This standard serves as a guide for elevator inspection based on the A17.1 Code. However, it does cover recommendations for the inspection of equipment that is not required to conform to A17.1 Code.
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
| IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(iv) | Employers subject to the regulations at 1910.261 must comply with American National Standards Institute, Practice for the Inspection of Elevators (Inspector’s Manual), A17.2-1960, including Supplements A17.2a-1965 and A17.2b-1967. | ANSI A17.2-1960 Practice for the Inspection of Elevators (Inspector’s Manual), including Supplements A17.2a-1965 and A17.2b-1967.1 |
| 29 CFR 1926.552(d) | Employers must ensure permanent elevators under the care and custody of the employer and used by employees for work covered by this Act comply with the requirements of American National Standards Institute A17.1-1965 with addenda A17.1a-1967, A17.1b-1968, A17.1c-1969, A17.1d-1970, and inspected in accordance with A17.2-1960 with addenda A17.2a-1965, A17.2b-1967. | ANSI A17.2-1960 Practice for the Inspection of Elevators (Inspector’s Manual), including Supplements A17.2a-1965 and A17.2b-1967.1 |
| 1ANSI A17.2 is now referred to as ASME A17.2. | ||
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