Periodic Escalator/Moving Walk Checklist

Department of Consumer and Business Services

Building Codes Division
1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR
Mailing address: P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404
503-378-1298 • Fax: 503-378-4101
oregon.gov/bcd
8.11.4 INSPECTION TEST PERIODS
Maintenance Company: The routine inspection and tests of escalators and moving walks shall be made
at intervals no greater than six months. All references to "Item" are to
Site Name: ASME A17.2-2010 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving
Current Year: Walks.
Equipment ID: 8.11.2.1.2 INSPECTIONS MADE IN MACHINE ROOM/SPACE
8.11.4.1 PERIODIC INSPECTION & TEST DATE ASME-
N/A TESTED 2010 Description
REQUIREMENTS
(1st) (2nd) Machine space
N/A JAN-JUN JUL-DEC Description 8.6.8.15.1
(Items 8.1 and 10.1)
Stop switch
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 8.6.8.15.2
(Items 8.2 and 10.2)
General fire protection Controller and wiring
(a) 8.6.8.15.3
(Items 7.1 and 9.1) (Items 8.3 and 10.3)
Geometry Drive machine and brake
(b) 8.6.8.15.4
(Items 7.2 and 9.2) (Items 8.4 and 10.4)
Handrails Speed governor
(c) 8.6.8.15.5
(Items 7.3 and 9.3) (Items 8.5 and 10.5)
Entrance and egress Broken drive chain device
(d) 8.6.8.15.6
(Items 7.4 and 9.4) (Items 8.6 and 10.6)
Lighting Reversal stop switch
(e) 8.6.8.15.7
(Items 7.5 and 9.5) (Items 8.7 and 10.7)
Caution signs Broken step chain or treadway device
(f) 8.6.8.15.8
(Items 7.6 and 9.6) (Items 8.8 and 10.8)
Combplate Step up thrust device
(g) 8.6.8.15.9
(Items 7.7 and 9.7) (Items 7.9 and 8.9)
Deck barricade guard and antislide devices Missing step or pallet device
(h) 8.6.8.15.10
(Items 7.8 and 9.8) (Items 8.10 and 10.10)
Steps and treadway Step and pallet level device
(i) 8.6.8.15.11
(Items 7.9 and 9.9) (Items 8.11 and 10.11)
Operating devices Steps, pallet, step or pallet chain, and trusses
(j) 8.6.8.15.12
(Items 7.10 and 9.10) (Items 8.12 and 10.12)
Skirt obstruction device Handrail safety systems
(k) 8.6.8.15.13
(Item 7.11) (Items 8.13 and 10.13)
Handrail entry device Heaters
(l) 8.6.8.15.14
(Items 8.13 and 10.13) (Items 8.3 and 10.3)
Egress restriction device Permissible stretch in escalator chains
(m) 8.6.8.15.15
(Item 7.13 and 9.13) (Item 7.9)
Speed Disconnected motor safety device
(n) 8.6.8.15.16
(Items 7.14 and 9.14) (Item 8.6 and 10.6)
Balustrades Response to smoke detectors
(o) 8.6.8.15.17
(Items 7.15 and 9.15) (Items 8.15 and 10.15)
Ceiling intersection guards Comb-step or comb-pallet impact device
(p) 8.6.8.15.18
(Items 7.16 and 9.16) (Items 7.7.2 and 9.7.2)
Skirt panels Step/skirt performance index check
(q) 8.6.8.15.19
(Items 7.17 and 9.17) (Item 7.17)
Outdoor protection Clearance between step and skirt (loaded gap)
(r) 8.6.8.15.20
(Items 7.18 and 9.18) (Item 7.17)
Machinery space access, lighting, receptacle, Control devices conformance
(s) 8.6.8.15.21
and condition (Items 2.1 and 4.1) (6.1.6.2.2 or 6.2.6.2.2)
Additional stop switch(es) Step lateral displacement device
(t) 8.6.8.15.22
(Items 2.2 and 4.2) (6.1.6.3.14)
Controller and wiring Seismic switch
(u) 8.6.8.15.23
(Items 2.3 and 4.3) (Items 7.20.2 and 9.20.2)
Period cleaning - REQUIRED ONCE EVERY 2
Code data plate(2.23.2)
(v) 8.6.8.13 YEARS
(Items 8.14 and 10.14)
Last cleaning date (MM/DD/YY):

8.6.8.3.3 STEP SKIRT INDEX MEASUREMENT

(a) less than or equal to 0.15
6.1.3.6.4 SAFETY ZONE
**The entry and exit zone shall be kept clear of all obstacles**
(b) less than or equal to 0.25 (ASME A17.1a-2002 and later with skirt deflector) _________inches - DISTANCE BETWEEN CENTERLINE OF HANDRAILS
(c) less than or equal to 0.40 (ASME A17.1-2000 and earlier with skirt deflector) + 8 inches equals minimum safety WIDTH:___________inches

Test Date (MM/YY):____________Index Result:_____________ x2 equals minimum safety LENGTH:_________inches

Safety Zone Meets Compliance? Y/N:___
(SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS) Initials:______Date:_____

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General instructions: Example: Routine Checklist Entries
(1st) (2nd)
N/A JAN-JUN JUL-DEC Description
This checklist reflects the minimum routine maintenance (a) Door reopening device
4/25 10/15 (Item 1.1)
and testing standards that apply to your escalator or (f) Car emergency signal
moving walk. 4/17 10/12 (Item 1.6) X
4/25 10/15 (h) Door closing force
Not all of the items that appear on this checklist will be 26 lbs 26 lbs (Item 1.8)

applicable to your equipment. A licensed elevator When measurements are required, they should be entered in
contractor is capable of assisting you in determining those the date box associated with the item. For example, the
items that pertain to your equipment. Check the “N/A” pressure relief reading should be entered as noted in the
box for all items that do not apply. following example:
Item numbers (e.g. Item 1.1, 2.12, etc.) found in the
description column refer to ASME A17.2, Guide for
Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks. Example: Checklist Entry & Measurements
This guide provides information on how to perform routine N/A
DUE DATE ASME-
Description
DATE TESTED 2010
maintenance checks and periodic tests. (Available through 10/2019 8.6.5.14.1 Relief valve setting and system pressure
11/2019
the Tech Bookstore; 800-ASK-BOOK) 550 psi test

The checklist is to be kept in the respective elevator

machine room in clear view and kept up-to-date. You will Additional recordkeeping
need one checklist for each escalator/moving walk per The owner is also required to provide a means to document
year. trouble calls and other information that pertain to the
operational history of the elevator. The documentation must
Who should perform elevator maintenance also describe abnormalities that were discovered or occurred
and testing? during routine maintenance checks and tests and what was
Only properly licensed elevator personnel or owner- done to correct the abnormalities.
authorized personnel are allowed to perform maintenance This log should be kept on site and preferably in the elevator
and tests on elevator equipment. machine room. There is currently no particular format for
Please refer to the shaded items in the description column keeping this information.
on the checklist. The shaded items may be performed by New checklists will be available online at
persons authorized by the building owner. The items not www.bcd.oregon.gov or may be obtained from this office by
shaded can only be performed by licensed elevator calling (503) 373-1298.
personnel.
Any owner-authorized person performing maintenance or
testing must know how to perform the maintenance
evaluation or test and be capable of recognizing incorrect
elevator standards or operation. Corrections in operation or
other repairs must be performed by licensed elevator
personnel employed by a licensed elevator contractor.
Filling out the checklist
The owner is responsible for ensuring the checklist is kept
current. The person or firm performing the required items
must be indicated on the checklist. Where there is
insufficient room to enter all information on the checklist, a
separate sheet or log book may be used.
The log book entry should clearly reference the checklist
item number found after each maintenance and test
description entry. In all cases, the date (mm/dd or mm/yyyy
as applicable) must be entered on the checklist.
The checkbox following the item description is to be
checked only if the task was performed by owner-
authorized personnel. Leave the box unchecked if the item
was performed by licensed elevator personnel.

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