CSA B44.10:24/ASME A17.10-2024

1 Scope 1.1 Overview This Standard covers escalator and moving walk driving machine brake and driving machine motor- controlled dynamic braking systems in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. 1.2 Terminology In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non- mandatory) to define their application.