1 Scope
1.1 This standard is applicable to newly-constructed escalators and pedal or belt moving walks (see Chapter 3).
This standard considers all the significant hazards, hazardous conditions and events related to escalators and moving walks under use according to the expected purpose and under reasonably foreseeable misuse condition of the manufacturer (see Chapter 4).
1.2 This standard does not consider the hazards caused by earthquake.
1.3 This standard is not applicable to escalators and moving walks constructed before this standard implementation.
2 Normative References
The following documents are essential for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the dated edition is applicable to this standard. For undated references, the latest edition (including all amendments) is applicable to this standard.
Contents
Foreword I
Introduction VI
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Symbols and Abbreviations
3.1 Terms and Definitions
3.2 Symbols and Abbreviations
4 List of Significant Hazards
4.1 General Provisions
4.2 Mechanical Hazard
4.3 Electrical Hazard
4.4 Radiation Hazard
4.5 Fire Hazard
4.6 Hazard Generated by Neglecting Ergonomics Principle in Design
4.7 Hazard Generated by Control Circuit Failure
4.8 Hazard Generated by Fracture or Rupture during Operation Period
4.9 Hazard of Slipping, Tripping and Falling
4.10 Specific Hazards of Such Machinery
5 Safety Requirements and (or) Protective Measures
5.1 General Provisions
5.2 Supporting Structure (Truss) and Coaming
5.3 Step, Pedal and Belt
5.4 Driving Device
5.5 Balustrade
5.6 Handrail System
5.7 Entrance/Exit
5.8 Machinery Spaces, Driving Station and Reversing Station
5.9 Fire Protection
5.10 Transport
5.11 Electrical Equipment and Installation
5.12 Protection and Control of Electrical Fault
6 Verification of Safety Requirements and (or) Protective Measures
6.1 General Provisions
6.2 Data, Test Report and Certificate
7 Information for Use
7.1 General Provisions
7.2 Signs and Alarm Device
7.3 Inspection and Test
7.4 Accompanying Documents (Refer in Particular to Instruction)
7.5 Marks
Appendix A (Normative) Interfaces with Building
Appendix B (Normative) Fault Removal of Electronic Element
Appendix C (Normative) Design and Assessment of Safety Circuit
Appendix D (Normative) Safety Circuit Test including Electronic Element and (or) Programmable Electronic System
Appendix E (Informative) Design Manual of Safety Circuit
Appendix F (Informative) Example of Stair and Pedal Dynamic Load Torsion Test
Appendix G (Normative) Safety Signs Providing Relevant Information for the Users of Escalators and Moving Walks
Appendix H (Informative) Selection and Planning Guideline of Escalators and Moving Walks
Appendix I (Normative) Requirements for Escalators and Moving Walks used for Shopping Cart and Baggage Car
Appendix J (Informative) Determination of Anti-slip Property between Stair and Pedal Tread, Comb Plate and Floor Plate Surface
Appendix K (Informative) Determination of Sliding Property of Objects (such as Footwear) on the Skirting Surface
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