"7. (1) Subject to this Act, all electrical work and equipment must conform to the standards set in the prescribed edition of the Code."

Elevator Standards

The elevator standards are referenced in the Electrical Protection Regulations.

Elevator Safety Codes

These are the adopted standards referenced in the Electrical Protection Regulations governing Elevating Devices.

CAN/CSA-B44-07 Safety Code for Elevators;

CAN/CSA-B44.1-04/ASME-A17.5--04, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment;

CAN/CSA-B44.2-07, Maintenance requirements and intervals for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks;

CAN/CSA-Z 18 5 -M87 (R2006), Safety Code for Personnel Hoists;

B355-09 Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities;

B613-00 (R2005), Private Residence Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities;

CAN/CSA-B311-02, Safety Code for Manlifts;

CAN/CSA-Z256-M87 (R2006), Safety Code for Material Hoists;

Z98-07, Passenger Ropeways;

CAN/CSA-Z267-00 (R2006), Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices;

CAN/CSA C22.1-06, C.E.C. Part 1

Standards Organizations

To help you know if an elevating product is approved, the following is a list of certification organizations that the Standards Council of Canada has accredited as acceptable to certify electrical equipment and products for use in Canada. When purchasing related equipment, specify that the product must be approved and look for the certification mark.

• Standards Council of Canada