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This is the "Harmonized Code" & Elevating Devices "Regulatory Authorities" web page |
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Picture the "boys" in the coffee shop discussin' the truth... The U.S. and Canadian elevator codes, ASME A17.1, and CAN/CSA B44, are now identical according to Otis The New B44-00 Elevator Safety Code (Requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader) This new harmonized code is a combination of CSA- B44-94 and ASME A17.1-1996 code requirements. So the code is exactly the same throughout North America now, right? Well, not exactly, brother... The actual Code Books are basically sorta the same but not necessarily... It's still up to the Local Authority whether they adopt or not and then there is still the Local interpretation to be dealt with, of course... It's sorta like New York is the same as Chicago... Not in your wildest, buddy... In Canada: Some Provinces and Territories adopt the standard in it’s entirety, and some Provinces and Territories adopt the standard in part, with local modifications, or a local standard may have been developed which has been legislated for use. Read on... I know it's an older letter and it's written by one of the "little guys" and it's about wheelchair lifts but it represents the realities of that time and believe me, nothing much has changed You mean that each Province has to Legislate adoption and may put their own spin on what and how etc. That sounds as bad as before... Why would anyone mess with harmonization? Unless they were feedin' a massive ego, or tryin' to justify their jobs, or somethin'... That's about it! Then there is the added local spin on the National Building Code and the Fire Department's interpretation of some Local Fire Code and the inclusion or exclusion of the Metric System of Measurement and same for the Accessibility Guidelines... But, it is all on the Internet these days... Oh... Well, that must make it easy then... No... It's tougher than it ever was... You're never sure if what you find on the WWWeb is definitive, or up-to-date, or the latest poop! The "Rules" may change almost daily but that web page may just sit there unchanged for months... Let me guess... First you would have to find the web page for the Local Authority... That's right! For instance... Let's take the Province of Ontario... TSSA Web Site is a good starting point Select Elevators Try Regulations and Updates TSSA Code Adoption Document 2001 (Requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader) Is that it? Seems a bit obscure, a tad on the "dated" side... No... there must be somethin' better 'n that... List of Active Directors Orders & Bulletins (As defined by the Elevating Devices Regulation. Check back for additional postings.) This looks a little more like it... Adoption of CAN/CSA-B44-00 Safety Code For Elevators Update No. 1 (Requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader) June 27, 2003 Well, that wasn't easy but I'm sure glad Ontario has straightened the 2000 Harmonized Code all out for Canada and just in time too. (Adoption in part Jan 1st. 2004) No, brother... You still have to look at each Province on it's own... They all have their own unique Legislated spin... And then there is almost always "variances" and added confusion... you know... subject to the following modifications and clarifications etc. In the Province of B.C.- Elevating Devices Safety Codes Regulation Contents: 1 When either of two codes may apply 2 When only one code may apply 3 Exception Say What? In the Province of Alberta - The Lieutenant Governor in Council makes the Elevating Devices Codes Regulation set out in the attached Appendix. (August 1, 2003) Alberta has a better time-line Yes, but you have to look closely at all those "variations" In The Province of Saskatchewan - The Passenger and Freight Elevator Regulations 2003 The Summary (Requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader) The Regulations In The Province of New Brunswick - Department of Public Safety Inspection Services In The Province of New Brunswick... More New Brunswick These are the adopted standards referenced in the Electrical Protection Regulations governing Elevating Devices. In the Northwest Territories Yikes... These guys mention a whole list of "codes"... Doesn't that one "Harmonized" Code cover it? Oh no... There is still a whole raft of codes to deal with... each Province Legislates each Code with their own subject to the following modifications and clarifications... Capêche? Check this out... CSA Canadian Standards Association - Electronic Catalogue in PDF Format (Requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader) CSA Electronic Catalog CSA Canadian Standards Association - Online Catalog - Product Index - All Mech / Indust CSA Online - All Mech / Indust CSA Canadian Standards Association - Online Catalog - Product Index - Elevating Devices - This is where you will find standards on elevating devices, as well as handbooks and user guides. CSA Online - Elevating Devices B44 PACKAGE Consists of B44-00, Safety Code for Elevators and B44EP-02... B44 Package B44 Safety Code for Elevators B44 Safety Code for Elevators Plus... B44.1/ASME A17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment B44EP What's New in B44-00, Safety Code for Elevators B44EP B311 Safety Code for Manlifts B311 Safety Code for Manlifts Plus... B355 Lifts for Persons With Physical Disabilities B355 Lifts Plus... B355S1 Supplement #1 to CAN/CSA-B355-00, Lifts for Persons with Physical... B480-02 "Customer Service for People with Disabilities" B480-02 "Customer Service for People with Disabilities" B613 Private Residence Lifts for Persons With Physical Disabilities B613 Private Residence Lifts Plus... B651-95 (R2001) Standard "Barrier Free Design" International Organization for Standardization’s Catalogue of ISO standards ISO Standards ISO Standards - Elevators ISO Standards ISO standards International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) ISO/IEC Guide 71:2001 - Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities ISO/IEC Guide 71:2001 International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) ISO/TS 14798 Lifts (Elevators), Escalators and Passenger Conveyors-Risk Analysis... ISO/TS 14798 Lifts ISO/TS 14798 Lifts Standards and drafts of: ISO/TC 178 Lifts, escalators, passenger conveyors Z98 Passenger Ropeways Z98 Passenger Ropeways Plus... Z98S1 Supplement #1 to CAN/CSA-Z98-01, Passenger Ropeways Z185 Safety Code for Personnel Hoists Z185 Safety Code for Personnel Hoists Plus... Z256 Safety Code for Material Hoists Z256 Safety Code for Material Hoists Plus... Z267 Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices Z267 Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices Plus... NOTE: There are several ways to save money when purchasing standards, other information products and training from CSA. - Member Discounts; Discounts on PDF and Electronic Products; Discounts on Hardcopies; Discounts on Training Several Ways To Save Money In the United States building transportation industry, the most widely used code and standards documents are the Safety Codes for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1; the Guide for the Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks ASME A17.2; the Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.3; Standard for Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, CSA-B44.1/ ASME A17.5; Guide for Emergency Personnel, ASME A17.4; Standard for the Qualifications of Elevator Personnel, ASME QEI - 1; and Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, ASME A18.1. Additionally, ASME publishes the Handbook-A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators by Edward A. Donoghue, CPCA, which clarifies and explains code requirements. Elevator World Archived Article How come the "hot links" in that article all seem to be dead links? Elevator World was just tryin' to get too fancy I reckon Donoghue has a pretty neat web site! Lots more links there... His "buttons" are upside down... Ever seen a real elevator with "one" at the top 'n "ten" down near the bottom? I might have to "borrow" that PI tho... Never mind the other guy's web site esthetics... The coffee's gettin' cold... Let's get back on the subject... Then there is Canadian Standards Association, CSA Standard C22.1-00, Canadian Electrical Code when applied to elevating devices CSA Canadian Standards Association - Product Index - Electrical ... Here you will find the Canadian Electrical Code and a section dedicated to harmonized electrical standards. Many “Smart” Products, handbooks and CD-ROMs are also included. CSA Product Index - Electrical Canadian Electrical Package-CD Provides access to C22.1, C22.2 & C22.3 Standards Canadian Electrical Package-CD Canadian Electrical Code Part I Electrical Installations Canadian Electrical Code Part II Consumer and Commercial Products Canadian Electrical Code Part II General Requirements Canadian Electrical Code Part II Industrial Products Canadian Electrical Code Part II Wiring Products Canadian Electrical Code Part III Electricity Distribution and Transmission Electrical Engineering Standards Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Harmonized Electrical Standards New Releases - Electrical Then there's the ADA: The Next Generation of Accessibility Rules and Regulations ADA in the US ADA Compliance Guidebook: A Checklist for Your Building And... The Building Access Handbook - Canada Interior Access Europe has a new "Harmonized Code" too EN81-70, the new European Harmonized Elevator Safety Code EN81-70 Do they have any problems with the "Harmonized Code" over there? Oh no...(What would you expect?) Presentation ISO General Assembly 18. September 2003 You ain't seen nuthin' yet pal... In each locale, the "Official Certified Elevator Inspector" has their own Legislated version of the "Code", their own "Handbook", their own "Policies" and "Rules" along with their very own unique "interpretation" of it all, not to mention "Training Courses" and "Past Practice"... The bottom line for them is they have "Forms" to fill out (no blanks allowed) to satisfy their "Regulatory Authority" Everybody-else has a "Handbook" or a "Checkoff List" or some other "Safety" "Policy" document designed to transfer stress and deflect pointing fingers... Wow! Who woulda thunk the field engineers and the adjusters might have to have a working knowledge of all that... and in both official languages too in Canada... Not to mention all the latest newest equipment comin' down the pike... Yeah... At least they've gotta pretend they know it all... and be more convincing in the inevitable "Debate" than the Regulatory Authority guy... You mean... they "fake it"??? Why not? It works just fine for all the rest of them ying yangs... the managers, the salesmen, etc. The bottom line is that you've gotta understand what you are doin'; know that what you are doin' is "100% safe"; and that it meets or beats the "Standard" of the day; 'n keep your mouth shut, under threat of perjury, until the right moment presents itself... then shoot the other guy down... and get on with your business What about that guy Donoghue? Didn't "Harmonizing" the Code pretty much put him outa business? You better give yer head a shake, bud... Guys like him will be more in demand than ever! Anyway, I'm sure glad they brought in all that "Harmonized" stuff... Now we all get another spiffy new set of books, a new set of ever expanding notes 'n policies, and some great brand new arguments! Yeah... Well, I'm sure glad I'm retired now! Just storin' all 'em books 'n manuals was gettin' to be a doggone nuisance... Maybe we should all read that Concord letter one more time... Say, wouldn't all this make any change to any of the existing codes a really tough thing to do? You have no clue pal, simply no idea at all! Read all about Dave Scrimshaw's Million Dollar Idea Adobe's Acrobat Reader is available at no charge from Adobe Systems Inc., and works with Microsoft Windows 3.x, Microsoft Windows 9x, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Palm OS, IBM OS/2, DOS, Macintosh, IBM AIX, HP-UX, Silicon Graphics IRIX, Linux, Sun Solaris SPARC and Sun Solaris x86
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