Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the bottom of the doors to an elevator to increase safety in and around the elevator cab and prevent dangerous conditions when a hallway or cab door to the elevator is damaged, loose, misaligned, or malfunctioning.

Abstract: An elevator level warning system is provided, along with methods of use thereof. An elevator level warning system may include a controller, a laser, a sensor, and a reflector. The reflector may be a structured reflector. The elevator level warning system may also include a sensor board. The elevator level warning system may also include an indicator. The elevator level warning system may be used with an elevator system. The elevator level warning system may be used to detect that-and/or warn users that-a front cab-floor edge and a landing plane are misaligned and have a drop between them of greater than a threshold distance.

Abstract: An elevator pit safety system is provided, along with methods of use thereof. An elevator pit safety system may include a control system, an emergency stop switch, and a power switch. The emergency stop switch may be configured to stop an elevator cab. The power switch may be configured to operate a lighting system. The control system may prevent either from being used without the other. The elevator pit safety system may be configured to allow overriding the safety features.