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INFINITY
- Private Residential Elevator
Applicable National Codes and Standards - USA Public Buildings
GENERAL
The INFINITY is designed as a private residential "home"
elevator in accordance with Part V of the ASME A17.1 Standard
(See below). However, a number of jurisdictions have been permitting
the installation of "Part V" elevators in Public Buildings
where accessibility for the disabled is required or as a low-rise
elevator but in both cases only in buildings or areas where a
passenger elevator is not required by the ADA (Americans With
Disabilities Act). See also ADAAG below. The Architect/Specifier
should refer to the local enforcing authorities for information
in their area, or contact Concord elevator’s Architectural
Consultant.
The National Standard used by most States and localities is the
ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Part 5 The
most current edition is 1996, with a 1999 Addendum.
Some areas adopt the standard in it’s entirety, and some
areas adopt the standard in part, or a local standard may have
been developed which has been legislated for use. Check with your
local enforcing authorities for the requirements in your area.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):
The Architect/Specifier should be aware that some jurisdictions
do not permit a Private Residential elevator to be installed in
a Public Building and thus on an accessible route, or permit installation
only in modified form. A private residential elevator, designed
to Part V of the A17.1 Standard, is not ADA compliant. Code requirements
are continually evolving, and If ADA compliance is required, contact
Concord Elevator’s Architectural consultant for more information.
ADAAG
For complete and detailed information concerning the location
and usage of Lifts for Disabled persons on an accessible route,
the Architect/Specifier should have available the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). This is available
for free download from the Access Board’s Internet Web Page
at http://www.access-board.gov.
Note: A new proposal for ADAAG Rules is currently undergoing
the approval process. A copy of the proposed new ADAAG Rules is
also available from the above web site.
Installation
The applicable standard governing the requirements for field installation
and wiring of the INFINITY is the ANSI/NFPA 70 (The National Electrical
Code) Article 620.(Referenced by Rule 508.4(a) of the ASME A17.1-1996).The
Architect/Specifier should be aware of the requirements of this
section especially as it applies to the location and installation
of the lift power supply. In most areas, the power supply to a
lift is the responsibility of other contractors, not the installing
Concord dealer. Check with your local Concord dealer, for assistance
and information concerning the requirements of this standard.
All field wiring of the lift components will be performed in accordance
with this standard by dealer Technicians who have been factory
trained by Concord.
Certifications
The applicable standard governing the requirements for Certification
of the Electrical Equipment of the INFINITY is the CSA B44.1/ASME
A17.5 . (Referenced by Rule 508.4(b) of the ASME A17.1-1996).
This is the North American harmonized standard for certification
of electrical equipment used with all elevating devices which
are covered by the ASME A17.1 Standard. The Architect/Specifier
should be aware of this requirement and ensure that all lift electrical
equipment specified for use on the project is certified to this
standard. Certification must be by a Federal OSHA approved, Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory, and the certification mark must
clearly indicate the approved testing laboratory. Some examples
of certification laboratories are: CSA (Canadian Standards Association);
UL (Underwriter’s Laboratories); ETL (Electrical Testing
Laboratories); WH (Warnock-Hersey Testing Laboratories); and there
are others. Concord equipment is certified to American Standards
by CSA (Canadian Standards Association).
Operating devices
As a Part V elevator, there are no Rules within that section referencing
the requirements of the A117.1. However, the local jurisdictions
permitting the use of Part V elevators in Public Buildings, usually
reference this Standard within their local legislation. The following
information is usually relevant to this situation:
To ensure that the operating devices, ie: push buttons, key switches,
etc. are at the proper height and of the proper design for ease
of use by Physically Disabled persons, the American National Standards
Institute , ANSI A117.1 Standard, "Providing Accessibility
and Usability for Physically Disabled People" is referenced.
There are requirements within the A117.1 which impact on the design
of the building in areas approaching the lift entrances. The Architect/Specifier
should be aware of these requirements. The most current edition
is 1999.
Building Codes and Standards
Depending on the area of the USA where the lift is to be installed
, the local building codes may have requirements which will affect
the design and installation of Private Residential "Home"
Elevators, used in Public Buildings. Reference should be made
by the Architect/Specifier to the actual building code legislated
in their area.
It may be (for example):
1. UBC (Uniform building Code) available from the ICBO (See other
web pages for address)
2. NBC (National Building Code) available from BOCA (See other
web pages for address)
ICBO = International Conference of Building Officials
BOCA = Building Officials and Code Administrators
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