ISO/TR 14799-1:2015
(Main)Comparison of worldwide escalator and moving walk safety standards — Part 1: Rule by rule comparison
Comparison of worldwide escalator and moving walk safety standards — Part 1: Rule by rule comparison
ISO/TR 14799-1:2015 consists of a comparison of the requirements of selected topics as covered by the following worldwide safety standards (excluding local deviations): a) Europe (CEN) ? EN 115‑1, Safety of escalators and moving walks ? Part 1: Construction and installation (Edition 2010, including Amendment 1); b) North America - ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2010, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; c) Japan ? Safety requirements mainly comprised of Building Standard Law Enforcement Order (BSLJ-EO), Notifications of Ministry of Construction (MOC-N), Japan Industrial Standard (JIS), and Japan Elevator Association Standard (JEAS). NOTE The original Japanese codes were written in Japanese and no official English versions had been released. Listed Japanese codes were carefully translated, but the original is corresponding to the translation sentence is not guaranteed. It is to be noted that in addition to the above listed standards and other regulations, escalators and moving walks may be required to conform to the requirements of other standards, as appropriate. Where ISO/TC 178 was aware of these standards, they are mentioned in Annex C.
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Second edition
2015-12-01
Comparison of worldwide escalator
and moving walk safety standards —
Part 1:
Rule by rule comparison
Comparaison des normes mondiales de sécurité des escaliers
mécaniques et trottoirs roulants —
Partie 1: Comparaison paragraphe par paragraphe
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Rule by rule comparison . 1
2.1 General . 1
Annex A (informative) Figures of EN 115-1 .154
Annex B (informative) Tables mentioned in the column for Japanese codes .160
Annex C (informative) References in the compared codes .162
Annex D (informative) Addresses of standardization bodies occupied with the
compared codes .166
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ISO/TR 14799-1:2015(E)
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 178, Lifts, escalators and moving walks.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO/TR 14799-1:2005), which has been
technically revised.
ISO/TR 14799 consists of the following parts, under the general title Comparison of worldwide escalator
and moving walk safety standards:
— Part 1: Rule by rule comparison
— Part 2: Abbreviated comparison and comments
Annexes A to C form an integral part of this part of ISO/TR 14799.
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ISO/TR 14799-1:2015(E)
Introduction
At the 1995 plenary meeting of ISO/TC 178, the work on a comparison of worldwide standards which
includes the American, Australian, European, Russian, and Japanese escalator and moving walk safety
code was passed to ISO/TC 178 (Resolution Singapore 1995/114). In October 1995, working group 5
was officially formed to carry out the task of preparing a cross reference between the relevant sections
of these standards and to analyse the differences on selected subjects. The goal at that time was to
prepare a Technical Report which would provide reference information to assist national committees
when reviewing and revising individual standards which may initiate a gradual convergence of the
technical requirements. In 1996, the study was expanded to include the Korean safety standard.
The content of this Technical Report is based on the information provided by the WG 5 members acting
in personal capacity.
This Technical Report is intended to aid standards writers in developing their safety requirements and to
help standards users understand the basis for the requirements as they are applied throughout the world.
This Technical Report is not intended to replace existing safety standards which may have been
updated. Conclusions are arrived at in some cases, but only where there is unanimity amongst the
various experts. In other cases, the reasons for the divergent views are expressed.
This Technical Report is to be read in conjunction with the various safety standards. Unless approved by
the relevant standard writing organizations, the information contained in this Technical Report does not
necessarily represent the opinions of these standards writing organizations (see Annex C for references).
This Technical Report was done with EN 115-1:2008 and its Amendment A1:2010 as a reference
document shown as the only one in its normal sequence. All other codes are not in their normal sequence
and logical order. They are structured differently to EN 115-1. The resultant incorrectly leaves the
impression of incompleteness of these standards. These standards in their original structure inclusive
of their references to other standards and requirements are however complete.
This comparison does no longer include the Australian, Korean, and Russian safety codes as there are
intentions on national level to bring theses codes in line with one of the remaining four codes.
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Comparison of worldwide escalator and moving walk
safety standards —
Part 1:
Rule by rule comparison
1 Scope
This part of ISO/TR 14799 consists of a comparison of the requirements of selected topics as covered by
the following worldwide safety standards (excluding local deviations):
a) Europe (CEN) – EN 115-1, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Construction and
installation (Edition 2010, including Amendment 1);
b) North America - ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2010, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators;
c) Japan – Safety requirements mainly comprised of Building Standard Law Enforcement Order (BSLJ-
EO), Notifications of Ministry of Construction (MOC-N), Japan Industrial Standard (JIS), and Japan
Elevator Association Standard (JEAS).
NOTE The original Japanese codes were written in Japanese and no official English versions had been
released. Listed Japanese codes were carefully translated, but the original is corresponding to the translation
sentence is not guaranteed.
It is to be noted that in addition to the above listed standards and other regulations, escalators and
moving walks may be required to conform to the requirements of other standards, as appropriate.
Where ISO/TC 178 was aware of these standards, they are mentioned in Annex C.
2 Rule by rule comparison
2.1 General
This comparison is between EN 115-1, the rules in A17.1/B44, and the Japanese codes. There are other
standards in the countries concerned that have requirements not shown in the escalator/moving walk
standards compared, but address some of the same requirements as EN 115-1 (see list in Clause 1).
The principal dimensions (e.g. L , b , h , etc.) of EN 115-1 can be seen in the figures shown in Annex A.
1 8 6
NOTE 1 EN 115–1 clause numbers in brackets serve only as a reference point. They do not exist in the
published EN 115–1.
NOTE 2 Where the Australian Standard requirements are given in italics, they only apply to moving walks.
NOTE 3 Where a clause number in parentheses is used, this serves only as a reference point to EN 115–1.
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Introduction No equivalent statement —
This standard is a type C standard
as stated in ISO 12100–1.
The machinery concerned and the
extent to which hazards, hazardous
situations, and events are covered
are indicated in the scope of this
standard.
When the provisions of this C
standard are different from those
which are stated in type A or B
standards, the provisions of this
type C standard take precedence
over the provisions of the other
standards for machines that have
been designed and built
according to the provisions of
this type C standard.
The purpose of this standard is to GENERAL
define safety rules for escalators
This code is one of the numerous
and moving walks in order to
codes and standards developed and
safeguard people and objects
published by the American Society of
against risks of accidents during
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) under
operation, maintenance, and
the general auspices of the American
inspection work
National Standards Institute, Inc.
(ANSI).
The code is intended to serve as the
basis for state, municipal, and other
jurisdictional authorities in drafting
regulations governing the
installation, testing, inspection,
maintenance, alteration, and repair
of elevators, dumbwaiters,
escalators, moving walks, material
lifts with automatic transfer
devices, wheelchair lifts, and
stairway chairlifts. It is also
intended as a standard reference
of safety requirements for the
guidance of architects, engineers,
insurance companies,
manufacturers, and contractors,
and as a standard of safety
practices for owners and
management of structures where
equipment covered in the scope of
the code is used.
Safety codes and standards are
intended to enhance public health
and safety. Revisions result from
committee consideration of factors
such as technological advances, new
data, and changing environmental
and industry needs. Revisions do not
imply that previous editions were
inadequate.
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The contents of this standard are No equivalent statement —
based on the assumption that
persons using escalators and
moving walks are able to do so
unaided. However, physical and
sensory abilities in a population
can vary over a wide range.
Escalators and moving walks are
also likely to be used by persons
with a range of other disabilities.
Some individuals, in particular,
older people, might have more than
one impairment. Some individuals
are not able to use an escalator
or moving walk independently
and rely on assistance/support
being provided by a companion.
Furthermore, some individuals
can be encumbered by objects or
be responsible for other persons
which can affect their mobility. The
extent to which an individual is
incapacitated by impairments and
encumbrances often depends on the
usability of products, facilities, and
the environment.
The use of wheelchairs on
escalators and moving walks can
lead to dangerous situations
which cannot be mitigated by
machine designs and therefore,
should not be permitted.
The use of lifts is the preferred
method of vertical travel for most
people with disabilities and in
particular, wheelchair users and
persons with guide dogs.
Additional signs should be provid-
ed to indicate the location of other
facilities. These facilities should be
in close proximity to the escalators
and moving walks and easy to find.
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— — BSLJ-EO
(Fundamental Principles of
Structural Design)
Article 36–2
In planning the structural design of
buildings, columns, beams, floors,
walls, etc., shall be arranged
effectively according to use,
scale, and structural features
of the building concerned, as
well as the conditions of the land
concerned, so that the said
building, as a whole, will be of
structure safe from dead load,
live load, snow load, wind
pressure, ground pressure, and
water pressure, as well as
earthquakes or other vibration
or shock acting upon the said
building.
2. Principal parts necessary for
structural strength shall be ar-
ranged in balance so as to resist
any horizontal forces acting upon
the building concerned.
3 Principal parts of a building
necessary for structural strength
shall be designed to have rigidity
enough to prevent distortion or
vibration adversely affecting the
use of the said building and
toughness enough to prevent
sudden destruction.
— — BSLJ (Maintenance) Article 8–1
The owner, custodian, or occupant
of a building shall endeavour to
maintain the site, structure, and
building equipment of the building
in a state complying with legal
requirements.
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BSLJ (Reports, Inspection, etc.)
Article 12–2
The owners of elevatory equipment
and those of building equipment
other than elevatory equipment
(including building equipment
installed in buildings of the State,
a prefecture, or a city, town, or
village having building officals) of a
building as mentioned in article 6,
paragraph 1, item (1), or any other
building specified by cabinet order
as mentioned in the
preceding paragraph and
designated by the special
administrative agency, shall, in
accordance with Ministry of
Construction Order, have a
1st-class licensed
architect/building engineer,
2nd-class licensed
architect/building engineer,
or a qualified person as
designated by the Ministry of
Construction periodically
inspect the said building
equipment, and report the
inspection results to the special
administrative agency.
— PREFACE APPLICATION OF RULES —
TO NEW TECHNOLOGY
Where present rules are not
applicable or do not describe the
product or system, the enforcing
authority should recognize the
need for exercising latitude and
granting exceptions where the
product or system is equivalent in
quality, strength or stability, fire
resistance, effectiveness, durability,
and safety to that intended by the
present code rules.
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— 1.1 Equipment covered by this —
code
The provisions of this code are not
intended to prevent the use of
systems, methods, or devices of
equivalent or superior quality,
strength, fire resistance,
effectiveness, durability, and safety
to those prescribed by this code
provided that there is technical
documentation to demonstrate the
equivalency of the system, method,
or device.
The specific requirements of this
code may be modified by the author-
ity having jurisdiction based upon
technical documentation or physical
performance verification to allow al-
ternative arrangements that will en-
sure safety equivalent to that which
would be provided by conformance
to the corresponding requirements
of this code.
Definitions:
enforcing authority - see authority
having jurisdiction.
approved - acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction.
authority having jurisdiction - the
organization, office, or individual
responsible for approving
equipment. Where compliance
with this code has been mandated
by law, the “authority having
jurisdiction” is the federal, state,
or local department or individual
so designated in the enacting
legislation or administrative
regulation.
It is assumed that negotiations Outdoor escalators JEAS 520 Installation for outdoor
have been made for each contract condition
6.1.8.1/6.2.8.1 Weatherproofing.
between the customer and the
Escalators/moving walks shall be 2 Description
supplier/installer (see also
so constructed that exposure to the
Annex A) about the following: 2.1 Classification of the outdoor
weather will not interfere with
type and the semi-outdoor type
a) intended use of the escalator or normal operation.
escalator
moving walk;
6.1.8.1.1/6.2.8.1.1 The escalator/
The escalator without overhead
b) environmental conditions; moving walk equipment and its
roof or whose line connecting the
supports shall be protected from
c) civil engineering problems; roof edge and the escalator forms
corrosion.
an angle of less than 30° to the ver-
d) other aspects related to the place
6.1.8.1.2/6.2.8.1.2 Electrical tical line is classified as the
of installation.
equipment shall be provided with a outdoor type (refer to Figure 1)
If escalators or moving walks are degree of protection of at least type and the escalator with above
intended to be operated under 4 construction as specified in NEMA angle of not less than 30° and not
special conditions such as directly 250 and wiring shall be identified for more than 70° is classified as the
exposed to the weather or explosive use in wet locations in accordance semi-outdoor type (refer to
Figure 2).
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atmosphere, or in exceptional cases with NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1, as 2.2 Considerations in
serve as emergency exits, applicable (see Part 9). construction
appropriate design criteria,
6.1.8.2/6.2.8.2 Precipitation. A As to the outdoor type and the
components, materials, and
cover directly over the horizontal semi-outdoor type escalators, the
instructions for use should be
projection of the escalator/moving following considerations by the
used that satisfy the particular
walk shall be provided. The cover building side are required. It is also
conditions.
shall extend outward from the recommended that a roof be
centerline of the handrail so that a furnished especially in case of
line extended from the edge of the rainfall or snowfall where the
cover to the centerline of the treads are slippery and the
handrail forms an angle of not less passengers may lose their
than 15° from the vertical. balances when getting on and
off with the use of umbrellas.
6.1.8.2.1/6.2.8.2.1 When the
escalator/moving walk is subjected (1) The landings of the escalator
to blowing snow or freezing rain, should be installed higher than
heating systems shall be operated to the surrounding floors so that
prevent accumulation of snow or ice rainwater or snow may not flow
on the steps/treradway, into the inside of the escalator and
landings, and skirt deflector the drainage slope, as well as the
devices. The heating systems drainage should be provided (refer
operation shall be thermostatically to Figure 3).
controlled and independent of the
(2) An equipment for releasing
escalator/moving walk operation.
water accumulated inside of the
6.1.8.2.2/6.2.8.2.2 Drains suitable lower pit of the escalator should
for all weather conditions shall be be furnished. Further, as drained
provided to prevent the water is mixed with oil, dust, or
accumulation of water. pebbles, a proper filtering device at
the external drain is required and
6.1.8.3/6.2.8.3 Slip resistance.
measures to prevent any adverse
Landing plates and combplates shall
flow are recommended (refer to
be designed to provide a secure
Figure 4)
foothold when wet.
(3) In consideration of the use
during night time etc., lighting
fixtures are necessary to be
equipped for the passengers to
be able to see where they are
stepping well.
(4) At the pull-in end of the power
source for the escalator, necessary
protection measures are required.
(5) The supervisory panel for
supervision, TV camera, or the like
are preferable to be furnished.
(6) Depending on the installation
circumstances, measures by
heating devices or the like are
recommended to be equipped to
prevent freezing etc.
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2.3 Considerations on
supervision
Concerning the outdoor type or the
semi-outdoor type escalator, the
following considerations on super-
vision in operation are
recommendable.
(1) In case of snowfall or freezing
in winter, operation of the
escalator should be suspended
to prevent the passengers from
sliding and the equipment from
being damaged.
(2) When operation of escalator is
suspended, necessary measures
should be taken not to be used as a
stairway.
(3) The lifetime of the equipment of
the escalator which was installed
under outdoor or semi-outdoor is
generally shorter than that of in-
door and therefore, regular mainte-
nance and inspection in accordance
with the installation circumstanc-
es are indispensable.
2.4 Considerations on equipment
Concerning the outdoor type or
the semi-outdoor type escalator,
the following considerations are
required.
(1) Adequate rustproof
measures for the main
structures are required.
(2) Necessary protection
measures for the electric
apparatus are required.
An Interpretation Committee has Requesting Interpretations. There is no Interpretation
been established to clarify, if Committee.
On request, the A17 committee will
necessary, the spirit in which the
render an interpretation of any re-
clauses of the standard have been
quirement of the code.
drafted and to specify the
Interpretations can only be
requirements appropriate to
rendered in response to a written
particular cases. Interpretation
request sent to the secretary of the
requests can be sent to the
main committee.
National Standard Bodies which
will contact the responsible
The request for interpretation
Technical Committee (CEN/TC 10).
should be clear and unambiguous.
The formats of an interpretation
It is further recommended that the
request and the interpretation are
inquirer submit his request utilizing
given in Annex L.
the following format:
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Subject: Cite the applicable rule
number(s) and a concise description.
Edition: Cite the applicable edition
and supplement of the code for which
the interpretation is being request-
ed.
Question: Phrase the question as
a request for an interpretation of
a specific requirement suitable for
general understanding and use, not
as a request for an approval of a
proprietary design or situation. The
inquirer may also include any plans
or drawings which are necessary
to explain the question, however,
they should not contain proprietary
names or information.
Requests which are not in this
format will be rewritten in this
format by the committee prior to
being answered which may
inadvertently change the intent of
the original request.
ASME procedures provide for
reconsideration of any
interpretation when or if
additional information which
might affect an interpretation is
available. Further, persons
aggrieved by an interpretation
may appeal to the cognizant ASME
committee or subcommittee. ASME
does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,”
or “endorse” any item, construction,
proprietary device, or activity.
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1 Scope Scope equipment covered by this BSLJ (scope of application)
code
1.1 This standard is applicable for Article 3
all new escalators and moving This code of safety standards covers
The provisions of this section shall
walks (pallet or belt type) as the design, construction, operation,
apply to the elevatory
defined in Clause 3. inspection, testing, maintenance,
equipment installed in buildings
alteration, and repair of the
and described in each of the
following equipment, its associated
following items.
parts, and its hoistways, where
located, in or adjacent to a building (2) Escalator
or structure (except as modified by
Not withstanding the provision of
paragraph 1.2):
the preceding paragraph, the
a) hoisting and lowering mechanisms provisions of each said item shall
equipped with a car or platform not apply to the elevatory
which move between two or more equipment described in following
landings. This equipment includes, each item.
but is not limited, to the following
(2) The escalators of special
(see Section 3, definitions):
construction and special use
(1) elevators;
form of which structural method
(2) wheelchair and stairway
designated by the minister of land,
chairlifts;
infrastructure, and transport;
the provisions of Article 129–12,
b) power-driven stairways and
paragraph 1.
walkways for carrying persons
between landings. This equipment
includes, but is not limited, to the
following (see Section 3, definitions):
(1) escalators;
(2) moving walks;
c) hoisting and lowering
mechanisms equipped with a car
which serves two or more landings
and is restricted to the carrying of
material by its limited size or
limited access to the car. This
equipment includes, but is not
limited to, the following (see
Section 3, definitions):
(1) dumbwaiters;
(2) material lifts and dumbwaiters
with automatic transfer devices.
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1.2 This standard does not deal SECTION 8.5: ESCALATOR AND MOC-N (No. 541–2009)
with hazards arising from seismic MOVING WALK SAFETY
The step roller shall not be
activities. REQUIREMENTS FOR SEISMIC
dropped off from track rail by
RISK ZONE 2 OR GREATER
earthquakes and other vibrations.
Requirement 8.5 applies to all
escalators and moving walks
installed in buildings that are
designed and built to the
requirements of, and located in,
seismic risk zone 2, or greater, as
defined by the building code
(see 1.3).
Where the applicable building code
does not make reference to
seismic risk zones, the ground
motion parameters shown in
8.4.13 shall be used.
The escalator and moving walk
safety requirements contained in 8.5
shall be in addition to the
requirements in the other parts of
the code, unless otherwise specified.
….
1.3 This document is not applicable 1.3 Application of parts (of A17.1/ BSLJ; Art. 3, 3(3)
to escalators and moving walks B44)
which were manufactured before
This code applies to new
the date of its publication as EN.
installations only, except Parts
It is, however, recommended that
X, XII, and XIX which apply to both
existing installations be adapted to
new and existing installations.
this standard.
Definitions:
- installation, new - any installation
not classified as an existing
installation by definition, or an
existing elevator, dumbwaiter,
escalator, material lift, inclined lift,
or moving walk moved to a new
location subsequent to the effective
date of this code.
- install
...
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Comparison of worldwide escalator
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Part 1:
Rule by rule comparison
Comparaison des normes mondiales de sécurité des escaliers
mécaniques et trottoirs roulants —
Partie 1: Comparaison paragraphe par paragraphe
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Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Rule-by-rule comparison . 1
Annex A (informative) Figures of EN 115-1 .156
Annex B (informative) Figures of AS 1735 Part 5 .162
Annex C (informative) Tables mentioned in the column for Japanese codes .165
Annex D (informative) Addresses of standardization bodies occupied with the
compared codes .167
Bibliography .168
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ISO/TR 14799-1:2013(E)
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 178, Lifts, escalators and moving walks.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO/TR 14799-1:2005), which has been
technically revised.
ISO/TR 14799 consists of the following parts, under the general title Comparison of worldwide escalator
and moving walk safety standards:
— Part 1: Rule by rule comparison
— Part 2: Abbreviated comparison and comments
Annexes A to C form an integral part of this part of ISO/TR 14799.
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Introduction
At the 1995 Plenary Meeting of ISO/TC 178, the work on a comparison of worldwide standards which
includes the American, Australian, European, Russian, and Japanese escalator and moving walk safety
code was passed to ISO/TC 178 Working Group (WG) 5 (Resolution Singapore 1995/114). In October
1995, WG 5 was officially formed to carry out the task of preparing a cross reference between the
relevant sections of these standards and to analyse the differences on selected subjects. The goal at that
time was to prepare a Technical Report which would provide reference information to assist national
committees when reviewing and revising individual standards which may initiate a gradual convergence
of the technical requirements. In 1996, the study was expanded to include the Korean safety standard.
The content of this part of ISO/TR 14799 is based on the information provided by the WG 5 members
acting in personal capacity.
This part of ISO/TR 14799 is intended to aid standards writers in developing their safety requirements
and to help standards users understand the basis for the requirements as they are applied throughout
the world.
This part of ISO/TR 14799 is not intended to replace existing safety standards which may have been
updated. Conclusions are arrived at in some cases, but only where there is unanimity among the various
experts. In other cases, the reasons for the divergent views are expressed.
This part of ISO/TR 14799 is intended to be read in conjunction with the various safety standards.
Unless approved by the relevant standard writing organizations, the information contained in this part
of ISO/TR 14799 does not necessarily represent the opinions of these standards writing organizations
(see Annex D for references).
Second edition 2013
This part of ISO/TR 14799 was done with the European Standard EN 115 1:2008 and its amendment
A1:2010 as a reference document shown as the only one in its normal sequence. All other codes are not
in their normal sequence and logical order. They are structured differently to EN 115 1. The resultant
incorrectly leaves the impression of incompleteness of these standards. These standards in their original
structure inclusive of their references to other standards and requirements are, however, complete.
This comparison no longer includes the Korean and Russian safety codes as there are intentions at the
national level to bring theses codes in line with one of the remaining four codes.
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TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 14799-1:2013(E)
Comparison of worldwide escalator and moving walk
safety standards —
Part 1:
Rule by rule comparison
1 Scope
This part of ISO/TR 14799 consists of a comparison of the requirements of selected topics as covered by
the following worldwide safety standards (excluding local deviations):
a) Europe (CEN) — EN 115-1, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Construction and
installation (Edition 2008 + Amendment A1:2010);
b) North America — ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2010, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
c) Australia — AS 1735 Part 5 for escalators and moving walks (Edition 2003);
d) Japan — Safety requirements mainly comprised of Building Standard Law Enforcement Order (BSLJ-
EO), Notifications of Ministry of Construction (MOC-N), Japan Industrial Standard (JIS), and Japan
Elevator Association Standard (JEAS).
NOTE The original Japanese codes were written in Japanese and no official English versions had been
released. Listed Japanese codes were carefully translated, but that the original is corresponding to the
translation sentence is not guaranteed.
In addition to the above listed standards and other regulations, escalators and moving walks may be
required to conform to the requirements of other standards as appropriate. Where ISO/TC 178 was
aware of these standards, they are mentioned in Annex D.
2 Rule-by-rule comparison
This comparison is between EN 115-1 and the rules in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, AS 1735 Part 5 and the
Japanese Code. There are other standards (see listed in Clause 1) in the countries concerned that have
requirements not shown in the escalator/moving walk standards compared, but address some of the
same requirements as EN 115-1.
The principal dimensions (e.g. L , b , h ) of EN 115-1 can be seen in the figures shown in Annex A.
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NOTE 1 EN 115–1 clause numbers in brackets serve only as reference points. They do not exist in the
published EN 115–1.
NOTE 2 Where the Australian Standard requirements are given in italics, they only apply to moving walks.
NOTE 3 Where a clause number in parentheses is used, this serves only as a reference point to EN 115–1
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Table 1
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
Introduction No equivalent statement — —
This standard is a Type C standard as stated in
ISO 12100-1.
The machinery concerned and the extent to
which hazards, hazardous situations and events
are covered are indicated in the scope of this
standard.
When the provisions of this C standard are dif-
ferent from those which are stated in type A or B
standards, the provisions of this type C standard
take precedence over the provisions of the other
standards, for machines that have been designed
and built according to the provisions of this
type C standard.
The purpose of this standard is to define safety GENERAL 0 Introduction
rules for escalators and moving walks in order
This Code is one of the numerous codes and The purpose of this standard is to define safety
to safeguard people and objects against risks of
standards developed and published by the Amer- rules for escalators and passenger conveyors in
accidents during operation, maintenance and
ican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) order to safeguard people and objects against
inspection work.
under the general auspices of the American risks of accidents during operation, maintenance
National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI). and inspection work
The Code is intended to serve as the basis
for state, municipal, and other jurisdictional
authorities in drafting regulations governing the
installation, testing, inspection, maintenance,
alteration, and repair of elevators, dumbwait-
ers, escalators, moving walks, material lifts with
automatic transfer devices, wheelchair lifts,
and stairway chairlifts. It is also intended as a
standard reference of safety requirements for
the guidance of architects, engineers, insurance
companies, manufacturers, and contractors, and
as a standard of safety practices for owners and
management of structures where equipment
covered in the Scope of the Code is used.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
The contents of this standard are based on Safety codes and standards are intended to
the assumption that persons using escalators enhance public health and safety. Revisions
and moving walks are able to do so unaided. result from committee consideration of factors
However, physical and sensory abilities in a such as technological advances, new data, and
population can vary over a wide range, escala- changing environmental and industry needs.
tors and moving walks are also likely to be used Revisions do not imply that previous editions
by persons with a range of other disabilities. were inadequate.
Some individuals, in particular older people,
might have more than one impairment. Some
individuals are not able to use an escalator or
moving walk independently and rely on assis-
tance/support being provided by a companion.
Furthermore some individuals can be encum-
bered by objects or be responsible for other
persons, which can affect their mobility. The
extent to which an individual is incapacitated by
impairments and encumbrances often depends
on the usability of products, facilities and the
environment.
The use of wheelchairs on escalators and moving No equivalent statement — —
walks can lead to dangerous situations which
cannot be mitigated by machine designs and
therefore should not be permitted.
The use of lifts is the preferred method of verti-
cal travel for most people with disabilities and
in particular wheelchair users and persons with
guide dogs.
Additional signs should be provided to indicate
the location of other facilities, these facilities
should be in close proximity to the escalators
and moving walks and easy to find.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
— — 0.1 It is necessary that all components BSLJ-EO
0.1.1 are properly dimensioned, of sound (Fundamental Principles of Structural Design)
mechanical and electrical construction and
Article 36-2
made of material with adequate strength and of
suitable quality and free from defects; the use of
In planning the structural design of buildings,
materials with asbestos is not permitted;
columns, beams, floors, walls, etc. shall be
arranged effectively according to use, scale, and
structural features of the building concerned, as
well as the conditions of the land concerned, so
that the said building as a whole will be of struc-
ture safe from dead load, live load, snow load,
wind pressure, ground pressure and water pres-
sure as well as earthquakes or other vibration or
shock acting upon the said building.
2. Principal parts necessary for structural
strength shall be arranged in balance so as to
resist any horizontal forces acting upon the
building concerned.
3 Principal parts of a building necessary for
structural strength shall be designed to have
rigidity enough to prevent distortion or vibra-
tion adversely affecting the use of the said build-
ing and toughness enough to prevent sudden
destruction.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
— — 0.1.2 are kept in good repair and working order. BSLJ (Maintenance) Article 8-1
In particular, care shall be taken that the dimen-
The owner, custodian or occupant of a building
sions indicated are maintained despite wear; if
shall endeavor to maintain the site, structure
necessary, the worn parts shall be replaced.
and building equipment of the building in a state
complying with legal requirements.
BSLJ (Reports, Inspection, etc.) Article 12-2
The owners of elevatory equipment and those of
building equipment other than elevatory equip-
ment (including building equipment installed
in buildings of the State, a prefecture, or a city,
town or village having building officials) of a
building as mentioned in Article 6 paragraph
1 item (1) or any other building specified by
Cabinet Order as mentioned in the preced-
ing paragraph and designated by the special
administrative agency shall, in accordance with
Ministry of Construction Order, have a 1st-class
licensed architect/building engineer, 2nd-class
licensed architect/ building engineer or a quali-
fied person as designated by the Ministry of Con-
struction, periodically inspect the said building
equipment, and report the inspection results to
the special administrative agency.
— — 0.2 Where for elucidation of the text, an example —
is given this shall not be considered as the only
possible design. Any other solution leading to
the same result is permissible if it is guaranteed
that with an equivalent function the same safety
level exists.
— PREFACE APPLICATION OF RULES TO NEW 0.3 It is not the purpose of this standard to —
TECHNOLOGY preclude new developments of escalators and
passenger conveyors. A new design shall meet at
Where present Rules are not applicable or do not
least the safety requirements of this standard.
describe the product or system, the enforcing
authority should recognize the need for exercis-
ing latitude and granting exceptions where
the product or system is equivalent in quality,
strength or stability, fire resistance, effective-
ness, durability, and safety to that intended by
the present Code Rules.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
— 1.1 Equipment covered by this Code 0.4 Certain escalators and passenger conveyors —
are subject to special operational conditions. For
The provisions of this Code are not intended to
these cases some additional requirements are
prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices
defined, marked in this standard with the note
of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire
“For Public Service Escalators and Public Service
resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety
Passenger Conveyors”. Additional recommenda-
to those prescribed by this Code, provided that
tions for that kind of escalators and passenger
there is technical documentation to demonstrate
conveyors are given in Annex D (informative).
the equivalency of the system, method, or device.
During the planning stage it should be specified
The specific requirements of this Code may be
if it will be a public service escalator or public
modified by the authority having jurisdiction
service passenger conveyor (for criteria and
based upon technical documentation or physical
definition see 3.9).
performance verification to allow alternative
arrangements that will assure safety equivalent
to that which would be provided by conformance
to the corresponding requirements of this Code.
Definitions:
enforcing authority - See authority having
jurisdiction.
approved - Acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
authority having jurisdiction - The organiza-
tion, office, or individual responsible for approv-
ing equipment. Where compliance with this Code
has been mandated by law, the “authority having
jurisdiction” is the federal, state, or local depart-
ment or individual so designated in the enacting
legislation or administrative regulation.
— — 0.6 Requirements related to the life of the escala- —
tors and passenger conveyors are not included in
this standard as it depends on the place of instal-
lation and customers’ special specifications.
— — 0.7 This standard has been drawn up taking into —
account in certain cases the imprudent act of the
user. However, this standard takes into consid-
eration proper use and not abuse.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
It is assumed that negotiations have been made Outdoor escalators 0.5.2 If escalators or passenger conveyors have JEAS 520 Installation for outdoor condition
for each contract between the customer and the to be operated under special conditions, such
6.1.8.1/6.2.8.1 Weatherproofing. Escala- 2.Description
supplier/installer (see also Annex A) about:
as directly exposed to the weather or explosive
tors/moving walks shall be so constructed that
atmosphere, or in exceptional cases serve as
2.1 Classification of the outdoor type and the
a) intended use of the escalator or moving walk; exposure to the weather will not interfere with
emergency exits, appropriate design criteria,
semi-outdoor type escalator
normal operation.
components, materials and instructions for use
b) environmental conditions;
shall be used that satisfy the particular condi- The escalator without overhead roof or whose
6.1.8.1.1/6.2.8.1.1 The escalator/moving walk
c) civil engineering problems; tions. line connecting the roof edge and the escalator
equipment and its supports shall be protected
forms an angle of less than 30° to the vertical
from corrosion.
d) other aspects related to the place of installa- In addition, it is recommended that for escalators
line, is classified as the outdoor type (Refer to
tion. and passenger conveyors which otherwise would
6.1.8.1.2/6.2.8.1.2 Electrical equipment shall Fig. 1) and the escalator with above angle of not
be exposed to weather conditions, the customer
be provided with a degree of protection of at less than 30° and not more than 70° is classified
If escalators or moving walks are intended to
provides a roof and enclosure.
least Type 4 construction as specified in NEMA as the semi-outdoor type (Refer to Fig. 2).
be operated under special conditions, such as
250, and wiring shall be identified for use in wet
directly exposed to the weather or explosive
2.2 Considerations in construction
locations in accordance with NFPA 70 or CSA
atmosphere, or in exceptional cases serve as
C22.1 as applicable (see Part 9).
emergency exits, appropriate design criteria, As to the outdoor type and the semi-outdoor
components, materials and instructions for use type escalators, the following considerations by
6.1.8.2/6.2.8.2 Precipitation. A cover, directly
should be used that satisfy the particular condi- the building side are required. It is also recom-
over the horizontal projection of the escalator/
tions. mended that a roof be furnished especially in
moving walk, shall be provided. The cover shall
case of rainfall or snowfall where the treads
extend outward from the centerline of the hand-
are slippery and the passengers may lose their
rail so that a line extended from the edge of the
balances when getting on and off with the use of
cover to the centerline of the handrail forms an
umbrellas.
angle of not less than 15 deg from the vertical.
(1) The landings of the escalator should be
installed higher than the surrounding floors so
that rainwater or snow may not flow into the
inside of the escalator and the drainage slope as
well as the drainage should be provided. (Refer
to Fig. 3)
6.1.8.2.1/6.2.8.2.1 When the escalator/moving (2) An equipment for releasing water accu-
walk is subjected to blowing snow or freezing mulated inside of the lower pit of the escalator
rain, heating systems shall be operated to pre- should be furnished. Further, as drained water
vent accumulation of snow or ice on the steps/ is mixed with oil, dust or pebbles, a proper
treadway, landings and skirt deflector devices / filtering device at the external drain is required
-. The heating systems operation shall be ther- and measures to prevent any adverse flow are
mostatically controlled and independent of the recommended. (Refer to Fig. 4)
escalator/moving walk operation.
(3) In consideration of the use during night
6.1.8.2.2/6.2.8.2.2 Drains suitable for all time etc., lighting fixtures are necessary to be
weather conditions shall be provided to prevent equipped for the passengers to be able to see
the accumulation of water. where they are stepping well.
6.1.8.3/6.2.8.3 Slip Resistance. Landing plates (4) At the pull-in end of the power source for the
and combplates shall be designed to provide a escalator, necessary protection measures are
secure foothold when wet. required.
(5) The supervisory panel for supervision, TV
camera or the like are preferable to be furnished.
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(6) Depending on the installation circumstances,
measures by heating devices or the like are
recommended to be equipped to prevent freez-
ing etc.
2.3 Considerations on supervision
Concerning the outdoor type or the semi-outdoor
type escalator, the following considerations on
supervision in operation are recommendable.
(1) In case of snowfall or freezing in winter,
operation of the escalator should be suspended
to prevent the passengers from sliding and the
equipment from being damaged.
(2) When operation of escalator is suspended,
necessary measures should be taken not to be
used as a stairway.
(3) The lifetime of the equipment of the escalator
which was installed under outdoor or semi-out-
door is generally shorter than that of indoor and
therefore regular maintenance and inspection in
accordance with the installation circumstances
are indispensable.
2.4 Considerations on equipment
Concerning the outdoor type or the semi-outdoor
type escalator, the following considerations are
required.
(1) Adequate rustproof measures for the main
structures are required.
(2) Necessary protection measures for the elec-
tric apparatus are required.
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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
An Interpretation Committee has been estab- Requesting Interpretations. 0.8 An Interpretation Committee has been estab- There is no Interpretation Committee.
lished to clarify, if necessary, the spirit in which lished to clarify, if necessary, the spirit in which
On request, the A17 Committee will render an
the clauses of the standard have been drafted
the clauses of the standard have been drafted
interpretation of any requirement of the Code.
and to specify the requirements appropriate to and to specify the requirements appropriate to
Interpretations can only be rendered in response
particular cases. Interpretation Requests can be particular cases.
to a written request sent to the Secretary of the
sent to the National Standard Bodies which will
Main Committee.
contact the responsible Technical Committee
CEN/TC 10. The formats of an interpretation
The request for interpretation should be clear
request and the interpretation are given in
and unambiguous. It is further recommended
Annex L.
that the inquirer submit his request utilizing the
following format:
Subject: Cite the applicable Rule number(s) and a
concise description.
Edition: Cite the applicable edition and supple-
ment of the Code for which the interpretation is
being requested.
Question: Phrase the question as a request for
an interpretation of a specific requirement suit-
able for general understanding and use, not as a
request for an approval of a proprietary design
or situation. The inquirer may also include
any plans or drawings which are necessary to
explain the question; however, they should not
contain proprietary names or information.
Requests which are not in this format will be
rewritten in this format by the committee prior
to being answered, which may inadvertently
change the intent of the original request.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of
any interpretation when or if additional infor-
mation which might affect an interpretation is
available. Further, persons aggrieved by an inter-
pretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME
committee or subcommittee. ASME does not
“approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item,
construction, proprietary device, or activity.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
1 Scope SCOPE Equipment Covered by This Code 1 Scope BSLJ (Scope of Application)
1.1 This standard is applicable for all new escala- This Code of safety standards covers the design, 1.1 This standard is applicable for all new escala- Article 3
tors and moving walks (pallet or belt type) as construction, operation, inspection, testing, tors and passenger conveyors (pallet or belt
The provisions of this Section shall apply to the
defined in Clause 3. maintenance, alteration, and repair of the fol- type).
elevatory equipment installed in buildings and
lowing equipment, its associated parts, and
described in each of the following items.
its hoistways,
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