The installation of elevators in residential buildings in old residential areas is not a new problem. Policies have been in place in many areas and have been in place for some time. The installation of elevators can provide convenience for high-rise residents, and will also add some troubles to low-rise housing. In many places, there have been many disputes because of the installation of elevators. Neighbors, who have been in harmony for many years, have clashed over the installation of elevators, and more violent incidents have occurred.
At present, local policies are mostly supportive of the installation of elevators. However, if a building that has been used for many years is suddenly installed, will it have no impact on the safety of the building and the use of the original facilities? 
Problems arose in Guohe Village, Yangpu District, Shanghai. Local residents reported that after the installation of elevators in some residential buildings in old residential areas, the property was not signed for acceptance, resulting in the inability to apply for subsidies. You must know that the installation of elevators is a collective advance payment by residents, and they cannot apply for subsidies, which means that they need to bear the elevator construction costs. The property said that when some residential buildings were installed with elevators, sewage pipes and fecal pipes were mixed and discharged, resulting in many blockages of underground pipes, which seriously affected the normal management of the property and the normal life of residents. The situation in Guohe Village in Yangpu District is not unique. In fact, the installation of elevators is a need for some residents. However, the impact of the installation of elevators is on the entire population. Even if the cost is not shared, the common facilities and buildings as a whole will have certain consequences, the benefits will be enjoyed by individual people, and the problems will be borne by everyone, which is not in line with the principle of fairness of the law! 
In addition, the use of elevators needs to be carried out in strict accordance with safety regulations. Regular inspection and maintenance require a certain fee, and the elevator needs to be replaced after the age limit. There is no guarantee that these costs will be covered. As a result, there are often situations where elevator maintenance cannot keep up with the use, there are potential safety hazards, or it is directly out of use. It can be said that at present, the installation of elevators in the old community does not meet the original design requirements of the building, and the later maintenance is not guaranteed and is not feasible. The overall safety of the building and the normal use of public facilities are in the interests of all residents. Just for the convenience of travel, ignoring the safety of buildings and the normal use of public facilities is actually an act of putting the cart before the horse, and it is not advisable! Disclaimer: This article is owned by the copyright owner, and any newspaper, magazine, television station, company, organization, or individual may not be used in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner.