Adoption Info Elevator and Escalator Performance-Based Code 2007
Official title 2007 Oregon Elevator and Escalator Performance-Based Code
Effective dates October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2015
Adopts with amendments ASME A17.7-2007/CSA B44.7-07, Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
Read More: Oregon Existing Elevator and Escalator Code 2015
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Overview The ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 standard provides performance-based requirements for the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of elevators and escalators. It allows for innovative designs and technologies while ensuring safety through a performance-based approach.
The 2007 Oregon Elevator and Escalator Performance-Based Code adopts the ASME A17.7-2007/CSA B44.7-07 standard with specific amendments tailored to Oregon’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that elevators and escalators in Oregon meet high safety and performance standards, addressing local environmental and safety requirements while allowing for flexibility and innovation in design and technology.
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