Whereas European elevator codes and standards permit elevators with smaller cabin sizes, and the European standard for elevator parts have become the global standard, creating a large market for affordable, standardized elevators and replacement parts; And whereas a recent report from the Centre for Building has found that the US and Canada have some of the most expensive elevator costs in the world, and that adopting European elevator codes standards would reduce costs and improve accessibility, particularly in low- and mid-rise buildings: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM advocate to the Province to adopt European codes and standards for elevator construction and maintenance, reducing building costs and encouraging more elevators to be installed in new buildings.
