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I.P.L.
- Inclined Stairway Platform Lift
Applicable National Codes and Standards - CANADA Private Residential
GENERAL
The National Standard is the Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA
B613-M87, " Elevators for the Handicapped in Private Residences".
The most current edition is 1987. (See Note 1) (Section 7.9, in
Part).
Currently, none of the Provinces or Territories adopt the standard
in legislation, however it is referenced in the CSA B651 "Barrier
Free Design". This states that all lifts installed in Private
Residences must meet the requirements of the CSA B613, but there
is no enforcement. 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 B613 is most commonly referenced by funding agencies as a
minimum standard to which bidders may quote.
Note 1: The Current edition of the CAN/CSA B613-M87 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 Inclined
Stairway Platform Lift will provide access for most persons with
physical disabilities who are restricted to a wheelchair. (Optional
fold-down seat also available).
Note 2: Any lift installed on a stairway may be subject to review
for emergency egress or electrical inspection. The local Building/Electrical
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 B613-M87,
with some exceptions).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 B613- M87**). 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 B613-M87 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 B613-M87. 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 B613-M87 therefore the
reference is to the new edition of CSA B613-M87 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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