Elevator Button Meanings
Elevator Buttons Explained
Elevator buttons are designed to allow users to control the movement of the elevator, select floors, and sometimes access other features. Here’s a breakdown of common elevator buttons and what they do:
Elevator Floor Selection Buttons
Numbered Buttons (1, 2, 3, etc.): These correspond to the floors of the building. Press the button for the floor you want to go to.
Letters (B, G, M, P):
B: Basement
G: Ground floor
M: Mezzanine (a level between the ground and first floor)
P: Parking level
Elevator Door Control Buttons
Open Door (⯅ or ▶︎): This button opens the elevator doors if they are closed or in the process of closing.
Close Door (⯆ or ◀︎): This button closes the elevator doors more quickly than the usual automatic closing.
Elevator Alarm/Emergency Buttons
Alarm (🔔): Triggers an alarm, usually accompanied by a sound, to alert others of an emergency inside the elevator.
Emergency Stop: Stops the elevator immediately. Typically, this button is used in case of an emergency or malfunction.
Call for Help (☎️ or 📞): Connects you to building security or emergency services.
Elevator Floor Indicator
Digital Display: Shows the current floor or the floor the elevator is moving to. Sometimes, it also shows directional arrows (up or down).
Elevator Keypad or Card Reader
Some elevators require a code or keycard to access certain floors, especially in secure buildings.
Elevator Access Buttons
Service Mode: A button that, when pressed with a key, allows for the elevator to be used in service mode for moving heavy or large items.
Firefighter Operation: These buttons are used by emergency personnel to control the elevator in case of a fire.
Elevator Special Buttons
“Hold” Button: In some elevators, especially in hotels or hospitals, there might be a “hold” button to keep the doors open for longer.
“Close Door” Button in Older Elevators: May require holding to ensure the doors close fully.
Disabled Access Button: May adjust the timing for door closing to accommodate users with disabilities.