Historical
ASME A17.1-2013CSA B44 HB-13
Handbook (2013 Edition)
Major changes for the 2013 edition include: Requirements for wind turbine elevators; Requirements for outside emergency elevators; A new feature called Elevator Evacuation Operation (EEO), which allows for the use of elevators evacuation; An extensive update to the seismic requirements; Updated requirements related to the maintenance control program. A17.1 is to be used in conjunction with other volumes of ASME's A17 series of safety standards. Careful application of these A17 safety standards will help users to comply with applicable regulations within their jurisdictions, while achieving the operational and safety benefits to be gained from the many industry best-practices detailed within these volumes.
Content Provider
American Society of Mechanical Engineers [asme]
