Scope

1.1 This Standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, modification, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors. Requirements for abnormal or unusual conditions are not specifically provided for, nor are all details of engineering and construction prescribed. It is intended that all work performed within the scope of this Standard meet or exceed the safety standards expressed or implied in this Standard. This Standard does not purport to address all safety issues associated with passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors. It is the responsibility of the users of this Standard to establish appropriate safety practices and to determine the applicability of any regulatory requirements or limitations.

1.2 Equipment covered For this Standard, passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors include
a) reversible passenger ropeways with single- or double-track ropes;
b) fixed and detachable grip circulating above-surface monocable, bi-cable, and tri-cable ropeways, including cabin ropeways, chair ropeways, and similar devices;
c) surface ropeways, including T-bar ropeways, J-bar ropeways, platter ropeways, and similar devices;
d) tows, including wire and fibre rope tows;
e) tows for secondary carriers; and
f) devices with a moving flexible element that
i) transport persons uphill for recreational or sport activities; or
ii) are used as loading conveyors.

1.3 Freight Freight may be carried on the equipment covered by this Standard, provided that allowance has been made in the design and appropriate precautions are taken.

1.4 This Standard may be adopted for use with funicular railways and self-powered reversible passenger ropeways.