CSA Group CSA Z98:24 National Standard of Canada Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors

Preface

This is the ninth edition of CSA Z98, Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2019, 2014, and 2007 under the same title and in 2001, 1996, 1991, 1978, and 1968 under the title *Passenger ropeways*.

The following are the major changes to this edition:

a) updated reference standards;

b) updated requirements for

i) sheave access rails;

ii) tower identification numbers;

iii) Table 2 required brakes, antirollback devices, and retarding devices;

iv) grip resistance to sliding;

v) collapse of aerial cables or conductors;

vi) wire rope grounding clamps;

vii) Table 3 pictogram signs;

viii) prevention of carrier collisions;

ix) splice tail length increased to 60 × rope diameter;

x) mechanical sockets;

xi) rope replacement criteria; and

xii) daily inspection for abnormal fixed-grip migration;

c) additions to Annex L; and

d) a revised Annex H.

CSA Group acknowledges that the development of this Standard was made possible, in part, by the financial support of the Association des stations de ski du Québec (ASSQ), Atlantic Ski Resort Association (ASRA), Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA), and Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA).

This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.

This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Passenger Ropeways and Passenger Conveyors, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Public Safety, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.

This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.

Interpretations: The Strategic Steering Committee on Public Safety has provided the following direction for the interpretation of Standards under its jurisdiction: “The literal text shall be used in judging compliance of products with the safety requirements of this Standard. When the literal text cannot be applied to the product, such as for new materials or construction, and when a relevant CSA committee interpretation has not already been published, CSA Group’s procedures for interpretation shall be followed to determine the intended safety principle.”

Notes:

1) Use of the singular does not exclude the plural (and vice versa) when the sense allows.

2) Although the intended primary application of this Standard is stated in its Scope, it is important to note that it remains the responsibility of the users of the Standard to judge its suitability for their particular purpose.

3) This Standard was developed by consensus, which is defined by CSA Policy governing standardization — *Code of good practice for standardization* as “substantial agreement. Consensus implies much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity”. It is consistent with this definition that a member may be included in the Technical Committee list and yet not be in full agreement with all clauses of this Standard.

4) A request for interpretation can be submitted to clarify the meaning of a provision in this Standard. To submit a request for interpretation, please refer to www.csagroup.org/request-for-interpretation. Committee interpretations are processed in accordance with CSA Directives and guidelines governing standardization and are available on the Standards Activities page at standardsactivities.csagroup.org.

5) This Standard is subject to review within five years from the date of publication. Suggestions for its improvement will be referred to the appropriate committee. To submit a proposal for change, please send the following information to [email protected] and include “Proposal for change” in the subject line:

a) Standard designation (number);

b) relevant clause, table, and/or figure number;

c) wording of the proposed change; and

d) rationale for the change.

1 Scope

1.1 Inclusions

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

1.2 Exclusions

This Standard does not address

a) the requirements for abnormal or unusual conditions that are not specifically provided for;

b) all prescribed details of engineering and construction; and

c) all safety issues associated with passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors.

1.3 Equipment covered

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 passengers uphill for recreational or sport activities; or

ii) are used as loading conveyors.