Maintenance Control Program (MCP) which is a plan to ensure that an elevator, escalator, or other conveyance equipment is maintained correctly throughout its life. It contains specific written information that indicates what maintenance should be performed, how that maintenance should be performed, when it should be performed, and how often it should be performed.
An MCP provides a list of necessary work items to be performed, a place to record the completed work, and the records of completion made available to persons trained in the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of vertical transportation equipment, which includes AHJs/RAs – Inspectors. All building owners and managers should have an MCP for each of the elevators, escalators, and moving walks in their building.
Learning Objectives—At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify common safety hazards that can be mitigated through regular elevator maintenance to enhance occupant safety.
- Explain how proactive maintenance strategies reduce unexpected equipment failures and minimize operational downtime.
- Describe how consistent maintenance practices extend the useful life of elevator systems and major components.
- Recognize the regulatory requirements supported by a Maintenance Control Program and apply them to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
- Evaluate how early detection and resolution of maintenance issues contribute to long‑term cost savings for building owners and managers.
