Standard for wind turbine tower elevators

Designation Number:
ASME A17.8/CSA B44.8
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
53.020.01
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

ASME A17.8/CSA B44.8 applies to elevators permanently installed in a wind turbine tower to provide vertical transportation of authorized personnel and their tools and equipment only.

Such elevators are typically subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity variations, and substantial horizontal motions where, by reason of their limited use and the types of construction of the structures served, full compliance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Part 2 is not practicable or necessary

Project need:

To update the current standard due to user experience/feedback/new technology. This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of the CSA B44 Technical Committee. It will provide the industry with a standard for wind turbine tower elevators.

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