2019 Elevating devices codes and hoistway access consultation

Status: Closed

This consultation is now closed. We thank everyone who took the time to provide their feedback. Read the report on what we heard throughout the consultation.

We will post updates on the code adoption as needed.

From September 26 to November 3, Technical Safety BC consulted with the elevating devices industry, building owners, and other interested groups to provide feedback on

adopting the most recent editions of elevator codes;
adopting a code series new to BC for mast-climbing transport platforms for the construction industry;
updating the process for non-mechanics to access elevator hoistways; and
formalizing additional changes into regulation.

Proposals and impacts

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Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Code Review Advisory Groups

May-June 2023: we met with industry experts to review the codes.
Timeline item 2 - complete

Open

From September 26-November 3, 2023: This consultation is open for contributions.
Timeline item 3 - complete

Feedback Review and Analysis

Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Timeline item 4 - active

What We Heard Report

Following the close of consultation, we will publish a report on the feedback we heard.
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Final outcome

We will post the final outcomes of the consultation, including the effective dates of the new codes, if adopted.

Discussion and Feedback Session Dates

11 October 2023

CSA B44:19 discussion and feedback session

Topic: CSA B44:19 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
Time: 10:00am-11:00am PDT
Intended participants: Contractors and mechanics, industry partners, and all interested parties.

At this online discussion and feedback session, we would like to hear from you about how these code changes impact industry, owners, and the public. TSBC technical experts will present the code changes and invite discussion and questions. If there is interest, we will schedule a second session date.

17 October 2023

CSA B355:19 discussion and feedback session

Topic: CSA B355:19 Platform Lifts and Stair Lifts for Barrier-Free Access
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm PDT
Intended participants: Contractors and mechanics, especially Class H holders, industry partners, and all other interested parties.

19 October 2023

CSA Z185:23 and CSA B354.12-.14:17 discussion and feedback session

Topic: CSA Z185:23 Safety code for personnel hoists and CSA B354.12-.14:17 Mast Climbing Transport Platforms
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm PDT
Intended participants: Contractors and mechanics, especially Class C holders, industry partners, and all interested parties.

25 October 2023

Hoistway access

Topic: Proposed updates to hoistway access process
Time: 10:00am-11:00am PDT
Intended participants: Contractors, mechanics, industry partners and all interested parties.

At this online discussion and feedback session, we would like to hear from you about how these changes impact industry, owners, and the public. TSBC employees will present the proposals for changing the hoistway access process and invite discussion and questions. If there is interest, we will schedule a second session date.

31 October 2023

Elevating devices code changes: For building owners

Topic: All elevating devices code updates
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm PDT
Intended participants: Building owners or property managers and all interested parties.

At this online discussion and feedback session intended for building owners and the general public, we would like to hear from you about how these code changes impact industry, owners, and the public. TSBC technical experts will present the code changes and invite discussion and questions. If there is interest, we will schedule a second session date.

Who's Listening

Meryl Howell-Fellows
Advisor, Insights & Engagement

Email: engage@technicalsafetybc.ca

2019 Elevating devices codes and hoistway access consultation

Status: Closed

Proposals and impacts

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