ASME A17.1-2019: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
The safety code for elevators and escalators, ASME A17.1-2019, or, if you’re in Canada, CSA B44-2019, has been revised. ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019: Safety Code For […]
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ASME A15.5-2019: Elevator Electrical Equipment
ASME A17.5-2019, or CSA B44.1-2019, covers the electrical equipment found in elevators and escalators. Elevators and Electricity Once upon a time, elevators (or lifts, if […]
ASME A17.3-2017: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
The latest edition of the existing elevators safety code, ASME A17.3-2017: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, was issued May 23, 2018. It will […]
ASME A17 Elevator Safety Standards
In the United States and Canada, the relied-upon safety Code for elevators, escalators, and associated equipment and parts is ASME A17.1-2019: Safety Code for Elevators […]
Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators – ASME A17.1/CSA B44 HB-2016
As enclosed chambers guided vertically by cables, elevators are anticipated to operate safely with few surprises. However, this expectation, while present, is often not inherent, […]
Wind Turbine Tower Elevators
The power output of a wind turbine is largely dependent on two factors: the wind speed and the height of the tower. Currently, the tallest […]
A Brief History of Elevators
In our past post, we discussed ASME A17.1-2016 – Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, a standard that has been in effect for almost 100 […]
ASME A17.1-2016 – Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
***Update: The elevator code has been revised. The current edition, ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019: Safety Code For Elevators And Escalators, is available on the ANSI Webstore. […]
Stuck Elevators: Guidelines for Prevention and Management
If you find yourself trapped inside an elevator (lift), it is essential not to worsen the situation. Experts state that the moment after an elevator […]
Temporary Construction Elevator Safety Requirements
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites covers safety guidelines for the different mechanisms that can […]