3.5.2. Standards

3.5.2. Standards
3.5.2.1.
    Elevators, Escalators and Dumbwaiters
  1. The design, construction, installation and alteration of every elevator, escalator and dumbwaiter shall conform to
    1. provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws, or
    2. ASME A17.1/CSA B44, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators," in the absence of the regulations or bylaws referred to in Clause (a). (See Note A-3.5.2.1.(1).)
  2. Before being placed in service, every elevator, escalator or dumbwaiter installation, including safety and control devices, shall be inspected and tested in accordance with
    1. provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws, or
    2. ASME A17.1/CSA B44, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators," in the absence of the regulations or bylaws referred to in Clause (a). (See Note A-3.5.2.1.(1).)
  3. Passenger elevators shall conform to Appendix E of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators."

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