elevator congestion. However, the more critical issue is: ''Do elevators truly possess emergency capabilities in the event of sudden scenarios such as fire alarms or power outages?'' Many commercial projects have long neglected this aspect.
Overlooked High-Risk Linkages
A large number of fire elevators in comprehensive buildings have not undergone emergency tests such as high-temperature resistance, forced descent, and linkage. Some are even used as passenger elevators, leading to the aging and failure of critical components. More seriously, the backup power supply is often insufficient to support complete evacuation, posing far greater risks than simply queuing up.
High foot traffic can amplify emergency issues
In commercial facilities exceeding 40,000 square meters, over half of emergency delays are elevator-related. Issues such as failure to force descent during fire alarms, shaft smoke backdraft, and lack of dynamic evacuation guidance are amplified in high-traffic environments, sharing the same root cause as the congestion mentioned in the previous article: insufficient estimation of the dual demands of "passenger flow + safety.".
The market is shifting towards emergency elevators
An increasing number of projects are upgrading to emergency elevator systems featuring high-temperature-resistant materials, independent power supply, fire linkage, and cloud monitoring. AI can also provide predictive capabilities, traffic diversion, and emergency alerts, enhancing overall safety resilience.
Why is it necessary to contact suppliers now?
Currently, many regions are advancing safety assessments for mall elevators, and communication can be conducted at this time:
·Obtain an emergency elevator solution that complies with the standards;
·Complete the fire protection linkage design quickly;
·Reduce safety rectification risks;
·Overseas projects can meet higher export standards in a single instance.
For commercial entities, emergency elevators are not just equipment but core assets for safety and operational continuity. Now is the perfect time for upgrading.