Compliance Standards / High-Risk Items for Fibre and Rope Tows
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):
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:
General
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If licence is expired. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Machine/Control Room
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the Machine/Control Room lighting is not adequate or is not working. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the Machine/Control Room door is not lockable. | SHUT DOWN |
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 stop buttons are not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
Service Brake
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the service brake surface is contaminated (oil/dirt). | SHUT DOWN |
If the maximum stopping distance is greater than 8 metres; or D=1.2V2.
Note: D = stopping distance (metres), V = rope speed (metres per second) | SHUT DOWN |
Anti-Rollback Device
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the anti-rollback device is not free moving or is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
Drive and Return Sheaves
| 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. | SHUT DOWN |
Counterweight - CWT
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| Replace the damaged counterweight wire rope. | SHUT DOWN |
| The counterweight shall be in full suspension at all times during operation. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Tow Path
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the snow depth does not prevent lift off of passengers from the tow path. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the tow path does not extend 1.5 times the stopping distance beyond the safety gate. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If a clearance of 0.9 metres between the uphill rope and any obstructions between the loading and unloading area does not exist. | SHUT DOWN |
| If 1.8 metre tow path width matches T-bar | SHUT DOWN |
Clearances - Vertical
Fibre Rope Tow
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the downhill rope is less than 2.1 metres above the surface and means to prevent contact do not exist. | SHUT DOWN |
Wire Rope Tow
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the towing devices are not making contact with the surface at any point along the tow path. | SHUT DOWN |
Clearances - Horizontal Between Uphill and Downhill Side Rope
Fibre Rope Tow
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the downhill rope is less than 2.1 metres above the surface and means to prevent contact do not exist. | SHUT DOWN |
Wire Rope Tow
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
The horizontal distance between uphill and downhill ropes exceeds twice the projection of any carrier attached to the haul rope. Note: This distance shall not be less than 1.0 metres for tows up to 100 metres in length and 1.4 metres in slope length and 1.4 metres for tows over 100 metres in slope length. | SHUT DOWN |
Towing Outfits
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the grips for wire rope tows have defects, cracks or sharp edges. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Guides
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the means to guide the carriers into, around and out of the drive terminal are not present. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the carriers are swinging excessively while passing around the sheave. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Haul Ropes
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the haul rope is found to have defects, wear, loss of diameter or breaks beyond the manufacturer's allowance. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
Safety Gate
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| 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 height is not adjusted to be activated by all riders. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate is not above the snow height. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate is not the current carrying type. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate does not extend across the entire tow path. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate is not operative. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the safety gate does not encircle the uphill slope. | SHUT DOWN |
| If the path beyond the safety gate is not groomed. | SHUT DOWN |
Operation
| Issue | Compliance Order |
|---|
| If the line equipment is not cleared of ice and snow before operation. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the carriers are note cleared of ice and snow before operation. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
| If the operating controls are located in such a manner that attendants cannot remain clear of the moving equipment. | REPAIR / REPLACE |
