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Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
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ASME A17.1-2022

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

PUBLISH DATE 2023
PAGES 617
ASME A17.1-2022

Purpose of ASME A17.1-2022

The primary purpose of this code is to establish minimum safety requirements to protect life and limb and promote public welfare concerning elevating devices. It covers all aspects of an elevator's existence to ensure the safety of both passengers and maintenance personnel. The standard is jointly developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to harmonize safety across the continent.

The code sets forth mandatory technical specifications for:

  • The design, construction, and installation of new equipment.
  • The alteration, maintenance, and repair of existing equipment.
  • Periodic inspection and testing procedures for compliance.

What is it Used For?

ASME A17.1-2022 is the foundational document for regulatory bodies and industry professionals involved with virtually all types of elevating devices. It is applied to:

  • Broad Equipment Scope: It governs the safety requirements for elevators (electric and hydraulic), escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, material lifts, and related equipment, including their hoistways, machine rooms, and associated components.
  • Mandatory Legal Compliance: The code is adopted, often with specific amendments, by state and local jurisdictions throughout the U.S. and Canada, making adherence to its requirements a legal mandate for building owners and elevator contractors.
  • Safety Innovations: Updates in the 2022 edition focus heavily on integrating new safety technology, such as requirements for cybersecurity in digital control systems and enhanced two-way visual and auditory emergency communication to aid passengers, particularly those with hearing or speech impairments.
  • Design and Manufacturing: Manufacturers use the code to ensure their components—from ropes and braking systems to car doors and buffer mechanisms—meet the required stress allowances and material specifications.
SDO ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Document Number A17.1
Publication Date Sept. 20, 2023
Language en - English
Page Count 617
Revision Level
Supercedes
Committee
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Sept. 20, 2023 ASME A17.1-2022 Revision