Which Jurisdictions Require Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP)?
Which Jurisdictions Require Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP)?
🛗 Which Jurisdictions Require Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP)? (As of 11/5/25)
Are dual plungers allowed?
Does my state require it?
When do I need it by?
These are a few of the common questions we get regarding compliance with Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP).
As of November 5th, 2025, three jurisdictions require UCMP for existing elevators:
New York City, Florida, and Nevada.
What varies by jurisdiction is the following:
• Compliance date
• Whether exceptions such as dual plunger retrofits are allowed
• Is Ascending Car Overspeed Protection also required
• Version of ASME A17
Knowing what your state requires can make sure that you select a solution that both protects passengers and is code compliant.
New York City
- Compliance Date:January 1, 2027
• Dual Plunger Exception: Allowed (UCMP or dual plunger). No ACOP.
• ASME Version: A17.1-2013*
• Code Reference: New York City Building Code
📄 NYC DOB — 2019 Elevator Retroactive Requirements
K3 Modifications to ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators 3.8.4.1:
“Single plunger brakes. (a) All existing traction elevators with single plunger brakes must comply with either of the following by January 1, 2027:
(1) Alteration of single plunger assemblies to dual-plunger type, or
(2) Compliance with Unintended Car Movement Protection as specified by Section 2.19.2 of ASME A17.1.”
Note: Since NYC is on the 2015 version of the A17.3 code (which does not contain UCMP or ACOP), they reference ASME A17.1 instead because it has contained these since 2000.
Florida
- Compliance Date:August 1, 2028
• Dual Plunger Exception: Not allowed (both UCMP and ACOP required)
• ASME Version: A17.3-2020
• Code Reference: Florida Elevator Safety Code
📄 Florida Administrative Rules — 61C-5
“(II) The effective date for […] 3.10.14 […] of ASME A17.3-2020 is […] August 1, 2028.”
Nevada
- Compliance Date:December 31, 2027
• Dual Plunger Exception: Not allowed (both UCMP and ACOP required)
• ASME Version: A17.3-2020
• Code Reference: Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 455C)
“NAC 455C.500: […] the ASME A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2020 Edition […] (Ascending car overspeed and unintended movement protection) of this code will become effective on December 31, 2027.”
Looking for the simple, easy to install, and universal solution for UCMP that doesn’t require you to unwire the existing circuitry? Call us at 877-837-0893 or email us at info@arguselevator.com
