ISO/TS 8103-3:2024

• Abstract:

  This document identifies section and requirement numbers from ASME A17.1/CSA B44 or Japanese codes for requirements not included in ISO 8103-1. The content of the specific requirements is published in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and Japanese codes. This document is applicable for new escalators and moving walks (pallet or belt type) as defined in ISO/DIS 8103-1:—, Clause 3. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations, and events relevant to escalators and moving walks when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This document is not applicable to escalators and moving walks which were manufactured before the date of its publication. It is, however, expected that existing installations be adapted to this standard.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Jul-2024
• ICS: 91.140.90 - Lifts. Escalators
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 178 - Lifts, escalators and moving walks
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 178 - Lifts, escalators and moving walks
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 09-Jul-2024
• Due Date: 13-Mar-2025
• Completion Date: 09-Jul-2024

Overview

ISO/TS 8103-3:2024 - Escalators and moving walks - Part 3: Requirements from other standards (ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and Japanese codes) not included in ISO 8103-1 - is a Technical Specification that maps prescriptive requirements from ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and relevant Japanese codes to ISO 8103-1. It identifies section and requirement numbers in those external standards for items not covered in ISO 8103-1, and is intended to be used together with ISO 8103-1 to achieve equivalency where scopes overlap. The TS applies to new pallet- or belt-type escalators and moving walks and addresses significant hazards, foreseeable misuse, and related safety requirements.

Key topics and technical requirements

This document does not reproduce the full technical text from ASME or Japanese codes but references the specific clauses that users must consult. Major technical topics highlighted include:

• Structural design and component calculation - mapping of ISO clauses to ASME/JIS requirements for frames, steps, pallets and belts.
• Step, pallet and belt guidance and clearances - requirements for guidance, retention, and inter‑part clearances.
• Braking and drive systems - operational and auxiliary brake requirements, brake load determination and stopping distances; notes on allowable braking types (electro‑mechanical vs. electrical/permanent magnet as per referenced codes).
• Speed limits and protection - speed requirements for escalators and moving walks (ASME references define different speed definitions; escalator maximum often cited as 0.5 m/s in ASME guidance).
• Inspection covers, access and floor openings - locking, weight requirements and protection of floor openings in accordance with building codes.
• Ventilation apertures and balustrade dimensions - prevention of contact with moving parts, anti‑climb measures and dimensional constraints.
• Dynamic testing and fatigue evaluation - reference to ASME/JIS test procedures for step/pallet durability and crack evaluation.

Practical applications and users

This Technical Specification is practical for:

• Manufacturers and designers who need to design escalators and moving walks that comply with both ISO and region‑specific prescriptive codes.
• Safety engineers and risk assessors implementing hazard mitigation aligned with multiple jurisdictions.
• Regulatory bodies, code officials and procurement teams seeking to verify equivalency between ISO 8103-1 and ASME/Japanese requirements.
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies that must apply the referenced clauses when performing conformity assessments.
• Facility managers and installers planning new installations or retrofits to meet contemporary safety requirements.

Related standards

• ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 (noted sections indicated in the TS)
• Building Standard Laws of Japan and associated enforcement orders/notifications
• JIS A 4302, JIS C 8201-1, JIS B 9703
• Japan Elevator Association Standards
• JEAC 8001-2016

Notes: ISO/TS 8103-3:2024 is a mapping/reference document and is not a substitute for the full ASME or Japanese code texts. Users must consult the original standards for prescriptive requirements and legal compliance.

Technical
Specification
ISO/TS 8103-3
First edition
Escalators and moving walks —
2024-07
Part 3:
Requirements from other standards
(ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and Japanese
codes) not included in ISO 8103-1
Escaliers mécaniques et trottoirs roulants —
Partie 3: Exigences issues d'autres normes (ASME A17.1/CSA B44
et codes japonais) non incluses dans l'ISO 8103-1
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Use of this document . 1
Bibliography . 19

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Foreword
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Introduction
0.1  General
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events are
covered are indicated in the scope of this standard.
0.2  General remarks
This document is to be used in combination with ISO 8103-1 for the purpose of achieving equivalency with
the requirements of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and Japanese codes respectively, where the scopes of ASME A17.1/
CSA B44 and Japanese codes coincide with the scope of this document. Equipment outside of the scope of
this document is not addressed.
This document is not a substitute for ASME A17.1/CSA B44 or Japanese codes and it does not evaluate or
interpret requirements in those standards/codes.
As a further clarification, it is emphasized that although differences exist in the various standards, it does
not imply that any standard is superior to another standard covering the same scope.

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Technical Specification ISO/TS 8103-3:2024(en)
Escalators and moving walks —
Part 3:
Requirements from other standards (ASME A17.1/CSA B44
and Japanese codes) not included in ISO 8103-1
1 Scope
This document identifies section and requirement numbers from ASME A17.1/CSA B44 or Japanese codes
for requirements not included in ISO 8103-1. The content of the specific requirements is published in ASME
A17.1/CSA B44 and Japanese codes.
This document is applicable for new escalators and moving walks (pallet or belt type) as defined in
ISO/DIS 8103-1:—, Clause 3.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations, and events relevant to escalators
and moving walks when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably
foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).
This document is not applicable to escalators and moving walks which were manufactured before the date
of its publication. It is, however, expected that existing installations be adapted to this standard.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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4 Use of this document
Products designed in compliance with specific requirements of ISO 8103-1 may not be in compliance with
specific prescriptive requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 or Japanese Codes.
By referring to Table 1, specific prescriptive requirements of ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 that need to be
addressed in addition to or in place of requirements of ISO 8103-1 can be identified by the user.
In a similar way, Table 2 identifies requirements of Japanese codes that need to be addressed by the user.
Tables 1 and 2 provide guidance and in all cases the relevant standards need to be consulted.
In each table, there are five columns as follows:
— Column 1 identifies the clause number in ISO 8103-1:—;

— Column 2 describes the subject matter;
— Column 3 identifies the requirement to be addressed in addition to ISO 8103-1:—;
— Column 4 identifies the requirement to be addressed in place of ISO 8103-1:—; and
— Column 5 contains comments and explanations intended to provide guidance to the user.

Table 1 — ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Requirements not included in ISO 8103-1
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
ISO 8103-1 Subject A17.1/B44 Section or Re- A17.1/B44 Section or Comments
quirement number to be used Requirement number to be
Clause #
in addition to Column 1 used in place of Column 1
3.1.21 nominal speed 1.3 A17.1/B44 has differing speed definition
Protection of floor openings 6.1.1 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements regarding floor openings referred to
applicable building code.
5.2.1.5 Apertures for ventilation 6.1.2/ 6.2.2 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements regarding aperture access restric-
tion.
Escalators/moving walks are to be effectively ventilated to dissipate excessive
heat.
Apertures are to not enable contact with moving parts.
5.2.1.6 Requirement for safety 6.1.7.3.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements
device
6.2.7.3.3
5.2.2 Angle of inclination 6.1.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirement regarding maximum inclination angle.
6.1.3.1
6.2.3.1
5.2.3 Access to the interior 8.1.3 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements
5.2.4 Inspection covers 6.1.7.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements regarding the locking device and addi-
tional cover weight requirements.
6.1.7.3.1
6.1.7.3.2
5.2.5 Structural design 6.1.3.9 A17.1/B44 has specific requirements for the calculation of structural compo-
nents.
6.2.3.10
6.1.3.9.1
6.2.3.10.1
6.1.3.5.8 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements regarding step and pallet retention.
6.2.3.5.6
5.3.2 Dimensions 6.2.3.7 A17.1/B44 has differing dimensional requirements
5.3.3.1 Structural design 6.1.3.9.4 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.1.3.10.4
6.2.3.11.4
5.3.2.2 Step treads and pallets 6.2.3.7 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
5.3.2.2.3 Step treads 6.1.3.5.5 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.5.1
5.3.2.3 Belts 6.2.3.6.2 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
5.3.3 Structural design 6.1.3.9.4 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.1.3.10.4
6.2.3.11.4
5.3.3.2.4 Belts 6.2.3.9 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
5.3.3.3 Dynamic tests 6.1.3.5.7 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements regarding evaluation of step cracks.
8.3.11
Table 1 (continued)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
ISO 8103-1 Subject A17.1/B44 Section or Re- A17.1/B44 Section or Comments
quirement number to be used Requirement number to be
Clause #
in addition to Column 1 used in place of Column 1
5.3.3.3.2.1 Pallets Load test 6.2.3.5.4 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
8.3.11
5.3.4 Guiding of steps, pallets and 6.1.3.5.4 A17.1/B44 has different requirements.
belt
6.2.3.5.2
6.1.3.5.6
5.3.5 Clearance between steps or 6.1.3.5.4 A17.1/B44 has different requirements.
pallets
6.2.3.5.2
6.1.3.5.6
5.4.1.2.2 Speed of escalators 6.1.4.1.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements. For escalators the defined maximum
is 0,5 m/s.
5.4.1.2.3 Speed of moving walks 6.2.4 A17.1/B44 has different requirements.
5.4.1.3 Link between operational brake 6.1.5 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
and step, pallet or belt drive
6.2.5
6.1.5.1
6.2.5.1
6.1.5.3
6.2.5.3
6.1.5.3.1
6.2.5.3.1
No equivalent require- V belts drive 6.2.3.14 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments
5.4.1.3.2 Safety factor of driving  6.1.3.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
elements
6.2.3.11
5.4.2.1.1.2 Operational braking by elec- 6.1.5.3.1(a) A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
tro mechanical brake.
6.2.5.3.1(a)
5.4.2.1.1.3 Operational braking by electri- A17.1/B44 does not allow the use of electrical braking. Note: A17.1/B44 – 2019
cal braking. allows electrical braking. Reference 6.1.5.3.3 and 6.1.5.3.4.
5.4.2.1.2 Electro-mechanical brake 6.1.5.3.1 (a) and (b) A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.5.3.1 (a) and (b)
5.4.2.1.3.1 Determination of the brake 6.1.3.9.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
load for escalators
5.4.2.1.3.2 Stopping distances for the es- 6.1.5.3.1 (c) A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
calator
5.4.2.1.3.3 Determination of the brake load 6.2.3.10.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
for moving walks
5.4.2.1.3.4 Stopping distances for mov- 6.2.5.3.1 (c) A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
ing walks
Table 1 (continued)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
ISO 8103-1 Subject A17.1/B44 Section or Re- A17.1/B44 Section or Comments
quirement number to be used Requirement number to be
Clause #
in addition to Column 1 used in place of Column 1
5.4.2.2 Auxiliary brake 6.1.5.3.2 A17.1/B44 has different requirements.
6.2.5.3.2
5.4.2.2.3 Auxiliary brake 6.1.5.3.2 A17.1/B44 also permits permanent magnet brakes.
6.2.5.3.2
5.4.2.3 Protection against excessive 6.1.6.3.2 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
speed and unintentional
6.2.6.3.2
reversal
6.1.6.3.8
6.2.6.3.7
5.4.3 Steps and pallets drive 6.1.3.11 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.12
6.1.6.3.3
5.4.3.2 Steps and pallets drive 6.1.3.10.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.11.3
6.1.3.9.2
6.2.3.10.2
5.4.3.3 Steps and pallets drive 6.1.6.3.3 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements to detect excessive sag step chain.
5.5.2 Dimensions of balustrade 6.1.3.4.5 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.2.2
5.5.2.2 Prevention of climbing on 6.1.3.3.13 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
balustrades and anti-slide de-
6.2.3.3.8
vice
6.1.3.3.12
5.5.2.3 Dimensions of balustrade 6.1.3.3.2 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.3.2
5.5.2.4 Dimensions of balustrade 6.1.3.3.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.3.1
6.1.3.3.3
6.2.3.3.3
5.5.2.6 Lower inner decking 6.1.3.3.4 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.3.4
5.5.2.6.1 b < 30 mm (see Figure 6). 6.1.3.3.4 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.3.4
5.5.2.6.2 Dimensions of balustrade 6.1.3.3.4 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.3.4
5.5.3.1 Skirting 6.1.3.3.6 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.3.6
5.5.3.2 Skirting 6.1.3.3.6 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.3.3.6
Table 1 (continued)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
ISO 8103-1 Subject A17.1/B44 Section or Re- A17.1/B44 Section or Comments
quirement number to be used Requirement number to be
Clause #
in addition to Column 1 used in place of Column 1
5.5.3.3 Skirting 6.1.3.3.6 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.3.6
5.5.3.4 Skirting requirements 6.1.3.3.6 A17.1/B44 has differing and additional requirements.
6.2.3.3.6
6.1.3.3.7
6.1.3.3.8
6.1.3.3.9
6.1.3.3.10
6.1.3.5.6
5.5.4.2 Newel 6.1.3.4.2/6.2.3.4.2 A17.1/B44 differing requirements.
5.5.5.1 Clearance between steps, 6.1.3.3.5 A17.1/B44 has different requirements.
pallets or belt and skirting
5.6.1 Handrail system 6.1.3.4 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.4
6.1.3.4.1
6.2.3.4.1
No equivalent require- Handrail splicing 6.1.3.4.4/6.2.3.4.4 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments.
5.6.2.2 Handrail width 6.1.3.2.2. A17.1/B44 has different requirements
6.2.3.2.3
5.6.2.3 Handrail system 6.1.3.2.2.
A17.1/B44 has different requirements
6.2.3.2.3
5.6.3 6.1.3.2.2 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements
6.2.3.2.3
5.7.2 Configuration of steps, pallets 6.1.3.6.5 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
and belts
5.7.2.4 Configuration of steps, pal- 6.2.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
lets and belts
6.2.3.1
6.2.3.5.3
5.7.2.5 Combs 6.1.3.6.1 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.8.1
5.7.3.2.4 6.1.3.6 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
6.2.3.8.1
5.7.3.2.6 Design 6.1.6.3.13 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.6.3.11
No equivalent require- Combs 6.1.3.6.2 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments
6.2.3.8.2
Table 1 (continued)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
ISO 8103-1 Subject A17.1/B44 Section or Re- A17.1/B44 Section or Comments
quirement number to be used Requirement number to be
Clause #
in addition to Column 1 used in place of Column 1
5.7.3.3.2 Mesh depth of the combs into 6.1.3.6 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements relating to clearance between the comb
the grooves and the steps when load is applied to the comb plate.
6.2.3.8
6.1.3.6.1
6.2.3.8.1
5.8.1 Machinery spaces, driving sta- 6.1.7.3.4 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
tion and return stations
6.2.7.3.4
5.8.2.1 Dimensions and equipment Requirements defined in local codes and standards apply.
5.8.3.2 Lighting and socket outlets 6.1.7.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards.
6.2.7.1
6.1.7.1.1
6.2.7.1.1
6.1.7.1.2
6.2.7.1.2
5.9 Fire protection 6.1.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
6.2.1
6.1.1.1
6.2.1.1.1
6.1.2
6.2.2
6.1.2.1
6.2.2.1
6.1.3.5.1
6.2.3.5.5
5.11 Electric installations and 6.1.7.4/6.2.7.4 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
appliances
6.1.7.4.1/6.2.7.4.1
6.1.7.4.2/6.2.7.4.2
6.1.8
5.11.1.2.3 electromagnetic compati- 6.1.7.4.3 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
bility
5.11.1.3 Protection against direct 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards.
contact.
5.11.1.4 Insulation resistance tests 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards.
5.11.1.5 Voltage limit for control and 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards.
safety circuits
5.11.1.6 Conductor for neutral and  A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards.
earth-continuity
5.11.2 Components of failsafe circuits 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards.
6.2.7.4.1
Table 1 (continued)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
ISO 8103-1 Subject A17.1/B44 Section or Re- A17.1/B44 Section or Comments
quirement number to be used Requirement number to be
Clause #
in addition to Column 1 used in place of Column 1
5.11.3 Main switches 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards
6.2.7.4.1
5.11.4.2 Cross-sectional area of con- 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
ductors
6.1.7.4.2
6.2.7.4.1
6.2.7.4.2
5.11.4 Electric wiring 6.1.7.4.1 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards
6.2.7.4.1
5.12.1 Protective devices and 6.1.6 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
functions
6.2.6
6.2.6.1
5.12.1.2 Protection against electric 6.1.6 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements
faults
5.12.1.3 Protection of motors A17.1/B44 has differing requirements defined in local codes and standards
5.12.2.1 Safety devices and functions 6.1.6 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements
5.12.2.2 Function of safety devices 6.1.6 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements
5.12.2.3 Monitoring of safety devices 6.1.6.12 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
5.12.2.4 Power supply of safety 6.1.6.11 A17.1/B44 has differing and additional requirements.
devices
6.2.6.11
5.12.2.6 Means of safety devices 6.1.6 A17.1/B44 has differing requirements.
5.12.2.7 Events to be detected by 6.1.6 A17.1/B44 has differing and additional requirements.
safety devices
6.2.6
No equivalent require- Drive chain device 6.1.6.3.4 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments
6.2.6.3.4
No equivalent require- Escalator/moving walk 6.1.6.8/6.2.6.7 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments smoke detectors
No equivalent require- Step lateral displacement 6.1.6.3.14 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments device.
No equivalent require- Disconnected motor safety 6.1.6.3.10/6.2.6.3.8 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments device.
No equivalent require- Step upthrust device 6.1.6.3.9 A17.1/B44 has additional requirements.
ments
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