Compliance Standards / High-Risk Items for Above-Surface Passenger Ropeways
The components listed below are high-risk items that must be inspected regularly to ensure public safety. During periodic inspections, TSSA inspectors will be checking these items and orders will be issued for non-compliance.
Note: In some circumstances, orders may be issued where high-risk safety hazards are discovered which are not identified in this standard.
SHUT DOWN - If an item is deficient and an order is issued for immediate compliance (0 days for the compliance time):
Remove the device from service and
Repair before putting it back into service
A repair can be done immediately during the maintenance unless it is a reportable incident according to the Incident Reporting Guidelines. Even if it is a reportable incident, a TSSA Supervisor or Investigator can authorize an immediate repair
REPAIR / REPLACE - If the item is deficient and an order is issued for compliance within a 14-day time period:
Fix as required
General
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the licence has expired. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Machine/Control Room
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the Machine/Control Room access, ladders, walkways, and handrails have not been cleared of snow and ice. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the Machine/Control Room lighting is not adequate or is not working. | |
| If the Machine/Control Room emergency lighting is not adequate or is not working. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the Machine/Control Room door is not lockable. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the Machine/Control Room flooring is not in place as designed. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the Machine/Control Room stop switches are not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the Machine/Control room smoke detectors are not operative. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Controller
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If lift does not stop when a ground fault has been detected (all relevant devices). | SHUT DOWN |
| If any electrical protective devices are not operative (jumpers including fuses). | SHUT DOWN |
| If any bypass switch does not require continued physical effort to operate. (Allowed in Evacuation Mode). | SHUT DOWN |
| If overspeed device is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If any required switches and emergency stopping devices are not operative when the evacuation drive is in use. | SHUT DOWN |
| If flow-limiting devices are not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If service / emergency stop buttons are not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If synchronization means for the conveyor loading is not operative (when both conveyor and lift are being operative). | SHUT DOWN |
Emergency or Service Brake
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If emergency or service brake stopping distance and time is not in accordance with the table in Annex J of CSA-Z98 standard. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Minimum and Maximum Stopping Times and DistancesTable J.1 (See Clause J.1) | ||||
Speed, m/s | Time, s | Distance, m | ||
Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | |
5.5 | 18.33 | 3.67 | 50.4 | 10.1 |
5.4 | 18 | 3.6 | 48.6 | 9.7 |
5.3 | 17.66 | 3.54 | 46.8 | 9.4 |
5.2 | 17.33 | 3.47 | 45.1 | 9 |
5.1 | 17 | 3.4 | 43.4 | 8.7 |
5.0 | 16.66 | 3.34 | 41.7 | 8.4 |
4.9 | 16.33 | 3.27 | 40 | 8 |
4.8 | 16 | 3.2 | 38.4 | 7.7 |
4.7 | 15.66 | 3.14 | 36.8 | 7.4 |
4.6 | 15.33 | 3.07 | 35.3 | 7.1 |
4.5 | 15 | 3 | 33.8 | 6.8 |
4.4 | 14.66 | 2.94 | 32.3 | 6.5.2 |
4.3 | 14.33 | 2.87 | 30.8 | 6 |
4.2 | 14 | 2.8 | 29.4 | 5.9 |
4.1 | 13.66 | 2.74 | 28 | 5.6 |
4.0 | 13.33 | 2.67 | 26.7 | 5.3 |
3.9 | 13 | 2.61 | 25.4 | 5.1 |
3.8 | 12.66 | 2.54 | 24.1 | 4.8 |
3.7 | 12.33 | 2.47 | 22.8 | 4.6 |
3.6 | 12 | 2.41 | 21.6 | 4.3 |
3.5 | 11.66 | 2.34 | 20.4 | 4.1 |
3.4 | 11.33 | 2.27 | 19.3 | 3.9 |
3.3 | 11 | 2.21 | 18.2 | 3.6 |
3.2 | 10.66 | 2.14 | 17.1 | 3.4 |
3.1 | 10.33 | 2.07 | 16 | 3.2 |
3.0 | 10 | 2.01 | 15 | 3 |
2.9 | 9.66 | 1.94 | 14 | 2.8 |
2.8 | 9.33 | 1.87 | 13.1 | 2.6 |
2.7 | 9 | 1.81 | 12.2 | 2.4 |
2.6 | 8.66 | 1.74 | 11.3 | 2.3 |
2.5 | 8.33 | 1.67 | 10.4 | 2.1 |
2.4 | 8 | 1.61 | 9.6 | 1.9 |
2.3 | 7.66 | 1.54 | 8.8 | 1.8 |
2.2 | 7.33 | 1.47 | 8.1 | 1.6 |
2.1 | 7 | 1.41 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
2.0 | 6.66 | 1.34 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
1.9 | 6.33 | 1.27 | 6 | 1.2 |
1.8 | 6 | 1.21 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
1.7 | 5.66 | 1.14 | 4.8 | 1 |
1.6 | 5.33 | 1.07 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
1.5 | 5 | 1.01 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
1.4 | 4.66 | 0.94 | 3.3 | 0.7 |
1.3 | 4.33 | 0.87 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
1.2 | 4 | 0.81 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If emergency or service brake surface is contaminated (oil/dirt). | SHUT DOWN |
| If emergency brake is not activated when a 15% overspeed has been detected (for devices installed under the CSA Z98S2-04 and later additions) | SHUT DOWN |
| If emergency or service brake is not providing the correct braking force as specified by the manufacturer. | SHUT DOWN |
Anti-Rollback Device
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the anti-rollback device is not free moving or is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the anti-rollback device is not actuated by unintended reversal of the drive sheave (not more than 200 millimetres for devices installed before the 2014 code and not more than 500 millimetres for devices installed under the 2014 code - measured at the circumference). | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Evacuation Drive
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the evacuation drive fuel tank does not have the correct capacity to unload the full length of the ropeway without re-fueling. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the evacuation drive is not operative (includes connections) | SHUT DOWN |
Drive and Return Sheaves - Bull Wheels
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If there is no means to retain drive and return sheaves in their approximate operating positions in the event of bearing, shaft, or hub failure. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If sheaves are found to have structural defects. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Tensioning Systems
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If carriage limit switch is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If carriage limit switch is not adjusted properly (to stop within 150 millimetres of the physical limits of the carriage). | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Hydraulic Tensioning
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the relief valve is not operational once the pressure is 10% above that at which the valve opens or the rating noted in the acceptance test procedure/maintenance manual. | SHUT DOWN |
| If high- or low-pressure limiting devices are not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the velocity fuse is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
Counterweight
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the counterweight is not in full suspension at all times during operation. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the counterweight travel switch is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the counterweight tensioning ropes are not adjusted to provide at least 150 millimetres of remaining carriage travel when the counterweight reaches its upper or lower limits. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the counterweight wire rope is damaged. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the annual visual non-destructive testing (NDT) of the whole length of the counterweight rope and its connections was not completed. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| The three year or exceeding 4,000 hours non-destructive testing (magnetic rope testing (MRT)) of the counterweight rope has not been completed. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| For devices that fall under Bulletin LPC 2003-004 (pdf): If annual non-destructive testing (NDT) was not completed as per the bulletin. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Communication Systems
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If communication systems are not operative at the unloading and loading area. | SHUT DOWN |
Tower Clearance
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If hanging tree limbs are encroaching or contacting the carriers. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If any ski tip deflectors are missing. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Towers and Equipment
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the tower or station de-ropement switch is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the tower de-ropement switches are not of sufficient length in order to stop the ropeway if the rope leaves its normal running position. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the rope position switch is not adjusted to ensure the ropeway will stop when the rope is out of position. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the tower has structural defects. | SHUT DOWN |
Sheaves
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If any electrical protective device on the tower sheave assembly is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the tower sheave assembly is damaged, worn or bent. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the tower sheave assembly is not aligned correctly. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Grips
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the non-destructive testing (NDT) of a minimum 20% or ten grips, whichever is greater, is not completed (including grips or inserts, hangers, and critical carrier location). | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the slip test of the grip is not within specification. | SHUT DOWN |
| If grips have structural damage. | SHUT DOWN |
Chairs
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the correct number of carriers are not installed on the line as per the design submission. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If clearance of four metres is not being maintained from the bottom of the carrier to the snow profile, ground or any obstructions where persons are permitted. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If chairs have structural defects including welds, seats, safety bars or missing/damaged fasteners. | SHUT DOWN |
Detachable Chairs
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the anti-collision system is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
If the ropeway does not stop when:
| SHUT DOWN |
| If rail switches are not operative when the rails are in the open position. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the lanyard emergency stop cord is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
Haul Rope
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
If the haul rope has:
| SHUT DOWN |
| If the haul rope splice has significant distortion of the rope at the tuck or splice location or it has signs of slipping. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the three year or exceeding 4,000 hours non-destructive testing (magnetic rope testing (MRT)) of the haul rope has not been completed. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Safety Gate
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the safety gate does not have a means to detect a footrest in the down position before it reaches the load point. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate is not located as close to the unload point as practicable. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate is not at least 1.5 times the maximum stopping distance from the bull wheel. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
Operation
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|---|
| If the line equipment or carriers are not cleared of ice and snow. | REPAIR / REPLACE |