scope:

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the mechanical and electrical devices of the drive system and other mechanical devices for cableway installations designed to carry persons. This standard is applicable to the various types of installations and takes into account their environment.

This European Standard applies to the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of the mechanical and electrical devices of the drive system and other mechanical devices for cableway installations designed to carry persons.

It includes requirements concerning the prevention of accidents and the protection of workers without prejudice to the application of national regulations.

National regulations regarding building or construction or that are designed to protect particular groups of people, remain unaffected.

It does not apply to installations for the transportation of goods, or to lifts.

Clauses 6 to 11 apply to the mechanical and electrical devices of the drive system.

Clauses 12 to 20 apply to other mechanical devices.