ASME A17.lC-I999

AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
ASME A17.l~-I999
ADDENDA
to
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ASME A17.1-1996
SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS
AND ESCALATORS
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ASME A17.l~-1999
Following approval by the ASME A17 Elevatorand Escalator Committee and ASME, andafter
public review, ASME A17.l~-1999 was approved by the American National Standards Institute on
May 13, 1999.
This is the third addenda to the 1996 edition of the Code. It was issued on June 30, 1999 and
is effective as of December 31, 1999.
The pages included in this Addenda replace the pages in A17.1-1996 that have the corresponding
page numbers. Where the length of the change necessitated the inclusion of additional pages, the
additional pages are numbered sequentially following a decimal point (e.g., page 32.1 should be
inserted follo*wing page32). Revisions are incorporated directly intothe affected page. It is advisable,
however, that this page, the Addenda title and copyright pages, and all replaced pages be retained
for reference.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Revisions being made in this Addenda are identified by IWCI in the margin. Changes made to
correcterrors in A17.1-1996,as well as other new editorial changes, are identified by [ED]. The
following is a summary of these changes.
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Page Location Change

vi Foreword Last entry to the list of past editions
and supplements to the Code added
Contents
Updated
xixxvii, to Addenda
reflect
changes
xxiii Preface Under "General," secondparagraph
revised
1 l.l(a) Subparagraph (2)deleted
1.2(x) Added
9 Section 3 Definition
of inclined stairway chair lift
deleted
190 Rule 1010.2 Second paragraph revised
191 Rule 1010.10 Deleted
222 Section 1214 Deleted
223 Section 1215 Deleted
279-292 Part XX covered
ASME
Deleted
under
(now
A18.1-1999)
293-304 Part XXI covered
Deleted
ASME
under
(now
A18.1-1999)

same devices installed in buildings other than private Code wasalsochangededitoriallytoincorporate
residences. RequirementsforScrewColumn Eleva- Exceptions into the body of the Rules.
tors were also added and designated as Part XVIII. The thirteenth edition of theCode incorporated the
The eleventh edition of the Code (1984) incorpo- changes made in A17.la-1988 and A17.lb-1989 as
rated the changes made in the 1982 and 1983 supple- well as additionalrevisions. Part XXII, Shipboard
ments, as well as additional revisions. Elevators, was added inA17.lb-1989. Part XXIII, Roof-
The eleventh edition was updated with five supple- top Elevators, appearedforthefirsttimeinthis
mentswhichwereissuedapproximatelyevery 6 edition.
months in 1985 through the spring of 1987. Appendix Thefourteentheditionofthe Code incorporates
the changes made in A17.la-1991 and A17.lb-1992
I (sinceredesignated as Appendix E) was added in
as well as the revisions shown in the Summary of
ANSVASME A17.la-1985. Requirements for rack and
Changes. Safety requirements for seismic risk zone
pinion elevators were added in ANWASME A17.1~-
3 andgreaterweremovedfromAppendix F into
1986, designated as Part XVI. The previous Part XVI
new Part XXIV. ElevatorSafetyRequirementsfor
(Reference Codes, Standards, and Specifications) was
Seismic Risk Zone 2 or Greater. Requirementsfor
movedtoSection4oftheIntroduction.In ANSI/
seismic risk zone 2 were added to Part XXIV.
ASME A17.ld-1986,therequirementsforsidewalk Thisfifteentheditionofthe Code incorporatesthe [961
elevators in Part IV, and alterations in Part XII, were changes made in A17.la-1994 andA17.lb-1995 as
completely revised. well as therevisionsshownintheSummaryof
The twelfth edition of the Code incorporated the Changes. Part XXV, Limited Use/Limited Application
changes made in supplements A17.la-1985 through Elevators, wasaddedin A17.lb-1995. Therulesin
A17.le-1987, as well as additional revisions. Among Part 111 havebeenharmonizedwiththe CAN/CSA
these changes wasa complete revision of the require- B44, ElevatorSafety Standard, Sections 4 and 11,
ments for dumbwaiters in Part VII. The format of the and Appendix G4.
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The following is a complete list of past editions and supplements to the Code which have been published and the dates
when they received final approval. The dates of issuance are also included for the documents published since 1974, and
the dates on which they became effective are included for those published since 1978.
[94al Supplements
and
Editions Approved Issued Effective
195bl
[gsl First Edition 1921 January 1921 ... ...
[97a1 Second Edition A17-1925 April 1925 ... ...
I98bl
[ggc] Third
Edition ASA A17-1931 July 1931 ... ...
Fourth Edition ASA A17.1-1937 July 1937 ... ...
Supplements ASA A17.3-1942 April 1942 ... ...
ASA A17.1.51953 June 9, 1953 ... ...
Fifth Edition ASA A17.1-1955 June 15,1955 ... ...
Supplements ASA A17.la-1957 December 10,1957 ... ...
Sixth Edition ASA A17.1-1960 August 29,1960 ... ...
Supplements ASA A17.1.13-1962 March 20,1962 ... ...
... ...
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ASA A17.la-1963 August 16,1963
Seventh Edition ASA A17.1-1965 July 29,1965 ... ...

Supplements USAS A17.la-1967 July 7,1967 ... ...
USAS A17.lb-1968 December 11,1968 ... ...
USAS A17.l~-1969 May 6, 1969 ... ...
ANSI A17.ld-1970 March 2, 1970 ... ...
Eighth Edition ANSI A17.1-1971 July 27, 1971 ... ...
Supplements ANSI A17.la-1972 February 16,1972 ... ...
ANSI A17.lb-1973 October 11,1973 ... ...
ANSI A17.l~-1974 April 26, 1974 September 15, 1974
...
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ANSI A17.ld-1975 February 26,1975 October 31,1975

ANSI A17.le-1975 March 26,1975 October 31,1975 ...
ANSI A17.lf-1975 April 2, 1975 October 31,1975 ...
ANSI A17.19-1976 August 12,1976 November 30, 1976 ...
NinthEdition ANSI A17.1-1978 May 4, 1978 June 15,1978 September 15,1978
Supplements ANSI A17.la-1979 February 5, 1979 March 30,1979 June 30,1979
ANSI A17.lb-1980 March 20,1980 May 15, 1980 August 15,1980
Tenth Edition ANSI/ASME A17.1-1981 September 8, 1981 October 22, 1981 April 22,1982
Supplements ANWASME A17.la-1982 October 5, 1982 November 30,1982 May 30, 1983
ANWASME A17.lb-1983 October 24,1983 December 23,1983 June 23, 1984
Eleventh Edition ANSI/ASME A17.1-1984 August 16, 1984 September 16, 1984 March 16,1985
Supplements ANWASME A17.la-1985 February 27,1985 April 15,1985 October 15,1985
ANSI/ASME A17.1 b-1985 August 6, 1985 October 15,1985 April 15,1986
ANSVASME A17.l~-1986 March 5, 1986 April 30,1986 October 31,1986
ANSI/ASME A17.ld-1986 September 8, 1986 November 30, 1986 May 31,1987
ANWASME A17.le-1987 February 18,1987 April 30,1987 October 30,1987
Twelfth Edition ASME/ANSI A17.1-1987 October 20,1987 January 15,1988 July 16,1988
Supplements ASME/ANSI A17.la-1988 October 6, 1988 November 15,1988 May 16,1989
ASME/ANSI A17.lb-1989 November IO, 1989 November 30,1989 May 31,1989
Thirteenth Edition ASME A17.1-1990 October 8, 1990 February 8, 1991 August 9, 1991
Supplements ASME A17.la-1991 October 21,1991 February 28, 1992 August 29,1992
ASME A17.lb-1992 October 28,1992 December 29, 1992 June 30,1993
Fourteenth Edition ASMEA17.1-1993 October 18,1993 December 31,1993 July 1, 1994

Supplements ASME A17.la-1994 August 17,1994 December 31, 1994 July 1, 1995
ASME A17.lb-1995 October 5, 1995 January 31,1996 August 1, 1996
Fifteenth Edition ASMEA17.1-1996 October 3, 1996 December 31,1996 July 1, 1997

Supplements ASME A17.la-1997 January 8, 1998 February 27,1998 August 28,1998
ASME A17.lb-1998 November 13,1998 February 19,1999 August 20,1999
ASME A17.1~-1999 May 13,1999 June 30,1999 December 31,1999
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Part XI1
Alterations. Repairs. Replacements. and Maintenance
1200 General
Requirements ................................................. 201
1201 Alterations t o Hoistways and Related Equipment for Electric
Elevators ........................................................... 206
1202 Alterations toMachineryandEquipmentfor ............
ElectricElevators 209
1203 Alterations t o Hydraulic
Elevators ....................................... 213
1204 Alterations to
HandElevators .......................................... 217
1205 AutomaticTransfer
Devices ............................................ 218
1206 Maintenance .......................................................... 218
1207 Alterations to Escalators ............................................... 220
1208 AlterationstoMoving Walks ........................................... 221
1209 Alterations to Material Lifts and Dumbwaiters With Automatic Transfer
Devices ............................................................ 222
1210 SpecialPurposePersonnelElevators .................................... 222
1211 Rack andPinionElevators ............................................. 222
1212 InclinedElevators ..................................................... 222
1213 Screw-ColumnElevators ............................................... 222
1216 ShipboardElevators ................................................... 223
1217 RooftopElevators ..................................................... 223
1218 Alterations toDumbwaiters ............................................ 223
1219 Alterations toHandElevators .......................................... 223
1220 Alterations toPowerSidewalkElevators ................................ 224
Part Xlll
Design Data and Formulas
1300 Minimum RatedLoad of Passenger Elevators ............................ 225

1301 ElectricElevator Car FrameandPlatformStressesandDeflections ........ 225
1302 Hydraulic
Jacks
and
Piping ............................................. 230
1303 HydraulicElevator Car FrameandPlatform Stresses andDeflections ...... 233
1304 Gravity
Stopping
Distances ............................................. 236
1305 Governor
Tripping
Speeds ............................................. 236
1306 StoppingDistancesfor Car andCounterweightSafeties .................. 236
1307 Factors of SafetyforSuspensionWire Ropes forPowerElevators ........ 236
1308 Impact
onBuffer
Supports ............................................. 236
1309 MinimumOilBufferStrokes - InclinedElevators ........................ 239
1310 Stopping Distances for Car and Counterweight Safeties for
Inclined
Elevators ................................................... 239
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Part XIV
Dumbwaiters Wah Automatic Transfer Devices
and Material Lifts
1400 Electric MaterialLifts ...................

With Automatic Transfer Devices 245
1401 Hydraulic MaterialLifts With Automatic Transfer Devices ................. 247
1402 Power Dumbwaiters With Automatic Transfer Devices .................... 247
1403 Automatic Transfer Devices ............................................ 247
1404 Alteration. Repair. and Replacement .................................... 247
1405 Design Data and Formulas ............................................. 248
1406 Material Lifts Without Transfer Devices ................................. 248
Part XV
Special PurposePersonnel Elevators
1500 Hoistways. Hoistway Enclosures. and Related Construction ............... 249

1501 Operating Devices andControlEquipment .............................. 251
1502 Machinery and
Equipment ............................................. 251
Part XVI
Rack and Pinion Elevators
1600 Hoistways. Hoistway Enclosures. and Related Construction ............... 255

1601 Electrical Equipment. Wiring. Pipes. and Ducts in Hoistway. Machine
Room. or Machinery Space .......................................... 255
1602 Supports and Foundations ............................................. 255
1603 Mechanical Equipment ................................................. 256
1604 Driving Machine ....................................................... 256
1605 Terminal Stopping Devices ............................................. 257
1606 Operating Devices and Control Equipment .............................. 257
1607 Emergency Operation and Signal Devices ............................... 257
1608 Layout Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
1609 Code Data Plate ....................................................... 258
Part XVll
Inclined Elevators
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1700 Hoistways. Hoistway Enclosures. and Related Construction 259
1701 Pits and Work Spaces ................................................. 260
1702 Bottom and Top Clearances for Elevator Cars and Counterweights ........ 260
1703 Protection of Hoistway Landing Openings ............................... 260
1704 Access to Hoistways for Inspection. Maintenance. and Repairs ............ 260
1705 Machinery and Equipment ............................................. 261
1706 Car and Counterweight Guide Rails, Guide-Rail Supports
and Fastenings ..................................................... 261
1707 Car andCounterweight Buffers ......................................... 261
1708 Car Frames and Platforms ............................................. 262
1709 Car Doors and Gates .................................................. 263
1710 Car and Counterweight Safeties ........................................ 263
1711 Capacity and Loading .................................................. 264
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1712 Driving
Machines ...................................................... 264
1713 Operating
Devices
and
Control
Equipment .............................. 264
1714 Emergency
Operations
and
Signaling
Devices ........................... 265
1715 SuspensionRopesandTheirConnections ............................... 265
1716 End-Loading
Inclined
Elevators ......................................... 265
1717 Special
Requirements
for
Inclined
Elevators ............................. 265
Part XVlll
Screw-Column Elevators
1800 Hoistways.HoistwayEnclosures.andRelatedConstruction ............... 267

1801 ElectricalWiring. Pipes. and Ducts ...................................... 268
1802 SupportsandFoundations ............................................. 268
1803 MachineryandEquipment ............................................. 268
1804 Driving Machine ....................................................... 269
1805 TerminalStoppingDevices ............................................. 270
1806 OperatingDevicesandControlEquipment .............................. 270
1807 EmergencyOperationandSignalDevices ............................... 271
1808 Layout Data ........................................................... 271
1809 Code Data Plate ....................................................... 271
Part XIX
Elevators Used for Construction
1900 Hoistways. Hoistway Enclosures. and Related Construction for Electric

Elevators ........................................................... 273
1901 OperatingDevicesandControlEquipmentforElectricElevators .......... 275
1902 MachineryandEquipmentforElectricElevators ......................... 276
1903 Hydraulic
Elevators
Used
for
Construction ............................... 278
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Part XXll
Shipboard Elevators
2200 HoistwaysandRelatedConstructionforElectricElevators ................ 305

2202 HydraulicElevators .................................................... 306
2203 Rack andPinionElevators ............................................. 307
Part XXlll
Rooftop Elevators
2300 Hoistways and Related Construction for Rooftop Elevators ................ 309
230 1 MachineryandEquipmentforElectricRooftopElevators ................. 311
2302 Direct-PlungerHydraulicRooftopElevators .............................. 312
Part XXlV
Elevator Safety Requirements for Seismic
Risk Zone 2 or Greater
2400 GuardingofEquipment ................................................ 315

240 1 Machinery and Sheave Beams. Supports and Foundations ................ 316
2402 Horizontal Car and Counterweight Clearances ............................ 316
2403 Car andCounterweightGuideRailSystems ............................. 316
2404 Counterweights ....................................................... 327
2405 Car FramesandPlatforms ............................................. 328
2406 Car Enclosures, Car Doors and Gates, and Car Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
2407 Car andCounterweightSafeties ........................................ 328
2408 DrivingMachinesandSheaves ......................................... 328
2409 EmergencyOperationandSignalingDevices ............................ 329
241 1 Design Data andFormulas ............................................. 333
Part XXV
Limited-Use/Limited-Application
Elevators
2500 HoistwaysandRelatedConstructionforElectricElevators ................ 337

Appendices
AppendixAInertiaApplicationforType A SafetyDeviceLocation of
Test Weight .................................................. 343
Appendix B EngineeringTestsofHoistway-DoorInterlocks.Hoistway-Door
Combination Mechanical Locks and Electric Contacts. and
Hoistway-Door and Car-Door or Gate ElectricContacts . . . . . . . . . . 345
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PREFACE
not part of this American National Standard. They

are advisory in nature and are intended for clarifica-
This Code isoneofthenumerouscodesand
tion only.
standards developed and published by The American In this edition the revisions which were published
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) under the in ASME A17.la-1994 and A17.lb-1995 are identified
general auspices of the American National Standards by 1941 and b b l , respectively. Those revisions which
Institute, Inc. (ANSI). are appearing for the first time are identified by [96l.
The Code isintended t o serve as the basis for Where editoriai changes have been made, they are
state, municipal,andotherjurisdictionalauthorities identified by [ED]. See also Summary of Changes.
in drafting regulations governing the installation, test-
ing, inspection,maintenance,alteration,andrepair
of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks,
and material lifts with automatic transfer devices. It METRIC (SI) UNITS [95bl
isalsointended as a standardreference of safety I961
Thiseditionofthe Code containsbothimperial
requirementsfortheguidanceof architects, engi- (customary)andmetric (SI) units.Forthose Parts
neers, insurance companies, manufacturers, and con- that use imperial units the directly (soft) converted
tractors,and as a standardofsafetypracticesfor
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metric units are shown in parentheses. Those Parts

owners and managements of structures where equip- which use metric(hard)unitshavethe acceptable
ment covered in the Scope of the Code is used. equivalent imperial units shown in parentheses. The
Safetycodesandstandardsareintended to en- applicable conversion factors are included for each
hance public health and safety. Revisions result from table and graph. Further information on the use of
committee consideration of factors such as techno- SI units is contained in ASTM E 380 Metric Practice
logical advances, new data, andchangingenviron- Guide and ASME Guide SI-I, Orientation and Guide
mental and industry needs. Revisions do not imply for Use of SI (Metric) Units.
that previous editions were inadequate. Currentcommitteepolicyistoencourage steps
It is recommended that, prior to adoption, all perti- towardmetricationofthe Code. As revisions are
nent state and local laws or ordinances be reviewed incorporated into the Code, SI converted (hard) units
and where there is a conflict with any of the Rules will beusedwherepractical. It is not the intent of
of this Code an exception t o such conflicting Rules be the Code to favor a design in SI units over one made
noted, quoting the section of the law which applies. in customary units, or conversely. In convertingunits,
aneffort has beenmadetomaintaintheprecision
oftheoriginalvalues so that the accuracy of the
converted values is neither exaggerated nor under-
stated. Therefore, if there isa difference in the dimen-
1961 FORM
AND
ARRANGEMENT
sions or the results of calculations between the two
This Code consists of twenty-five Parts, each cov- systems of units, the units in the text (not parenthesis)
ering a specific subject so as to facilitate reference govern.
to the requirements.
As an introduction in each Part, the Scope is de-
scribedtoclearlyindicatetheapplicability of the
DEFINITIONS
requirements contained therein. Each Rule has been
givenanappropriatetitle with aRule numberto In addition to defining many of the terms used in
facilitateindexing. the Code, a number of other terms are also defined in
The Foreword, Preface, Notes, and Appendices Section 3 for the convenience architects,
of engineers,
which are includedin this document, and the Interpre- inspectors, manufacturers, and building owners, and
tationswhich are provided as aseparate booklet, to promote standardization of nomenclature and ter-
have been approved by the A17 Committee, but are minology. A number of new definitions which have
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[95bl ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS CODE
Abbreviation Abbreviation
[Note (111 Unit [Note (111 Unit
A Ampere Ib pound (mass)
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"C Celsius degree Ibf pound (force)

degree deg (angle) Ix lux
"F Fahrenheit
degree m meter
ft/min foot per minute m2 meter
square
ft/S foot per second m3 cubic meter
ft foot mA milliampere
ftC footcandle second
per
meter
m/s
ft2 square foot m/s2
meter per second
second
per
ft3 cubic foot mm millimeter
fUS2 footsecond
second
per
per mm2 square millimeter
h hour mm3 cubic millimeter
Hz hertz MPa megapascal
in. inch N Newton
ine2 inch square psi poundsquare
inch
per
ina3 inch cubic S second
kg kilogram V volt
kPa kilopascal
-. ~ ~ ~
NOTE:
beendeveloped since the last editionhavebeen and to provide an opportunity for the adopting au-
added to this edition. thority to explain the reasons for such Rules. Many
state laws and city ordinances require such hearings,
butevenwherenotrequireditisstronglyrecom-
APPLICATIONS OF RULES TO mended that hearings be held.
EXISTINGEQUIPMENT Drafts of the proposed Code should be made avail-
able t o allinterestedparties atleast 30 days prior
Not all of theRules of the Code apply to equipment to the date set for the public hearing.
installed prior to its adoption by jurisdictional authori- ThisCodedoesnotassigntheresponsibilityfor
ties, but those which do apply to existing as well compliancetoanyparticularparty.Authorities, in
as tonewinstallations are outlined in Section 1, their legislation adopting this Code, should address
paragraph 1.3, of the Introduction. See ASME A17.3, this subject.
Safety Code forExistingElevatorsand Escalators,
for further requirements.
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 fg) cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings

SCOPE within the scope of ASME B30;
fh) industrial trucks within the scope of ASME B56;
1.1 Equipment Covered by This Code fi)portable equipment, except for portable escala-
tors, which are covered by Part VIII;
This Code of safety standards covers the design,
fj) tiering or piling machines used to move mate-
construction, operation, inspection, testing, mainte-
rial to and from storage located and operatingentirely
nance, alteration, and repair of the following equip-
within one story;
ment, its associated parts, and its hoistways, where
ik) equipment for feeding or positioning material
located inor adjacent to a buildingor structure
at machine tools, printing presses,etc.;
(except as modified by para. 1.2):
fml skip or furnace hoists;
199~1 fa) hoisting and lowering mechanisms, equipped
In) wharf ramps;
with a car or platform, which move between two or
fp) amusement devices;
more landings. This equipment includes, but is not
iq) stage and orchestra lifts;
limited to, the following (see Section 3 definitions):
fr) lift bridges;
(7) elevators;
(s) railroad car lifts or dumpers;
(b) power-driven stairways and walkways for car-
It) mechanized parking garage equipment;
rying persons between landings. This equipment in-
fu) line jacks, false cars,shafters, moving plat-
cludes, but is not limitedto, the following (see Section
forms, and similar equipment used for installing an
3 definitions):
elevator;
(I) escalators; (v) mine elevators not located in or adjacent to a
(2)moving walks; building or structure;
(c) hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped
fwl platform elevators installed in a shipor offshore
with a car which serves two or more landings and
drilling rig and used for the purpose of loading and
is restricted to the carrying of material by its limited
unloading cargo, equipment, and personnel;
size or limited access to the car. Thisequipment
fx) wheelchair lifts and stairwaychairlifts within 199~1
includes, but is notlimited to, thefollowing (see
the scope of ASME A18.1.
Section 3 definitions):
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(7) dumbwaiters;
12) material lifts and dumbwaiters with automatic
transfer devices. 1.3 Application of Parts
This Code applies to new installations only, except
Parts X, XII, and XIX, which apply to both new and
1.2 Equipment Not Covered by This Code
existing installations.
Equipment not covered by this Code includes, but
is not limited to, the following:
(a) personnel hoists within the scope of ANSI
1.4 Effective Date
A 10.4;
(b) material hoists within the scope of ANSI A10.5; The requirements of thisEdition of and subsequent
fc) manlifts within the scope of ASME A90.1; Addenda to the Code are effective as of the date
(dl mobile scaffolds, towers, and platforms within established by the local regulations of the authority
the scope of ANSI A92; havingjurisdiction. Where the Codehas not been
(e) powered platform and equipment for exterior adopted by localregulationand a specific edition
and interior building maintenance within the scope or addenda has not been stipulated by contractual
of ANSI A120.1; agreement, compliance with this Edition or Addenda
(f) conveyors and related equipment within the is recommended as of the effective date listed in
scope of ASME 820.1; the front of the document.
1

SECTION 2-SECTION 3 ASME A17.l~-1999
SECTION 2 the equipment and designated by the owner to use

PURPOSE AND EXCEPTIONS or maintain the equipment
Thepurposeofthis Code istoprovideforthe automatic transfer device - a mechanism which

safetyoflifeandlimb,and topromotethepublic automatically moves a load consisting of a cart, tote
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welfare. box, pallet, wheeled vehicle, box, or similar object

Theprovisionsofthis Code arenotintendedto to and from the car
prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of
brake, driving machine, escalator and moving
equivalentorsuperiorquality,strength,fireresist-
walk-an electro-mechanicaldevicewhich is part
ance, effectiveness, durability,andsafetytothose
of the electric driving machine of the escalator or
prescribed by thisCode, provided that thereis techni-
moving walk, used to apply a controlled force to a
caldocumentationtodemonstratetheequivalency
braking surface to stop and hold the escalator/moving
of the system, method, or device.
walk system
Thespecificrequirementsofthis Code may be
modified by the authority having jurisdiction based brake, main drive shaft, escalator and moving
upontechnicaldocumentationorphysicalperform- walk - a device located on the main drive shaft of
ance verificationtoallowalternativearrangements the escalator or moving walk used to apply a con-
that will assure safety equivalent to that which would trolled force to the braking surface t o stop and hold
beprovidedbyconformancetothecorresponding the escalator or moving walk system
requirements of this Code.
buffer-a devicedesigned to stop a descending
car or counterweight beyond its normal limit of travel
by storing or by absorbing and dissipating the kinetic
energy of the car or counterweight
oil buffer- a buffer using oil as a medium which
SECTION 3 absorbsanddissipatesthekineticenergy of the
DEFINITIONS descending car or counterweight
gas spring-return oil buffer- an oil buffer utiliz-
ThisSectiondefinesvarioustermsusedinthis
Code. In addition, a number of other terms are de- ing the pressure of a compressed gas t o return the
finedforthestandardizationofnomenclatureand buffer plunger or piston to its fully extended position
mechanical spring-return oil buffer- an oil
terminology.
buffer utilizing the force of the compressed mechani-
access switch - See hoistway access switch. cal spring or springs t o return the buffer plunger or
piston to its fully extended position
alteration -any change to equipment other than
oil buffer stroke - the oil-displacing movement
maintenance, repair, orreplacement
of the buffer plunger or piston, excluding the travel
annunciator, car - an electrical device in the car of the buffer-plunger accelerating device
whichindicatesvisuallythelandings at whichan spring buffer-a buffer utilizing one or more
elevatorlandingsignalregisteringdevice has been springs to cushion the impact force of the descending
actuated car or counterweight
spring buffer load rating- the load required to
applied frame entrance - a wraparound or partial compress the spring buffer an amount equal to its
addition to an existing entrance frame used to im- stroke
provethe appearance ortoprovidetherequired spring buffer stroke- the distance the contact
clearances endofthespring can moveunder a compressive
approved - acceptable to the authority having ju- load until all coils are essentially in contact or until
risdiction a fixed stop is reached
authority having jurisdiction - the organization, building code - an ordinance which sets forth re-
office, or individual responsible for approving equip- quirements for building design and construction, or
ment.Wherecompliancewiththis Codehas been where such an ordinance has not been enacted, one
mandated by law, the "authority having jurisdiction" of the following model codes:
is the federal, state, or local department or individual (a) NationalBuilding Code
so designated in the enacting legislation or adminis- (b) Standard Building Code
trativeregulation. (c) Uniform Building Code
authorized personnel - persons who have been bumper- a device, otherthananoilorspring

instructedintheoperationand/ormaintenanceof buffer, designed to stop a descending car or counter-

ASME A17.l~-1999 SECTION 3
(bl to prevent the opening of the hoistway door routine - the examination and operation of equip-
from the landing side unless the car is within the ment at specified intervals by an inspector to check
landing zone and is either stopped or being stopped for compliance with the applicable Code require-
ments
NOTE (hoistway-door interlock): These functions are subject
to modifications specified in Rule 111.3a of this Code.
hoistwa y-door interlock retiring cam device - a de- installation - a completeelevator, dumbwaiter, es-
vice which consists of a retractable cam with its calator, materiallift,inclined lift,ormoving walk
actuating mechanism and which is entirely indepen- including its hoistway, hoistway enclosures and re-
dent of the car-dooror hoistway-door power-operator lated construction, and all machinery and equipment
hoistwa y-gate separate mechanical lock - a me- necessary for its operation
chanical device the functionofwhich is to lock a installation, existing- an installation that has been
hoistway gate in the closed position after the car completed or is under construction prior tothe effec-
leaves alandingandpreventthe gate from being tive date of this Code
installation, new- any installation not classified
opened from the landing side unless the car is within
the landing zone as an existing installation by definition, or an existing
elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, material lift, inclined
lift, or moving walk moved to a new location subse-
hoistway enclosure - the fixed structure, con- quent to the effective date of this Code
sisting of vertical walls or partitions, which isolates installation placed out of service- an installation
the hoistway from all other areas or from an adjacent whose power feed lines have been disconnected
hoistway and in which the hoistway doors and door from the mainline disconnect switch and:
assemblies are installed (a) an electric elevator, dumbwaiter, or material
lift whose suspension ropes have been removed,
hoistway gate - usually a counterweighted (coun- whose car and counterweight rest at the bottom of
terbalanced) assembly, consisting of one ormore the hoistway, and whose hoistway doors have been
sections that are guided in the vertical direction to permanently barricaded or sealed in the closed posi-
open or close.The gate may be of wood or metal tion on the hoistway side;
construction. Wood gates may consist of either hori- (b) ahydraulic elevator, dumbwaiter, or material
zontal or vertical slats. Metal gates are usually con- lift whose car rests at the bottom of the hoistway;
structed of perforated or expanded metal. whose pressure piping has been disassembled and a
section removed from the premises; whose hoistway
[97al
doors have been permanently barricaded or sealed in
the closed position on the hoistway side; suspension
hydraulic elevator - See elevator. ropes removed and counterweights, if provided,
landed at the bottom of the hoistway
hydraulic jack-a unit consisting of a cylinder (c) an escalator or moving walk whose entrances
equipped with a plunger (ram) orpiston which applies have been permanently barricaded
the energy provided by a liquid under pressure
hydraulic machine- a unit consisting of pump, interlock - See hoistway-door interlock.
motor, valves, and associated internal piping which
converts electrical energy and supplies it as a liquid
labeled -equipmentor materials towhich has
under pressure
been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying
mark of an independent certifying organization con-
inclined elevator - See elevator. cerned with product evaluation, that maintains peri-
odic inspection of production of labeled equipment
I99cl or materials and by whose labeling the manufacturer
indicates compliance with appropriate standards or
inspection and tests performance in a specified manner
acceptance- the initial inspection andtests of new
or altered equipment to check for compliance with
the applicable Code requirements landing, elevator or material lift - that portion of
periodic- routine inspection and tests plus addi- afloor, balcony, orplatform used to receive and
tional detailed examination and operation of equip- discharge passengers or freight
ment at specified intervals witnessed by an inspector landing, bottom terminal - the lowest landing
to check for compliance with the applicable Code served by the elevator or material lift which is
requirements equipped with a hoistway door provided with a
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SECTION 3 ASME A17.lc-1999
hoistway-door locking device which permits egress periodic inspection of production of listed equipment
from the hoistway side ormaterialsandwhose listing states whether that
landing, top terminal- the highest landing served equipment or material meets appropriate standards
by the elevator ormaterial liftwhich is equipped or has been tested and found suitable for use in a
with ahoistway door provided with ahoistway- specifiedmanner
door locking device which permits egress from the
hoistway side NOTE (listed): Themeansfor identifying listed equipment
landing, unenclosed- a landing which is open to may vary foreachorganizationconcerned withproduct
the atmosphere or is open to an interior court of a evaluation, some of which do not recognize equipment as
building listed unless it is also labeled. The authority having jurisdic-
tion utilizes the system employed by thelisting organization
landing, escalator or moving walk -the stationary to identify a listed product.
area at the entrance to or exit from an escalator, a
moving walk, or moving walk system
machine, driving - the power unit which applies
landing zone - a zone extending from a point 18 the energy necessary to drive an elevator or other
in. (457 mm) belowan elevator or material lift landing equipment covered by the scope of this Code
to a point 18 in. (457 mm) above the landing electric driving machine - one where the energy
is applied by an electric motor. It includes the motor,
leveling - controlled car movement toward the
landing, within theleveling zone, by means of a brake, and the driving sheave or drum together with
leveling device, which vertically aligns the car-plat- its connecting gearing, belt, or chain, if any.
form sill relative to the hoistway-landing sill to attain direct-drive machine- an electric driving ma-
apredetermined accuracy chine, the motor of which is directly connected me-
chanically to the drivingsheave, drum, or shaft with-
leveling device, elevator car - any mechanism out the use of belts or chains, either with or without
which will, either automatically or under the control intermediate gears
of the attendant, movethe car within theleveling geared-drive machine- a direct-drive machine
zone toward the landing only, and automatically stop in which the energy istransmitted from the motor
it at the landing to the driving sheave, drum, or shaft through gearing
winding drummachine - a geared-drive ma-
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NOTES (leveling device, elevator car): chine in which the suspension ropes are fastened to
(1) Wherecontrolledbytheattendant by means of up- and wind on a drum
and-down continuous-pressure switches in the car, this traction machine- a direct-drive machine in
device is known as an "inchingdevice."
which the motion of a car is obtained through friction
(2) Where used witha hydraulic elevatorto correct automat-
ically a change in car level causedby leakage inthe between the suspension ropes and a traction sheave
hydraulic system, this device is known as an "anti-creep geared-traction machine - a geared-drive
device." tractionmachine
gearless-traction machine - a traction ma-
leveling device, one-way automatic - a device chine, without intermediate gearing, which has the
which corrects the car level only in case of under- traction sheave and the brake drum mounted directly
run of the car, but will not maintain the level during on the motor shaft
loading and unloading worm-geared machine- a direct-drive ma-
leveling device, two-way automatic maintaining - chine in whichthe energy from the motor is transmit-
a device which corrects the car level on both under- tedto the driving sheave ordrumthroughworm
run andover-run, and maintainsthe level during gearing
loading and unloading indirect-drive machine- an electric driving ma-
leveling device, two-way automatic nonmain- chine, the motor of which is connected indirectly to
raining- a device which corrects the car level on the driving sheave, drum, gear reducer, or shaft by
both under-run and over-run, but will not maintain means of a belt drive or chain drive
the level during loading and unloading belt-drive machine- an indirect-drive machine
equipped with a belt system as the connecting means
leveling zone- the limited distance above or be-
chain-drive machine- an indirect-drive ma-
low an elevator or material lift landing within which
the leveling device is permitted to cause movement chine with a chain system as the connecting means
of the car toward the landing rack andpiniondriving machine- an electric
driving machine in which the motion of the car is
listed - equipment or materials included in a list obtained by power-driven rotating pinion(s) mounted
published by an independent certifying organization on the car, traveling on astationary rack mounted
concerned with product evaluation thatmaintains in the hoistway
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ASME A17.l~-1999 1008.2q-1009.2~
horizontal force on the combplate to cause operation shallbetestedforcompliancewith Rules 802.6a

of the device. The vertical and horizontal tests shall and 902.8a. The escalator shall be operated in both
be independent of each other. The horizontal force directions t o verify that the assemblies do not contact
shall be applied at the front edge center and both any of the steps (Items 1.7.3 and 3.7.3).
sides; apply the force in the direction of travel. The
vertical force shall be applied at the front
edge center. 1009.2fDeckBarricade. Check deck barricadefor [ ~ a ]
Boththeverticalandhorizontalforcesrequiredto compliance with Rules 802.31 and 902.3h (Items 1.8.3
operatethedeviceshallberecorded (Rules 805.3n and 3.8.3).
and 905.3k; Items 1.7.2 and 3.7.2).
1009.29Balustrades. Check thedimensionsand
1008.2r Handrail Entry Device. Theoperationof the construction of the balustrades for compliance
the handrail entry device shall be tested by manual with Rules 802.3 and 902.3 (Items 1.15.3 and 3.15.3).
operation of the device (Items 2.13 and 4.13). 1009.2hCeiling and Soffit Guards. Check dimen-
sions and installation of ceiling and soffit guards for
compliance with Rules 802.39 and 902.39 (Items
1.16.3 and 3.16.3).
SECTION 1009 1009.2i Outdoor Protection. Check thecoverfor

compliance with Sections 807 and 907 (Items 1.18.3
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION AND TESTS and 3.18.3).
OF ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS
1009.23 Machinery Space Access, Lighting,
Rule 1009.1 Inspection and Test Required Receptacle, and Condition. Check that the machinery
All newinstallations,andthoseonwhichalter- space access, lighting, receptacle, and condition com-
ations have been performed, shall be inspected and ply with Sections806 and 906 (Items 2.1.3 and 4.1.3).
tested to determine their safety and compliance with
1009.2k Stop Switches. Check machine space stop
therequirementsofthe Code beforebeingplaced
switches for compliance with Rules 805.19, 905.19,
in service. Theinspectionsandtestsshallinclude
and 210.2 (Items 2.2.3 and 4.2.3).
the routine (Rule 1007.2), periodic (Rule 1008.2), and
thosespecified in Rule 1009.2. 1009.21 Controller and Wiring. Check thewiring, Wa]
voltage, disconnects, and installation for compliance
with Sections 806 and 906 and Rules 807.2 and 907.2
Rule1009.2InspectionandTest Requirements (Items 2.3.3 and 4.3.3).
1009.2a GeneralFire Protection Requirements 1009.2mSpeedGovernor. Checkthetripping Wa]
(7) The protection of floor and wall openings shall speed for compliance with Rules 805.3b and 905.3b.
be inspected to determine conformance with Section The means of adjustment shall be sealed and a tag
800 or 900 (Items 1.1.3 and 3.1.3). indicating the date of the governor test together with
(2) The protection of the trusses and machine the name of the person of firm that performed the
space shall be inspected t o determine conformance test shall be attached to the governor i n a permanent
with the requirements of Section 801 or 901. manner. (Items 2.5.3 and 4.5.3.)
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1009.2bGeometry. The geometry shall be in- 1009.2n Step Level and Pallet LevelDevice. Test [%a']
spected t o determine conformance with the require- the step level device by lowering (at both ends and
ments of Rules 802.1 through 802.8 or Rules 902.1 on each side) bylowering a step /'e in. (3.2 m m )
through 902.9 (Items 1.2.3 and 3.2.3). and verify that it will stop the unit (Rules 805.3k and
905.31; and Items 2.11.3 and 4.1 1.3).
1009.2~Handrails. Check thelocation,extension,
and clearance ofthehandrailforcompliancewith 1009.20 Steps,Pallets,Chains, and Trusses. Verify I97al
Rules 802.2,802.4,902.2, and 902.4 (Items 1.3.3 and thatthetrackingsystem will preventdisplacement
3.3.3). ofthestepandpalletsinthechainbreaks (Rules
802.7 and 902.9). Inspect the interiorof foreign materi-
1009.2d Lighting. Check thelightingforcompli- alssuch as stones,concrete, or other construction
ance with Rules 806.2, 805.lk, 906.2, and905.lk debris (Items 2.12.3 and 4.12.3).
(Items 1.5.3 and 3.5.21.
1 0 0 9 . 2 ~SpeedTest. The rated speed shall be
1009.2eCombplates. The deflection of the comb tested todetermineconformancewith Rules 803.1
section, combplate,andlandingplateassemblies or 903.1 (Items 1.14.3 and 3.14.3).
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[9&1 Rule 1009.3 InspectionandTestRequirements for Rule 1208.13 formoving walks(Items 1.9, 1.10,
1.11,
.- -.
197al 2.8, 2.7. 2.6, 2.5, 2.4, 2.2,1.18,
Altered Installations 1.17,
1.16,
1.13,1.12,
2.9, and 2.10, or Items 3.10,3.12,3.13,3.14,3.16,
All altered installations shall be inspected and
3.17,3.18,4.2,4.4,4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.10, and 4.11).
tested to determine their compliance with the require-
(m)Where the alterations or additions of lighting,
ments of this Code before being placed in service. access, or electrical work is involved, they shall be
The inspectionandtestshallincluderoutine (Rule inspected for conformance with Rule 1207.14 for
1007.21, periodic (Rule 1008.21, andthosespecified escalators and Rule 1208.14 for moving walks (Items
below: 1.5,2.1,2.3, or Items 3.5,4.1, and 4.3).
(a) Where alterations have been made to the pro-
tection of floor or wall openings, they shall be in-
spected for conformance with Rule 1207.3 for escala-
tors and Rule 1208.3 for moving walks (Items 1.1 or
3.1 and 2.1 or 4.1).
(b) Where alterations have been made to the exte- SECTION 1010
rior coverings of thetrusses or machine spaces, they INSPECTION AND TESTS OF OTHER
shall be inspected for conformance with Rule 1207.4
EQUIPMENT
for escalators and Rule 1208.4 formoving walks
(Items 2.1 or 4.1 and 1.1 and 3.1). Rule 1010.1 Sidewalk Elevator
(c) Where alterations involve change in the angle
of inclination or geometry of balustrades, they shall Sidewalk elevators shall be subject t o the applicable
be inspected for conformance with Rule 1207.5 for routine, periodic, and acceptance inspectionsand
escalators and Rule 1208.5 for moving walks (Item tests specified in Sections 1000 through 1006. Routine
1.2 or 3.2 and 1.15 and 3.15). inspections shall be performed at intervals not longer
(d) Where the handrails have been altered, they than 6 months.
shall be inspected for conformance with Rule 1207.6 The inspectionand test requirementsshallapply
for escalators and Rule 1208.6 formoving walks to the correspondingrequirements in Part IV. Any
(Items 1.3 or 3.3 and 2.13 or 4.13). additional requirements for this equipmentshall also
(e) Where the step system or treadway system be checked during these inspections and tests.
has been altered, it shall be inspected for confor-
mance with Rule 1207.7 for escalators and Rule 1208.7 Rule 1010.2 PrivateResidence Elevators and Lifts [WCI
for moving walks (Items 1.9 or 3.9 and 2.12 or 4.12).
(f) Where the combplates or threshold plates have Private residence elevators and lifts should be sub-
been altered, they shall be inspected for conformance ject to the applicable routine and periodicinspections
with Rule 1207.8 for escalators and Rule 1208.8 for and tests, and shall be subject to acceptance inspec-
moving walks (Items 1.4,1.7, and 1.9 orItems 3.4, tions and tests specified in Sections 1000 through
2.7, and 3.9). 1006. Routine inspections shouldbeperformed at
(g) Where alterations involve the trusses, girders, intervals not longer than 1 year.
orsupporting structures, theyshall be inspected The inspection and test requirements shall apply
and tested for conformance with Rule 1207.9 for to thecorrespondingrequirements in Part V. Any
escalators and Rule 1208.9 for moving walks (Items additionalrequirements forthis equipment should
2.1 and 2.12 or Items 4.1 and 4.12). also be checked during these inspections and tests.
(h) Where the step wheel tracks or track system Before an inclined elevator is put into service, a
is altered, theyshall be inspected and tested for test of the car safety shall be made with rated load
conformance with Rule 1207.10 for escalators and in the car. Governor operation of instantaneous-type
Rule 1208.10 for moving walks (Items 1.9 and 2.12 safeties shall be tested atrated speed by tripping
or 3.9 and 4.12). the governor by hand. Where speed governors are
(il Where alterations involve changes in the rated located on the car or chassis, testing shall be per-
load and/or speed, they shall be inspected andtested formed by obtainingsufficient slack rope to cause
for conformance with Section 1207 (Items 1.14 and the safety to function.
3.14).
(i) Where thedriving machine motoror brake Rule 1010m3Hand Elevators
are altered, theyshall be inspected and tested for
conformance with Rule 1207.12 for escalators and Hand elevators shall be subject to the applicable
Rule 1208.12 for moving walks (Item 2.4 or 4.4). routine, periodic, and acceptance inspectionsand
(k) Where the operating or safety devices are al- tests specified in Sections 1000 through 1003. Routine
tered or added, they shall be inspected and tested inspections shall be performed at intervals not longer
for conformance with Rule 1207.13 for escalators and than 6 months.
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ASME A17.l~-1999 Rule 1010.5-Rule 1010.13
MaterialliftsanddumbwaiterswithautomaticTheinspectionandtestrequirementsshallapply
transfer devices shallbesubjecttotheapplicabletothecorrespondingrequirementsof Part XVIII. Any
routine, periodic, and acceptance inspectionsandadditionalrequirementsforthisequipmentshallalso
testsspecifiedinSections 1000 through 1006. Routinebe checked duringtheseinspectionsand tests.
inspections shall be performedat intervals not longer
than 1 year.
The inspectionandtestrequirementsshallapply
to the corresponding requirements in Part XIV. Any
additional requirements for this equipment shall also
be checked during these inspections and tests.
Rule 1010.10 DELETED [99cl
Rule1010.6SpecialPurposePersonnelElevators
Special purpose personnel elevators shall be sub-
ject to the applicable routine, periodic, and accept-
ance inspections and tests specified in Sections 1000
through 1006. Routine inspections shall be performed
at intervals not longer than 6 months.
Theinspectionandtestrequirementsshallapply
to the corresponding requirements in Part XV. Any Rule 1010.11 Rooftop Elevators
be checked during these inspections and tests. Rooftop elevators shall be subjectto the applicable
routine,periodic,and acceptance inspectionsand
tests specified in Sections1000 through 1006. Routine
inspections and tests shall be performed at intervals
Rule1010.7Inclined Elevators not longer than 6 months.
Inclined elevators shall be subject to the applicable The inspection and test requirements shall apply
routine,periodic,and acceptance inspectionsand to the corresponding requirements ofPart XXIII. Any
tests specified in Sections 1000 through 1006. Routine additional requirements for this equipment shall also
inspections shall be performedat intervals not longer be checked during these inspections and tests.
than 6 months.
to the corresponding requirements in Part XVII. Any Rule 1010.12 Rack and PinionElevators
be checked during these inspections and tests. Rack and pinion elevators shall be subject to the
applicable routine, periodic, and acceDtance insoec-
tions and tests specified i n Sections' 1000 thro'ugh
1006. Routineinspectionsandtestsshall be per-
Rule1010.8Shipboard Elevators
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formed at intervals not longer than 6 months.
Shipboard elevators shall be subject to the applica- The inspection and test requirements shall apply
ble routine, periodic, and acceptance inspections and to the corresponding requirements of Part XVI. Any
tests specified in Sections 1000 through 1006. Routine additional requirements for this equipment shall also
inspections and tests shall be performed at intervals be checked during these inspections and tests.
not longer than 6 months.
to the corresponding requirements of Part XXII. Any Rule1010.13 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Wbl
additional requirements for this equipment shall also Elevator
be checked during these inspections and tests.
Limited-Use/Limited-Application elevators shall be
subject t o the applicable routine, periodic, andaccept-
ance inspections and tests specified in Section 1000
Rule1010.9 Screw ColumnElevators
through 1006. Routine inspections and tests shall be
Screwcolumnelevatorsshallbesubjecttothe performed at intervals not longer than 6 months.
applicable routine, periodic, and acceptance inspec- The inspection and test requirements shall apply
tionsandtestsspecified in Sections 1000 through to the corresponding requirements of Part XXV. Any
1006. Routineinspectionsandtestsshallbeper- additional requirements for this equipment shall also
formed at intervals not longer than 6 months. be checked during these inspections and tests.
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SECTION 1011 For hydraulic elevators,test as specified in Rules

1005.2a, 1005.2b, 1005.2c(l) through (4), and 1005.2d.
INSPECTION AND TESTS OF ELEVATORS Where permanent doors have been installed, test
USED FOR CONSTRUCTION as specified in Rule 1002.2h.
Rule 1011.1 Routine Inspection and Test Periods
Rule 1011.5 3 Year Inspection and Test
Routine inspections and tests of elevators used for Requirements
constructionshallbemade a t intervalsnotlonger Forhydraulic elevators, test as specifiedin Rule
than 3 months. 1005.3.
Rule 101 1.6

5 Year Inspection and Test
Rule 1011.2 Routine Inspection and Test
Requirements
Requirements
For electric elevators, test as specified in Rules
Routineinspectionsandtestsshallincludethe 1002.3a, 1002.3b, 1002.3c, 1002.3d, and 1002.3f.
items specified in Rule 1001.2 for electric elevators, For hydraulic elevators, test as specified in Rule
and Rule 1004.2 for hydraulic elevators, except that 1005.4.
the requirements of Part XIX shall apply where they
are different from those in Parts I, II, and 111. Rule 101 1.7
Acceptance Inspection and Tests
All new installations shall be inspected and tested
Rule 1011.3 Periodic Inspection and TestPeriods todeterminetheirsafetyandcompliancewiththe
requirementsofthis Code beforebeingplacedin
Inadditiontotheroutineinspectionsandtests service. The inspections and tests shall include the
(Rule 1011.21, the inspections and tests specified in routine inspections and tests (Rule 1011.2), the peri-
Rule 1011.4 shallbemade at intervalsnotlonger odic inspections and tests (Rules 1011.4, 1011.5, and
than 1 year, theinspectionsand tests specified in 1011.6), andthosespecified in Rule 1011.8.
Rule 1011.5 shallbemade a t intervalsnotlonger
than 3 years, and the inspections and tests specified Rule 1011.8 Acceptance Inspection and Test
in Rule 1011.6 shall be made at intervals not longer Requirements
than 5years.
Forelectric elevators, test as specifiedin Rules
1003.2a, 1003.2b. 1003.2c,1003.2d,1003.2e, and
Rule 1011.4 1 Year Inspection and Test 1003.2f.
Requirements Forhydraulic elevators, test as specified in Rule
1006.2
For electricelevators, test as specified in Rules Where permanent doors have been installed, test
1002.2a, 1002.2b, 1002.2c, 1002.2d, and 1002.2e. as specified in Rule 1003.2g.
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Rule 1207.10 Wheel

Step Tracks Rule 1208.2 Relocation of Moving Walk
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Anyalterationtothetracksshallresultinthe Whereamovingwalkis relocated, itshall be

escalator conforming with the requirements of Rules considered a new installation (see Section 3, defini-
802.8, 802.9(d),802.10(a), and 1200.4. tion of installation, new).
Rule 1207.11 Rated Load and Speed Rule 1208.3 Protection of Floor Openings
Anyalterationwhich increases theratedloadand/Anyalterationtotheflooropeningsformoving
or rated speed shall result in the escalator conforming walks shall comply with Rule 900.1.
with the requirements of Part VIII.
Rule 1208.4 Protection of Trusses andMachinery
1961 Rule 1207.12 Driving
Machine, Motor, and Brake Spaces Against Fire
1207.12aDrivingMachine. AnalterationtotheAnyalterationtothesidesand/orundersidesof
drivingmachineshallresultinthe escalator conform-movingwalk h ~ s s e sandmachineryspaces shall
ingtotherequirementsof Rules 802.9b, 802.10b, conform to Rule 901.1.
802.10~.802.11,803.1, 804.1, 804.2,804.3a, 804.3b,
and 805.3d. Rule 1208.5 Construction Requirements
1207.12b Driving Motor. An alteration to the drive 1208.5a Angle of Inclination. Alteration of a mov-
motor shall result in the escalator conforming to the ingwalkwhich increases theangleofinclination
requirements of Rules 802.9b, 802.10c, 803.1,804.2, shall require conformance with Part IX.
804.3a, 804.34, 805.3h, and 805.3j. 1208.5b Geometry. Any alteration to the geometry
1207.12~Machine Brake. An alteration to the ma- of the moving walk components shall require confor-
chine brake shall result in the escalator conforming mance with the requirements of Rule 902.2.
totherequirementsof Rules 802.9c, 802.10b, and 1208.5~Balustrades. Anyalterationtothebalus-
804.3a. tradesshallrequireconformancewiththerequire-
ments of Rule 902.3.
1961 Rule 1207.13OperatingandSafety Devices
NOTE (Rule 1208.5~): The balustrade doesnot include the
Analterationtooradditionofoperatingand/or handrail.
safety devices shall conform with the specific require-
ments within Section 805 for that device.
Rule 1208.6 Handrails I961
I961 Rule 1207.14 Lighting, Access, and Electrical Work An alteration to the handrails or handrail system
Analterationtooradditionoflighting, access, shall require conformance with the requirements of
orelectricalworkshallconformwiththe specific Rules 902.2c, 902.3, 905.4, and 905.3j.
requirements within Section 806 for that change.
Rule 1208.7 Treadway System [961
Rule 1207.15 Entrance and Egress (a) An alteration to the treadway system shall re-
Any alteration to the entrance or egress end shall quireconformancewithrequirementsofRules
comply with Rule 802.6d. 902.3e, 902.3f, 902.5, 902.6 [except as specifiedin
Rules1208.7(b)1,902.8,902.9, 902.11, 902.12d.
902.12(e), 902.13, 905.3c,905.5, and 905.31.
(b) The minimum width of the walk (Rule 902.7)
may beless than 22 in. (559 mm).
SECTION 1208 Rule 1208.8 Combplates [961
ALTERATIONSTO MOVING WALKS
An alteration of the combplates shall require con-
1961 Rule 1208.1
General
Requirements formance
requirements
with
the of Rules 902.8 and
905.3k.
Any alteration to a moving walk shall comply with
therequirementsofRules905.2, 905.3a,905.3e, Rule 1208.9 Trusses and Girders
905.3f. 905.6, 906.2, 1200.1, and 1200.2. When multi-
pledrivingmachinespermovingwalk are
utilized, Anyalterationsorwelding,cutting,andsplicing
operating and safety devices required by Section 1208 of the truss or girder shall conform to the requirement
shallsimultaneouslycontrolalldriving machines. of Rule 1200.4. Alterationsshallresultinthemoving
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Rule 1208.9-SECTION 1214 ASME A17.l~-1999
walk conforming to the requirements of Rules 902.9, SECTION 1210

902.10a, and 902.12a. SPECIALPURPOSEPERSONNEL
Any moving walk modernized by installing a new
moving walk into an existing truss shall conform to
ELEVATORS
all of the requirements of Part IX. Where any alteration is made to a special purpose
personnel elevator, the entire installation shall com-
Rule1208.10TrackSystem ply with Part XV.
Anyalteration to the tracks shallresult inthe
moving walk conforming tothe requirementsof Rules
902.9,902.12(a), and 1200.4.
Rule1208.11 Rated LoadandSpeed

Any alteration which increases the rated load and/
or rated speed shall result in the moving walk con-
SECTION 1211
forming to the requirements of Part IX.
RACK AND PINION ELEVATORS
Rule1208.12DrivingMachine, Motor, andBrake Where any alteration is made to a rack and pinion
elevator, theentireinstallationshall complywith
1208.12a DrivingMachine. An alteration to the Part XVI.
driving machine shallresult in the moving walk
conformingto therequirements of Rules 902.10b,
902.12(b),902.12(c),902.13,902.14,902.15,903.1,
904.3b,905.313.905.3d, and 905.3h.
1208.12bDrive Motor. An alteration to the drive
motor shall result in the moving walk conforming
to the requirements of Rules 902.10b, 902.12(b),
902.12(c),903.1,904.2,904.3a,905.3b,905.39, and SECTION 1212
905.3h. INCLINED ELEVATORS
1208.12~Machine Brake. An alteration to the ma- Where any alteration is made to an inclined eleva-
chine brake shall result in the moving walk conform- tor, the entire installation shall comply with Part XVII.
ing to therequirements of Rules 902.10c,902.12b.
902.12c,904.3a, and 904.3b.
Rule1208.13OperatingandSafetyDevices
Analteration to oraddition of operating and/or
safety devices shall conform with the specific require-
ments within Section 905 for that device.
SECTION 1213
Rule 1208.14 Lighting, Access, and Electrical Work SCREW-COLUMN ELEVATORS
Analteration to oraddition of lighting, access, Where any alterationis made to ascrew-column
or electrical work shall conformwith the specific elevator, theentireinstallationshall complywith
requirements within Section 906 for that change. Part XVIII.
SECTION 1209 SECTION 1214 DELETED

ALTERATIONS TO MATERIAL LIFTS AND
DUMBWAITERS WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSFERDEVICES
Where any alteration is made to a material lift or
dumbwaiter with an automatic transfer device, the
entire installation shall comply with Part XIV.
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ASME A17.l~-1999 SECTION 1216-Rule 1219.9
SECTION 1219
ALTERATIONS TO HAND ELEVATORS
[99cl SECTION 1215 DELETED Rule1219.1 Hoistway Enclosuresand Machinery
Space
Where an alteration is made to any portion of a
hoistway enclosure or machinery space, the altered
portion shall conform to Rules 600.1 and 600.2.
Rule1219.2Top Carand Counterweight

Clearances
N o alteration shall reduce any clearances or runby
belowthatrequiredby Rule 600.4 orbelowthe
minimum clearances as originally installed.
SECTION 1216 Rule1219.3 Hoistway Entrances

SHIPBOARDELEVATORS Where new entrancesareinstalled, the new en-
trances shall conform to the requirements of Rules
Where any alteration is made to a shipboard eleva-
600.5,600.6, and 600.7.
Part XXII.
tor, the entire installation shall comply with
Rule1219.4 CarEnclosures
Where an alteration is made to a car enclosure, it
shallconformtotherequirementsof Rules 601.1
and 601.2.
SECTION1217
Rule1219.5CarFrameand Platform
ROOFTOPELEVATORS
Whereanalteration is madeto a carframeor
Where any alteration is made toa rooftop elevator,
platform, the frame or platform shall conform to the
the entire installation shall comply with Part XXIII.
requirementsof Rules 601.2, 601.4, and 601.5 and
Section 610.
Rule1219.6Increase in Travel
Wherethealterationinvolvesan increase in the
SECTION 1218 total travel to exceed 15 ft (4572 mm), Rules 600.4a,
600.4b, and 602.1 and Section610 shallbecom-
ALTERATIONS TO DUMBWAITERS plied with.
Rule1218.1General
Rule1219.7CapacityandLoading
Whenanyalterationismaderegardlessofany
other requirements in this Section, the dumbwaiter, No alterationshallreducetheratedloadbelow
as a minimum,shallconformtotherequirements that required by Rules 603.la and 603.3b.
ofASME A17.3 Safety Code forExistingElevators Where the alteration involves an increase in rated
and Escalators. When any alteration ismade, all work load, the driving machine sheave shall comply with
performed as part of the alteration shall comply with Rules 607.1 and 607.2, and Section 610.
Part VII.
Rule1219.8GuideRailsandFastenings
Whereanalterationinvolvesthereplacementof
Rule1218.2Increase in Rated Load guide rails, the new guide rails and fastenings shall
Whereanalterationinvolvesanincreaseinthe comply with the requirements of Rules 605.1,605.2,
and 605.3.
rated load, the installation shall conform to the follow-
ingrequirements:
Rule1219.9OverheadBeamsandSupports
(a) Section 701, except Rule 701.5 forhandand
electric dumbwaiters; or Wherethealterationinvolves a change inthe
(b) Section 702, except Rule 702.19 for hydraulic arrangement of or load on the overhead beams and
dumbwaiters. sheaves, the new arrangement shall conform Rules
to
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Rule 1219.9-Rule 1220.8 ASME A17.l~-1999
608.1 and 608.2, except that wood may be retained Rule1220.4Replacement orChanges in Electrical
if it is structurally sound. Wiring orElectrical Equipment
Where the alteration consists of the replacement
Rule1219.10PowerAttachments of electrical wiring or electrical equipment, the new
electrical wiring or equipment shall conform to the
No alteration shall implement the use of a power
requirements of Rule 400.3.
other than hand power.
Rule1220.5Change in Typeof Operating Devices
and/or Control Equipment
Where thealteration consists of a change in the
existing type of operation and/or control equipment,
the new operating devices and control equipment
SECTION 1220 shall conformto therequirements of Rules 400.3
ALTERATIONS TO POWER SIDEWALK and 400.1 1.
ELEVATORS
Rule1220.6Change in CarEnclosure,CarDoors,
Rule1220.1Increase in RatedLoad and Gates
Where thealteration consists of an increase in Where the alteration consists of the replacement
rated load, the bottom and top clearances and runbys of an existing car enclosure and car door or gate,
shall conformtothe requirements of Rules 401.8, by a new car enclosure and door or gate, they shall
401.2,401.7, and 401.11d. conform to the requirements of Rule 401.5.
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Rule1220.7Replacement of anExistingDriving
Rule1220.2Increase in Rated Speed Machine
Where the alterations consists of an increase in Where an alterationinvolves the replacement of
rated speed, the capacity and loading shall conform an existing driving machine by a new driving ma-
to the requirements of Rules 401.1, 401.4, 401.8, and chine, the new driving machine shall conform to the
401.13. requirements of Rules 400.3, 400.6, 401.9, and 401.1 1.
Rule1220.8Replacement of Bow-Ironsand
Rule1220.3Replacement of Sidewalk Door
Stanchions
Where the alteration consists of the replacement
Where thealteration consists of the replacement
of the sidewalk door, thenew door shall conform
of existing bow-irons and stanchions, the new bow-
to the requirements of Rules 400.11b,400.11c, and
ironsand stanchions shall conform to therequire-
400.1 I d . ments of Rule 401.4b.
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PART XX
INCLINED STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFTS
AND INCLINED AND VERTICAL
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
DELETED
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PART XXI 199cl
PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED STAIRWAY

CHAIRLIFTS AND INCLINED AND VERTICAL
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
DELETED
293-304
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ASA A17.la-1963 August 16,1963

Seventh Edition ASA A17.1-1965 July 29,1965 ... ...

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1300 Minimum RatedLoad of Passenger Elevators ............................ 225

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1500 Hoistways. Hoistway Enclosures. and Related Construction ............... 249

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1900 Hoistways. Hoistway Enclosures. and Related Construction for Electric

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SECTION 2 the equipment and designated by the owner to use

Thepurposeofthis Code istoprovideforthe automatic transfer device - a mechanism which

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