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Prolift
- Private Residential 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.
The National Standard used or referenced by all Provinces or
Territories is the CSA B44-94, "Safety Code For Elevators",
Appendix "A" (Private Residence Elevators). The most
current edition is 1994, with a September 1994 Addendum. Although
Appendix "A" is not a mandatory part of the code, it
is referenced by Concord for design guidelines. A new edition
is expected in June, 2000.
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.) Typically, in Canada a private
residence elevator, designed in accordance with Appendix "A",
cannot be installed in Public Building and used as a regular passenger
elevator or a lift for the physically disabled.
Information Note: The Prolift is a heavy-duty Residential type
elevator, with a specially designed structure to allow for larger
platforms and capacities, where permitted by the local enforcing
authorities. The Prolift is designed to exceed the requirements
of CSA B44-94, "Safety Code For Elevators", Appendix
"A" (Private Residence Elevators). Numerous interior
designs and configurations are possible, which are not normally
available on a standard, residential elevator.
It is prudent to use the following information as a guideline
for the installation of a Prolift:
Installation
The applicable standard governing the requirements for field installation
and wiring of the Prolift is the CSA C22.1 (The Canadian Electrical
Code ,Part 1). Referenced by Clause A2.5.1.1 of the CSA B44-94.
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 Prolift is the CSA
B44.1/ASME A17.5 . (Referenced by Clause A2.5.1.2 of the CSA B44-94.)
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).
Building Codes and Standards
Depending on the Province or Territory where the elevator is to
be installed , the local regulations and building codes may have
requirements which could affect the design and installation of
Private Residence elevators. Reference should be made by the Architect/Specifier
to the applicable regulations and/or building codes legislated
in their area.
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Prolift - Lift for the Physically Disabled in a Private Residence
Applicable National Codes and Standards - CANADA Private Residential
GENERAL
In all Provinces of Canada, there is no requirement for inspection
and licensing of lifts 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.
The National Standard used or referenced by all Provinces and
Territories is the Canadian Standards Association CSA B613 M87,
" Lifts for the Handicapped in Private Residences".
The most current edition is 1987. Although the B613 is not a legislated
code, it is referenced by Concord for design guidelines.
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). The B613 is most commonly used
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.
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.
Installation
The applicable standard governing the requirements for field installation
and wiring of the Prolift is the CSA C22.1 (The Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1).(Referenced by Clause 8.1 of the CSA B613-M87).
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. 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 Prolift 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 which are
covered by the CSA B44-94 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).
Building Codes and Standards
Depending on the Province or Territory where the elevator is to
be installed , the local regulations and building codes may have
requirements which could affect the design and installation of
Private Residence Elevators. Reference should be made by the Architect/Specifier
to the applicable regulations and/or building codes legislated
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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