Preface
This is the fourth edition of CSA Standard B355, Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities. It supersedes the previous editions published in 1994, 1986, and 1981.
The delta symbols in the margin identify parts of this Standard that have substantially changed from the previous edition.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Public Safety, and was 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.
Scope
1.1 Application of Requirements
This Standard specifies minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, and testing (see Appendix A) of lifts that are to be specifically used by persons with physical disabilities travelling between fixed points of a building or structure, with a view to safeguarding against risk of accidents associated with the operation of such equipment.
1.2 Equipment Covered by This Standard
The lifts discussed in this Standard are as follows:
(a) enclosed vertical platform lifts;
(b) unenclosed vertical platform lifts;
(c) stair chair lifts;
(d) enclosed stair platform lifts; and
(e) unenclosed stair platform lifts.
1.3 Equipment Not Covered by This Standard
This Standard does not apply to elevating devices
(a) specified by CSA Standard CAN/CSA-B44, such as passenger and freight elevators and freight platform lifts; and
(b) for persons with physical disabilities in private residences, specified by CSA Standard CAN/CSA-B613.
1.4 Other Factors Not Covered by This Standard
This Standard does not apply to the location of, access to, and usage of the lifts specified herein. These factors may be regulated by the enforcing authority.
1.5 Exceptions
In cases of novel designs or new configurations that cannot be precisely classified, in cases where a material, device, component, construction method or installation method is used that is not specifically covered in this Standard, or in cases of reported nonconformance, the regulatory authority may grant exceptions or permit alternative methods when it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety.
