ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
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ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators is a widely adopted technical standard that sets design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance safety requirements for elevators, escalators, and related conveyance systems.
Aliases (2)
- ASME A17.1 ×3
- ASME A17.1/CSA B44 ×1
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
elevator code
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safety standard → technical standard → |
| abbreviation |
ASME
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| adoptedAs |
model code for state and local regulations
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| alsoKnownAs |
ASME A17.1/CSA B44
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| appliesTo |
dumbwaiters
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elevators → escalators → material lifts → moving walks → platform lifts → stairway chairlifts → |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| definesRequirementsFor |
construction of elevators and escalators
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design of elevators and escalators → inspection of elevators and escalators → installation of elevators and escalators → maintenance of elevators and escalators → operation of elevators and escalators → |
| fullName |
ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
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| governs |
electrical requirements for elevator equipment
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emergency operations of elevators → firefighters’ emergency operation of elevators → hoistway and pit requirements → machine room and machinery space requirements → safety devices for elevators → |
| harmonizedWith |
CSA B44
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| language |
English
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| primaryGoal |
safety of passengers and maintenance personnel
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uniform safety requirements → |
| primaryRegionOfUse |
Canada
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North America → United States → |
| publishedBy |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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| publisherAcronym |
ASME
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| referencedBy |
building codes in the United States
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jurisdictional elevator regulations → |
| shortName |
ASME A17.1
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| status |
widely adopted
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| subjectArea |
conveyance systems
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elevator safety → escalator safety → |
| updateCycle |
typically every 3 years
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| updated |
periodically
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| usedBy |
building owners
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code enforcement authorities → elevator inspectors → elevator installers → elevator manufacturers → |
Referenced by (6)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
("ASME A17.1/CSA B44")
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alsoKnownAs |
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CSA B44
("ASME A17.1")
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basedOn |
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ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
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fullName |
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CSA B44
("ASME A17.1")
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harmonizedWith |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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hasStandard |
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ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
("ASME A17.1")
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shortName |