Elevating Devices Codes Regulation

(Consolidated up to 157/2022) ALBERTA REGULATION 192/2015 Safety Codes Act ELEVATING DEVICES CODES REGULATION Table of Contents 1 B355: 19 code 2 Z185‑M87 (R2021) code 3 B311‑02 (R2018) code 4 ASME A17.1‑2019/CSA B44: 19 code 5 Code to be made available 6 Repeal 7 Coming into force B355: 19 code 1 (1) CAN/CSA B355: 19 Platform Lifts and Stair Lifts for Barrier‑free Access, published by the Canadian Standards Association, as amended or replaced from time to time, is declared in force with the variations set out in subsection (2). (2) The following is added after Requirement 1.1: 1.1.1 If there is a conflict between the Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation (AR 28/2012) and this Standard, that Regulation prevails over this Standard. 1.1.2 This Standard, and any standards and codes referenced in this Standard, do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown with respect to the life expectancy, durability or operating performance of materials, appliances, systems and equipment referred to in this Standard or the standards and codes referenced in this Standard. AR 192/2014 s1;205/2021 Z185‑M87 (R2021) code 2 (1) CAN/CSA ‑ Z185 ‑ M87 (R2021) Safety Code for Personnel Hoists, published by the Canadian Standards Association, as amended or replaced from time to time, is declared in force with the variations set out in subsection (2). (2) The following is added after Requirement 1.1: 1.1.1 If there is a conflict between the Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation (AR 28/2012) and this Standard, that Regulation prevails over this Standard. 1.1.2 This Standard, and any standards and codes referenced in this Standard, do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown with respect to the life expectancy, durability or operating performance of materials, appliances, systems and equipment referred to in this Standard or the standards and codes referenced in this Standard. AR 192/2015 s2;205/2021 B311‑02 (R2018) code 3 (1) CAN/CSA‑B311-02 (R2018) Safety Code for Manlifts, published by the Canadian Standards Association, as amended or replaced from time to time, is declared in force with the variations set out in subsection (2). (2) The following is added after Clause 1.1: 1.1.1 If there is a conflict between the Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation (AR 28/2012) and this Standard, that Regulation prevails over this Standard. 1.1.2 This Standard, and any standards and codes referenced in this Standard, do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown with respect to the life expectancy, durability or operating performance of materials, appliances, systems and equipment referred to in this Standard or the standards and codes referenced in this Standard. (3) to (8) Repealed AR 205/2021 s4. AR 192/2015 s3;205/2021 ASME A17.1‑2019/CSA B44: 19 code 4 (1) ASME A17.1‑2019/CSA B44: 19 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, published by the Canadian Standards Association, as amended or replaced from time to time, is declared in force with the variations set out in subsections (2) to (4). (2) Requirement 1.1.3 is struck out and the following is substituted: 1.1.3 Application of Parts This Code applies to new installations only, except that Part 1, and 5.10, 8.1, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8 and 8.10 apply to both new and existing installations. 1.1.3.1 If there is a conflict between the Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation (AR 28/2012) and this Code, that Regulation prevails over this Code. 1.1.3.2 The definitions in the Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation (AR 28/2012) apply to this Code. 1.1.3.3 This Code, and any codes and standards referenced in this Code, do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown with respect to the life expectancy, durability or operating performance of materials, appliances, systems and equipment referred to in this Code or the codes and standards referenced in this Code. (3) The following is added after Requirement 2.15.9.2: 2.15.9.2.1 Notwithstanding Requirement 2.15.9.2, all platform guards (aprons) will in no case be less than 1220 mm (48 in.). In the case of alterations, the platform guard shall be to a maximum length to fit the existing pit conditions. (4) Requirement 5.10.1.9.5 is struck out and the following is substituted: 5.10.1.9.5 Openings of Hoistway Doors or Gates from the Landing Side 5.10.1.9.5.1 Regardless of the maximum car speed that an elevator is capable of reaching, the elevator’s hoistway doors or gates shall be provided with one of the following: (a) interlocks conforming to 2.12.2; (b) combination mechanical locks and electric contacts conforming to 2.12.3. 5.10.1.9.5.2 The mechanical locking device, when used on temporary doors, shall be self‑latching. NOTE: When permanent doors are installed, it is recommended that the mechanical locking function of the permanent interlocks be used. (5) to (25) Repealed AR 205/2021 s5. AR 192/2015 s4;205/2021;157/2022 Code to be made available 5 Every employer of an elevator mechanic or adjuster must ensure that they have a latest adopted Elevating Devices Codes Regulation and that the mechanic or adjuster has access to the adopted codes at the employer’s office. Repeal 6 The Elevating Devices Codes Regulation (AR 62/2009) is repealed. Coming into force 7 This Regulation comes into force on March 1, 2016.