Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, modification, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors. 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

Exclusions: 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 intend 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.