ISO/TR 14799-1:2015

TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 14799-1
Second edition
2013-xx-xx
Comparison of worldwide escalator
and moving walk safety standards —
Part 1:
Rule by rule comparison
Comparaison des normes mondiales de sécurité des escaliers
mécaniques et trottoirs roulants —
Partie 1: Comparaison paragraphe par paragraphe
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Rule-by-rule comparison . 1
Annex A (informative) Figures of EN 115-1 .156
Annex B (informative) Figures of AS 1735 Part 5 .162
Annex C (informative) Tables mentioned in the column for Japanese codes .165
Annex D (informative) Addresses of standardization bodies occupied with the
compared codes .167
Bibliography .168
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 178, Lifts, escalators and moving walks.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO/TR 14799-1:2005), which has been
technically revised.
ISO/TR 14799 consists of the following parts, under the general title Comparison of worldwide escalator
and moving walk safety standards:
— Part 1: Rule by rule comparison
— Part 2: Abbreviated comparison and comments
Annexes A to C form an integral part of this part of ISO/TR 14799.
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Introduction
At the 1995 Plenary Meeting of ISO/TC 178, the work on a comparison of worldwide standards which
includes the American, Australian, European, Russian, and Japanese escalator and moving walk safety
code was passed to ISO/TC 178 Working Group (WG) 5 (Resolution Singapore 1995/114). In October
1995, WG 5 was officially formed to carry out the task of preparing a cross reference between the
relevant sections of these standards and to analyse the differences on selected subjects. The goal at that
time was to prepare a Technical Report which would provide reference information to assist national
committees when reviewing and revising individual standards which may initiate a gradual convergence
of the technical requirements. In 1996, the study was expanded to include the Korean safety standard.
The content of this part of ISO/TR 14799 is based on the information provided by the WG 5 members
acting in personal capacity.
This part of ISO/TR 14799 is intended to aid standards writers in developing their safety requirements
and to help standards users understand the basis for the requirements as they are applied throughout
the world.
This part of ISO/TR 14799 is not intended to replace existing safety standards which may have been
updated. Conclusions are arrived at in some cases, but only where there is unanimity among the various
experts. In other cases, the reasons for the divergent views are expressed.
This part of ISO/TR 14799 is intended to be read in conjunction with the various safety standards.
Unless approved by the relevant standard writing organizations, the information contained in this part
of ISO/TR 14799 does not necessarily represent the opinions of these standards writing organizations
(see Annex D for references).
Second edition 2013
This part of ISO/TR 14799 was done with the European Standard EN 115 1:2008 and its amendment
A1:2010 as a reference document shown as the only one in its normal sequence. All other codes are not
in their normal sequence and logical order. They are structured differently to EN 115 1. The resultant
incorrectly leaves the impression of incompleteness of these standards. These standards in their original
structure inclusive of their references to other standards and requirements are, however, complete.
This comparison no longer includes the Korean and Russian safety codes as there are intentions at the
national level to bring theses codes in line with one of the remaining four codes.
TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 14799-1:2013(E)
Comparison of worldwide escalator and moving walk
safety standards —
Part 1:
Rule by rule comparison
1 Scope
This part of ISO/TR 14799 consists of a comparison of the requirements of selected topics as covered by
the following worldwide safety standards (excluding local deviations):
a) Europe (CEN) — EN 115-1, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Construction and
installation (Edition 2008 + Amendment A1:2010);
b) North America — ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2010, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
c) Australia — AS 1735 Part 5 for escalators and moving walks (Edition 2003);
d) Japan — Safety requirements mainly comprised of Building Standard Law Enforcement Order (BSLJ-
EO), Notifications of Ministry of Construction (MOC-N), Japan Industrial Standard (JIS), and Japan
Elevator Association Standard (JEAS).
NOTE The original Japanese codes were written in Japanese and no official English versions had been
released. Listed Japanese codes were carefully translated, but that the original is corresponding to the
translation sentence is not guaranteed.
In addition to the above listed standards and other regulations, escalators and moving walks may be
required to conform to the requirements of other standards as appropriate. Where ISO/TC 178 was
aware of these standards, they are mentioned in Annex D.
2 Rule-by-rule comparison
This comparison is between EN 115-1 and the rules in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, AS 1735 Part 5 and the
Japanese Code. There are other standards (see listed in Clause 1) in the countries concerned that have
requirements not shown in the escalator/moving walk standards compared, but address some of the
same requirements as EN 115-1.
The principal dimensions (e.g. L , b , h ) of EN 115-1 can be seen in the figures shown in Annex A.
1 8 6
NOTE 1 EN 115–1 clause numbers in brackets serve only as reference points. They do not exist in the
published EN 115–1.
NOTE 2 Where the Australian Standard requirements are given in italics, they only apply to moving walks.
NOTE 3 Where a clause number in parentheses is used, this serves only as a reference point to EN 115–1
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Table 1
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
Introduction No equivalent statement — —
This standard is a Type C standard as stated in
ISO 12100-1.
The machinery concerned and the extent to
which hazards, hazardous situations and events
are covered are indicated in the scope of this
standard.
When the provisions of this C standard are dif-
ferent from those which are stated in type A or B
standards, the provisions of this type C standard
take precedence over the provisions of the other
standards, for machines that have been designed
and built according to the provisions of this
type C standard.
The purpose of this standard is to define safety GENERAL 0 Introduction
rules for escalators and moving walks in order
This Code is one of the numerous codes and The purpose of this standard is to define safety
to safeguard people and objects against risks of
standards developed and published by the Amer- rules for escalators and passenger conveyors in
accidents during operation, maintenance and
ican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) order to safeguard people and objects against
inspection work.
under the general auspices of the American risks of accidents during operation, maintenance
National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI). and inspection work
The Code is intended to serve as the basis
for state, municipal, and other jurisdictional
authorities in drafting regulations governing the
installation, testing, inspection, maintenance,
alteration, and repair of elevators, dumbwait-
ers, escalators, moving walks, material lifts with
automatic transfer devices, wheelchair lifts,
and stairway chairlifts. It is also intended as a
standard reference of safety requirements for
the guidance of architects, engineers, insurance
companies, manufacturers, and contractors, and
as a standard of safety practices for owners and
management of structures where equipment
covered in the Scope of the Code is used.

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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
The contents of this standard are based on Safety codes and standards are intended to
the assumption that persons using escalators enhance public health and safety. Revisions
and moving walks are able to do so unaided. result from committee consideration of factors
However, physical and sensory abilities in a such as technological advances, new data, and
population can vary over a wide range, escala- changing environmental and industry needs.
tors and moving walks are also likely to be used Revisions do not imply that previous editions
by persons with a range of other disabilities. were inadequate.
Some individuals, in particular older people,
might have more than one impairment. Some
individuals are not able to use an escalator or
moving walk independently and rely on assis-
tance/support being provided by a companion.
Furthermore some individuals can be encum-
bered by objects or be responsible for other
persons, which can affect their mobility. The
extent to which an individual is incapacitated by
impairments and encumbrances often depends
on the usability of products, facilities and the
environment.
The use of wheelchairs on escalators and moving No equivalent statement — —
walks can lead to dangerous situations which
cannot be mitigated by machine designs and
therefore should not be permitted.
The use of lifts is the preferred method of verti-
cal travel for most people with disabilities and
in particular wheelchair users and persons with
guide dogs.
Additional signs should be provided to indicate
the location of other facilities, these facilities
should be in close proximity to the escalators
and moving walks and easy to find.

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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
— — 0.1 It is necessary that all components BSLJ-EO
0.1.1 are properly dimensioned, of sound (Fundamental Principles of Structural Design)
mechanical and electrical construction and
Article 36-2
made of material with adequate strength and of
suitable quality and free from defects; the use of
In planning the structural design of buildings,
materials with asbestos is not permitted;
columns, beams, floors, walls, etc. shall be
arranged effectively according to use, scale, and
structural features of the building concerned, as
well as the conditions of the land concerned, so
that the said building as a whole will be of struc-
ture safe from dead load, live load, snow load,
wind pressure, ground pressure and water pres-
sure as well as earthquakes or other vibration or
shock acting upon the said building.
2. Principal parts necessary for structural
strength shall be arranged in balance so as to
resist any horizontal forces acting upon the
building concerned.
3 Principal parts of a building necessary for
structural strength shall be designed to have
rigidity enough to prevent distortion or vibra-
tion adversely affecting the use of the said build-
ing and toughness enough to prevent sudden
destruction.
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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
— — 0.1.2 are kept in good repair and working order. BSLJ (Maintenance) Article 8-1
In particular, care shall be taken that the dimen-
The owner, custodian or occupant of a building
sions indicated are maintained despite wear; if
shall endeavor to maintain the site, structure
necessary, the worn parts shall be replaced.
and building equipment of the building in a state
complying with legal requirements.
BSLJ (Reports, Inspection, etc.) Article 12-2
The owners of elevatory equipment and those of
building equipment other than elevatory equip-
ment (including building equipment installed
in buildings of the State, a prefecture, or a city,
town or village having building officials) of a
building as mentioned in Article 6 paragraph
1 item (1) or any other building specified by
Cabinet Order as mentioned in the preced-
ing paragraph and designated by the special
administrative agency shall, in accordance with
Ministry of Construction Order, have a 1st-class
licensed architect/building engineer, 2nd-class
licensed architect/ building engineer or a quali-
fied person as designated by the Ministry of Con-
struction, periodically inspect the said building
equipment, and report the inspection results to
the special administrative agency.
— — 0.2 Where for elucidation of the text, an example —
is given this shall not be considered as the only
possible design. Any other solution leading to
the same result is permissible if it is guaranteed
that with an equivalent function the same safety
level exists.
— PREFACE APPLICATION OF RULES TO NEW 0.3 It is not the purpose of this standard to —
TECHNOLOGY preclude new developments of escalators and
passenger conveyors. A new design shall meet at
Where present Rules are not applicable or do not
least the safety requirements of this standard.
describe the product or system, the enforcing
authority should recognize the need for exercis-
ing latitude and granting exceptions where
the product or system is equivalent in quality,
strength or stability, fire resistance, effective-
ness, durability, and safety to that intended by
the present Code Rules.
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Table 1 (continued)
EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
— 1.1 Equipment covered by this Code 0.4 Certain escalators and passenger conveyors —
are subject to special operational conditions. For
The provisions of this Code are not intended to
these cases some additional requirements are
prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices
defined, marked in this standard with the note
of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire
“For Public Service Escalators and Public Service
resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety
Passenger Conveyors”. Additional recommenda-
to those prescribed by this Code, provided that
tions for that kind of escalators and passenger
there is technical documentation to demonstrate
conveyors are given in Annex D (informative).
the equivalency of the system, method, or device.
During the planning stage it should be specified
The specific requirements of this Code may be
if it will be a public service escalator or public
modified by the authority having jurisdiction
service passenger conveyor (for criteria and
based upon technical documentation or physical
definition see 3.9).
performance verification to allow alternative
arrangements that will assure safety equivalent
to that which would be provided by conformance
to the corresponding requirements of this Code.
Definitions:
enforcing authority - See authority having
jurisdiction.
approved - Acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
authority having jurisdiction - The organiza-
tion, office, or individual responsible for approv-
ing equipment. Where compliance with this Code
has been mandated by law, the “authority having
jurisdiction” is the federal, state, or local depart-
ment or individual so designated in the enacting
legislation or administrative regulation.
— — 0.6 Requirements related to the life of the escala- —
tors and passenger conveyors are not included in
this standard as it depends on the place of instal-
lation and customers’ special specifications.
— — 0.7 This standard has been drawn up taking into —
account in certain cases the imprudent act of the
user. However, this standard takes into consid-
eration proper use and not abuse.

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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
It is assumed that negotiations have been made Outdoor escalators 0.5.2 If escalators or passenger conveyors have JEAS 520 Installation for outdoor condition
for each contract between the customer and the to be operated under special conditions, such
6.1.8.1/6.2.8.1 Weatherproofing. Escala- 2.Description
supplier/installer (see also Annex A) about:
as directly exposed to the weather or explosive
tors/moving walks shall be so constructed that
atmosphere, or in exceptional cases serve as
2.1 Classification of the outdoor type and the
a) intended use of the escalator or moving walk; exposure to the weather will not interfere with
emergency exits, appropriate design criteria,
semi-outdoor type escalator
normal operation.
components, materials and instructions for use
b) environmental conditions;
shall be used that satisfy the particular condi- The escalator without overhead roof or whose
6.1.8.1.1/6.2.8.1.1 The escalator/moving walk
c) civil engineering problems; tions. line connecting the roof edge and the escalator
equipment and its supports shall be protected
forms an angle of less than 30° to the vertical
from corrosion.
d) other aspects related to the place of installa- In addition, it is recommended that for escalators
line, is classified as the outdoor type (Refer to
tion. and passenger conveyors which otherwise would
6.1.8.1.2/6.2.8.1.2 Electrical equipment shall Fig. 1) and the escalator with above angle of not
be exposed to weather conditions, the customer
be provided with a degree of protection of at less than 30° and not more than 70° is classified
If escalators or moving walks are intended to
provides a roof and enclosure.
least Type 4 construction as specified in NEMA as the semi-outdoor type (Refer to Fig. 2).
be operated under special conditions, such as
250, and wiring shall be identified for use in wet
directly exposed to the weather or explosive
2.2 Considerations in construction
locations in accordance with NFPA 70 or CSA
atmosphere, or in exceptional cases serve as
C22.1 as applicable (see Part 9).
emergency exits, appropriate design criteria, As to the outdoor type and the semi-outdoor
components, materials and instructions for use type escalators, the following considerations by
6.1.8.2/6.2.8.2 Precipitation. A cover, directly
should be used that satisfy the particular condi- the building side are required. It is also recom-
over the horizontal projection of the escalator/
tions. mended that a roof be furnished especially in
moving walk, shall be provided. The cover shall
case of rainfall or snowfall where the treads
extend outward from the centerline of the hand-
are slippery and the passengers may lose their
rail so that a line extended from the edge of the
balances when getting on and off with the use of
cover to the centerline of the handrail forms an
umbrellas.
angle of not less than 15 deg from the vertical.
(1) The landings of the escalator should be
installed higher than the surrounding floors so
that rainwater or snow may not flow into the
inside of the escalator and the drainage slope as
well as the drainage should be provided. (Refer
to Fig. 3)
6.1.8.2.1/6.2.8.2.1 When the escalator/moving (2) An equipment for releasing water accu-
walk is subjected to blowing snow or freezing mulated inside of the lower pit of the escalator
rain, heating systems shall be operated to pre- should be furnished. Further, as drained water
vent accumulation of snow or ice on the steps/ is mixed with oil, dust or pebbles, a proper
treadway, landings and skirt deflector devices / filtering device at the external drain is required
-. The heating systems operation shall be ther- and measures to prevent any adverse flow are
mostatically controlled and independent of the recommended. (Refer to Fig. 4)
escalator/moving walk operation.
(3) In consideration of the use during night
6.1.8.2.2/6.2.8.2.2 Drains suitable for all time etc., lighting fixtures are necessary to be
weather conditions shall be provided to prevent equipped for the passengers to be able to see
the accumulation of water. where they are stepping well.
6.1.8.3/6.2.8.3 Slip Resistance. Landing plates (4) At the pull-in end of the power source for the
and combplates shall be designed to provide a escalator, necessary protection measures are
secure foothold when wet. required.
(5) The supervisory panel for supervision, TV
camera or the like are preferable to be furnished.

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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
(6) Depending on the installation circumstances,
measures by heating devices or the like are
recommended to be equipped to prevent freez-
ing etc.
2.3 Considerations on supervision
Concerning the outdoor type or the semi-outdoor
type escalator, the following considerations on
supervision in operation are recommendable.
(1) In case of snowfall or freezing in winter,
operation of the escalator should be suspended
to prevent the passengers from sliding and the
equipment from being damaged.
(2) When operation of escalator is suspended,
necessary measures should be taken not to be
used as a stairway.
(3) The lifetime of the equipment of the escalator
which was installed under outdoor or semi-out-
door is generally shorter than that of indoor and
therefore regular maintenance and inspection in
accordance with the installation circumstances
are indispensable.
2.4 Considerations on equipment
Concerning the outdoor type or the semi-outdoor
type escalator, the following considerations are
required.
(1) Adequate rustproof measures for the main
structures are required.
(2) Necessary protection measures for the elec-
tric apparatus are required.
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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
An Interpretation Committee has been estab- Requesting Interpretations. 0.8 An Interpretation Committee has been estab- There is no Interpretation Committee.
lished to clarify, if necessary, the spirit in which lished to clarify, if necessary, the spirit in which
On request, the A17 Committee will render an
the clauses of the standard have been drafted
the clauses of the standard have been drafted
interpretation of any requirement of the Code.
and to specify the requirements appropriate to and to specify the requirements appropriate to
Interpretations can only be rendered in response
particular cases. Interpretation Requests can be particular cases.
to a written request sent to the Secretary of the
sent to the National Standard Bodies which will
Main Committee.
contact the responsible Technical Committee
CEN/TC 10. The formats of an interpretation
The request for interpretation should be clear
request and the interpretation are given in
and unambiguous. It is further recommended
Annex L.
that the inquirer submit his request utilizing the
following format:
Subject: Cite the applicable Rule number(s) and a
concise description.
Edition: Cite the applicable edition and supple-
ment of the Code for which the interpretation is
being requested.
Question: Phrase the question as a request for
an interpretation of a specific requirement suit-
able for general understanding and use, not as a
request for an approval of a proprietary design
or situation. The inquirer may also include
any plans or drawings which are necessary to
explain the question; however, they should not
contain proprietary names or information.
Requests which are not in this format will be
rewritten in this format by the committee prior
to being answered, which may inadvertently
change the intent of the original request.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of
any interpretation when or if additional infor-
mation which might affect an interpretation is
available. Further, persons aggrieved by an inter-
pretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME
committee or subcommittee. ASME does not
“approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item,
construction, proprietary device, or activity.

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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
1 Scope SCOPE Equipment Covered by This Code 1 Scope BSLJ (Scope of Application)
1.1 This standard is applicable for all new escala- This Code of safety standards covers the design, 1.1 This standard is applicable for all new escala- Article 3
tors and moving walks (pallet or belt type) as construction, operation, inspection, testing, tors and passenger conveyors (pallet or belt
The provisions of this Section shall apply to the
defined in Clause 3. maintenance, alteration, and repair of the fol- type).
elevatory equipment installed in buildings and
lowing equipment, its associated parts, and
described in each of the following items.
its hoistways, where located in or adjacent to
a building or structure (except as modified by
(2) Escalator
paragraph 1.2):
Notwithstanding the provision of the preceding
a) hoisting and lowering mechanisms, equipped
paragraph, the provisions of each said item shall
with a car or platform, which move between
not apply to the elevatory equipment described
two or more landings. This equipment includes,
in following each item.
but is not limited to the following (see Section 3
(2) The escalators of special construction and
definitions):
special use form, of which structural method
(1) elevators;
designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastruc-
ture and Transport: The provisions of Article
(2) wheelchair and stairway chairlifts;
129-12 paragraph 1.
b) power-driven stairways and walkways for
carrying persons between landings. This equip-
ment includes, but is not limited to the following
(see Section 3 definitions):
(1) escalators;
(2) moving walks;
c) hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped
with a car which serves two or more landings
and is restricted to the carrying of material by
its limited size or limited access to the car. This
equipment includes, but is not limited to the fol-
lowing (see Section 3 definitions):
(1) dumbwaiters;
(2) material lifts and dumbwaiters with auto-
matic transfer devices.
1.2 This standard does not deal with hazards SECTION 8.5 ESCALATOR and moving walk — MOC-N (No. 541-2009)
arising from seismic activities. safety requirements for seismic risk zone 2
The step roller shall not be dropped off from
or greater
track rail by earthquakes and other vibrations.
Requirement 8.5 applies to all escalators and
moving walks, where installed in buildings that
are designed and built to the requirements of,
and located in, seismic risk zone 2 or greater as
defined by the building code (see 1.3).

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EN 115-1 (Europe) A17.1/B44 (North America) AS 1735 Part 5 (Australia) Japanese Codes
Where the applicable building code does not
make reference to seismic risk zones, the ground
motion parameters shown in 8.4.13 shall be
used.
The escalator and moving walk safety require-
ments contained in 8.5 shall be in addition to
the requirements in the other parts of the Code
unless otherwise specified.
1.3 This document is not applicable to escalators 1.3 Application of Parts (of A17.1/B44) 1.2 Existing escalators and passenger conveyors BSLJ; Art. 3, 3(3)
and moving walks which were manufactured are not subject to this standard.
This code applies to new installations only,
before the date of its publication as EN. It is, how-
except Parts X, XII, and XIX which apply to both
ever, recommended that existing installations be
new and existing installations.
adapted to this standard.
Definitions:
- installation, new - any installation not clas-
sified as an existing installation by definition,
or an existing elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator,
material lift, inclined lift, or moving walk moved
to a new location subsequent to the effective date
of this Code.
- installation, existing - an installation that has
been completed or is under construction prior to
the effective date of this Code.
- installation placed out of service - an instal-
lation whose power feed lines have been discon-
nected from the mainline disconnect switch and;
(c) an escalator or moving walks whose
entrances have been permanently barricaded.
(1.4) 6.1.3.14/6.2.3.17 Non-Escalator/Moving — —
Walk-Related Equipment. Components not
used directly in connection with the escalator/
moving walk are prohibited to be installed on, in,
or through the escalator/moving walk.

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2 Normative references SECTION 4 REFERENCE CODES, STANDARDS, 2 Normative references JIS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
The following referenced documents are indis- This European Standard incorporates by dated The following Standards are cited in JIS A 4302
pensable for the application of this document. This Section covers the codes, standards, and or undated reference, provisions from other - 1992
For dated references, only the edition cited specifications incorporated in this Code by refer- publications. These normative references are
applies. For undated references, the latest edi- ence; the specific editions which are applicable; cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
tion of the referenced document (including any and the Rules of this Code which reference each publications are listed hereafter. For dated refer-
amendments) applies. document [see Table 4(a)]. This Section also lists ences subsequent amendments to or revisions of
the names and addresses of the organizations any of these publications apply to this European
from which these documents may be procured Standard only when incorporated in it by amend-
[see Table 4(b)]. ment or revision. For undated references the lat-
est edition of the publication referred to applies.
Only that portion of the code, standard, or speci-
fication as specified by the Rule in this Code is
applicable.
3 Definitions — 3 Definitions —
3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this standard the following
definitions apply.
For the purposes of this document, the terms and
definitions given in ISO 12100-1:2003 and the 3.7 angle of inclination
following apply.
Maximum angle to the horizontal in which the
3.1.1 angle of inclination: maximum angle to steps, the pallets or the belt move.
the horizontal in which the steps, the pallets or
the belt move.
3.1.2 balustrade: part of the escalator/moving — — —
walk which ensures the user’s safety by provid-
ing stability, protecting from moving parts and
supporting the handrail
3.1.3 balustrade decking: transverse member — 5.1.5.1.4 Balustrade decking - E —
of the balustrade which meets the handrail guid-
This decking is situated underneath the handrail
ance profile and which forms the top cover of the
and forms the top cover of the balustrade panel-
balustrade
ling.
3.1.4 brake load: load on the step/pallet/belt — — —
which the brake system is designed to stop the
escalator/moving walk
3.1.5 a comb: pronged section at each landing — — —
that meshes with the grooves
3.1.5 b comb plate: platform at each landing to — — —
which the combs are attached
3.1.6 electrical safety system: safety related — — —
part of the electrical control system as an
arrangement of safety circuits and monitoring
devices
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3.1.7 electrical safety devices: part of a safety — — —
circuit consisting of safety switches and/or fail
safe circuits
3.1.8 escalator: power-driven, inclined, continu- SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS 3.1 escalator BSLJ-EO; Article 129-3,EXP. 1(2)
ous moving stairway used for raising or lowering
This section defines various terms used in this Power-driven installation with endless moving The escalator means “power driven, continuous
persons in which the user carrying surface (e.g.
code. In addition, a number of other terms are stairway for the conveyance of passengers in the stairway or walkway for the transport of pas-
steps) remains horizontal
defined for the standardization of nomenclature upward or downward direction (see also 0.5.3) sengers.
3)
NOTE Escalators are machines - even when and terminology
they are out of operation - and cannot be consid-
3)
There are many more definitions in A 17.1 than
ered as fixed staircases.
is shown here. The ones shown here correspond to
the definitions in EN 115.
escalator - power-driven, inclined, continuous
stairway used for raising or lowering passengers
- escalator, conventional - an escalator on which
the running gear is driven by a single drive shaft
at a terminal
- escalator, modular - an escalator on which the
running gear along the incline is driven by one or
more drive units
3.1.9 exterior panel: part of the exterior side of — 5.1.5.1.5 Balustrade exterior panelling - D —
the enclosure of an escalator or moving walk
Exterior panelling which from the balustrade
deckings encloses the escalator or passenger
conveyor.
3.1.10 fail safe circuit: safety related electrical — — —
and/or electronic system with defined failure
mode behaviour
3.1.11 handrail: power-driven moving rail for — 3.3 handrail —
persons to grip while using the escalator or mov-
Moving part intended to serve as a handhold for
ing walk
the passengers.
3.1.12 interior panel: panel located between the — 5.1.5.1.3 Balustrade interior panelling - C —
skirting or lower inner decking and the handrail
Interior panels between the skirting or the
guidance profile or balustrade decking
interior profile and the balustrade decking
underneath the handrail.
3.1.13 a lower inner decking: profile that con- — 5.1.5.1.2 Interior profile - B —
nects the skirting with the interior panel when
This profile connects the skirting with the balus-
they do not meet at a common point
trade interior panelling.
3.1.13 b lower outer decking: profile that con- — — —
nects the exterior panels with the interior panel

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3.1.14 machinery: escalator or moving walk — — —
machine(s) mechanisms and associated equip-
ment
3.1.15 machinery spaces: space(s) inside or out- — — —
side of the truss where the machinery as a whole
or in parts is placed
3.1.16 maximum capacity: maximum flow of — — —
persons that can be achieved under operational
conditions
3.1.17 moving walk: power-driven installation moving walk - a type of passenger-carrying 3.2 Passenger conveyor (Moving walk) BSLJ-EO; Article 129-3, EXP.1(2)
for the conveyance of persons in which the user device on which passengers stand or walk, and
Power-driven device on which the passenger- The walkway (called passenger conveyor) means
carrying surface remains parallel to its direction in which the passenger-carrying surface remains
carrying surface (i.e. the treadway) remains that the angle of inclination is equal to or less
of motion and is uninterrupted (e.g. pallets, belt) parallel to its direction of motion and is uninter-
parallel to its direction of motion, and is uninter- than 15 degrees, and the tread surface of pallets
rupted
NOTE Moving walks are machines - even rupted. The types of passenger conveyors (mov- or belts which the height difference between
when they are out of operation – and should not - moving walk, belt pallet type-a moving walk ing walks) are the follows: pallets is equal to or less than 4 mm is horizontal
be used as a fixed access. with a series of connected and power-driven or inclined.
a)Belt pallet type - a moving walk having a
pallets to which a continuous belt treadway is
series of connected pallets to which a continuous
fastened
belt treadway is fastened
- moving walk, belt type - a moving walk with a
power-driven continuous belt treadway
- moving walk, edge supported belt type-a mov- b) Belt type - a moving walk having a belt
ing walk with the treadway supported near its treadway
edges by succession of rollers
c) Edge supported belt type - a moving walk
- moving walk, pallet type - a moving walk with having the treadway supported near its edges by
a series of connected and power-driven pallets a succession of rollers
which together constitute the treadway
d) Pallet type - a moving walk having a series of
- moving walk, roller bed type - a moving walk rigid platforms which together form an articu-
with the treadway supported throughout its lated treadway or which support a continuous
width by a succession of rollers treadway
- moving walk, slider-bed type - a moving walk e) Roller bed type - a moving walk having the
with the treadway sliding upon a supporting treadway supported throughout its width by a
surface succession of rollers
f) Slider-bed type - a moving walk having the
treadway sliding upon a low-friction supporting
surface
3.1.18 newel: end of the balustrade — 5.1.5.1.6 newel —
End of the balustrade on the landings, where the
handrails change their direction of movement.

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3.1.19 nominal speed: speed in the direction of — — —
the moving steps, pallets or the belt, when oper-
ating the equipment under no load condition (i.e.
without persons), stated by the manufacturer as
that for which the escalator or moving walk has
been designed
3.1.20 programmable electronic system in — — —
safety related applications for escalators and
moving walks (PESSRAE): system for control,
protection or monitoring based on one or more
programmable electronic devices, including all
elements of the system such as power supplies,
sensors and other input devices, data highways
and other communication paths, and actuators
and other output devices, used in safety related
applications as listed in Table 6.
3.1.21 rated load: load which the equipment is rated load — —
designed to move
- elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or inclined
NOTE For maximum capacity, see Annex H. lift - the load which the equipment is designed
and installed to lift at the rated speed;
- moving walk - the load which the moving walk
is designed and installed to move, horizontally or
at an incline, at the rated speed
3.1.22 rise: vertical distance between the upper — — —
and lower finished floor levels
3.1.23 safety circuit: part of the electric safety — — —
system consisting of electrical safety devices
3.1.24 safety integrity level (SIL): discrete — — —
level for specifying the safety integrity require-
ments of the safety functions to be allocated to
the PESSRAE
NOTE In this European Standard SIL 1 is rep-
resenting the lowest level and SIL 3 the highest,
even when it does not make use of SIL 3.
3.1.25 skirting: vertical part of the balustrade — 5.1.5.1.1 skirting - A —
interfacing with the steps, pallets or belt
Portion of the enclosure adjacent to the outer
edges of the steps, pallets or belt (see Figure 2
and 5.1.5.6).
3.1.26 skirt deflector: device to minimize the — 3.5 deflector device —
risk of trapping between the step and the skirt-
An additional device to minimize the risk of trap-
ing
ping between the s
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