What`s New in ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13

What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
Canadian Region
Workshops 2015
Toronto November 3-4
Vancouver November 17-18
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
What’s New in 2013
 Detailed in 2 documents
 What’s New “Excel” table of changes and notes
o Check TSSA website
 Key items in What’s New “PowerPoint”
 Changes are from previous 2010 Edition
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
 Summary of Changes is explained (Excel/PPoint)
 more detail/comments in “Excel” table
 “Excel” includes rationale from Public Review drafts
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
PART 1
General
Canadian Region
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
1.3 Definitions
 29 new definitions
maintenance procedure;
maintenance task;
accredited certifying organization;
Occupant Evacuation Operation;
accrediting body;
operation, automatic call;
base,building;
operation, automatic send;
control, mechanical-hydraulic;
pallet band;
conveyor, vertical reciprocating (VRC); platform, landing;
driving machine, traction climbing;
records, electronic;
elevator, outside emergency;
seal, adjustment;
elevator discharge level;
SIL rated;
elevator, wind turbine tower;
step band;
guide rope fixes;
sway control guide;
guiding means, ladder;
sway control guide suspension means;
hard, copy;
maintenance control program (MCP); tail line;
travel path
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maintenance interval;
What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
1.3 Definitions
 9 updated definitions
control, electrohydraulic;
electrical/electronic/programmable electric system (E/E/PES);
manual reset, escalator and moving walk;
material lift;
operation, group automatic;
safety integral level (SIL);
terminal stopping device, final;
terminal stopping device, normal;
unlocking zone;
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
PART 2
Electric Elevators
Canadian Region
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.2 Pits
 multiple pit switches shall be wired in series
2.3 Location and Guarding of Cwts
“no space greater than 500 mm (20 in.) between any
adjacent combination of compensation means, suspension
means, counterweight rails and guard(s) that blocks the
access to the counterweight runway”
 variety of equipment (rails, ropes, guards) can be used
alert personnel to the cwt runway
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.4 Vertical Clearances & Runbys for Cars &
Cwts
 Language to enhancing physical properties of
SIGNAGE as related to signs used to convey Top
and Bottom car clearance signage
- Durable material
- Securely fastened
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.7 Machinery Spaces, Machine Rooms,
Control Spaces and Control Rooms
2.7.3.1.3
“Access to other locations within the building or
access to machinery and equipment not related to
elevators through the machinery space,
machine room, control spaces or control rooms
shall not be permitted”
 Language to clearly prohibit passage through
elevator rooms and spaces
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.7 Machinery Spaces, Machine Rooms,
Control Spaces and Control Rooms
2.7.3.2.2
Passage over roof railing conforming to 2.10.2
• add strength requirements to the railing (2.10.2.4)
2.7.5.3.5 regarding Access panels to a hoistway
• clarification of intent
• permit a lock and contact
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.10 Guarding of Equipment and Standard
Railings
The top rail shall … be located at a vertical
height of
not less than 1070 mm (42 in.) and
not more than 1095 mm (43 in)
from the working surface.
 add tolerance for the top rail dimension
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection of Hoistway Openings
Regarding Emergency Doors in Blind Hoistways:
Lock and contact requirement have been revised
to read:
2.11.1.2 (e) It shall be provided with an
electromechanical device electric contact that will
prevent the operation of the driving machine unless
the door is closed and locked (see 2.26.2.25).
 still required to be self closing, self locking
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection of Hoistway Openings
 to recognize designs like TKE freedom sill
2.11.5 Entrances and equipment shall not project
into an elevator hoistway beyond the line of the
landing sill, except for
(a) equipment required for interlocking, indicator
and signal devices, and door operating devices,
door guiding devices, and door retaining devices
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection
of Hoistway
Openings
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection of Hoistway Openings
 2.11.6.3 Revised in its entirety
Egress from the interior of the car to any..landing..
shall be unrestricted once the car and hoistway
doors are open.
Additional doors…which are not part of the elevator,
but provided in lieu of an enclosed lobby
doors to guard against the migration of smoke
shall comply with the following:
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection of Hoistway Openings
 2.11.6.3 (smoke migration prevention, doors to conform to;)
(a) The building code.
(b) not interfere with elevator function and operation
(c) not interfere with h/w door fire resistance rating and
operation of the hoistway entrance.
(d) shall not prevent firefighters from visually observing
the elevator landing (lobby)
(e) deployed only when elevator’s FAID is activated.
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection of Hoistway Openings
 Recognize designs like TKE freedom sill
2.11.10.1.4 A horizontal door guiding groove… max
width of 10 mm shall be permitted….
(as shown in previous picture slide)
(a) pre-opening shall not be permitted,
(b) leveling/re-leveling before groove is revealed
(c) where groove is revealed the car shall not re-level
(d) edges forming the groove shall be configured to
prevent hazards
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.11 Protection of Hoistway Openings
2.11.11.1 Landing sills shall
(d) be permitted to include the corresponding
member of a bottom guiding means (see
2.11.11.5.7 and 2.11.11.6).
2.11.19.3
If h/w doors are fire gasketed, then gaskets
are now required to list certifying agency
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.12 Hoistway Door Locking Devices &
Electric Contacts & H/W Access Sw’s
2.12.5 Restricted Opening of Hoistway or
Car Doors
 Requirements has been moved to 2.14.5.7
 Also, no longer applicable to H/W doors
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.12 Hoistway Door Locking Devices &
Electric Contacts & H/W Access Sw’s
2.12.7
Hoistway access switches shall be
 Labelled “ACCESS”
 Marked “UP”, “OFF”, “DOWN”
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.14 Power Operation of Hoistway Doors and
Cars Doors
2.14.2.1.2
 Flame/smoke values were CADified in 2010,
now included in 2013 code.
2.14.5.7 (relocated requirement from 2.12.5)
Relates to Restricted Opening of Car Doors
- Applies only to car doors
- “Means” shall be an Interlock or meet NEW reqm’ts
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.14 Power Operation of Hoistway Doors and
Cars Doors
2.14.5.7 Restricted Opening of Car Doors
 If electrical power required for functioning, then
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4” max open, w/o tools from outside if inside unlocking zone
design not dependant on power to maintain restriction
Auxilliary power for 1 hour (after which, may not function)
Monitored auxillary power,
audible signal when pwr not OK, 10dB over ambient (<=80dB)
Expiration date of auxiliary power
 Restrictor has new strength requirements
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What’s New
CSA B44-13
2.14 Power
Operation of
Hoistway Doors
and Cars Doors
Note:
Change to
size of
unlocking
zone for
passenger
elevators
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.15 Car Frames and Platforms
2.15.2 Guiding Means
Change to GUIDING means requirements
 means no longer requires “auxiliary retainers”
 shall prevent displacement >13mm (0.5”)
 shall have a factor of safety >=5
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.16 Capacity and Loading
2.16.3.3 Material & Marking of Plates
Was: shall be of such material and construction ..
stamped, etched, cast, or otherwise…remain
permanently and readily legible.
New: shall be metal or durable plastic with 1.6 mm
(0.063 in.) minimum thickness.
- Securely fastened (resist 15 lb force)
- Resist /allow removal of contaminants to ensure
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required data not obscured
What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.16 Capacity and Loading
2.16.3.3 Material & Marking of Plates
- Sticky labels (plastic, foil) would not qualify
- Requirement is applicable to:
- Data Plates (XHEAD Data Plate)
- in car Capacity plates
- counterweight runby plate
- door operator data plate
- governor & hoist rope tags
- Plunger gripper marking plate
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.18 Speed Governors
2.18.4.1.2
 move Overspeed Switch requirement to here
 Sw to be positively opened (no change)
2.18.4.1.3
 Note added to clarify “Manual Reset”
2.18.4.4 deleted
 Requirements relocated
 Clarify that Speed Reducing Sw is manual reset,
but not necessarily positively opened
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.21 Counterweights
2.21.1.3 Guiding Means
same permission as for car guiding means
 means no longer requires “auxiliary retainers”
 shall prevent displacement >13mm (0.5”)
 shall have a factor of safety >=5
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2.22 Buffers and Bumpers
2.22.4.6 Means for Determining Oil Level
 Permission added to allow transparent sight
gauges
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.25 Terminal Stopping Devices
2.25.2 Normal Terminal Stopping Device
2.25.4.1 Emergency Terminal Speed-Limiting Device
2.25.4.2 Emergency Terminal Stopping Device
 In all 3 sections permissions added to permit:
common mechanical actuating means,
common members, and
common mounting means
with additional requirements.
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 A common CAM is
permitted to actuate the
NTSD, the Normal
Stopping Means, and the
Final Terminal Stopping
Device.
 Monitoring of the Cam
(common member that is
sensed by the NSM and
NTSD) is required.
Common Member
(CAM) Presence
detection req’d
NSM
NTSD
Common
mounting
means
(presence
detection
not req’d)
Final
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.25.4.1.1 Emergency Terminal
Speed-Limiting Device
Broken Shaft - Main
brake does not work
Emergency brake
 New requirement to apply
applied when car
the emergency brake if
fails to slow down
as intended
the main brake fails to
slow the car down
Car below governor
when ETSL actuated.
tripping speed and
above buffer
striking speed
 Both brakes may be
applied but max
deceleration is 9.81 m/s2.
ETSL
Reduced stroke buffer
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.25.4.2.2 Emergency Terminal Stopping
Tape is a common
Device
member. Switch
provided to detect
 A common member that is
it’s presence.
sensed by both the ETSD
Normal Terminal Stopping Means
ETSD & NTSM
is permitted
on car
 Member must be monitored for
its presence
 power removed from the drivingmachine motor and brake when
not detected.
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2.26.1.4.1(d)(1) Levelling speed
2.26.1.6.6 Inspection Operation speed
2.12.7.3.3 Hoistway Access speed
Car speed sensing device to limit the speed to a
maximum of 0.75 m/s.
 In all 3 sections permissions added to permit
 common mechanical actuating means,
 common members, and
 common mounting means
with additional requirements.
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PROT = car speed-sensing device used for the means to
limit the speed to max 0.75 m/s.
Cannot be dependent on traction, friction or a flexible
coupling unless continuously monitored.
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2.26 Operating Devices & Control Equipment
 Option added to permit SIL rated:
- Transfer Switch
- Bypass Switch
- Sway control guide
 New EPD - Sway control guide (AKA rope
follower guide) slack suspension detection
switch. Also requires a final travel limit
switch that operates after the car final limit.
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2.26 Operating Devices & Control Equipment
 New labelling requirements for SIL rated
devices:
 Devices to have Part Identification.
 Schematics to have Part Identification, SIL,
and Certification Information.
 Assemblies labelled or tagged with:
“Assembly contains SIL Rated Devices. Refer
to MCP and wiring diagrams prior to
performing work”
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.1.1.3(f), 2.27.1.1.4(b) Emergency Comm
Permission to have timed termination of call from the
communication device in the car.
 Call can be automatically terminated by the car
 after 3 minutes minimum and
 voice announcement sent to authorized personnel and
 they are provided with 20 seconds to respond.
 Applies to both a remote &local communication device
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including the system used by firefighters.
What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.1.1.6(a) and (b)(3) Emergency Comm
Clarified intent of silencing the communication
monitoring signal
 provide a meaningful period of quiet.
 Once the communication loss audible is silenced it is
to remain silent for at least 12 hours.
 Signal check only required once per day.
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2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.1.1.6(b)(4) Emergency Comm
The alarm signals shall be
silenced, extinguished and reset as soon as practical
after the phone line operability has been restored.
 The communication line needs to be checked at least
every 5 minutes once a failure is detected and
silence/clear the alarm once the line is restored.
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2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.2.3 Emergency Power
Clarifies that the emergency power indicator shall be
provided for each group of elevators and for single cars
not in the group.
 Where there is more than one group of cars or
groups of cars and single elevators,
each group and each single elevator
requires an emergency power indicator.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.2.4.4 Emergency Power
Clarifies door operation of elevators with alternate
doors when recalled due to power failure.
 Permission is provided to
open more than one entrance at the designated level
when a car is recalled due to power failure.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.3.1.1, 2.27.3.3 Recall and Phase II Sw.
Colour of fire recall switch and phase II in-car operation
key switch labeling now prohibits
Red Text on a Red Background.
• Red Text on a contrasting background
or
• Red Background with contrasting Text
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.3.1.6 Recall
Clarifies that any door at the recall level that does not
have an associated “FIRE RECALL” switch is not to
open when the car is recalled.
 Side/rear entrances may be opened using the in car
open buttons but must initiate reclosing within 15
seconds.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.3.2.2(a) FAID Locatons
Clarifies that only FAIDs located in/at the elevator
lobbies shall cause recall of the associated elevator(s).
 Wording changed from
“each floor” to
“each elevator lobby”.
 Recall by other FAIDs listed in code still required.
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2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.3.2.2(c) Pit FAIDs
 Harmonize with 2.27.3.2.1
 ensure that detectors are located in the hoistway
when there are sprinklers in the hoistway.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.3.3.1(n), 2.27.3.3.2, 2.27.3.3.4
New requirements provided for phase II operation
when elevator is equipped with auxiliary power that can
move the car to a floor.
 Flash illuminated signal
 If not at a floor, do not move until a call is entered,
then move to closest floor the car can reach.
 If stopped at a landing, not move until power
available (normal, emergency or standby)
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.4.2
Revised non-automatic elevator recall to be consistent
with FAID requirements in 2.27.3.2.2.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.27 Emergency Operation & Signal’g Devices
2.27.11 Occupant Evacuation Operation
 Occupant Evacuation Operation added in 2.27.11
 various other portions updated with references to
2.27.11 where required.
 OEO is not currently addressed in the Ontario
Building Code.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.29 Identification
2.29.1.3 New requirement to number devices
-
if in the same enclosure
to prevent operation of wrong device
Governor trip & reset means
Display devices
Means to move the car from outside H/W
Stop Sw’s & Insp’n operation transfer sw
Bypass sw’s
ACO/UCM reset
Earthquake reset
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
2.30 Sway Control Guides
 new section added
sway control guide: a device attached to the car or the
counterweight used to limit the sway of suspension
means, compensating means, traveling cables, etc.,
to prevent tangling or snagging on other hoistway
components.
 Not mandatory
 Section defines electrical and mechanical criteria if provided
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What’s New in
ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
Part 3
Hydraulic Elevators
Canadian Region
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3.4 Bottom and Top Clearances and Runbys
for Cars and Counterweights
3.4.1.6
Language requirement for pit area outside the refuge
space updated to include performance requirements.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
3.12 Hoistway Door Locking Devices, Electric
Contacts and H/W Access Switches
3.12.1
Language updated to clarify that all of 2.12 is
applicable to hydraulic elevators
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
3.17 Car Safeties, Cwt Safeties, Plunger
Gripper and Governors
3.17.3.2 Plunger Gripper Actuation
Clearer language covering the required actuation
means of the plunger gripper.
 Hydraulic or electric means permitted.
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3.17 Car Safeties, Cwt Safeties, Plunger
Gripper and Governors
3.17.3.2.1 Plunger Gripper Electrical Req’s
Restated as a requirement when electrical actuation
means are used for plunger grippers.
3.17.3.2.2 Plunger Gripper Testing
Added section for inspection and test means.
Permission provided for electrical inspection and test
means not to comply with 3.17.3.2.1.
 eg. No single failure requirements for testing means.
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3.17 Car Safeties, Cwt Safeties, Plunger
Gripper and Governors
3.17.3.8
New plunger gripper marking plate requirements
raised or depressed letters.
 Rubber ink stamp or sharpie markings not permitted.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
3.18 Hydraulic Jacks
3.18.1.2 Suspension Members
 “Wire ropes” change to “suspension members”.
 Permission for one rope per jack in three or more
jack arrangements removed.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
3.18 Hydraulic Jacks
3.18.6 Marking of Hydraulic Jack
Revised cylinder marking requirements,
requires raised or depressed lettering.
 Rubber ink stamp or sharpie markings not permitted.
 Markings to be on the Jack.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
3.19 Valves, Pressure Piping & Fittings
3.19.2.5 Pressure Gauge Shutoff
Pressure gauge shut off means clarified
 distinguish between a shutoff valve and a
small valve (the means) used to protect
the pressure gauge.
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3.19 Valves, Pressure Piping & Fittings
3.19.2.8 Piping
New piping protection requirements added.
 Piping outside the machine room and hoistway to
be protected from external damage.
 Piping underground outside the building containing
the machine room or hoistway requires a car
safety, or an overspeed valve or a plunger gripper.
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3.19 Valves, Pressure Piping & Fittings
3.19.4.6.3 Valve Coil Data
New requirement for electrical coil data.
 Electric coil data is to be marked
on each individual coil rather than on the valve body.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
3.24 Hydraulic Machines and Tanks
3.24.1.1Hydraulic Machine Marking Plate
Updated requirements for marking plates on hydraulic
machines.
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
Part 5
Special Application Elevators
Canadian Region
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
5.1 Inclined Elevators
 Revisions in 5.1 contains links back to Section 2
for revised
• car door restrictor requirement
• hoistway access requirement
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5.2 Limited Use/Limited Application
5.2.1.2 Pits
 Clarify sump pumps are not required (No PH II)
5.4.1.4 re: refuge space / upward movement
 brake is not a means to stop upward movement
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ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
5.2 Limited Use/Limited Application
5.4.1.4.4/5 Refuge Space
 brake is not allowable means to stop upward
movement
 Adds refuge space requirements into 5.4, lost in
section 2 changes
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5.3 Private Residence
5.4 Private Residence Inclined
5.7 Special Purpose Personnel Elevator
 These sections have changes.
 Not adopted on Ontario
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5.11 Wind Turbine Tower Elevators
 Complete new section for Wind Tower Turbine
Elevators
 Formally to be adopted with A17.1/B44-2013
 Section 5 numbering follows section 2 numbering
convention.
 Current proposal exists to publish as stand alone
code A17.8/B44.8
 likely removed in 2019
 Requirements have unofficially formed the bases of new
installations in Ontario since October 2013
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5.12 Outside Emergency Elevators
New section
 elevator, outside emergency: an elevator
operating on the outside of a building having
up to five compartments that is
operated only by emergency personnel and
used solely for emergency evacuation of building
occupants and transportation of a limited number of
emergency responders involved in the evacuation.
 Design per A17.7/B44.7 Performance Based Code
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Part 6
Escalators and Moving Walks
Canadian Region
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6.1 Escalators / 6.2 Moving Walks
6.1.3.15 Water Accumulation Pit Drain
Clarify that accumulation of ground water is to be
prevented.
6.1.8.2.2 / 6.2.8.2.2 Drains
Clarifies that outdoor escalators / moving walks
require drains to collect ground water and runoff.
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6.1 Escalators / 6.2 Moving Walks
6.1.6.3, 6.1.6.4, 6.2.6.3, 6.2.6.4 EPDs (various)
Permission for automatic reset once per 24 hours of
the following EPDs and Electrical Powered Safety
Devices:
6.1.6.3.6
6.1.6.3.9
6.1.6.3.12 / 6.2.6.3.10
6.1.6.4 / 6.2.6.4
Skirt Obstruction Device
Step Upthrust Device
Handrail Entry Device
Handrail Speed Monitoring
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6.1 Escalators / 6.2 Moving Walks
6.1.6.3, 6.1.6.4, 6.2.6.3, 6.2.6.4 EPDs (various)
 The device is permitted to automatically reset not
more than once every 24 hours.
 If the device has automatically reset and trips again it
requires a manual reset.
 Interruption of power shall not cause the device to
lose the status of the timer or the count of events.
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6.1 Escalators / 6.2 Moving Walks
6.1.6.9, 6.2.6.8 Signage
New language for signage intended to be simpler.
 Language is performance based rather than
prescriptive.
 Allows for non-safety related signage if performance
requirements are met.
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Part 7
Dumbwaiters and Material Lifts
Canadian Region
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7. Dumbwaiters and Material Lifts
Various revisions to correct for changes
elsewhere in the code such as:
 Renumbering of requirements for hoistway access
operation.
 Elimination of side emergency exit provisions.
 Changes to door restrictors.
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7.1 Power & Hand Dumbwaiters (w/o transfer)
7.1.11.4.2 Horizontal Clearance
New requirement to establish clearance between the
car side of hoistway door and landing sill for
horizontal sliding or swing doors.
 Clearance not to exceed 75mm.
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Part 8
General Requirements
Canadian Region
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8.4 Elevator Seismic Requirements
 Reference Building codes no longer use
seismic risk zones.
(3) Design Spectral Response Acceleration for a 0.2 s time
period [Sa(0.2)] greater than 0.12 and building designated
as post-disaster building or IEFaSa(0.2) is equal to or greater
than 0.35 as defined by NBCC-2010
 8.4 updated to align with building codes.
 Changes affect calculations,
 Changes do not affect features or inspection
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8.6 Maintenance, Repair, Replacement and
Testing
 Major 2010 to 2013 changes relate to
documentation requirements &
 onsite, vs
 offsite, vs
 viewable information
 New Permission for Alternative testing in 2013
 Ontario adopted 2010 code, but 2013 requirement
for section 8.6
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8.7 Alterations
8.7.2.16.2 change in loading class
 clearly convey that a change to a
loading class of a passenger elevator
is an alteration.
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8.7 Alterations
8.7.2.17.1 Increase or Decrease in Rise
 Where an alteration involves an increase or
decrease in the rise without any change in the
location of the driving machine, the following…
8.7.2.25.2 Change in Location of Driving M/C
 Where the location of the driving machine is
changed with no increase or decrease in rise, the...
 Changes are no longer interconnected
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8.7 Alterations
was 8.7.2.27.1 Top of Car Operating Devices
 Scope was alteration or addition of TOC
8.7.2.27.1 Insp’n Operation & Insp’n Operation with
Open Door Circuits
 Where there is an alteration to or addition of any
type of inspection operation…
 No longer just a TOC requirement
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8.7 Alterations
8.7.2.27.4 Controllers
Revised, deals with installation of controller, changing
 (a) Motion, (b) Operation, (c) Motion & Operation
 where there is No Change to the method of control
8.7.2.27.5 Motion Control
 Change in the method of motion control
8.7.2.27.6 Operation Control
 Change in the method of operation control
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8.7 Alterations
8.7.2.27.9 Door Monitoring System
 New alteration to cover addition of door monitor
8.7.2.28 Em. Ops & Signalling Devices
 If adding FEO, all elevator in the group must follow
8.7.3 Hydraulic Elevators
 General alignment with 8.7.2 changes
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8.7 Alterations
8.7.3.31.10 In Car Stop Switch (Hydraulic Elevators)
 Permission to remove and replace with a key
operated switch conforming to….
8.7.3.31.12 Change of pump motor starter
 Change in starter …is a replacement
Unless no Valve to control upward movement
then this is an alteration (if movement is purely by
running motor)
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8.7 Alterations
8.7.5.10 Outside Emergency Elevator
 Alterations to conform to A17.7/B44.7
8.7.6.1.17. & 8.7.6.2.16 Esc/MW Variable Freq Drive
 Covers Addition of / Alteration to a variable
frequency drive motor
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8.9 Code Data Plate
8.9.1 Required Information
 New requirement to be displayed on the Code
Data plate
 Where the installation or alteration contains
SIL rated devices, the following wording,
“Installation contains SIL rated devices,”
shall be included on the data plate
or on an additional plate located adjacent to the
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Code Data Plate.
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
An introductory note has been added
Note (2): Category 5 tests utilizing alternative test
methods require a comparison against baseline
measures made during acceptance inspection tests.
See 8.6.11.10 if alternative test methods are
contemplated on future category 5 tests.
 Heads up note
if no load testing is planned in the future
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8.10.1.1.4 Acceptance Test Tags
A metal tag, visible & permanently attached to
the controller of each unit, indicating:
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The applicable code requirement(s)
date(s) performed,
name of the person or firm performing the test
name of inspector witnessing the test, including their
inspector’s ID number and certifying organization,
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8.10.1.1.5 Acceptance Test Tags
shall be
Permanent part of the maintenance records, showing:
 the test dates
 the requirement number for each test
 name of the person or firm performing the test
 inspector name, ID number & certifying organization
 document all applicable acceptance tests shown in
Non-Mandatory Appendix X. (see sample next slide)
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections
and Tests
Appendix X
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8.10.1.6 Maintenance Control Program
 The Maintenance Control Program complying with
8.6.1.2.1 shall be available at the time of inspection.
 On-site equipment documentation complying with
8.6.1.2.2 shall be available at the time of inspection.
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8.10.2.2.2.(v)
The means of adjusting the holding capacity of the brake
shall be sealed to prevent changing the adjustment without
breaking the seal. The seal shall bear or otherwise attach the
identification of the person or firm that installed it. (See also
8.6.1.7.2 Periodic Test Tags)
Rationale:
 Increased frequency of testing the critical braking system will
aid in monitoring the performance of the braking system.
 Sealing the brake adjustment will ensure adjustment is not
inadvertently changed between testing periods.
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 It is necessary to identify the party that applied the seal.
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8.10.4.1.2(c)(2) control
The person or firm installing the escalator or moving walk shall
provide a manufacturer’s written procedure and demonstrate
compliance with redundancy and software checking of control
and operating circuits (6.1.6.10 and 6.2.6.9).
Where there are no test or check requirements, the written
checklist shall state “No test or check required.”
The documentation shall state the reason no test or check is
required.
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8.10.4.1.2(c)(2) control
The following shall be documented or demonstrated:
(a) general (6.1.6.13 and 6.2.6.12)
(b) redundancy and its checking (6.1.6.10.1, 6.1.6.10.2,…
(c) static control (6.1.6.10.3 and 6.2.6.9.3), where applicable
(d) electrically powered safety devices (6.1.6.11 and 6.2.6.10),
(e) installation of capacitors or other devices…make ineffective
(f) contactor and relays for use in critical operating circuits…
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8.10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8.10.5.14 Wind Turbine Elevators
 Section related to acceptance tests has been added
8.10.5.15 Outside Emergency Elevators
 Section related to acceptance tests has been added
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8.11 Periodic Inspection & Witnessing of Tests
 Some new requirements added / clarified
 Periodic tests shall be performed by elevator
personnel that are qualified to perform such tests
 8.11 is not adopted in Ontario.
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Part 9 Reference Codes, Standards and
Specifications
& Non Mandatory Appendices
Canadian Region
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Part 9 Reference Codes, Standards, &
Specification
Part 9
 References and dates have been updated
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Non Mandatory Appendices
Appendix B Unlocking Zones
- fig. revised
Appendix F Braking Test Objectives - updated
Appendix V Building Features for OEO
Appendix W Wind Tower Clearances
Appendix X Acceptance Checklists
 Introduce Electric, Hydraulic, Esc & MW
acceptance test checklist of key tests
Appendix Y MCP records & sample log
- New
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60 Second RECAP of Highlights
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Lots of new definitions
Focus on data plates and durability
Tolerance on railing heights
Permission for groove in sill/fascia
Door restrictor moved / permitted to be
electrical powered
• Auxiliary retainer requirement GONE
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• Independent vs. Common update for
o Common CAMs for NSM, NTSD, FTSD
o NSM and ESTD on same monitored tape
o Common mech actuation for car speed
sensing
• New Emerg. Communication permissions
o hangup, silencing, freq of checks
• If h/w sprinklers, then require h/w FAID
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New OEO section
New Wind Tower Elevator section
Some changes in 8.7 Alterations
Recording of Acceptance Test results
Brakes to be sealed after setting
Esc/MW acceptance tests
Updated and some new Appendices
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