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BS ISO 8103-1:2024 Escalators and moving walks - Safety requirements, 2024
- undefined
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Terms and definitions
- 3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
- 4 List of significant hazards [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Mechanical hazards
- 4.3 Electric hazards
- 4.4 Radiation hazards [Go to Page]
- 4.4.1 Electromagnetic radiation generated by the machine
- 4.4.2 Electromagnetic radiation received from outside
- 4.5 Fire hazard
- 4.6 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machinery design
- 4.7 Hazard generated by failure of control circuit
- 4.8 Hazards generated by break-up during operation
- 4.9 Slipping, tripping and falling hazards
- 4.10 Hazards specific for this type of machine
- 4.11 Significant hazards due to seismic events
- 5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Supporting structure (truss) and enclosure [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 General
- 5.2.2 Angle of inclination
- 5.2.3 Access to the interior
- 5.2.4 Inspection covers
- 5.2.5 Structural design
- 5.3 Steps, pallets, belt [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 General
- 5.3.2 Dimensions
- 5.3.3 Structural design
- 5.3.4 Guiding of steps, pallets and belt
- 5.3.5 Clearance between steps or pallets
- 5.3.6 Missing step or pallet device
- 5.4 Drive unit [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1 Driving machine
- 5.4.2 Braking system
- 5.4.3 Steps and pallets drive
- 5.4.4 Belt drive
- 5.5 Balustrade [Go to Page]
- 5.5.1 General
- 5.5.2 Dimensions of balustrade
- 5.5.3 Skirting
- 5.5.4 Newel
- 5.5.5 Clearance between steps, pallets or belt and skirting
- 5.6 Handrail system [Go to Page]
- 5.6.1 General
- 5.6.2 Profile and position
- 5.6.3 Distance between the handrail centre lines
- 5.6.4 Handrail entry
- 5.6.5 Guiding
- 5.7 Landings [Go to Page]
- 5.7.1 Surface properties
- 5.7.2 Configuration of steps, pallets and belts
- 5.7.3 Combs
- 5.8 Machinery spaces, driving station and return stations [Go to Page]
- 5.8.1 General
- 5.8.2 Dimensions and equipment
- 5.8.3 Lighting and socket outlets
- 5.9 Fire protection
- 5.10 Transportation
- 5.11 Electric installations and appliances [Go to Page]
- 5.11.1 General
- 5.11.2 Contactors, relay contactors, components of failsafe circuits
- 5.11.3 Main switches
- 5.11.4 Electric wiring
- 5.12 Electric control system [Go to Page]
- 5.12.1 Protective devices and functions
- 5.12.2 Safety devices and functions
- 5.12.3 Control devices and functions
- 6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Specific data, test reports and certificates
- 7 Information for use [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General
- 7.2 Signals and warning devices [Go to Page]
- 7.2.1 Plates, inscriptions and notices for use
- 7.2.2 Special indicators for escalators and moving walks starting automatically
- 7.3 Inspection and test [Go to Page]
- 7.3.1 General
- 7.3.2 Constructional inspection and acceptance inspection and test
- 7.4 Accompanying documents (in particular, instruction handbook) [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 Contents
- 7.4.2 Presentation of the instruction handbook
- 7.4.3 Advice for drafting and editing information for use
- 7.5 Marking
- Annex A (normative) Building interfaces
- Annex B (normative) Electronic components - Failure exclusion
- Annex C (normative) Drafting and assessing failsafe circuits
- Annex D (normative) Testing of failsafe circuits containing electronic components and/or safety related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic devices (E/E/PE)
- Annex E (informative) Design guideline for safety circuits
- Annex F (informative) Examples of possible dynamic torsional tests for steps and pallets
- Annex G (normative) Safety signs for the user of escalators and moving walks
- Annex H (informative) Guidelines for selection and planning of escalators and moving walks
- Annex I (normative) Requirements on escalators and moving walks intended to transport shopping trolleys and baggage carts
- Annex J (informative) Determination of anti-slip properties of the tread surfaces of steps and pallets, of comb plates and floor plates
- Annex K (informative) Determination of sliding properties of footwear on balustrade skirting
- Annex L (informative) Major modification
- Annex M (normative) Escalators and moving walks subject to seismic conditions
- Annex N (informative) Relationship between this document and ISO/TS 25740-1
- Bibliography [Go to Page]
