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I.P.L.
- Inclined Stairway Platform Lift
Applicable National Codes and Standards - CANADA Public Buildings
GENERAL
The National Standard used or referenced by all Provinces and
Territories is the Canadian Standards Association CSA B355-94,
" Lifts for Persons With Physical Disabilities". The
most current edition is 1994, with a September 1994 Addendum.
(See Note 1) (Section 7.6, in part).
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. (Nova Scotia
has their own standard and they are just now in the process of
adopting the B355 in legislation.) In Canada, the regulation of
elevators and lifts is a Provincial responsibility; there are
no county or municipal rules. (Other than Building or Fire Code
enforcement where it may conflict with an elevator/lift installation,
see note 2).
The Architect/ Specifier should be aware that the B355 does not
reference access to, location or usage of lifts for the Physically
Disabled. This requirement has been left to the local authority
to write the applicable rules. Check with the local enforcing
authorities for the requirements in your Province or Territory.
Note 1: The Current edition of the CSA B355-94 is under review
and it is expected that a new edition will be published by CSA
in the spring of 2000.
Barrier Free Design
The Architect/Specifier should be aware that a Concord IPL stairway
platform will provide access for most persons with physical disabilities
who are restricted to a wheelchair, or who encounter difficulties
walking stairs. (Optional seat available).
Note 2: Any lift installed on a stairway may be subject to review
for emergency egress, in addition to the requirements of the CSA
B355 and local elevator/lift rules. The local Building Inspector
or Fire Inspector should be consulted prior to installation of
the lift(s).
Installation
The applicable standard governing the requirements for field installation
and wiring of the IPL is the CSA C22.1-98 (The Canadian Electrical
Code)Section 38.(Referenced by Clause 8.1 of the CSA B355-94).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 IPL is the CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5
. (Referenced by Section 8 of the CSA B355-94**). This is the
North American harmonized standard for certification of electrical
equipment used with all elevating devices for the Physically Disabled
which are covered by the CSA B355-94 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 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 Canadian codes and standards by CSA (Canadian
Standards Association).
Operating devices
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 Canadian Standards
Association CSA B651-90 Standard, "Barrier Free Design"
references the CSA B355-94. There are requirements within the
CSA B651 which impact on the design of the building in areas approaching
the lift entrances. The Architect/Specifier should be aware of
these requirements.
Building Codes and Standards
Depending on the Province or Territory where the lift is to be
installed , the local regulations and building codes may have
requirements which could affect the location, access and usage
of lifts for the Physically Disabled. Reference should be made
by the Architect/Specifier to the applicable regulations and/or
building code in their area.
** The CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5 harmonized Standard was not published
at the time of the publication of the CSA B355-94 therefore the
reference is to the new edition of CSA B355 to be published later
in 2000. However, all jurisdictions are currently referencing
this standard as a requirement for certification of electrical
equipment.
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