Escalators - Safety Rules 1 PDF

BRITISH STANDARD
Safety rules for the

construction and installation
of escalators and passenger
conveyors
Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI
Part 1. Specification and proformas for

test and examination of new installations
ICS 91.140.90
NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW
| BS 5656 :
|
|
| Part 1 : 1997
|
|
|
| Incorporating
|
| Amendment No. 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
MHE/4, Lifts, hoists and escalators, upon which the following bodies were
represented:
Federation of the Electronics Industry
The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard, through
subcommittees and panels:
Association of District Councils
British Broadcasting Corporation
British Retail Consortium
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Department of Trade and Industry (Standards Policy Unit)
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
(Construction Sponsorship Directorate)
Health and Safety Executive
Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union
Engineer Surveyors Section of the MSF
Institution of Electrical Engineers
Institution of Incorporated Executive Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Plant Engineers
Lift and Escalator Industries Association
Lloyds Register of Shipping
London Underground Ltd.
Post Office
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
Safety Assessment Federation Ltd.
This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes into
effect on
15 December 1997
BSI 1998
The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference MHE/4
Draft for comment 96/702415 DC
ISBN 0 580 28685 1
Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No.
Date
Text affected
9909
February
1998
Indicated by a sideline in the margin
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Contents
Committees responsible
Foreword
1
Scope
2
References
3
Definitions
4
Test and examination
5
High voltage test (at manufacturer's works)
6
Electrical tests (after installation)
Tables
1
Certificate of test and examination for escalators
2
Certificate of test and examination for passenger conveyors
BSI 1997
Page
Inside front cover
ii
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
14
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Foreword
This Part of BS 5656 has been prepared by Technical Committee MHE/4, Lifts, hoists
and escalators, and is applicable to the testing and examination of new escalators and
passenger conveyors installed in accordance with BS EN 115.
BS 5656 consists of the following Parts:
|
|
|
|
Part 1: Specification and proformas for test and examination of new installations
Part 2: Specification and proformas for test and examination after modernization
(in preparation)
It was originally intended that BS 5656 (EN 115) would be renumbered as

BS 5656 : Part 1 to produce a logical pair of stand-alone standards for escalators and
passenger conveyors. However, as the practice of dual numbering an EN as a BS was
replaced by implementation as a BS EN, the 1995 revision of EN 115 was published in
the UK as BS EN 115 and the identifier BS 5656 was no longer used for current
standards. Nevertheless, as this BS identifier was well known within the industry, it
was decided to retain it for the testing and examination standard.
Copyright is waived by BSI in respect of the tables in this standard. Enquiries
concerning bulk printed supplies of the form in those tables can be addressed to
BSI Customer Services, Sales Department, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL.
CAUTION. During any inspection and test, maintenance or repair it is suggested that
precautions should be taken so that escalators and passenger conveyors cannot be set
into motion without the knowledge and consent of the person performing such work.
(See 16.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995 and BS 7801). In addition, safety barricades should be
erected at the ends of each escalator or passenger conveyor before any floor coverings
or steps etc. are removed and should remain in position until the escalator or
passenger conveyor is safe and suitable for public use. (See 15.1.2.3 of BS EN 115 : 1995).
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1
to 26, an inside back cover and a back cover.
ii
BSI 1998
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
1 Scope
This Part of BS 5656 specifies requirements for the
testing and examination of new escalators and
passenger conveyors covered by BS EN 115, before
the equipment is put into service. This Part does not
specify such requirements for the testing and
examination of equipment after modernization (this
is dealt with in Part 2) or for periodic examination.
This Part includes proformas for certificates of test
and examination (tables 1 and 2), which cover
construction, certain aspects of performance, and
contract data. A requirement to provide test
certificates relating to certain components of the
equipment is also specified in this Part.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
This Part of BS 5656 incorporates, by dated or
undated reference, provisions from specific editions
of other publications. These normative references
are made at the appropriate places in the text and
the cited publications are listed on the inside back
cover. For dated references, only the edition cited
applies; any subsequent amendments to or revisions
of the cited publication apply to this Part of BS 5656
only when incorporated in the reference by
amendment or revision. For undated references, the
latest edition of the cited publication applies,
together with any amendments.
2.2 Informative references
This Part of BS 5656 refers to other publications that
provide information or guidance. Editions of these
publications current at the time of issue of this
standard are listed on the inside back cover, but
reference should be made to the latest editions.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this Part of BS 5656 the
definitions given in clause 3 of BS EN 115 : 1995
apply.
4 Test and examination

4.1 Test and examination after manufacture,
installation and commissioning
NOTE. All test equipment, instruments and personnel needed to
complete the testing and inspection after installation should be
provided by the escalator manufacturer. A power supply at the
declared voltage and frequency, for test and adjustment purposes,
should also be provided by the purchaser.
BSI 1997
4.1.1 The performance of certain tests, as required

to complete the appropriate test and examination
certification (see 4.1.2) shall be undertaken for
every installation before it is put into normal service,
i.e. at the time of manufacture and commissioning.
4.1.2 The form of the appropriate certificate for test
and examination conforming to the requirements
of 16.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995 and referred to in 4.1.1
shall be as follows:
a) escalators
b) passenger conveyors
Table 1
Table 2
4.2 Component testing

Copies of test certificates relating to particular
components shall be available prior to, or during,
commissioning tests. These test certificates shall
relate to individual or type tests carried out by the
component manufacturer, escalator/passenger
conveyor manufacturer, or an independent body.
4.3 Availability of certificates
Copies of completed certificates appropriate to the
type of equipment, as referred to in 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
shall be available for inspection in accordance
with 16.2.1 and 16.2.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995.
5 High voltage test (at manufacturer's

works)
The dielectric or electrical apparatus (excluding
motors, generators, transformers, electronic
apparatus and instruments, shall withstand a test
voltage of 10 times the working voltage, with a
maximum of 2000 V when applied as follows:
a) between the live parts and the case or the
frame with all circuits completed;
b) between main terminals or equivalent parts with
all circuits open;
c) between any live parts of independent circuits.
NOTE. The dielectric or electrical apparatus should be tested in
accordance with the appropriate British Standard.
The test voltage shall be alternating of approximately

sine wave form with a frequency of approximately
50 Hz and shall be applied for 1 min.
NOTE. Owing to the impracticability of applying the foregoing
tests b) and c) on controllers and similar apparatus after
controller wiring has been completed, these tests should be made
at convenient stages of manufacture. A test certificate to this
effect issued by the manufacturer is acceptable.
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
6 Electrical tests (after installation)

Electrical installations, excluding electronic
equipment, shall be subjected to test, by instruments
as follows.
a) Apply d.c. test voltage which is not less than
twice the r.m.s value of the a.c. supply voltage or
not greater than 500 V d.c. for low voltage circuits,
to prove that the insulation resistance to earth is
not less than 0.5 MW.
NOTE. If dampness in a new building prevents a reading of
0.5 MW from being obtained, an insulation resistance of 0.25
MW is provisionally acceptable provided a retest figure of 0.5
MW is obtained when conditions in the building improve.
b) Determine that the earthing of all conduit,

trunking, switch cases and similar metal work is
continuous and does not exceed 0.5 W impedance.
NOTE. An escalator or passenger conveyor installation is
considered to be a self-contained piece of equipment and as
such is not required to conform in all respects to BS 7671 :
1992 (formerly the IEE Regulations) in particular with regard to
the earthing of all apparatus.
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Table 1. Certificate of test and examination for escalators

Notes for completion of this certificate:
1. Statements and replies to all relevant questions should be annotated in the appropriate boxes. Where multiple questions are posed
only one of the boxes should be ticked.
2. Boxes marked with an asterisk (*) should be completed by the vendor's design office.
1 Description of installation
Do the additional requirements of BS EN 115 : 1995 apply to this

installation?1)
Location:
Vendor:
Purchaser's identification no:
Yes
No
Vendor's identification no:
Vertical rise
m *
Angle of inclination
Nominal step width
m *
Ratio speed
*
m/s *
Power supply (at time of test)

Voltage
Is supply 2)
Permanent
Phase
Temporary
Hz (Cycle)
Is the above acceptable?
Wire2)
Yes
Fuse rating
Fuse type
Specified
Actual
No
Location of control panel
|
|
Within escalator truss
With separate machine room
Other
Description:
Machine room location
Inside truss
Outside truss
1)
Note the contents of 0.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995.
2)
Delete as applicable.
BSI 1998
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Table 1. Certificate of test and examination for escalators (continued)

2 Static examination, mechanical
2.1 General examination
Has overall visual inspection been carried out in accordance
with 16.2.1.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
2.2 Test certificates
a) Are the factory test and examination records available and in
order?
b) Is the step type test certificate available and in accordance

with 8.2.2.1/8.2.2.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
c) Is the handrail type test certificate available and in

accordance with 16.2.1.1.1(f) of BS EN 115 : 1995?
N/A
Yes
No
d) Is a speed sensing device fitted?
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
e) If fitted, is a test certificate available and in order?

2.3 Supporting structure
a) Are intermediate supports provided?
N/A
Specified
b) State the no. of supports fitted:
Actual
*
c) Is supporting structure side cladding fitted in accordance

with 5.1.1.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
d) Is the cladding permanent?3)
Yes
No
e) Are the balustrades fitted correctly and in accordance

with 5.1.5.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
f) Are deflector devices fitted?
Yes
No
Yes
No
g) If deflector devices are fitted, are they set in accordance

with 5.1.5.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
3)
N/A
Escalators should not be put into service with temporary cladding.
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

2.4 Machine drive
a) Type of drive:
Chain
Gear
Other
b) If other, specify:
c) If chain driven,
details of drive chains:
*
Pitch
* mm
No. of links per

chain
2.5 Operational brake(s) (see 12.4.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)

Specified
Actual
a) Number of brakes fitted:
b) Location:
2.6 Auxiliary brake(s) (see 12.6 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
N/A
Specified
Actual
b) Location:
2.7 Step chain lubrication

a) Is a lubrication system fitted?
Yes
b) If yes, is it working satisfactorily?
Yes
No
N/A
No
2.8 Return station

a) Tensioning method:
Spring
Hydraulic
Counterweight
Other
c) Does it function?
BSI 1998
*
Yes
No
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

2.9 Steps and step band
a) Length of horizontal travel (see 10.1.3 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Top
m *
Bottom
m *
2.10 Clearances and alignments

Are the following clearances in accordance with clause 11
of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
a) Step to step clearance 6 mm or less in accordance with 11.1

of BS EN 115 : 1995
Yes
No
b) Step to skirting clearance 4 mm or less at either side and 7 mm

or less for the sum of both directly opposite sides in accordance
with 11.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995
Yes
No
c) Mesh depth h8 at least 6 mm (see figure 1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Yes
No
d) Clearance h6 not greater than 4 mm

(See figure 1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Yes
No
a) Does the handrail profile and position conform to 7.3.1 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Is the dimension between the outer edge of the handrail and

any other obstacle at least 80 mm?
Yes
No
c) Is the dimension in b) above maintained to a height of 2.10 m

above the steps?
Yes
No
2.11 Handrail
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

3 Static examination, electrical
3.1 Insulation resistance to earth
a) Escalator motor:
MW
b) Power system:4)
MW
c) Safety circuits:4)
MW
3.2 Earthing
a) Check that the maximum continuity resistance to earth is
less than 0.5 W
Yes
No
b) Is the controller earth-bonded to the truss?
Yes
No
c) Is the handrail earthed?
Yes
No
4 Lighting
4.1 Handrail lighting
a) Is handrail lighting fitted?
Yes
b) If yes, is it correctly installed?
Yes
No
N/A
No
c) Insulation resistance to earth of handrail lighting installation?
MV
4.2 Skirting lighting

a) Is skirting lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
No
c) Insulation resistance to earth of skirting lighting installation?
MV
4.3 Comb lighting

a) Is comb lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
No
c) Insulation resistance to earth of comb lighting installation?
MV
4.4 Understep lighting

a) Is understep lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
c) Insulation resistance to earth of understep lighting installation?

4)
No
N/A
No
MV
Electronic circuits may be disconnected for this test.
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

5 Dynamic tests
5.1 Safety devices (see 14.1.2.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Check operation of electrical contacts and connections. For identification, all details are based upon
looking from the bottom of the escalator irrespective of the direction of travel.
a) Are the handrail entry devices set in accordance

with 7.5.3 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Does each device, when actuated, cause the

escalator to stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
c) Are the comb safety devices set in accordance with

8.3.2.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
d) When actuated, does each comb safety device cause

the escalator to stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
e) When actuated, does each chain tension safety

device cause the escalator to stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
f) When actuated, do the step sag safety devices cause

the escalator to stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
g) When actuated, does the step which has sagged stop

before reaching the comb intersection line?
Yes
No
h) When actuated, does the safety device for the

broken handrail cause the escalator to stop and remain
stopped?
Yes
No
i) Do the stop switches conform to 6.3.3 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
j) Do the locations of the inspection controls conform

to 14.2.5.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
k) Do the operations of the inspection controls

conform to 14.2.5.3 and 14.2.5.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
l) When the speed control device specified in 12.5.1 of

BS EN 115 : 1995 is operated, does the escalator stop
satisfactorily?
Yes
No
m) Does the unintentional reversal safety device

conforming to 12.5.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995 work
satisfactorily?
Yes
No
N/A
N/A
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

5.2 Control devices
a) Do the locations of all the starting controls
satisfy 14.2.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Is a system for remote starting fitted?
Yes
No
N/A
c) Are facilities for automatic starting fitted to the

escalator?
Yes
No
N/A
d) If yes, do they satisfy 14.2.1.2 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
e) Do the escalator starting and directional controls

function correctly?
Yes
No
f) When actuated, do all emergency stop devices

cause the escalator to stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
g) If not an integral part of the escalator, are they in

an easily accessible position?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
5.3 Steps
a) Do the steps running at the rated speed in each
direction of travel conform to 12.2.3 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
b) Are the steps running free of interference from
each other, skirting panels, comb sections and other
parts of the escalator structure in each direction of
travel?
5.4 Handrail
a) Do the handrails running at the correct speed
relative to the steps conform to 7.1 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
b) Does the handrail guiding and tensioning conform
to 7.7 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
c) Is the handrail running smoothly and free of
interference with any other part of the machine?
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

5.5 Stopping distances
NOTE. Load tests are not required by BS EN 115 : 1995. The escalator stopping distances under loaded conditions can be
calculated.
5.5.1 Operational brake

NOTE. Operational brake test results should represent the average measurement of three separate tests after the escalator has been
run continuously for a minimum of 1 h.
a) No load test stopping distances:
b) Do these measurements conform to 12.4.4.2 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Running up
Running down
Yes
5.5.2 Auxiliary brake

a) With the operational brake not in operation, does the
auxiliary brake stop the escalator in accordance with
12.6.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
No
N/A
Yes
No
6 Measurements of the electrical system

Provide the following details on the escalator motor(s) (as stated on data plate)
1) maker:
*
2) serial no:
*
3) type:
*
4) a.c. voltage:
V *
5) power rating:
kW *
6) current rating:
A *
7) speed:
r/min *
8) class of insulation
*
9) duty rating:
*
10) d.c. field current:
A *
d.c. field voltage:
V *
11) d.c. armature current:
A *
d.c. armature voltage
V *
10
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

6.1 Escalator motor measurements
Rated speed operation
With no load on the escalators record the following:
Motor no.
Starting current escalator running up
Running current escalator running up
Starting current escalator running down
Running current escalator running down
Low speed operation
N/A
If a 2nd motor is fitted, with no load on the escalators record the following:
Motor no.
Starting current escalator running up
Running current escalator running up
Starting current escalator running down
Running current escalator running down
6.2 Escalator motor overcurrent protective devices

6.2.1 Main windings
a) Measure and record the following (as appropriate):
Type of device
Manual
reset
Three phase circuit breaker

Overloads, in each phase
Timing relay device
Thermistor
Other-name type
b) Have you found these satisfactory?
BSI 1997
Automatic
reset
********
********
********
Time to operate
Trip current
Setting
******
*******
Yes
No
11
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

6.2.2 Slow speed windings
Type of device
Manual
reset

Timing relay device
Thermistor
Other-name type
Automatic
reset
Time to operate
Trip current
********
********
********
Setting
******
*******
Yes
No
7 Surrounds of the escalator (see 5.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995)

a) Do the landings of the escalator conform to 5.2.1 of BS
EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Do the landing surfaces conform to 5.2.2 of BS EN 115

: 1995?
Yes
No
c) Does the clear height above the steps of the escalator

conform at all points to 5.2.3 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
d) If the installation requires head guards in accordance

with 5.2.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995, have they been located
and fitted correctly?
e) Are skirt deflector devices fitted?
Yes
No
Yes
No
f) Are warning notices displayed in the machine rooms in

accordance with 15.1.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
g) Have warning notices in accordance with 15.1.2.1 of

BS EN 115 : 1995 been provided?
Yes
No
N/A
8 Conclusions
b) Is the escalator installation complete and ready to be
put into service?
Yes
No
NOTE. Some items requiring attention may not be part of the contract for the escalator but part of the installation and the
responsibility of others.
b) If the answer to a) is `No' provide details in the space below.
12
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Table 1. Certificate of test and examination for escalators (concluded)

9 Declaration
I/We certify that on
the equipment was thoroughly examined and found to be free
from obvious defects, subject to any statement in clause 8 of this table and that the foregoing is a correct
report of the results.
Vendor's/purchaser's identification number
Signature(s)
Name and address of public service, association, company, firm or person making examination:
Position in above organization of the person who conducted the examination:
or
Qualifications of examiner, if working on his/her own account:
Test certificate serial number
Date:
BSI 1997
13
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Table 2. Certificate of test and examination for passenger conveyors

Notes for completion of this certificate:
1. Statements and replies to all relevant questions should be annotated in the appropriate boxes. Where multiple questions are posed
only one of the boxes should be ticked.
2. Boxes marked with an asterisk (*) should be completed by the vendor's design office.
1 Description of installation
Do the additional requirements of BS EN 115 : 1995 apply to

this installation?1)
Location:
Vendor:
Purchaser's identification no:
Horizontal length
m * N/A
Vertical rise
m * N/A
Nominal step
width
No. of passenger
conveyors
m *
Yes
No
Vendor's identification no:
Angle of
inclination
Ratio speed
N/A
m/s *
Power supply (at time of test)

Voltage
Is supply 2)
Permanent
Phase
Temporary
Hz (cycle)
Is the above acceptable?

Yes
No
Wire2)
Fuse rating
Specified
|
|
Actual
Fuse type
*
Location of control panel
Within passenger conveyor truss
With separate machine room
Other
Description:
Machine room location
Inside truss
Outside truss
1)
2)
14
Note the contents of 0.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995.

Delete as applicable.
BSI 1998
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Table 2. Certificate of test and examination for passenger conveyors (continued)

2 Static examination, mechanical
2.1 General examination
Has overall visual inspection been
carried out in accordance with 16.2.1.2
of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
2.2 Test certificates

a) Are the factory test and examination records
available and in order?
Yes
No
b) Is the pallet or belt type test certificate available

and in accordance with 8.2.2.1/8.2.2.2/8.2.4.6 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
c) Is the handrail type test certificate available and

in accordance with 16.2.1.1.1(f) of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
N/A
Yes
No
d) Is a speed sensing device fitted?
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
e) If fitted, is a test certificate available and in

order?
2.3 Supporting structure

a) Are intermediate supports provided?
N/A
Specified
Actual
b) State the no. of supports fitted:

c) Is supporting structure side cladding fitted in
accordance with 5.1.1.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
d) Is the cladding permanent?3)
Yes
No
e) Are the balustrades fitted correctly and in

Yes
No
f) Are deflector devices fitted?
Yes
No
Yes
No
g) If deflector devices are fitted, are they set in

3)
N/A
Passenger conveyors should not be put into service with temporary cladding.
BSI 1997
15
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

2.4 Machine drive
a) Type of drive:
Chain
Gear
Other
c) If chain driven,
details of drive chains:
*
Pitch
* mm
No. of links per

chain
2.5 Operational brake(s) (see 12.4.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Specified
Actual
b) Location:
2.6 Auxiliary brake(s) (see 12.6 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
N/A
Specified
Actual
b) Location:
2.7 Pallet or belt chain lubrication

a) Is a lubrication system fitted?
Yes
b) If yes, is it working satisfactorily?
Yes
No
N/A
No
2.8 Return station

a) Tensioning method:
Spring
Hydraulic
Counterweight
Other
c) Does it function?
16
*
Yes
No
BSI 1998
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

2.9 Pallets or belts and pallet band
Length of horizontal travel (see 10.1.3 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Top
m *
Bottom
m *
2.10 Clearances and alignments

Are the following clearances in accordance with clause 11 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
a) Pallet to pallet clearance 6 mm or less except at
the transition curves where the clearance shall be
8 mm or less, in accordance with 11.1 of
BS EN 115 : 1995
N/A
Yes
No
b) Pallet or belt to skirting clearance 4 mm or less at

either side and 7 mm or less for the sum of both
directly opposite sides in accordance with 11.2 of
BS EN 115 : 1995
N/A
Yes
No
c) Pallet or belt vertical clearance to skirting 4 mm

or less in accordance with 11.2.2 of
BS EN 115 : 1995
N/A
Yes
No
d) Mesh depth h8 at least 6 mm for pallet treads

(see figure 1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
N/A
Yes
No
e) Clearance h6 not greater than 4 mm for pallet

treads (see figure 1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
N/A
Yes
No
f) Mesh depth h8 at least 4 mm for belt

N/A
Yes
No
g) Clearance h6 not greater than 4 mm for belt

N/A
Yes
No
2.11 Handrail
a) Does the handrail profile and position conform to 7.3.1 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Is the dimension between the outer edge of the handrail and any
other obstacle at least 80 mm?
Yes
No
c) Is the dimension in b) above maintained to a height of 2.10 m above

the pallets or belt?
Yes
No
BSI 1997
17
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

3 Static examination, electrical
3.1 Insulation resistance to earth
a) Passenger conveyor motor:
MV
b) Power system:4)
MV
c) Safety circuits:4)
MV
3.2 Earthing
a) Check that the maximum continuity resistance to
earth is less than 0.5 V.
b) Ensure that the controller is earth-bonded to the truss.
Yes
No
Yes
No
c) Is the handrail earthed?
Yes
No
Yes
No
d) Is the belt earthed?
N/A
4 Lighting
4.1 Handrail lighting
a) Is handrail lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
No
c) Insulation resistance to earth of handrail lighting

installation?
MV
4.2 Skirting lighting

a) Is skirting lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
No

installation?
MV
4.3 Comb lighting

a) Is comb lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
No

installation?
MV
4.4 Understep lighting

a) Is understep lighting fitted?
Yes
Yes
c) Insulation resistance to earth of comb lighting

installation?
4)
18
No
N/A
No
MV
Electronic circuits may be disconnected for this test.
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

5 Dynamic tests
5.1 Safety devices (see 14.1.2.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
Check operation of electrical contacts and connections. For identification, all details are based upon
looking from the bottom of the passenger conveyor irrespective of the direction of travel on inclined
machines and looking in the direction of drive for horizontal machines.
a) Are the handrail entry devices set in accordance
with 7.5.3 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Does each device, when actuated, cause the

passenger conveyor to stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
c) Are the comb safety devices set in accordance

with 8.3.2.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
d) When actuated, does each comb safety device

cause the passenger conveyor to stop and remain
stopped?
Yes
No
e) When actuated, does each chain tension safety

device cause the passenger conveyor to stop and
remain stopped?
Yes
No
f) When actuated, do the step sag safety devices

stopped?
Yes
No
g) When actuated, does the step which has sagged

stop before reaching the comb intersection line?
Yes
No
h) When actuated, does the safety device for the

broken handrail cause the passenger conveyor to
stop and remain stopped?
Yes
No
i) Do the stop switches conform to 6.3.3 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
j) Do the locations of the inspection controls

conform to 14.2.5.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
k) Do the operations of the inspection controls

conform to 14.2.5.3 and 14.2.5.4 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
l) When the speed control device specified in 12.5.1

of BS EN 115 : 1995 is operated, does the passenger
conveyor stop satisfactorily?
Yes
No
m) Does the unintentional reversal safety device

conforming to 12.5.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995 work
satisfactorily?
Yes
No
BSI 1997
N/A
N/A
19
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

5.2 Control devices
a) Do the locations of all the starting controls
satisfy 14.2.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Is a system for remote starting fitted?
Yes
No
N/A
c) Are facilities for automatic starting fitted to the

passenger conveyor?
Yes
No
N/A
d) If yes, do they satisfy 14.2.1.2 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
e) When actuated, do all emergency stop devices

stopped?
Yes
No
f) If not an integral part of the passenger conveyor,

are they in an easily accessible position?
Yes
No
a) Do the pallets or belts running at the rated speed

in each direction of travel conform to 12.2.3 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Are the pallets running free of interference from

each other, skirting panels, comb sections and other
parts of the passenger conveyor structure in each
direction of travel?
Yes
No
a) Do the handrails running at the correct speed

relative to the pallets or belts conform to 7.1 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Does the handrail guiding and tensioning conform

to 7.7 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
c) Is the handrail running smoothly and free of

interference with any other part of the machine?
Yes
No
N/A
5.3 Pallets and belts
5.4 Handrail
20
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

5.5 Stopping distances
NOTE. Load tests are not required by BS EN 115 : 1995. The passenger conveyor stopping distances under loaded conditions can be
calculated.
5.5.1 Operational brake

NOTE. Operational brake test results should represent the average measurement of three separate tests after the passenger
conveyor has been run continuously for a minimum of 1 h.
a) No load test stopping distances:

inclined passenger conveyor
horizontal passenger conveyor
Running up
Running down
Running in direction of drive
Running away from direction of

drive
b) Do these measurements conform to 12.4.4.4 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
Yes
No
5.5.2 Auxiliary brake

a) With the operational brake not in operation, does
the auxiliary brake stop the passenger conveyor in
accordance with 12.6.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
6 Measurements of the electrical system

Provide the following details on the passenger conveyor motor(s) (as stated on data plate)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
maker:
serial no:
type:
a.c. voltage:
power rating:
current rating:
speed:
class of insulation:
duty rating:
d.c. field current:
d.c. field voltage:
11) d.c. armature current:
d.c. armature voltage
BSI 1997
V
kW
A
r/min
A
V
A
V
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
21
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

6.1 Passenger conveyor motor measurements
Rated speed operation
With no load on the passenger conveyors record the following:
Motor no.
Starting current passenger conveyor running up
(inclined) running in direction of travel (horizontal)
*
A
Running current passenger conveyor running up

Starting current passenger conveyor running down

(inclined) running away from direction of travel
(horizontal)
Running current passenger conveyor running down

(horizontal)
Low speed operation
N/A
If a 2nd motor is fitted, with no load on the passenger conveyors record the following:
Motor no.
Starting current passenger conveyor running up
22
*
A
Running current passenger conveyor running up

Starting current passenger conveyor running down

(horizontal)
Running current passenger conveyor running down

(horizontal)
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

6.2 Passenger conveyor motor overcurrent protective devices
6.2.1 Main windings
Type of device
Manual
reset

Timing relay device
Thermistor
Other-name type
Automatic
reset
Time to operate
Trip current
********
********
********
Setting
******
*******
Yes
No
6.2.2 Slow speed windings

Type of device
Manual
reset

Timing relay device
Thermistor
Other-name type
BSI 1997
Automatic
reset
Time to operate
Trip current
********
********
********
Setting
******
*******
Yes
No
23
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

7 Surrounds of the passenger conveyor (see 5.2 of BS EN 115 : 1995)
a) Do the landings of the passenger conveyor

conform to 5.2.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
b) Do the landing surfaces conform to 5.2.2 of

BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
c) Does the clear height above steps of the

passenger conveyor conform at all points to 5.2.3 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
d) If the installation requires head guards in

accordance with 5.2.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995, have
they been located and fitted correctly?
Yes
No
e) Are skirt deflector devices fitted?
Yes
No
f) Are warning notices displayed in the machine

rooms in accordance with 15.1.4 of
BS EN 115 : 1995?
Yes
No
g) Have warning notices in accordance with 15.1.2.1

of BS EN 115 : 1995 been provided?
Yes
N/A
No
8 Conclusions
a) Is the passenger conveyor installation complete
and ready to be put into service?
Yes
No
NOTE. Some items requiring attention may not be part of the contract for the passenger conveyor but part of the installation and
the responsibility of others.
b) If the answer to a) is `NO' provide details in the space below.
24
BSI 1997
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
Table 2. Certificate of test and examination for passenger conveyors (concluded))

9 Declaration
I/We certify that on

the equipment was thoroughly examined and found to be free
from obvious defects, subject to any statement in clause 8 of this table and that the foregoing is a correct
report of the results.
Vendor's/purchaser's identification number
Signature(s)
Name and address of public service, association, company, firm or person making examination:
Position in above organization of the person who conducted the examination:
or
Qualifications of examiner, if working on his/her own account:
Test certificate serial number
Date:
BSI 1997
25
26
blank
BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997
List of references (see clause 2)
Normative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London
BS EN 115 : 1995
Safety rules for the construction and installation of escalators and

passenger conveyors
Informative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London
BS 7801
BS 7671 : 1992
Safe working on escalators and passenger conveyors

Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations.
Sixteenth edition
BSI
389 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 4AL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BSI British Standards Institution

BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. It
presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is
incorporated by Royal Charter.
Revisions
British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of British Standards
should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions.
It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services. We
would be grateful if anyone finding an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using this
British Standard would inform the Secretary of the technical committee responsible,
the identity of which can be found on the inside front cover. Tel: 020 8996 9000.
Fax: 020 8996 7400.
BSI offers members an individual updating service called PLUS which ensures that
subscribers automatically receive the latest editions of standards.
Buying standards
Orders for all BSI, international and foreign standards publications should be
addressed to Customer Services. Tel: 020 8996 9001. Fax: 020 8996 7001.
In response to orders for international standards, it is BSI policy to supply the BSI
implementation of those that have been published as British Standards, unless
otherwise requested.
Information on standards
BSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and international
standards through its Library and its Technical Help to Exporters Service. Various
BSI electronic information services are also available which give details on all its
products and services. Contact the Information Centre. Tel: 020 8996 7111.
Fax: 020 8996 7048.
Subscribing members of BSI are kept up to date with standards developments and
receive substantial discounts on the purchase price of standards. For details of
these and other benefits contact Membership Administration. Tel: 020 8996 7002.
Fax: 020 8996 7001.
Copyright
Copyright subsists in all BSI publications. BSI also holds the copyright, in the UK, of
the publications of the international standardization bodies. Except as permitted
under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no extract may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic,
photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from BSI.
This does not preclude the free use, in the course of implementing the standard, of
necessary details such as symbols, and size, type or grade designations. If these
details are to be used for any other purpose than implementation then the prior
written permission of BSI must be obtained.
If permission is granted, the terms may include royalty payments or a licensing
agreement. Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright Manager.
Tel: 020 8996 7070.

Escalators - Safety Rules 1 PDF

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Escalators - Safety Rules 1 PDF

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

BRITISH STANDARD

Safety rules for the

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

Part 1. Specification and proformas for

NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Committees responsible for this

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

This British Standard, having

The following BSI references

Amendments issued since publication

Indicated by a sideline in the margin

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

It was originally intended that BS 5656 (EN 115) would be renumbered as

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

4 Test and examination

4.1.1 The performance of certain tests, as required

4.2 Component testing

5 High voltage test (at manufacturer's

The test voltage shall be alternating of approximately

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

6 Electrical tests (after installation)

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

b) Determine that the earthing of all conduit,

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Table 1. Certificate of test and examination for escalators

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

Do the additional requirements of BS EN 115 : 1995 apply to this

Purchaser's identification no:

Vendor's identification no:

Nominal step width

Power supply (at time of test)

Is the above acceptable?

Location of control panel

Within escalator truss

With separate machine room

Note the contents of 0.4 of BS EN 115 : 1995.

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Table 1. Certificate of test and examination for escalators (continued)

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

b) Is the step type test certificate available and in accordance

c) Is the handrail type test certificate available and in

d) Is a speed sensing device fitted?

e) If fitted, is a test certificate available and in order?

b) State the no. of supports fitted:

c) Is supporting structure side cladding fitted in accordance

d) Is the cladding permanent?3)

e) Are the balustrades fitted correctly and in accordance

f) Are deflector devices fitted?

g) If deflector devices are fitted, are they set in accordance

Escalators should not be put into service with temporary cladding.

BS 5656 : Part 1 : 1997

Table 1. Certificate of test and examination for escalators (continued)

No. of links per

Licensed copy:IMPERIAL COLLEGE, 16/09/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, BSI

2.5 Operational brake(s) (see 12.4.1 of BS EN 115 : 1995)

a) Number of brakes fitted:

2.6 Auxiliary brake(s) (see 12.6 of BS EN 115 : 1995)

a) Number of brakes fitted: