scope:

This Standard applies to the manufacture, installation, maintenance, inspection, and operation of belt manlifts. Belt manlifts covered by this Standard consist of steps (platforms) and accompanying handholds mounted on or attached to an endless belt that operates vertically in one direction only and is supported by and driven through pulleys at the top and bottom. These belt manlifts are for the conveyance of people only. This Standard does not cover moving stairways, elevators with enclosed platforms (paternoster elevators), gravity lifts, or conveyors used only for transporting materials.

Purpose

This Standard establishes safety requirements for belt manlifts. It is intended as a standard reference for use by manufacturers, architects, plant designers, installers, consulting engineers, users of belt manlifts through voluntary application, and governmental authorities.