Escalator Field Command
The iOS app built for escalator mechanics.
Manage maintenance routes, Category 1 testing, SSPI compliance, and inspection documentation — plus a searchable Field Guide to the escalator and moving walk safety codes — all in one offline-first interface designed for real-world field use.
Escalator Field Guide
Companion to the official safety codes
Have a code question? Ask in plain language.
A searchable, plain-language companion to the escalator and moving walk safety codes, built right into the app. Ask it the way you'd ask a senior mechanic and get a clear, sourced answer in seconds — no flipping through binders on the job.
- Ask in plain language — and get a clear answer with the exact code section it came from.
- Jump straight to any rule by its code number.
- Bookmark and highlight the requirements you rely on most.
- Drawn from ASME A17.1, A17.2, CSA B44, and the MCP.
Ask a question, get a sourced answer in seconds — citing the exact code section. (Sample data shown.)
What it does
Maintenance routes
Build and run your daily route. Each unit carries its own equipment specs, contacts, and full service history — so the next visit picks up where the last one left off.
Category 1 testing
Log Cat 1 tests against the specific units they belong to. Records stay attached to the equipment, not buried in a folder somewhere.
SSPI compliance
Document SSPI work cleanly so audit trails stay intact. No more hunting through paper logs or shared drives the day before an inspection.
Equipment specs & history
Track equipment data, model details, and full service history per unit. Add notes, photos, and inspection records as you go.
Works offline
Mechanical rooms, basements, and pit-level work don't have a signal. The app doesn't care. Everything works offline and syncs nowhere unless you choose.
Daily backups
Automatic daily backups so a lost or replaced phone never means lost records. Your data stays yours.
See it in action
Real workflows from the field. (Sample data shown.)
Greeting, status tiles, the Field Guide, week hours, and progress cards in one view.
Completed and incomplete tests across every site on your route.
Brake tests, comb impact, SSPI thresholds — logged per unit.
Shutdown reasons, equipment specs, and contacts together.
Built for the field
This isn't a generic CMMS bolted onto an iPhone. It's built for the specific workflow of escalator and moving-walk mechanics — by someone who works on them.
Why it's different
No account, ever
Zero signups. Zero credentials. Zero cloud lock-in. Open the app and work.
100% on-device
No telemetry, no analytics SDKs, no third-party data sharing. Your route data, compliance logs, and contacts never leave your phone.
Built by a mechanic
Created by Mike Dangerfield (Artificial Igknorance). The workflow is shaped by actual escalator field work, not a product manager's wireframe.
Frequently asked questions
What is Escalator Field Command?
Escalator Field Command is a native iOS app built for escalator mechanics. It combines maintenance route management, Category 1 testing logs, SSPI compliance documentation, equipment specs, service history, per-unit contacts, and a built-in Field Guide into one offline-first interface designed for real-world field use.
What is the Escalator Field Guide?
The Field Guide is a searchable, plain-language companion to the escalator and moving walk safety codes, built into the app. Ask a question the way you would ask a senior mechanic and get a clear, sourced answer in seconds — complete with the exact code section it came from, drawn from ASME A17.1, A17.2, CSA B44, and the MCP. You can also jump to any rule by its code number and bookmark the requirements you rely on most. The Field Guide is part of Pro, the optional in-app subscription.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. The app is fully offline-first. Everything works in elevator pits, mechanical rooms, basements, and any other low-signal environment where escalator work actually happens. Your data lives on the device, with automatic daily backups.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Zero credentials, zero signups, zero cloud accounts. Open the app and start working. Your data never leaves your iPhone unless you choose to back it up or export it yourself.
Is my data private?
100%. The app is on-device by design — nothing about your routes, units, inspections, or compliance records is sent to a server. There is no analytics SDK, no third-party data sharing, no telemetry.
Who is it built for?
Escalator mechanics, field service technicians, inspectors, route supervisors, and anyone responsible for ongoing maintenance, testing, or inspection of escalators and moving walks.
How does Category 1 testing work in the app?
You log Category 1 tests against the specific units they belong to, alongside service history, inspection notes, and equipment specs. Records stay attached to the unit so the next time you visit that escalator, the full history is one tap away.
How much does it cost?
Escalator Field Command is free to download. The Field Guide is a Pro feature, unlocked with an optional in-app subscription — see the App Store listing for current Pro pricing and any free trial.
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