Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment Standards for Engineers and Safety Professionals Worldwide ASME A17.5 / CSA B44.1–2011 ASME A17.5 applies to the electrical equipment for elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, material lifts, and elevating devices for persons with physical disabilities (platform lifts and stairway chairlifts): • motor controllers • motion controllers • operation controllers • operating devices • all other electrical equipment not listed/certified and labeled/marked according to another product safety standard or code The equipment specified in this Safety Standard is intended for installation in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CSA C22.1) and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), whichever is applicable. Note: Controllers, i.e. motion, motor and operation controllers, are defined in CSA B44 and ASME A17.1. ASME has been defining safety in elevators, escalators and related equipment since 1921. ASME A17.5 is harmonized with CSA B44.1 to provide one comprehensive solution for jurisdictions throughout North America. This Safety Standard is to be used in conjunction with other volumes of ASME’s A17 series of safety standards. Careful application of these A17 safety standards will help users to comply with applicable regulations within their jurisdictions, while achieving the operational and safety benefits to be gained from the many industry best-practices detailed within these volumes. Intended for anyone involved with the safety of elevators, escalators and related conveyances. Order Today: Phone: ..............1.800.843.2763 Fax: ..................1.973.882.1717 Email:................[email protected] Web: .................http://catalog.asme.org ASME A17.5 / CSA B44.1-2011, Safety Standard for Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment ISBN: ................9780791833711 No. Pages:........78 Price: ................$130.00 USD Digital Download (PDF) / Order No.: A1321Q Print-Book / Order No.: A13211 ASME Codes and Standards ASME is the leading international developer of codes and standards associated with the art, science, and practice of mechanical engineering. Starting with the first issuance of its legendary Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code in 1914, ASME’s codes and standards have grown to nearly 600 offerings currently in print. To learn more, visit www.asme.org/Codes. To volunteer on an ASME committee, visit go.asme.org/ParticipateInStandards A17.5-2011 -- Sell Sheet 01_Layout 1 2/6/12 9:24 AM Page 1 This is a preview of "ASME A17.5-2014/CSA ...". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.