scope:

This International Standard specifies the characteristics of steel wire ropes used for suspension purposes with passenger-carrying lifts or goods lifts, moving between vertical guides or guides inclined to an angle not exceeding 15 ° to the vertical. Builder's hoists, mine hoists, temporary hoists not running between permanent guides, whether passenger-carrying or not, are not included. The construction, diameters and tensile strength recognized for lift ropes are those specified. However, other construction, diameters and tensile strength may be used by agreement between supplier and purchaser in accordance with national safety requirements.