Explore the Escalator Ecosystem

Elevating Device Owners and Operators Owners arrange upkeep and carry legal duties. Ontario’s TSSA requires owners to use qualified registered contractors for maintenance and alterations.
Elevating Device Owners and Operators Owners arrange upkeep and carry legal duties. Ontario’s TSSA requires owners to use qualified registered contractors for maintenance and alterations.

Organizations to Explore
Bay Area Rapid Transit BART operates a rail network whose stations use elevators and escalators. It publishes equipment status and alternative accessible routes, and carries out maintenance and replacement work. This makes it an owner and user of building transport equipment. Live outage lists change; readers should use BART’s current status page before travelling.

How They Connect
Ontario Owner and Contractor Requirements — Elevating Device Owners and Operators Applies to: Elevating Device Owners and Operators.
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 — Elevating Device Owners and Operators Applies to: Elevating Device Owners and Operators.

Standards & Rules
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety code for elevators, escalators and related equipment. The adopted edition and local amendments must be checked for each project.
Ontario Owner and Contractor Requirements TSSA describes owner duties under Ontario rules, including registered maintenance contractors.

Sources
ASME Elevator and Escalator Codes Read the source for scope and details.
Bay Area Rapid Transit official role and services Read the source for scope and details.
Bay Area Rapid Transit official role and services Read the source for scope and details.
TSSA Responsibilities of Owner Operators Read the source for scope and details.