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I.P.L.
- Inclined Stairway Platform Lift
Applicable National Codes and Standards - USA Private Residences
GENERAL
The National Standard used by most States and localities is the
ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Part 21,
Section 2101. The most current edition is 1996, with a 1999 Addendum.
(See Note 1).
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.
Note 1: A new standard for "Platform Lifts and Stairway
Chairlifts" has been published by ASME and is effective January
2000. The standard is the "ANSI/ASME A18.1". This will
be the applicable standard for those states, cities, etc. which
have officially adopted the A18.1 in legislation. Until then,
A17.1 will continue to be the standard of record for most (but
not all) jurisdictions. It is important to know the requirements
of your local jurisdiction.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):
Lifts installed in private Residences are not required to be in
compliance with the ADA.
ADAAG
Lifts installed in Private Residences are not referenced by ADAAG.
Installation
The applicable standard governing the requirements for field installation
and wiring of the IPL is the ANSI/NFPA 70 (The National Electrical
Code)Article 620.(Referenced by Rule 2101.1f(1) of the ASME A17.1-1996
and Rule 6.10.6.1 of A18.1).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 Rule 2101.1f(2) of the ASME A17.1-1996 and Rule
6.10.6.2 of A18.1). 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 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 required to be 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
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
in Rule 2101.10a (A17.1) and Rule 6.10.1 A18.1. 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 lifts for the Physically Disabled.
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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