ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators guides all parties engaged in the safe installation, inspection, testing, operation, and/or insurance of existing elevators and escalators; thus sparing the major capital expense of all-new equipment. As an alternative to ASME A17.1-2010, it also allows for more flexibility in problem-solving. This Code is to be used in conjunction with other volumes of ASME’s A17 series of safety standards. Careful application of these A17 safety standards will help users to comply with applicable regulations within their jurisdictions, while achieving the operational and safety benefits to be gained from the many industry best-practices detailed within these volumes.
The purpose of this Code is to establish minimum requirements that will provide a reasonable degree of safety for the general public. While many of these requirements will also increase the degree of safety for the elevator mechanic and inspector, this area has not been specifically addressed at this time.
You can also Read ASME A17.2-2014 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks
ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
- Foreword
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- Committee Roster
- Preface
- Summary of Changes
- Introduction
- Hoistways and Related Construction for Electric Elevators
- Machinery and Equipment for Electric Elevators
- Hydraulic Elevators
- Escalators
- Dumbwaiters
- Hand Elevators
- Sidewalk Elevators
- Moving Walks
- Private Residence Elevators
Intended for anyone engaged in the safety of elevators, escalators and related conveyances, including those responsible for: design, engineering and manufacture; installation, operation, testing, maintenance, alteration and repair; inspection; plans, contracts, administration, insurance and liability; property, facilities and plant management; and emergency response.
There are specific requirements for existing installations in this Code that could differ from those found in the latest or previous editions of ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
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