Research Article

Elevator Ventilation and SARS-CoV-2-Relevant Particulate Matter Removal in Three Older California Elevators

Table 1

Characteristics of elevators sampled in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Elevator #Decade of manufactureNumber of floorsElevator volume (m3)Elevator floor area (m2)Open-door dimensions (m2)Maximum passenger capacityWall characteristics

11940s47.192.892.2816Stainless steel
21960s86.372.832.2820Carpeted
31980s39.663.272.9323Carpeted