June 2017 Draft for Public Review. A X, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (Proposed Revisions of ASME A17.

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1 A X Page 1 of 54 June 2017 Draft for Public Review A X, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (Proposed Revisions of ASME A /CSA B44-16) TENTATIVE SUBJECT TO REVISION OR WITHDRAWAL Specific Authorization Required for Reproduction or Quotation ASME Codes and Standards

2 A X Page 2 of 54 Record Proposed Revision Top Car Clearance. The top car clearance shall conform to through : : Top car clearance shall be not less than mm (6 in.) plus 25 mm (1 in.) for each m/s (3.3 ft/min) of the rated speed in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 ft/min). Proposed Rationale Editorial correction to the dimension. Updated requirements and reference when bodily entry is required. Editorially changed reference for nonremovable means to correct section : When the car has reached its maximum upper movement, no part of the car or any equipment attached thereto, other than as permitted by (b) for the nonremovable means in , shall strike the overhead structure or any part of the equipment located in the hoistway : Where bodily entry into the hoistway is required for inspection, testing or maintenance, while power has not been disconnected from the elevator driving machine and/or brake, the top car clearance shall comply with or a nonremovable means meeting the requirements of (b) shall be provided Where the machine or its controls are located on the top of the car a refuge space on top of the car enclosure shall be provided in conformance with Pipes and Other Equipment in Hoistways. Pipes conveying steam, gas, or liquids, which if discharged into the hoistway would endanger life, shall not be installed in the hoistway. Only machinery and equipment used directly in connection with the elevator shall be permitted in elevator hoistways Machinery Spaces, Machine Rooms, Control Spaces & Control Rooms Where elevator equipment is located in a room or space containing other machinery and equipment: (a) the elevator equipment shall be guarded in conformance with Where the guarding can be removed, a sign in conformance with the requirements of ANSI Z535.2 or CAN CSA- Z321, whichever is applicable, shall be located on or adjacent to the guarding warning of the potential hazards. (b) pipes conveying steam, gas, or liquids, shall be guarded or located to prevent discharge onto the equipment. The requirements were expanded to cover other equipment to protect the elevator equipment due to the possibility to have controls and machines in the hoistway space. A new section has been added to provide requirements to address the new definitions as they relate to MRL Private residence elevators This new requirement has been added to address the safety concerns related to working areas. to protect from accidental contact was struck from proposal for ballot due to disapproved comment from DonoghueE located on or adjacent to added Rationale: in residential applications, space or other concerns may prevent signage from being located adjacent to the guarding The motor controller and operation controller shall be located in a cabinet(s). The cabinet(s) shall be: (a) readily accessible for maintenance and inspection at all times. (b) provided with cabinet door(s) or panel(s) that are not self-closing and which shall be kept closed Provisions have been added to cover these types of spaces located outside the hoistway.

3 A X Page 3 of 54 Proposed Revision Where the cabinet(s) are located outside the hoistway or accessible from inside the car, the cabinet door(s) or panel(s) shall be secured by using Group 2 (See 8.1) lock(s) or tamper resistant fasteners In machine rooms, machinery spaces, control rooms and control spaces all sheaves and sprockets shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact Maintenance Path and Clearance A permanent and unobstructed path, shall be provided to machinery spaces and control spaces. The path shall provide a clear width of 450 mm (18 inches) minimum. Where elevator equipment is located in a room or space containing other machinery and equipment: (a) the elevator equipment shall be located to eliminate any obstructions that prohibit the operation or servicing of the equipment. (b) where an obstruction does not prohibit the operation or servicing of the equipment but creates an interference with the servicing of the equipment, a sign in conformance with the requirements of ANSI Z535.2 or CAN CSA-Z321, whichever is applicable, shall be prominently posted at the entrance to the work space warning of the obstruction Temperature and Humidity in Machinery Spaces, Machine Rooms, Control Spaces, and Control Rooms Temperature and humidity shall comply with Access Doors and Openings (a) Access doors shall be (i) kept closed and locked (ii) provided with a spring-type lock arranged to permit the doors to be opened from the inside without a key Proposed Rationale Provisions have been added to cover these types of spaces not addressed in the Private Residence Standard previously Provisions have been added to cover these types of spaces not addressed in the Private Residence Standard previously Provisions have been added to cover these types of spaces not addressed in the Private Residence Standard previously Rationale- A new section was added to address the requirements for closing and locking all applicable access doors and openings (b) Access openings in elevator hoistway enclosures where full bodily entry is not necessary for maintenance and inspection of components shall be (i) located to permit the required maintenance and inspection. (ii) of maximum width of 600 mm (24 in.) and a maximum height of 600 mm (24 in.). These dimensions shall be permitted to be increased, provided that any resultant opening through the access opening into the hoistway shall reject a 300 mm (12 in.) diameter ball. (iii) provided with doors or panels that shall be kept closed and locked. ( c) Keys to unlock the access doors or openings shall be of Group 2 Security (see 8.1). (d) Hoistway access doors or panels shall be provided with an electrical switch that shall cause the power to be removed from the drivingmachine motor and brake when opened Machinery Space or Control Space within the Hoistway

4 A X Page 4 of 54 Proposed Revision (a) Where the machine is mounted in the hoistway a means to move the car from outside the hoistway shall be provided. The means shall have a display devices or equivalent to convey the following information about the elevator simultaneously: (1) show direction of travel (2) the reaching a position within the door unlocking zone The display devices or equivalent shall remain operable during a failure of the normal building power supply. The power source shall be capable of providing for the operation of the display devices or equivalent for at least 4 hours. (b) Where the controller is mounted inside the Hoistway, it shall be located so that it can be inspected, tested, and maintained from inside the car or from outside the Hoistway without full bodily entry into the hoistway Machine and/or Controller mounted on the Car a) Where the machine or its controls are mounted on the car and are located so they can be inspected, tested or maintained from inside the car, car top clearance shall comply with b) Where the machine or its controls are mounted on the car and are located so they can only be inspected, tested or maintained from the top of the car while power is not disconnected from the elevator, top car clearance shall comply with A sign in conformance with the requirements of ANSI Z535.2 or CAN CSA-Z321, whichever is applicable, shall be prominently posted at the entrance to work space warning of the hazard. A means to disable the landing stations shall be provided at the controller. Proposed Rationale Provisions have been added to address these spaces not addressed in the Private Residence Elevator Standard previously Added provisions to address safety concerns associated with the machine and or controller mounted on the car Lighting for Machine Rooms, Machine Spaces, Control Room and Control Spaces Lighting in all machine rooms, machine spaces, control rooms and control spaces shall comply with Provisions have been added to address these spaces not addressed in the Private Residence Elevator Standard previously. EDITORIAL RENUMBERING: Guarding of Suspension Means Protection of Hoistway Openings Car Enclosures, Car Doors and Gates, and Car Illumination Car Frames and Platforms Capacity, Loading, Speed, and Rise Safeties and Governors Suspension Means Counterweights Buffers and Buffer Supports Car and Counterweight Guide Rails and Guide Fastenings Driving Machines, Sheaves, and Their Supports Terminal Stopping Devices Operating Devices and Control Equipment Emergency Signaling Devices Marking Plates Inserted a new requirement Guarding of Suspension Means and Other Equipment

5 A X Page 5 of 54 Proposed Revision Suspension Means Passing Through Floors or Stairs. Ropes and chains passing through a floor or stairway outside the hoistway enclosure shall be enclosed with a solid or openwork guard. If of openwork, the guard shall reject a ball 13 mm (0.5 in.) in diameter. Means for inspection shall be provided. The floor openings shall not be larger than is necessary to clear the suspension means. Proposed Rationale Added the requirements to address remote machine and or control space installations Suspension or Support Means Having an Opening Facing Away From the Stair. Suspension or support means that operate within a guide or track whose segments total a minimum of 270 deg shall be considered suitably guarded, provided that the centerline of the opening in the guide or track is 180 deg from the closest point of the stair. See Nonmandatory Appendix H, Fig. H Remote Machine Rooms and Control Rooms or Remote Machinery Spaces. Where machine rooms, machinery spaces, control rooms or control spaces are located remotely from the hoistway any equipment passing through intervening spaces that poses a hazard shall be guarded to protect against contact. Added the requirements to address remote machine and or control space installations Where the guarding can be removed, a sign in conformance with the requirements of ANSI Z535.2or CAN CSA-Z321, whichever is applicable, shall be located on or adjacent to the guarding warning of the potential hazards Remote Operation Indicator. Where direct observation of the elevator drive sheave, sprocket or suspension means is not possible from control room or control space, display devices shall be provided in the control room or space. They shall convey the following information about the elevator simultaneously (a) the direction of movement (b) the reaching of a position within the door unlocking zone The display devices shall remain operable during a failure of the normal building power supply. The power source shall be capable of providing for the operation of the display devices or the equivalent for at least 4 hours Maintenance Documentation The owner shall be provided with an owner s manual documenting proper operation and the hazards involved in the operation and maintenance of the elevator. The maintenance shall include a Maintenance Control Program in compliance with 8.6. A copy of the owner s manual shall also be retained with the equipment and readily available (l) Req Controller Cabinet Door or Panel 8.1.3(m) Req Access Doors and Openings Driving Machines: General Requirements (j) Car Top Mounted Machine or Controller. Where the machine or its controls are located on top of the car (1) they shall be protected by a solid, noncombustible enclosure New requirements were added to address the control space or room remote from elevator drive machine. User instructions are needed for safe operation and proper maintenance of the elevator and they need to be on the premises. Correlation between section 5 and section 8. Correlation between section 5 and section 8. Updated references in (j).

6 A X Page 6 of 54 Proposed Revision (2) the car top enclosure shall be designed and installed in conformance with and (3) a top-of-car operating device shall be provided in conformance with (4) access shall be provided to the machine or its controls for maintenance. Access panels shall conform to (d) or Car Enclosure, Car Doors and Gates, and Car Illumination (e) Number of Compartments. The car shall not have more than one compartment. (f) Car Top. Where bodily entry onto the top of the car is required for inspection or maintenance, , , and shall apply. Proposed Rationale Moved the car top strength and railing requirements to the appropriate section.

7 A X Page 7 of 54 Record Proposed Revisions 8.13 Signs, Plates and Tags. When referenced, Requirement 8.13 covers the standard materials and properties for safety signs and permanent plates used on devices within the scope of this code Permanent Plates. Data Plates, Marking Plates and Capacity Plates shall (a) be made of metal or other durable materials designed to last the life of the equipment. Stick on foil or paper labels shall not be permitted. (b) be securely attached so as to prevent removal when subjected to a force of 65 N (15 lb.). In addition, adhesive attached plates shall conform to the requirements of UL 969 or CAN/CSA C22.2, whichever is applicable All lettering and figures required by code shall: (a) be engraved, etched or cast such that the letters and figures shall remain permanently and readily legible; or (b) conform to either of the following: (i) Tthe characters shall be raised or depressed from the plate surface face so as to remain legible even if painted over or (ii) be provided with a transparent covering that will protect the code required data. This covering shall prevent contaminants (such as paint, adhesives, oil and grease) from permanently adhering to the data plate parent surface. The covering shall be durable enough to withstand the process of contaminant removal If the plates are exposed to weathering or a chemical atmosphere, then a durable means shall be provided to protect the information from deterioration, while permitting the information to be readily read The use of writing instruments, stamping and scratching to apply the lettering and figures shall not be permitted Data Plates shall have letters or figures of not less than 3 mm (0.125 in.) high Signs The sign shall conform to the requirements of ANSI Z535.2, ANSI Z535.4, or CAN/CSAZ321, whichever is applicable. The sign shall be made of a durable material and shall be securely fastened. Rationale Add New. To provide a location in code for reference to signage requirements Add New. To provide a location in code for reference to signage requirements Add New. To provide a location in code for reference to signage requirements Delete Z535.4 regarding placement, our industry knows more exactly where to place the sign Marking Plates and Tags. Marking plates and tags shall: (a) be made of metal or other durable materials designed to last the life of the equipment. (b) be securely attached so as to prevent removal when subjected to a force of 65 N (15 lb.). In addition, adhesive where used to attach plates or tags, shall conform to the requirements of UL 969 or CAN/CSA C22.2, whichever is applicable. (c) permit the use of writing instruments, stamping and scratching to apply the lettering and figures. (d) be provided with preprinted permanent letters and figures on marking plates and tags with letters or figures not less than 3 mm (0.125 in.) high. Add new section to recognize some marking plates or tags require the addition of data by field personnel

8 A X Page 8 of When building conditions would render ineffective or nonoperational the detection means required by (a), (b), or (c), (c), (d), or (e), or (d), (e), (f), or (g), the following shall be provided in lieu of compliance with (a), (b), or (c), (c), (d), or (e), or (d), (e), (f), or (g): (a) continuous pressure closing of the car door or gate and hoistway door in compliance with (b) usage shall be limited to authorized personnel only. A sign complying with in compliance with shall be provided but shall read: THIS IS A FREIGHT ELEVATOR, NOT A PASSENGER ELEVATOR, AND NOT FOR PUBLIC USE.NO PERSONS OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS ELEVATOR Data Door Marking Plate. A data marking plate complying with conforming to shall be attached to the power door operator or to the car crosshead and shall contain the following information: (a) minimum door closing time in seconds for the doors to travel the Code zone distance as specified in corresponding to the kinetic energy limits specified in (b)(2) (b) minimum door closing time in seconds for the doors to travel the Code zone distance as specified in corresponding to the kinetic energy limits specified in (c)(2), if applicable [see (e)] (c) where heavier hoistway doors are used at certain floors, the minimum door closing time in seconds corresponding to the kinetic energy limits specified in (b)(2) and (c)(2), if applicable, for the corresponding floors shall be included on the data marking plate Plates Required and Locations. Every elevator shall be provided with a capacity plate and a data plate complying with permanently and securely attached. The capacity plate shall be located in a conspicuous position inside the car. The data plate shall be located on the car crosshead, or inside the car for underslung elevators having no crosshead Information Required on Plates Capacity plates shall indicate the rated load of the elevator in kilograms or pounds or both (see Nonmandatory Appendix D), and, in addition, this plate or a separate plate shall indicate (a) the capacity lifting one-piece loads where the elevator conforms to (b) for freight elevators designed for Class C2 loading, the maximum load the elevator is designed to support while being loaded or unloaded [see (c)] Data plates shall indicate (a) the weight of the complete car, including the car safety and all auxiliary equipment attached to the car (b) the rated load and speed (c) the wire rope data required by (d) the name or trademark of the manufacturer and year manufactured (e) rail lubrication instructions (see ) Material and Marking of Permanent Plates. Plates shall comply with Permanent data plates and marking plates shall be metal or durable plastic with 1.6 mm (0.063 in) minimum thickness The plates shall be securely fastened to prevent removal by hand when subjected to a force of 67 N (15 lb) in any direction All code required data shall be formed such that the characters remain permanently and readily legible and conform to the following: This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words material and marking of all signs shall conform to , except that the are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words conforming to describe the requirements that now referenced in the proposed and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words permanently and securely attached are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words be of such material and construction that the letters and figures

9 A X Page 9 of 54 (a) The height of the letters and figures shall be not less than (i) 6 mm (0.25 in.) for passenger elevator capacity plates (ii) 25 mm (1 in.) for freight elevator capacity plates (iii) 3 mm (0.125 in.) for data plates (b) have a minimum character stroke width of 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) (c) be provided with a durable means to prevent common contaminants (such as paint, adhesives, oil and grease) from adhering to the data plate parent surface or permit the removal of these contaminants without obscuring the code required data Signs Required in Freight Elevator Cars Signs Required. Signs complying with , in addition to the capacity and data plates required by , shall be provided inside the car and shall be located in a conspicuous position and permanently and securely fastened to the car enclosure, subject to the requirements of through For every freight elevator, the sign shall specify the type of loading (see ) for which the elevator is designed and installed, with one of the following markings. (a) CLASS A LOADING. ELEVATOR TO BE LOADED OR UNLOADED MANUALLY OR BY MEANS OF HANDTRUCKS ONLY. NO SINGLE PIECE OF FREIGHT OR SINGLE HAND TRUCK AND ITS LOAD SHALL EXCEED KG (LB). (b) CLASS B LOADING. THIS ELEVATOR DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING A MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED KG (LB). (c) CLASS C1 LOADING. THIS ELEVATOR DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT LOADED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK. MAXIMUM COMBINED WEIGHT OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND LOAD NOT TO EXCEED KG (LB). (d) CLASS C2 LOADING. THIS ELEVATOR DESIGNED FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING BY INDUSTRIAL TRUCK. MAXIMUM LOADING AND UNLOADING WEIGHT WHILE PARKED NOT TO EXCEED KG (LB). MAXIMUM WEIGHT TRANSPORTED NOT TO EXCEED KG (LB). (e) CLASS C3 LOADING. THIS ELEVATOR DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT CONCENTRATED LOADS NOT TO EXCEED KG (LB) For freight elevators not permitted to carry passengers, the sign shall read: THIS IS A FREIGHT ELEVATOR, NOT A PASSENGER ELEVATOR, AND NOT FOR GENERAL PUBLIC USE For freight elevators permitted to carry passengers (see ), a sign reading PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED TO RIDE THIS ELEVATOR Material and Marking of Signs. Signs shall conform to and the letters shall be not less than 13 mm (0.5 in.) high. The sign shall conform to the requirements of ANSI Z535.4 or CAN/CSA-Z321 (see Part 9), except that the letters shall be not less than 13mm (0.5 in.) high. The sign shall be made of a durable material and shall be securely fastened A special capacity plate complying with shall be provided inside the elevator car and located in a conspicuous place that shall bear the words CAPACITY LIFTING ONE-PIECE LOADS in letters, followed by figures giving the special capacity in kilograms (pounds) for lifting one-piece loads for which the machine is designed. For material and size of letters, see Marking Plates for Safeties A metal marking plate complying with shall be securely attached to each safety so as to be readily visible, and shall be marked in a legible and permanent manner with letters and figures not less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in height indicating: (a) the type of safety, based on (b) the maximum tripping speed in m/s (ft/min) for which the safety is permitted stamped, etched, cast, or otherwise applied to the faces shall remain permanently and readily legible. are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words material and marking of all signs shall conform to , except that the are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words in a legible and permanent manner are a

10 A X Page 10 of 54 (c) the maximum weight in kg (lb), that the safety is designed and installed to stop and sustain (d) the force in N (lbf) required to activate the safety or rope releasing carrier, if provided (e) the manufacturer s name or trademark Rail Lubricants and Lubrication Plate Rail lubricants or coatings that will reduce the holding power of the safety, or prevent its functioning as required in , shall not be used (see 8.7 for maintenance requirements). A metal marking plate as required by shall be securely attached to the car crosshead in an easily visible location, and, where lubricants are to be used, shall carry the notation, CONSULT MANUFACTURER OF THE SAFETY FOR THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RAIL LUBRICANT TO BE USED. If lubricants are not to be used, the plate shall so state. If lubricants other than those recommended by the manufacturer are used, a safety test shall be made to demonstrate that the safety will function as required by Governor-Rope Tag. A metal data tag shall be securely attached to the governor-rope fastening. This data tag shall bear the following wire-rope data: (a) the diameter (mm or in.) (b) the manufacturer s rated breaking strength (c) the grade of material used (d) the year and month the rope was installed (e) whether nonpreformed or preformed (f) construction classification (g) name of the person or organization who installed the rope (h) name or trademark by which the manufacturer of the rope can be identified A new tag shall be installed at each rope renewal. The material and marking of the rope data tag shall conform to comply with , except that the height of the letters and figures shall be not less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Speed-Governor Marking Plate A metal marking plate complying to shall be securely attached to each speed governor and shall be marked in a legible and permanent manner with letters and figures not less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in height indicating the following: (a) the speed in m/s (ft/min) at which the governor is set and sealed to trip the governor-rope retarding means (b) the size, material, and construction of the governor rope on which the governor-rope retarding means were designed to operate (c) the governor pull-through tension (force) in N (lbf) (see ) (d) manufacturer s name or trademark (e) statement DO NOT LUBRICATE GOVERNOR ROPE (k) if the design of the emergency brake is such that field adjustment or servicing is required and the emergency brake acts on the brake drum or braking surface of the driving-machine brake, it shall be provided with a sign component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. Change metal to marking for consistency as this is a component of This appears to be an incorrect reference to the incorrect requirement. It should be changed regardless of the outcome of the materials of the signage. It should reference where the requirement is. Change metal to marking for consistency as this is a component of This requirement references and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words material and marking of the are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. Based on approved TN This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. Change metal to marking for consistency as this is a component of The words in a legible and permanent manner are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and

11 A X Page 11 of 54 complying with stating EMERGENCY BRAKE. The sign shall be located on the emergency brake at a location visible from the area likely to require service. The sign shall be of such material and construction that the letters shall remain permanently and readily legible. The height of the letters shall be not less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) Marking Plate Requirements. The emergency brake shall be provided with a marking plate complying with indicating the range of total masses (car with attachments and its load) for which it is permitted to be used, the range of speeds at which it is set to operate, and the criteria such as rail lubrication requirements that are critical to the performance On Crosshead Data Plate. The crosshead data plate complying with required by shall bear the following suspension-means data: (a) type of suspension means (b) the number of suspension members (c) either the diameter or the width and thickness in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), as applicable (d) the elevator manufacturer s required minimum breaking force per suspension member in kilo Newtons (kn) or pounds-force (lbf), as applicable Data Tag at Suspension-Means Fastening Pertinent data on a data tag complying with located on the suspension means shall be provided by one of the following: (a) A data tag securely attached to one of the suspension-means fastenings. (b) Permanent marking of the required information on the suspension means and visible in the vicinity of the suspension-means fastening. (c) A combination of (a) and (b) provided that all required information is furnished. (d) If (a) or (c) applies, the material and marking of the tag shall comply with conform to , except that the height of the letters and figures shall be not less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.). (e) If (a) or (c) applies, a new tag shall be installed at each suspension-means replacement The following data on a data tag complying with shall be provided: (a) type of suspension (steel wire rope, aramid fiber rope, or noncircular elastomeric-coated steel suspension member) (b) either the diameter or the width and thickness in millimeters or inches, as applicable (c) the suspension-means manufacturer s minimum breaking force in kn or lbf, as applicable (d) the residual strength determined by the elevator manufacturer in kn or lbf, as applicable (e) the grade of material used or the suspension means manufacturer s designation, as applicable (f) construction classification, where applicable (g) for steel wire rope, non-preformed, if applicable (h) for steel wire rope, finish coating, if applicable (i) for steel wire rope, compacted strands, if applicable (j) name or trademark of the suspension-means manufacturer (k) name of person or organization who installed the suspension means (l) the month and year the suspension means were installed (m) the month and year the suspension means were first shortened (n) lubrication information, if applicable therefore would have the new requirements applied. The sign materials, sizes and construction are referenced in and are deleted here for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. Delete metal for consistency as this is a component of The words material and marking of the rope data tag shall conform to , except that are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity.

12 A X Page 12 of Each device shall be permanently marked with the name or trademark of the manufacturer by means of metal tags or plates complying to with the following data of the wire rope for which they are designated to be used: (a) diameter of the rope in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.) (b) manufacturer s rated breaking strength of the rope (c) construction classification of the wire rope The material and marking of the tags or plates shall conform to , except that the height of the letters and figures shall be not less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.). This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. Delete metal for consistency as this is a component of The word permanently is a component of and therefore is deleted for clarity Stroke. The stroke of the buffer spring, as marked on its marking plate complying with , shall be equal to or greater than the value specified in Table Marking Plates. Each spring buffer shall be provided with a marking plate complying with showing its load rating and stroke and the number of springs. Where the springs are removable, each spring shall be identified, and the assembly marking plate shall indicate this identification. Markings shall be made in a permanent and legible manner Load Ratings of Oil Buffers. The minimum and maximum load ratings of car and counterweight oil buffers, as indicated on the buffer marking plate conforming to , shall conform to through The minimum load rating shall be not greater than (a) for car oil buffers, the total weight of the car as marked on the car crosshead data plate plus 70 kg (150 lb) (b) for counterweight oil buffers, the weight of the counterweight used The maximum load rating shall be not less than (a) for car oil buffers, the total weight of the car as marked on the crosshead data plate plus the rated load (b) for counterweight oil buffers, the weight of the counterweight used Buffer Marking Data Plate. Every installed oil buffer shall have permanently attached thereto a metal data plate complying with , marked by the manufacturer in a legible and permanent manner, indicating (a) the maximum and minimum loads and the maximum striking speeds for which the buffer has been rated for use in conformance with the requirements in 2.22 (b) the permissible range in viscosity of the buffer oil to be used, stated in Saybolt Seconds Universal at 38 C (100 F) (c) the viscosity index number of the oil to be used The words material and marking of the rope data tag shall conform to , except that are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. To clarify the reference requirement. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words Markings shall be made in a permanent and legible manner are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. Added reference for clarity This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. Change metal to marking for consistency as this is a component of

13 A X Page 13 of 54 (d) the pour point in degrees Celsius (Fahrenheit) of the oil to be used (e) the stroke of the buffer in mm (in.) (f) the composition of the gas, if used (g) the name, trademark, or file number by which the organization that manufactured the product can be identified (h) the certification marking in accordance with Marking Plates for Brakes Brake Information Plates. The brake setting and method of measurement shall be permanently and legibly marked provided on the driving machine on a data plate complying with or a marking plate complying with and shall be readily visible after installation A safety nut is required on all screw machines that utilize a driving nut made of a material other than metal and shall be permitted to be provided on all screw machines. The safety nut shall be made of metal and designed to withstand the impact without damage if the driving nut should fail A metal data tag, conforming to shall be securely attached to each screw machine equipped with a safety nut bearing the following data: (a) date of installation of driving and safety nuts (b) spacing between driving and safety nuts The material and markings of the safety nut spacing data tag shall comply with shall conform to , except that the The height of the letters and figures shall be not less than 1.6 mm ( in.) Power Operation of Door System. The closing forces and speed of power-operated hoistway door systems shall be tested to determine conformance with the applicable requirements (Item 1.8.1). For elevators required to comply with , the time in the door Code zone distance shall be measured and compared with the time specified on the data door marking plate Power Operation of Door System. The closing forces and speed of power-operated hoistway door systems shall be tested to determine conformance with the applicable requirements (Item 1.8.2). For elevators required to comply with , the time in the door Code zone distance shall be measured and compared with the time specified on the data door marking plate (i) Power Closing of Doors or Gates (2.13.3) (Item 1.9): Test Closing Time Per Data Door Marking Plate ( ) The words in a legible and permanent manner are a component of and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference or and therefore would have the new requirements applied. The words permanently and legibly are a component of or and therefore are deleted for clarity. This requirement should reference and therefore would have the new requirements applied. Delete metal for consistency as this is a component of The editing is for clarity. The reference back to is a reference to the proposed and therefore unnecessary and changing it here will not allow it to be orphaned should ever change in the future. The sentence then needed restructuring. To be consistent with To be consistent with To be consistent with

14 A X Page 14 of 54 Record Proposed Addition to A X Safety devices required by ASME A17.1/CSA B44 in , Table , 6.1.6, and 8.3 at the time of installation, or devices provided to meet the certification requirements of A17.7 at the time of installation, and/or devices required by A17.3 and installed as an alteration, shall be maintained. See , , and The performance of safety devices installed before they were required by the edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 in effect in the jurisdiction at the time of installation or alteration shall, as a minimum, comply with the performance requirements in the first edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 in which they were required. The performance of safety devises installed that appear in subsequent editions of ASME A17.1 or A17.3 as well as the testing procedures shall be documented by the person or firm installing the device and placed in the On-Site Documentation. See (b). Rationale: 1) It is a common occurrence for the latest Code to require safety devices and other items on new equipment that are not required by the Code adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Manufacturers comply with the latest Code when manufacturing new equipment and provide all required safety devices. It has sometimes been unclear whether these safety devices were required to function and be tested during acceptance and periodic tests. In addition, the proper method of testing these devices is sometimes unknown or unclear. The addition of the above requirement would allow the Code to address these issues; currently it does not. 2) Placement of the operating requirements and test procedures in the On-Site Documentation will provide the AHJ the information necessary to properly inspect and test the device without referring to the subsequent editions of A17.1 or A17.3 that they have not adopted. Those requirement and procedures may be taken from the subsequent editions of A17.1 or A ) Today, the person or firm maintaining the equipment does not necessarily maintain the device that was designed and installed. It is also common for documentation containing specifications and testing requirements for the unit s safety devices to be missing or nonexistent. To properly inspect and test some of the safety devices, especially devices written into the controller software, it is necessary to have an inspection and test procedure for the safety device developed by its manufacturer, and to have it available at the time of inspection or test. The addition of the above requirement would allow the Code to specify that inspection and test documentation be kept with the unit at all times, so that the safety devices may be properly inspected and tested. 4) In the case where the device is required by subsequent editions of A17.1 or A17.3 the code requirement and/or testing procedure would satisfy the documentation requirement for the On Site Documentation. 5) Manufacturers/Installers sometimes include safety device and features beyond code requirement to enhance the safety of equipment. This may be done because of design features or to assure the maximum safety allowed by the state of technology. Also Compliance with ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 designs may require additional safety features or devices. This proposal will require subsequent maintenance providers to maintain these safety features/devices in-accordance with the purpose of this code stated in 1.2.

15 A X Page 15 of 54 Record Revise A As Follows: Valves, Pressure Piping, and Fittings. (a) Where an existing control valve is replaced with a valve of a different type (model), that is not designated by a valve manufacturer as a direct replacement, or where the mechanical properties differ, or where the electrical interface required to connect the valve is not the same, it shall be an alteration and it shall conform to (See if the valve replacement has the same mechanical properties, does not require modifications to the electrical valve interface and the valve is designated as a direct replacement by the valve manufacturer). Rationale: The current 8.7 language imposes alteration requirements where an existing control valve is replaced with a valve of a different type. Different type continues to not be well understood by users of the code, despite the requirements in (d) which ultimately correlate type to a manufacturers model. To allow latitude in replacement part selection while addressing safety concerns and before an alteration requirement is enacted, this proposal: - clarifies that type implies manufacturers model - add permissions to install a different model or type provided that the model or type have been deemed direct replacement by any OEM for the original - ensures mechanical & electrical items essential for safety are retained (such as maximum flow capacity, pressure ratings, coil voltages, number of coils, etc..) Revise the language to clearly convey if system modification are required to properly install the new valve this change is deemed an alteration since it involves more than a simple swap of a component. (b) Where a relief, or check, shutoff, manual lowering or overspeed valves or the supply piping or fittings are is replaced with a valve that requires additional piping modifications or other interface changes as part of an alteration, the replacement components replaced shall conform to the applicable requirements of (c) Where the supply piping is rerouted, the rerouted piping and fittings shall conform to the applicable requirements of (d) Where supply piping or fittings are replaced, the replacement components shall conform to (e) Where electrically operated control valves are installed in place of existing mechanically operated control valves, for rated speeds of more than 0.5 m/s (100 ft/min), existing terminal stopping devices consisting of an automatic stop valve independent of the normal control valve and operated by the movement of the car as it approaches the terminals, where provided, shall be permitted to be retained (o) Where an existing control valve is replaced with a valve of a different type (see ), or where relief, or check, shutoff, manual lowering or overspeed valves or the supply piping and fittings are replaced ( ), tests shall be performed as specified in (t), (u), (v), and (y); and (cc). Rationale: Bring greater clarity to the current requirements of as follows: If component changes involve other system changes this requirement applies. Add specifics to deal with shutoff valve, manual lowering valve, and overspeed valve as these are currently omitted from the requirements. Editorially separate the issues being discussed. Provide a cross reference to for replacement permissions.

16 A X Page 16 of 54 Record Revise A as follows: SECTION 3.27 EMERGENCY OPERATION AND SIGNALING DEVICES Emergency operation and signaling devices shall conform to 2.27, except as modified by the following: (a) The requirements of (a) shall be re vised with the following: When selected, an elevator that is not on designated attendant operation, inspection operation, or Firefighters Emergency Operation, shall return to the designated level where automatic power-operated doors shall open and shall initiate automatic closing within 15s. When the doors are in the closed position or if the doors fail to close after 60s, the selection shall then be automatically transferred to another elevator until all elevators have been selected. The door open button shall remain operative until the transfer of power. The elevator selected in accordance with shall re-open the doors. The requirements of and shall be modified when Phase I Emergency Recall Operation and Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation are in effect, as specified in through (b) The requirements of (b) and (b) shall be modified to include a machinery space containing a hydraulic machine. (c) The requirements of and shall be modified when Phase I Emergency Recall Operation and Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation are in effect, as specified in through Rationale: Requirement permits the anticreep operation to be dependent upon the availability of the electric power supply. However, when an emergency or standby power system is provided that is not capable of operating all elevators simultaneously, the power could be transferred away from the hydraulic car in accordance with (a), thereby disabling anticreep operation with the doors in the open position. The addition of (a) places the hydraulic elevator in a state where anticreep operation is no longer critical, due to the doors being in the closed position, but operable, prior to the transfer of power.

17 A X Page 17 of 54 Record Proposal: Control equipment shall be tested in accordance with the testing requirements of ISO 22200:2009. Control equipment tested in accordance with the testing requirements of EN 12016:1998 prior to one year after the effective date of the 2013 Edition of this Code need not be retested in accordance with the testing requirements of ISO 22200:2009. The control equipment shall be exposed to interference levels at the test values specified for safety circuits. The interference shall not cause any of the conditions described in (a) through (e) or render the traction-loss detection means ineffective, and shall not cause the car to move while on inspection operation. Testing shall be performed at a minimum of two frequencies in each of the ranges specified for safety circuits in table 1 through table 7 of ISO 22200:2009. One frequency shall be within 5% of the low value of each range, the second frequency shall be within 5% of the top value of each range. Rationale: Provide testing requirements at discrete frequencies throughout the ranges specified in ISO 22200:2009. The year is provided with the reference in section 9.

18 A X Page 18 of 54 Record Proposed Revision to A17.1, Requirement and Item Reference: General Requirements Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Equipment covered within the scope of this Code shall be maintained in accordance with Maintenance, repairs, replacements, and tests shall conform to 8.6 and the applicable (a) Code at the time of the installation; and (b) Code requirements at the time of any alteration; and (c) ASME A17.3 if adopted by the authority having jurisdiction NOTES ( ): (1) The ASME A17.2 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks (see Preface, ASME Elevator Publications) describes recommended inspection and testing procedures. (2) References to Items of the Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks and to the requirements of this Code are indicated in parentheses as a convenient reference to the applicable testing procedures and requirements. See the A17.2 Preface and Scope for additional information. Rationale: Section 8.6 now includes the requirements for Periodic Tests. When these requirements were moved to 8.6 from 8.11, the use of references to A17.2 Items were maintained, but not explained in 8.6. This Note is to clarify the usage of the term.