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TN 22-141 (A17 Inspections) Errata To A17.2-2020 Error Was Made During Publication of The A17.2-2020 Edition

This document summarizes the requirements for emergency stop switches on escalators from various editions of safety codes ASME A17.1 and A17.3. It outlines the location, labeling, operation, and prohibited features of emergency stop switches according to the code editions from 1955 to the present. Key requirements include accessible red stop buttons labeled "EMERGENCY STOP" located at each entrance, a self-closing transparent cover, and an audible alarm when the cover is opened. Remote stop switches have been prohibited since 1983.

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TN 22-141 (A17 Inspections) Errata To A17.2-2020 Error Was Made During Publication of The A17.2-2020 Edition

This document summarizes the requirements for emergency stop switches on escalators from various editions of safety codes ASME A17.1 and A17.3. It outlines the location, labeling, operation, and prohibited features of emergency stop switches according to the code editions from 1955 to the present. Key requirements include accessible red stop buttons labeled "EMERGENCY STOP" located at each entrance, a self-closing transparent cover, and an audible alarm when the cover is opened. Remote stop switches have been prohibited since 1983.

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TN 22-141 (A17 Inspections)

Errata to A17.2-2020 ASME A17.2-2020


Error was made during publication of the
A17.2-2020 Edition
Figure 7.9.3 Example of Two Flat Steps

Combplate Intersection of comb teeth


with step tread

This step starts up or down


when this step emerges from
combplate

the switch, verify that the escalator steps are within sight and accessibly located at or near the top and bottom land-
and that no one is on the steps. Where the escalator can be ings of each escalator and shall be protected from acci-
operated in both directions, check the switch operation in dental contact.
both directions. Where there is more than one key-oper- (2) A17.1-1960: An emergency stop button or other
ated start switch, the function and location of all switches type of manually operated switch with a red button or
shall be checked. handle shall be accessibly located at or near the top
For units installed under A17.1-1996 and later editions, and bottom landings of each escalator and shall be
verify that the start switch operating positions are prop- protected from accidental operation.
erly marked. Check that the key is only removable in the (3) A17.1-1965 added the following definition of
“RUN” position. Turn the switch from “RUN” to either “UP” “accessible”: An escalator stop button with an unlocked
or “DOWN” and quickly let go of the key. The switch must cover over it that can be readily lifted or pushed aside
return to the “RUN” position. Repeat for the other direc- shall be considered accessible.
tion of travel. Next turn the switch to either the “UP” or (4) A17.1a-1979 required that the stop button be
“DOWN“ position. Stop the unit with the emergency stop located in the right-hand newel base facing the escalator
button and keep the switch in the “UP” or “DOWN“ posi- at both landings. Handles were no longer allowed.
tion. The unit must not restart. Repeat for the other direc- (5) A17.1b-1983 and later editions require a readily
tion of travel. movable self-closing transparent cover and an 80 dBA
(b) Emergency Stop Switches. Operate the emergency signal when the cover is moved. The cover should be
stop switches/buttons and verify that the escalator marked “EMERGENCY STOP.” The button should be in
stops. Also, verify that the stop switch cannot start the the upper-right quadrant when facing the escalator for
escalator. If automatic starting devices are provided high-deck balustrades; for low-deck balustrades, it
(pre-A17.1a-1988), check that they will not function must be below the handrail height. Remote stop switches
after the stop switch is operated. Verify proper labeling are prohibited under A17.1b-1983 and later editions.
and signals where required. The requirements for emer- (6) A17.3: An accessible red stop button marked
gency stop switches in prior editions of the Code are as “EMERGENCY STOP” must be on the right-hand side of
follows: each entrance. Remote stop switches are prohibited.
(1) A17.1-1955: An emergency stop button or other (c) Tandem Operation. For escalators under A17.1-
type of manually operated switch, marked “STOP 1981 and later editions and A17.3, operated in
BUTTON” or “STOP SWITCH” shall be conspicuously tandem, where a common landing is shared by two

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