What every property manager in Florida needs to know about the 2028 elevator safety mandate.
The State of Florida has mandated upgrades for all traction elevators with single plunger brake systems. If your building in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier, Lee, or Sarasota County has a traction elevator — this deadline affects you.
Florida has adopted updated safety requirements under ASME A17.3 — the Safety Code for Existing Elevators — requiring that all traction elevators currently equipped with a single plunger brake system undergo a code-compliant upgrade.
A single plunger brake relies on one mechanism to stop and hold the elevator car. If that single component fails, there is no backup. The new code requires a redundant braking system to prevent unintended car movement and ascending overspeed — two scenarios that pose serious risks to passengers.
As a property manager or building owner, this responsibility falls on you. Non-compliance can result in elevator shutdowns, failed inspections, liability exposure, and fines — in addition to the safety risk to your tenants and visitors.
The good news: Axxiom Elevator has been executing these upgrades across Florida and can walk you through your specific building’s options clearly and quickly.
Florida has adopted the ASME A17.3 standard, which mandates redundant braking for all existing traction elevator installations with single plunger assemblies.
Delaying your compliance plan doesn’t push the deadline — it compresses your options and increases your risk.
Non-compliant elevators face mandatory shutdown at inspection. For multi-story residential or commercial buildings, that means stranded tenants, ADA violations, and emergency remediation costs.
If a single plunger brake fails before your upgrade is complete, your building may bear full liability for any resulting injuries. This is a known, mandated risk with a documented state warning.
As 2028 approaches, certified contractors will be in high demand across all six counties. Buildings that delay often face longer lead times, limited scheduling windows, and less leverage on pricing.
Both upgrade paths meet the Florida ASME A17.3 requirement. Axxiom Elevator will assess your specific elevator configuration and recommend the right approach for your building and budget.
Your existing single plunger brake assembly is replaced with a dual-plunger system — providing two independent, redundant braking mechanisms within the same footprint.
A secondary braking device is installed that grips the hoisting ropes in an emergency — providing an independent backup safety layer separate from the primary brake.
Smart property managers aren’t waiting until 2028. Here’s a realistic roadmap.
Identify which of your elevators have single plunger brake assemblies. Get a complimentary assessment from Axxiom Elevator and build the upgrade cost into your 2026–2027 capital planning cycle.
Review dual-plunger vs. rope gripper options with Axxiom's certified technicians. Confirm approach, get fixed pricing, and reserve your scheduling window before demand peaks.
Coordinate installation with your building's operational calendar. Axxiom handles permitting, installation, and inspection coordination with the Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety.
All single plunger brake elevators must be upgraded or face mandatory shutdown. Buildings with Axxiom-completed upgrades will have full documentation and inspection records on file.
Axxiom Elevator operates across Florida’s east and west coasts — with certified technicians serving six counties from South Florida to the Gulf Coast.
From Boca Raton to West Palm Beach, our teams serve residential towers, commercial properties, and HOA-managed communities throughout Palm Beach County.
Our headquarters in Pompano Beach puts us at the center of Broward. We serve Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Deerfield Beach, and every municipality in between.
From Coral Gables to North Miami, we are actively executing compliance upgrades across Miami-Dade's dense residential and mixed-use building inventory.
Serving Naples, Marco Island, and surrounding communities. Axxiom supports Collier County's luxury residential and commercial properties with full-service compliance execution.
From Fort Myers to Cape Coral, our certified technicians cover Lee County's growing residential and hospitality building inventory ahead of the 2028 mandate.
Serving Sarasota, Venice, and the surrounding Gulf Coast corridor. We bring the same full-service compliance process — assessment, permitting, installation, and inspection — to every Sarasota property.
The easiest way is to request a complimentary assessment from Axxiom Elevator. Our technicians will inspect your equipment and confirm whether an upgrade is required. Most traction elevators installed before the mid-2000s are affected.
Will my elevator be out of service?Downtime varies based on elevator configuration and the upgrade path selected. Most dual-plunger conversions require 1–3 days of planned downtime. Axxiom Elevator coordinates scheduling to minimize disruption to your residents and tenants.
Absolutely — and that’s exactly what we recommend. We provide written assessments and formal proposals that are suitable for board presentations, HOA budget reviews, and capital planning documentation.
Non-compliant elevators are subject to mandatory shutdown by the Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety. Beyond operational disruption, buildings may face fines and significant liability exposure. The state is actively enforcing this requirement.
Yes. Axxiom manages the full compliance process including permit applications, installation, and coordination with local inspectors and the state Bureau of Elevator Safety. We handle the paperwork so your team doesn’t have to.
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