ORION
"LU/LA" (Limited Use/Limited Application Elevator)
Applicable National Codes and Standards -
CANADA Private Residential
General
In all Provinces of Canada, there is no requirement for inspection
and licensing of elevators in Private homes. There may be a requirement
for an electrical permit and subsequent electrical inspection,
depending on the Province. For example, Ontario does require an
electrical permit. A LU/LA elevator may be installed as a Private
home Elevator at the discretion of the owner or Architect/Specifier;
it is prudent to use the following information as a guideline
for the installation of a LU/LA:
A "LU/LA" Limited Use/Limited/Application elevator
is an American Standard not yet adopted in Canada. The Canadian
and American Elevator Standards are undergoing a "Harmonization
process" and it is expected that by Summer 2000, there will
be a "harmonized North American Standard for Elevators".
The LU/LA Section, Part XXV of the A17.1 Standard is expected
to be adopted verbatim in the harmonized standard. There is currently
no equivalent standard in Canada.
By definition in the American Standard, it is " a power
passenger elevator where the use and application is limited by
size, capacity, speed and rise", and may be used by the general
public. It is not limited to use by physically disabled persons.
The main area of difference between a standard passenger elevator
and a LU/LA is the hoistway, pit and overhead clearances, and
machine room requirements; most other requirements for an elevator
apply. It is especially suited for retro-fit in existing buildings.
The American National Standard used is the ASME A17.1 Safety
Code for Elevators and Escalators Part 25. The most current edition
is 1996, with a 1999 Addendum.
Installation
The applicable standard governing the requirements for field installation
and wiring of the ORION "LU/LA" Elevator will be The
Canadian Electrical Code ,Section 38).The Architect/Specifier
should be aware of the requirements of this section especially
as it applies to the location and installation of the elevator
power supply, and other machine room requirements. In most areas,
the power supply to an elevator 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 elevator
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 Concord ORION "LU/LA"
elevator is the CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5 . (Referenced by Rule 2502.7
(which references Section 306 and Rule 306.6(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 and the CSA B44 Standard.
The Architect/Specifier should be aware of this requirement and
ensure that all elevator 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 American
Standards by CSA (Canadian Standards Association).
Requirements for Disabled Persons
For Private Residential Use, where disabled persons may not be
using the elevator, then the modifications indicated in the B651
or the A117.1, may not be necessary. Many Private Residential
Elevators are custom built to suit the tastes of the owner. If
the elevator is for the use of a disabled person or persons, then
the following may be applicable:
To ensure that the elevator meets the needs of disabled users,
the American National Standards Institute , ANSI A117.1 Standard,
"Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Disabled
People" is referenced frequently throughout the standard.
The Canadian equivalent is the CSA B651 Standard. There are requirements
within the B651 which impact on the design of the building in
areas approaching the elevator entrances. The Architect/Specifier
should be aware of these requirements.
Building Codes and Standards
Depending on where the elevator is to be installed , the local
building codes may have requirements which may affect the design
and installation of LU/LA Elevators. Reference should be made
by the Architect/Specifier to the actual building code legislated
in their area. |
