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NEII® CENTRAL CODE COMMITTEE April 15-16, 2015

KONE, Inc. North American Headquarters 4225 Naperville Road

Lisle, IL 60532

1. Call to Order.

Chairman David McColl called the meeting to order at 8:45 am on April 15 2015and adjourned at 6:10 pm. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 am on April 16, 2015.

2. Record of Attendance.

Name Company David McColl - Chair Otis Elevator Company Sheldon Bornstein KONE, Inc. Doug Henderson ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation Bruce Horne Otis Elevator Company Denny Kalgren KONE, Inc. Vince Robibero Schlindler Elevator Corporation Joe Busse via telephone Fujitec America Steve Grainer via telephone (Thursday only)

Mitsubishi Electric USA

Amy Blankenbiller NEII® Brian Black via telephone NEII® Kevin Brinkman NEII®

3. Announcements.Doug Henderson is sitting in for Phillip HamptonKevin Brinkman was introduced as the new Code & Safety DirectorBrian Black will now serve as Code & Standards Analyst

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4. Adoption of Agenda.

The agenda posted on the committee website was approved as amended herein.

5. Approval of Minutes.

The November 18-19, 2014 minutes posted on the committee website wereapproved.

6. Personnel.

Members are requested to advise Kevin Brinkman of any corrections that shouldbe made to the roster.

7. NEII® CodeFinder – Brian Black.

(a) CodeFinder priority jurisdictions.

Brian Black is fixing any broken links or feedback issues. He is alsoverifying Stateside reports and updating as appropriate. Next step is forBrian to audit the database and update any information that has changedbased on priorities set by committee.

Priority Jurisdictions: CA FL MA NY and New York City NV WA ON

Amy Blankenbiller demonstrated the new State/Province Information Repository from the website. The committee discussed the audit process. This item will remain on the agenda and the committee will review progress at the next meeting. Once the Tier 1 jurisdictions are reviewed, the progression will be to move to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 jurisdictions. Also want to make sure that we update all the jurisdictions to show latest code adopted. Committee suggested that we add link from CodeFinder to the new State/Province Information Repository. Amy reported that this is not possible at this time, but will be added to the list for future consideration. Also suggested that one person from each company be identified to provide input to Brian on any errors identified with the data that is in CodeFinder (use CodeFinder feedback tool). Update the code references

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first and then go back and update the text in the second phase because users can find the text by following the links to the jurisdiction.

(b) CodeFinder Policy (Attachment #1)

The CodeFinder Policy was approved with amendments to the numberingof the Codes in Section 1.0 and deletion of the second paragraph inSection 5.0.

(c) CodeFinder Procedures (Attachment #2)

The CodeFinder Procedure was approved with amendments to Section 1.0to update the description of A17.2 and to add NBCC to the list of BuildingCodes.

(d) Other.

None.

8. Accessibility Issues.

(a) ICC/ANSI A117.1– Kevin Brinkman.

Kevin Brinkman is now the primary representative and Brian Black is thealternate.The committee is currently in the balloting process for actions on thesecond public review draft. A proposal was discussed that would requiretwo way visual communication for elevators. This proposal was defeatedat the meeting, but could still potentially be brought back in depending onthe ballot process. The issue is also being brought up for possibleinclusion in the IBC.This cycle includes several proposals to increase the clear floor space andturning circle requirements in new construction. These proposals do notdirectly affect elevators, but another proposal was discussed that wouldretain the current requirements for existing buildings. This proposal wasnarrowly defeated at the meeting.The committee suggested looking at the advisories in the ADA Guidelinesfor Accessible Design (2010) and see if we can use these to close the gapbetween it and ICC A117. Vince Robibero volunteered to work withKevin Brinkman and Brian Black on this item. The committee alsosuggested that CSA B44, Appendix E and California requirements beincluded in the harmonization effort.

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NEII (Kevin and Brian) provided input on the elevator and lift portions of a draft Advisory being put together by the Access Board.

(b) CSA B44, Appendix E – David McColl.

Currently almost completely harmonized with A117.1-2009. A meeting isscheduled for May 27-28 to address some concerns raised by an advocacyfor the visually impaired and also to look at California requirements.

9. Local Elevator Code Issues.

(a) California.

1) DOSH Non-MRL issues.

February meeting with DOSH was focused on MRL issues andteam subsequently put together cost estimates. Amy Blankenbiller,Kevin Brinkman and John Benton met with Nathan Schmidt andJohn Cumming to review cost information on April 7.NEII met with DOSH on April 9 and 10 to discuss the Non-MRLissues and next steps.

DOSH made a few changes to the Group V draft proposalfollowing the February meeting. The NEII Working Group isreviewing the changes and will provide comments back to DOSH.

Next Steps Include:- Drafting potential amendments to address a few areas ofcompromise identified at the April meeting.- Undertaking a more aggressive coalition building effort with keyorganizations..- Reaching out to consultants with an update and invitation to a

more substantive briefing.

The committee voted to transfer $60,000 from the Code Analyst budget to support the California effort. This recommendation will now go to the NEII Board for approval.

2) Other.

CA Accessibility Requirements (Attachment #3)Vince Robibero reviewed proposed changes to the CaliforniaAccessibility requirements The committee also discussed a

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proposed amendment (Final Express Terms Document) that goes into effect in July regarding Variable message signs. It specifies characters have to be Sans Serif and also 3 inch minimum height if is more than 70 inches above the floor (A117.1,Table 703.2.4 is 2 inches above 70 inches and A17.1 Requirement 2.27.11.6.2 requires 2 inch in hall and §2.27.11.2. requires 1 inch in car). Sans Serif means that the font cannot have “tails” on the letters. Vince will write two more proposals to address these two issues for the 2016 cycle (for elevators follow A117 and A17). Vince reported that the first five items will not be on the agenda for the hearings in CA on April 21. The Committee was asked to review the proposals by end of business on April 30 and decide if NEII will endorse these proposals. Comments should be sent to Kevin Brinkman.

(b) TSSA.

Committee agreed to develop a list of facts regarding concerns membersare currently experiencing with TSSA and present them to Mr. Kremerand Mr. Neate. A task group was created consisting of Sheldon Bornstein(TGL), Bruce Horne, Doug Henderson (or Phillip Hampton), and JoeBusse. The task group is asked to report at the CCC meeting in July witha list of the facts and a draft presentation.

(c) Vancouver – Joe Busse (Attachment #4)

The committee agreed to approve the interpretation request presented byJoe Busse as a NEII request as modified and shown in the attached file.Kevin Brinkman will prepare the NEII interpretation request (withmodifications and without answers) and forward to Joe Busse and BrianBlack for review prior to submitting to ASME with cc to David McColl.

(d) NAVFAC

Amy has been working to secure a meeting to discuss industry concernson the Elevator Design Guidance. The meeting request was denied. TheCCC and GAC will discuss next steps at the joint meeting.

(e) New York City

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Amy Blankenbiller and Betsy Ceriello started a process to review NYC code updates to identify broad categories where NYC varies from A17.1. General discussion about NEII direction going forward. Brian Black reported that current language would require 100% of elevators to be OEE and have standby power. Now looking at how many elevators would be required to evacuate all occupants in one hour period to see if number of elevators on standby power can be reduced. Joe Busse reported that his company has experienced an issue with jurisdiction requiring a full stroke buffer when A17.1 allows reduced stroke buffers. Joe is trying set up a meeting to discuss with the department of buildings. Bruce Horne volunteered to participate also. Joe will report at the next meeting. Doug provided information on NYC proposal to adopt OEO with a modification to 3 floors versus 5 floors. Joe and Bruce may be able to include this in their NYC department of buildings discussion.

(f) Arkansas (Attachment #5).

Brian Black submitted a letter to the state raising concerns over a codeconflict. So far he has received no response and the state now has a newchief, Cody Wagoner. Kevin Brinkman will send a follow up letter to thenew chief with old letter attached raising the issue and requesting anopportunity to discuss. Amy will assist Kevin as needed.

(g) Other.• Washington

Chief elevator inspector is proposing a requirement for sprinklers inthe hoistway where coated suspension means are used. This wouldconflict with NFPA 13. Committee agreed to bring this item up duringjoint CCC/GAC meeting on April 16 to discuss whether the chiefinspector has authority to develop his own requirements and testing.

• ConnecticutAmy Blankenbiller reported that CT is updating a group of codes.They do not have an elevator board. No action at this time butcontinue to monitor process.

• IndianaAmy reported that IN is updating a group of codes. They do not havean elevator board (they have a building board). Amy and Kevin tosend email to CCC members to see if they have anyone locally whocould participate in the subcommittees.

• Maine

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Amy reported that ME is updating a group of codes. They do not have an elevator board. No action at this time but continue to monitor process.

• PennsylvaniaAmy reported that PA has an advisory group and they are currentlyforming subcommittees to review various codes for update. Amy andKevin to send email to CCC members to see if they have anyonelocally who could participate in the subcommittees.

• WyomingAmy reported that WY has approved a bill to eliminate elevators fromhaving to meet the accessibility requirements. No action at this timebut continue to monitor process.

• New JerseyNew Jersey legislation which included a requirement for 81 sq. ft. carwas amended to only require space to accommodate a 24 x 84 inchstretcher (81 sq. ft. deleted).

• AlbertaSheldon reported that Alberta is planning to update to A17.1-2013 thisfall.

10. ASME QEI.

No updates. This item will be closed and will not appear on future agendas.

11. Seismic Task Group

The committee agreed to thank the task group for their work, but also request thatthe task group provide specific recommendations on how to move forward. Dochanges need to be made in NEII 1? Is there a recommended list of work byothers that NEII members should be providing? Kevin to draft a note to TonyShelton.

12. Electrical Codes.

(a) NEC.

Vince will follow up with Jeff Blaine to see if there is any update.

(b) CEC.

No updates.

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13. Building Code Activities.

(a) ICC (Attachment #6).

The committee reviewed analysis of 2015 IBC elevator proposalsprovided by Brian Black and agreed on NEII positions. The updatedspreadsheet with the NEII positions is attached. Kevin Brinkman willattend the IBC Committee Action Hearings in Memphis, TN April 23-26,to present the NEII positions.

(b) NFPA.

Kevin to work with Brian to transition positions on NFPA committees.

(c) National Building Code of Canada.

A new edition expected out this year. No changes are expected forelevators.

14. Energy Efficiency.

A NEEA task group recommended hoistway lighting be provided. The hoistwaycommittee is reviewing this recommendation. Initial review indicates thatlighting the hoistway 24/7 would be wasteful. The hoistway committee is lookingat alternate requirements.

15. ISO Activities.

Roadmap of steps and Technical document Z out for review and comment ballot.Technical document Z explains differences and how they are resolved where thescopes of ASME and EN documents overlap. Worldwide code is long termstrategic goal of NEII.

An item will be added to the next agenda to discuss federal involvement in codeadoption.

16. NEII® NOW Articles.

The following author/article is scheduled for future editions:

• Summer – Brian will work with Phil Hampton to provide article on thebenefits of auto-adoption. Brian will send something to Phil for 1-2quotes from AHJ.

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• Fall/Winter – Joe Busse will do an article about the interpretationprocess.

17. International Mutual Recognition Agreements and Meeting with EuropeanLift Association.

The Global Elevator Industry Commitment to Global Technical Barrier-FreeTrade is located on the committee website athttp://www.neii.org/members/committees/20/.

No report.

18. Liaison Committee Reports.

Kevin is working with committee chairs to set up meetings.

(a) NEII® Performance Standards Committee.

KONE will be naming new representative.

(b) NEII® Architectural Standards Committee.

(c) NEII® Field Employee Safety Committee.

The 2014 NEII® Arc Flash Study is available for full members athttp://www.neii.org/members/1/safety.cfm.

19. 2015 Budget Development.

No discussion.

20. Other Business.

(a) NEII in Canada, NEEA Code Committee – David McColl.

(b) SIL requirements in A17.1/B44, ISO 22200 and EN 81(Attachment #7)– Vince Robibero.

Vince reviewed the ISO 22201 Series Roadmap for Integration for ISO SIL and Safe-State requirements. The committee agreed to support the proposed plan.

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http://www.neii.org/members/committees/20/

http://www.neii.org/members/1/safety.cfm

(c) Product Category Rules (Attachment #8) and (Attachment #9) – PhilHampton.

A task group has been formed and Brad Nemeth from TKE is TGL. Needto have some North American input. Joe Busse and Barry Blackaby arealso on TG. No report at this meeting.

(d) TN 13-918 on suspension requirements (Attachment #10) – PhilHampton.

Last ballot was disapproved. Need Phil Hampton to provide a writtenupdate with status and current issues, including any support that is neededfrom NEII members. If nothing needed, it will be removed from futureagendas.

(e) NFPA 13 (Attachment #11).

Kevin and Brian to follow up on becoming representative.

21. Review of Issues to bring to GAC/CCC meeting.

California status.Washington NFPA 13 issue.NAVFAC

22. Time and Place for Future Meetings.

July 15-16, 2015Central Code CommitteeHost: Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.Cypress, CA

July 16, 201512:00 Noon - 5:00 PMJoint Central Code Committee &Government Affairs CommitteeHost: Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.Cypress, CA.

The committee discussed the possibility of a two day format for Oct-Nov meetingdepending on time used on July meeting.

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23. Adjournment.

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. on April 16, 2015 followed by a jointmeeting with the Government Affairs Committee.

Action Items/Deliverables are highlighted in gray.

Item Responsible Due Date Audit and Update CodeFinder based on priorities established by committee (pg. 2)

Brian ASAP

Provide comments on proposals for California Accessibility Code (pg. 5)

All committee members April 30, 2015

List of facts regarding TSSA and draft presentation (pg. 5)

Sheldon, Bruce, Doug or Phillip, and Joe

Next meeting

Prepare and submit NEII interpretation request on dual locks (pg. 5)

Kevin ASAP

Set up meeting with NYC Department of Buildings (pg. 6)

Joe and Bruce Report at next meeting

Provide follow up letter on code concerns to new Chief in Arkansas (pg. 6)

Kevin ASAP

Send emails to CCC members to see if they have anyone interested in serving on elevator/building boards in IN and PA (pg. 6 & 7)

Amy and Kevin ASAP

Draft note to Tony Shelton regarding seismic committee (pg.7)

Kevin ASAP

Follow up with Jeff Blaine to see if there are any updates to NEC (pg. 7)

Vince Next meeting

Present NEII positions at IBC Hearings in Memphis, TN (pg. 8)

Kevin April 23 – 26, 2015

Transition NFPA committee memberships from Brian to Kevin (pg. 8)

Brian and Kevin ASAP

Coordinate information for NEII Now articles (pg. 8)

Brian and Phil Joe

ASAP Fall/Winter

Follow up on TN 13-918 (pg. 10) Phil Next meeting Send letter to NFPA 13 regarding NEII representation (pg. 10)

Brian and Kevin ASAP

Respectfully Submitted,

Kevin L. Brinkman, PENEII® Code and Safety Director

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Attachments:1. CodeFinder Policy2. CodeFinder Procedure3. Proposed Changes to CA Accessibility Code4. Proposal for NEII Interpretation Request5. Letter to AR State Fire Marshall6. IBC Hearings Proposals7. ISO Roadmap for SIL requirements8. Product Category Reviews9. Product Category Reviews10. TN 13-918 on suspension requirements11. NFPA 13

NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC. CODEFINDER POLICY

1.0 Purpose and Objective:

This document establishes a policy for the proper flow of Code information to the NEII®members to ensure an accurate and up-to-date NEII® Local Code Regulations Database (hereinafter called “CodeFinder”) of all pertinent codes identified by this policy for tracking.

NEII® member companies design, manufacture and install equipment in accordance with the requirements of current ASME A17/ CSA B44 Code unless required otherwise by local codes. Other related Model Codes that have sections dealing with elevators and are complied with as required, include:

CODE MODEL CODE 1.1 Electrical Code: NFPA 70 in the US

CSA C22.1 in Canada

1.2 Accessibility Code: ICC/ANSI - A117.1

1.3 Building Codes: IBC, or NFPA 5000 as applicable in the US NBCC in Canada

1.4 Elevator Inspection ASME A17.2

1.5 Existing Elevator Code ASME A17.3 in US

1.6 Elevator Suspension, ASME A17.6 Compensation, and Governor Systems

1.7 Performance based elevator ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 code

1.8 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72

1.9 Life Safety Code NFPA 101 in US

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1.10 Sprinkler Code NFPA 13

In order to meet this objective, NEII® is committed to maintaining the CodeFinder database designed to identify variations between relevant local codes and the codes identified above. 2.0 Responsibilities:

2.1 NEII® Central Code Committee:

It is the responsibility of the Central Code Committee to oversee the proper maintenance of CodeFinder.

2.2 NEII® Code and Standards Analyst: It is the responsibility of the NEII® Codes and Standards Analyst to obtain and document in accordance with this policy the information for all CodeFinder jurisdictions including their local code variations and interpretations. This information is to be recorded in CodeFinder in a timely manner. Only substantive deviations from the requirements in the Model Code shall be entered into CodeFinder. Editorial deviations from the Model Code should not be included in CodeFinder, e.g. wording revised but requirement the same.

3.0 CodeFinder Updates:

CodeFinder is to be maintained up to date with current codes and regulations. At a minimum on the 15th of January, April, July and October, the NEII® Codes and Standards Analyst shall review and update CodeFinder local Code information. The update will include the data specified in the development document in Appendix A.

Users of CodeFinder will have the ability to opt in to e-mail notifications for all changes made to CodeFinder.

3.1 CodeFinder Feedback

The NEII® Codes and Standards Analyst shall review all feedback, make any necessary updates to the CodeFinder database, and close out the feedback as soon as possible but in no case shall feedback not be addressed in less than 15 days.

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3.2 Revision Methodology for CodeFinder:

The Central Code Committee shall prepare and maintain standard procedures for maintaining NEII® CodeFinder.

4.0 NEII CodeFinder Metrics:

The following shall be tracked by the Central Code Committee:

• Timeliness of updates; and• Quality and accuracy of data.

5.0 Access to CodeFinder:

CodeFinder shall be accessible to employees of NEII® Full Regular member companies and NEII® Associate Regular member companies with CodeFinder access privileges with a password to the “MEMBERS” area of the NEII® web site. It shall also be available to Individual Members.

The NEII® Code and Safety Director shall have unrestricted access to CodeFinder.

Full Regular member, Associate Regular member with CodeFinder access privilege companies and Individual Members shall have electronic access to CodeFinder records for internal information processing under a license agreement approved by the NEII® Board of Directors. Paragraphs 6.0 thru 7.0 shall be respected in the handling, dissemination, and use of information processed from imported data. CodeFinder import protocol and security arrangements shall be authorized and established through the NEII® Managing Director. All costs associated with such electronic access shall be borne by the licensed NEII® Full Regular Member Company.

6.0 Reports:

All CodeFinder reports shall include the following statement:

© (YEAR) National Elevator Industry, Inc. Licensed to NAME & COMPANY

Printed; DATE Single user license only. Distribution outside COMPANY prohibited.

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7.0 Warranty, Disclaimer and Hold Harmless:

The following statement shall be displayed and user required acknowledging acceptance when accessing CodeFinder:

Confidentiality: Access to and use of CodeFinder is limited to and exclusively for NEII Full Regular Member Companies, Associate Regular member with CodeFinder access privilege and their employees and Individual Members ("Authorized Users") in the ordinary and usual course of their business. Access passwords shall not be disclosed to third parties. Database reports created are subject to a single user, non-transferable license and are not to be copied in whole or in part for distribution outside the Company. Warranty and Disclaimer: NEII® WARRANTS THAT IT OWNS AND/OR HAS FULL RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO LICENSE THE INFORMATION AND REPORTS ACCESSIBLE FROM CodeFinder. Although reasonable efforts have been taken by NEII to promote the accuracy, sufficiency and quality of CodeFinder which was compiled for the convenience of Authorized Users, NEII DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING CodeFinder AND INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ACCURACY AND QUALITY OF SUCH INFORMATION, AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY RELIANCE ON INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM OR DERIVED FROM CodeFinder SHALL BE AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE AUTHORIZED USER. Hold Harmless and Release: Authorized Users shall defend, indemnify, and hold NEII® and its employees, directors, officers, representatives, agents and legal representatives, as well as their successors and assigns, (the "Indemnities") harmless from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, liabilities, losses, damages, penalties, payments, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees) related to the use of CodeFinder by Authorized Users, or use of CodeFinder information or reports disclosed by Authorized Users to third parties. In addition, Authorized Users waive, release and relinquish any and all claims against the Indemnities which could be asserted presently or in the future pursuant to common law, any federal and/or state statute or regulation, or pursuant to any contract, agreement or other legal theory arising from or related to the use of CodeFinder by Authorized Users, or use of CodeFinder information or reports disclosed by Authorized Users to third parties.

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APPROVED: The NEII® Central Code Committee is responsible for maintaining this policy. This policy shall be in effect for three (3) years from the date of approval by the NEII® Board of Directors. NEII Central Code Committee: 15-Apr-15 NEII Board of Directors:

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APPENDIX A General overview and design specifications for NEII® CodeFinder: 1. Information to be included in the database by locality:

(a) Statement of the Locality; State, Province or City

(i) Elevator Code for new construction in effect If A17.1/B44, A17 or B44, the Edition & Addenda or Supplement

deviations or additions to the stated Standard, if any If A17.6, the edition and deviations or supplements to the Standard, if

any If A17.7/B44.7, the edition and deviations or supplements to the

Standard, if any If other than A17.1/B44, A17 or B44, the document identification and the

requirements of same

(ii) Elevator Inspection Guidelines in effect, if any If A17.2, the Edition and deviations or supplements to the Guideline

(iii) Elevator Code for Existing Elevators in effect, if any

If A17.3, the Edition & Addenda or Supplement deviations or additions to the stated Standard, if any

If other than A17.3, the document identification and the requirements of same

(iv) Building Code in effect

Edition Deviations or additions to the stated Standard affecting elevators,

escalators, if any

(v) Accessibility Code in effect Edition Deviations or additions to the stated Standard affecting elevators,

escalators, if any

(vi) Electrical Code in effect Edition Deviations or additions to the stated Standard affecting elevators,

escalators, if any

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(vii) Life Safety Code in effect

Edition Deviations or additions to the stated Standard affecting elevators,

escalators, if any

(viii) Fire Alarm and Signaling Code in effect Edition Deviations or additions to the stated code affecting elevators, escalators,

if any (ix) Sprinkler Code in effect

Edition Deviations or additions to the stated code affecting elevators, escalators,

if any (x) Enforcement Information:

Name of Agency Contact person at agency (Individual's name)

Position (e.g. chief inspector, etc.) Address Phone No. Fax No. Email Address Website address, if any Web links to regulations, if any

(b) Date the information in 1(a) was updated. (c) Effective date of code or “UNKNOWN”

2. There shall also be a page or other means for explanation or definition of any abbreviations or special terms used in CodeFinder. 3. A cross-reference between the Model Code rules and the AHJ’s who have taken exception will be provided. 4. It shall include a comprehensive HELP file. 5. It is to be a Web based application with a web type interface

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6. It is to have the same security as is maintained on the current NEII® website, e.g. company domain name limited as a minimum. Access shall be limited to employees of NEII full regular Member Companies having a NEII® "Member Area" password. 7. CodeFinder shall be secured to restrict electronic copying of the data. 8. User name to appear on all screens and reports. 9. Reports generated by CodeFinder shall be limited so as to not permit copying of the entire contents. 10. The information in CodeFinder is to be backed up on at least a weekly basis. 11. Means for users to report errors to responsible company and NEII® Code and Safety Director. 12. Means for users of CodeFinder to opt into e-mail notification any time the database is updated. 13. The database shall be capable of storing multiple modifications in a holding area until reviewed and approved for entry by the person entering the data. 14. Once modifications have been approved for entry they shall be only removed as follows:

• Modification entered in error shall be moved to the comment filed, struck out and noted as deleted entered in error. The comment field with data entered in error shall be permanently deleted after 3 months.

• Modifications that are no longer applicable in the jurisdiction shall be moved to a “history” file.

15. Modifications shall include ability to accept tables, graphs figures and pictures or link to same.

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NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC. CODEFINDER PROCEDURES

1.0 Purpose and Objective:

1.1 This document establishes procedures as required by the National Elevator Industry Inc. Local Code Regulations Database Policy (hereinafter called “NEII®

CodeFinder Policy”) to ensure an accurate and up-to-date NEII® Local Code Regulations Database (hereinafter called “CodeFinder”) of all pertinent Codes including:

• Accessibility (e.g. ANSI A117.1, ADAAG, ADA/ABA AG, Standards for Accessible Design);

• Building Code (e.g. IBC, NFPA 5000, NBCC); • Electrical (e.g. NEC®, CEC); • Elevator Inspection Guide (e.g. ASME A17.2); • Elevator Existing (e.g. ASME A17.3); • Elevator New (e.g. ASME A17.1/CSA B44); • Elevator Performance (e.g. ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7); • Elevator Suspension (e.g. ASME A17.6); • Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (e.g. NFPA 72); • Sprinkler Code (e.g. NFPA 13); and • Life Safety (e.g. NFPA 101).

1.2 At this time Rack and Pinion Elevators, Screw-Column Elevators, Hand Elevators, Inclined Elevators, Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators, Private Residence Elevators, Private Residence Inclined Elevators, Power Sidewalk Elevators, Rooftop Elevators, Special Purpose Personnel Elevators, Shipboard Elevators, Mine Elevators, Elevators Used for Construction, Dumbwaiters, Material Lifts, Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts shall not be included in CodeFinder.

2.0 Responsibilities:

2.1 NEII® Codes & Standards Analyst:

The NEII® Board of Directors established the position of Codes & Standards Analyst in part for maintaining CodeFinder for the representative companies.

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2.2 Codes & Standards Analyst Responsibilities:

2.2.1 It is the responsibility of the Codes and Standards Analyst to obtain and document in accordance with this procedure information for all CodeFinder jurisdictions including their local Code variations and interpretations. This information is to be recorded in CodeFinder in a timely manner. Only substantive deviations from the requirements in the Model Code shall be entered into CodeFinder. Editorial deviations from the Model Code should not be included in CodeFinder, e.g. wording revised but requirement the same.

2.2.2 Requirements in local codes that impact the industry shall also be included. 2.2.3 Local code information shall include major metropolitan areas identified by

the NEII® Central Code Committee when they differ from the state code, state code effective date is different or local agency enforces state code. See also 3.3.2.

2.2.4 The Codes & Standards Analyst shall follow-up on feedback forms. Once

the issue is resolved, the Analyst shall close the feedback item. Every effort shall be made to resolve feedback within 14 days after it has been received by the Analyst.

3.0 CodeFinder Revisions:

CodeFinder is to be maintained up to date with current Codes and regulations. At a minimum on the 15th of January, April, July and October, the Codes & Standards Analyst shall review and update CodeFinder from local Code information. The update will include the data specified in Appendix A of the NEII® CodeFinder Policy.

3.1 Revision Methodology:

3.1.1 The latest edition and addenda and/or supplement shall be indicated as the referenced Model Code in CodeFinder. The effective date is the date the AHJ begins to enforce the applicable Code. 3.1.2 The following method of revision shall be used for CodeFinder: 3.1.2.1 All text shall be Arial 10 (CodeFinder “Arial small”). Red Underline text shall be used for all additions and Blue Strikeout text for all deletions to the


Model Code text. Text for “Other Codes” and a non-model code shall be black and not underlined. 3.2.2.1 The number recorded in the REQUIREMENT field shall be the actual requirement number for the affected text. In Example 1 the requirement numbers for the two entries are 2.27.1.1 and 2.27.1.2. In Example 2 the requirement number for the single entry is 2.27.1.1(g).

EXAMPLE 1: Where a Section, Rule or a Requirement is modified, each Requirement shall be entered into CodeFinder; e.g. Section 2.27

Requirement 2.27.1 Requirement 2.27.1.1 –Local modifications are made to this requirement. Only the text of this requirement shall be shown with the modifications. Requirement 2.27.1.2 – Where this local requirement does not appear in the Model Code, it is a new requirement. Only the text of this added requirement shall be shown

EXAMPLE 2: Where a new subparagraph is added to an existing Section, Rule or Requirement, the text of the affected Requirement subparagraph shall be entered into CodeFinder, e.g. Section 2.27

Requirement 2.27.1 Requirement 2.27.1.1(g) –A new local subparagraph (g) is added. The entire text of 2.27.1.1(g) shall be shown. The following text shall be inserted in the COMMENT field “This requirement has been added”.

3.1.3 Where a local Code requirement number exists that number shall precede the text of the modification.

3.1.4 Do not add text in requirement number field. The requirement number

field should contain only the model code section/requirement/rule number. The number must be entered exactly as shown in the referenced model code. When there is no requirement number insert the term “NOTE”


3.2 Agency Field:

3.2.1 Where there is no responsible agency for enforcement of an adopted model code, enter “NO AGENCY IDENTIFIED” in the agency name field and “NA” in all other fields.

3.3 Comment Field:

3.3.1 If a modification was added by error or is revised due to an intermediate revision by the AHJ it shall be deleted from the modification field and shown in the COMMENT field as struck out text to advise the user of CodeFinder that a revision has been made to the entry.

3.3.2 Where a local jurisdiction enforces the State code insert in the COMMENT field “Same as state code requirements.”

3.3.3 The comment field should include the term(s), “Added”, “Modified”, “Deleted”, and/or “Reference” at a minimum.

3.3.4 Where an existing Section, Rule or Requirement is deleted the following text shall be inserted in the COMMENT field for each deleted Requirement “This requirement has been deleted”. In this instance the Codes & Standards Analyst shall not show the struck out text for the requirement.

EXAMPLE 3: Where an entire Section is deleted each Requirement number shall be entered in CodeFinder. In this instance the Codes & Standards Analyst shall not show the struck out text for the requirement, e.g.

Section 2.27 Requirement 2.27.1 - Where the Section has been deleted add the following to the COMMENT field “This requirement has been deleted”. Requirement 2.27.2 - Where the Section has been deleted add the following to the COMMENT field “This requirement has been deleted”.

3.3.5 Where ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 is adopted either directly or by reference from ASME A17.1/CSA B44 or other model code, one of the following statements shall be inserted in the COMMENT field for the ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 code:

• “Adopted by legislation/regulation”; or• “Adopted by reference from model code.” Substitute ASME A17.1/CSA

B44, etc. for the term “model code”.


3.3.5.1 Where the code is adopted by reference, the Codes & Standards Analyst is to verify with the AHJ that they will accept equipment conforming to ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7. If the AHJ indicates equipment conforming to ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 will not be accepted this information is to be recorded in the COMMENTs field along with the statement required by 3.3.5.

3.3.6 Where ASME A17.6 is adopted by legislation, regulation or reference from ASME A17.1/CSA B44 this should be noted in the COMMENT field for requirement 2.20.1 of ASME A17.1/CSA B44. Where any modification has been made to ASME A17.6, the Codes & Standards Analyst is to indicate in the COMMENT field for requirement 2.20.1 of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 that ASME A17.6 has been adopted with modifications.

3.3.6.1 One of the following statements shall be inserted in the COMMENT field for the ASME A17.6 Standard: • “Adopted by legislation/regulation”; or• “Adopted by reference from ASME A17.1/CSA B44.”

4.0 General:

4.1 Every effort shall be made to attach (preferred), or hyper-link to, a copy of the law or regulation (source document) adopted by the AHJ or attach some form of official verification that the regulation has been adopted. Where written documentation is not available the Codes & Standards Analyst shall document the form of verification in the COMMENT field.

4.2 Local letters of interpretation, directors ruling, etc. shall be attached to the modification to which they apply.

4.3 General documents pertaining to local regulations (e.g. permitting, licensing, enforcement, etc.) shall be attached to the “Edit Code Modification Record”.

4.4 When an effective date is not available, insert record added date, select “Other” for “As of” insert “Date Record Entered - Effective Date Unknown”.

5.0 NEII® Local Code Database Metrics:

5.1 The following shall be tracked by the Central Code Committee:

(a) days between CodeFinder commit date and Code effective date;


(b) revisions to modification records in CodeFinder after commit date, and(c) days between feedback opened and closed.

6.0 Auditing:

6.1 Immediately after adding or revising data the Codes & Standards Analyst shall generate a user report to verify the added or revised data is included in the report. If the report is not correct the Codes & Standards Analyst is to advise the developer, NEII® Administrator and NEII® Code and Safety Director of any discrepancies.

APPROVED:

The NEII® Central Code Committee is responsible for maintaining this policy. This policy shall be in effect for three (3) years from the date of approval by the NEII® Central Code Committee.

NEII® Central Code Committee: 15-Apr-15

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A17.1-2000 through A17.1-2013/B44-13, Requirements 2.26.5, 2.11.3, 2.11.11.7.2, and definitions of door and entrance assembly.

Question #1) Is an “entrance assembly” a singular entity in the sense of being inclusive of all door panels (i.e. “door(s)”) of a multiple portion entrance?

Question #2) Is the term “landing door” as used in 2.26.5(b)(2) meant to be the same as “hoistway door”?

Question #3) With respect to question #1) and with reference to the A17.1/B44 definition of “door” (emphasis on the singular) as being inclusive as a single entity possibly consisting of multiple panels. The opening paragraph of 2.26.5 as related to the entrance door(s) is written in the plural, i.e. “hoistway doors”, whereas the 2.26.5(a) and 2.26.5(b) are written in the singular tense, i.e. “landing door”.

Is the singular tense of “landing door” in 2.26.5(b)(2) meant to be understood as the entire entrance door inclusive of multiple panels, regardless of the number of individual panels in the hoistway door system?

Question #4) For an entrance assembly that complies with 2.11.11.7.2 (2.11.11.7.2 Panels shall be equipped with hoistway door interlocks on each driven panel….), is it required that each individual per panel interlock contact of such a multi-panel door (emphasis on the singular “door”) comply with 2.26.5(b)(2)?

Question #5) Would an entrance assembly described in Question #4), where two interlock contacts of two driven panels are wired in series at the local entrance wiring system and then returned to the controller as a series circuit, be in compliance with 2.26.5(b)(2) if such detection of a shorted contact within an interlock assembly itself occurs when both contacts are shorted and not when only one of the contacts is shorted. (Note: “Shorted” in question #5 is intended to understood as by both intentional means or by unintentional means).

Question #6) For a single hoistway entrance with more than one driven door panel within the entrance assembly, and where an interlock is provided for each door panel and the interlocks are wired in series, are the multiple interlocks functionally considered a single interlock contact in the context of 2.26.5(b)(2)?


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December 8, 2014 Captain Lindsey Williams Arkansas State Fire Marshal Arkansas State Police Headquarters One State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 RE: Elevator Phase I Recall Dear Captain Williams, I have received a copy of an email sent by Ryan Baker of the Fire Marshal's Division of the Little Rock Fire Department that indicates,

“After speaking with Dennis Free of the Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office, the standard practice is and has been to send the elevator into Phase I upon activation of any general fire alarm.

Thank you for asking Mr. Free to contact me regarding this. Unfortunately, we were unable to connect these past few weeks. Nonetheless, the National Elevator Industry Inc. (NEII®) would like to express our concerns regarding this policy.

The ASME A17.1‐2007/CSA B44‐07 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators adopted and enforced by the Arkansas Elevator Safety Division requires fire alarm initiating devices installed in conformance to NFPA 72 to be located at each elevator lobby, associated elevator machine rooms and spaces, and in the elevator hoistway to initiate FEO Phase 1 emergency recall operation (section 2.27.3.2.1).

The NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, section 21.3.3 requires only the elevator lobby, hoistway and machine room detectors to be used to recall elevators for firefighter service unless otherwise required by AHJ. Initiation of Phase I elevator recall upon activation of any fire alarm initiating device in the building is not permitted.

ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 2


Captain Lindsey Williams December 8, 2014 Page 2

We have been unable to find any state regulations that permit an AHJ to deviate from this requirement.

Elevators recalled unnecessarily by FAIDs outside of the elevator lobby, hoistways and machine rooms are not available to persons with disabilities who require elevators to egress the building. This will require resources from first responders to locate and evacuate those persons. The use of these resources could be better deployed addressing the fire/emergency.

Requiring compliance with this policy in existing buildings that currently comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 creates significant burdens in the areas of permitting, inspections, equipment, and costs. Arkansas building owners are rightfully questioning our members why this is necessary and what the safety benefits are for these retrofits.

NEII® would like to discuss this matter further with your office, the Arkansas Chief Elevator Inspector and Mr. Free. Please advise if revising this policy to comport with the provisions in our national NFPA and ASME codes is something you would consider. With Regards,

Brian Black NEII® Code and Safety Director CC: Mr. Larry Smothers, Arkansas Chief Elevator Inspector



2015 IBC Elevator proposals

ITEM PROPONENT ISSUE NEII RESPONSE G 194 Kulk Lose reference to A17.7 Request disapproval G 195 Cid Video 2-way communication Request disapproval G 197 AIA Escalator width Support – see rationale. G198 Owens Fire resistance rating No Position G199 Kranz Sprinklers in OEE and FSAE machine

rooms Ok – but do not need to speak on this item.

G 200 CTC Hoistway opening protection No Position – Building Issue G 201 CTC Hoistway opening protection No Position – Related to Previous

Proposal G 202 CTC Enclosed elevator lobbies – where

required No Position – Related to Previous Proposal

G 203 CTC FSAEs in parking garages No Position – Building Issue G 204 CTC Water protection clarification Support G 205 Frable- GSA FSAEs above fire department

vehicle access only No Position, but prefer G203. Speak against if not pulled in favor of G203 Similar to G 203

G 206 Frable- GSA Standby power No Position G 207 CTC Number of OEOs Support - More reasonable than

current G 208 CTC OEOs in parking garages No Position – Building Issue G 210 Frable- GSA Disapproval – support G 207

NOTE: The ICC Code Technology Committee on elevator lobbies (CTC) spent two years looking at problems with the 2015 IBC elevator requirements, and specifically those that have come up regarding Fie Service Access Elevators and Occupant Evacuation Elevators (e.g., excessive standby power requirement). I represented NEII in these discussions. NEII should support the CTC package of proposed changes with any editorial changes the CCC suggests we offer in the April hearings. -Brian

G 194-15 3001.2, TABLE 3001.2 (New)

Proponent: Edward Kulik, representing Building Code Action Committee ([email protected])


2015 International Building Code Revise as follows:

3001.2 Referenced standards. Except as otherwise provided for in this code, the design, construction, installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of elevators and conveying systems and their components shall conform to ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, ASME A90.1, ASME B20.1, ANSI MH29.1, ALI ALCTVthe applicable standard specified in Table 3001.2 and ASCE 24 for construction in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3.

Add new text as follows:

TABLE 3001.2 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

TYPE STANDARD

Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, material lifts ASME A17.1/CSA B44

Belt manlifts ASME A90.1

Conveyors and related equipment ASME B20.1

Automotive lifts ALI ALCTV

Platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, wheelchair lifts ASME A18.1

Reason: The referenced installation and design standards do not apply to all elevators and conveying systems and their components. Each standard is for a certain type. Although covered for accessibility in Section 1109.8, the installation standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, ASME A18.1, is not included in Chapter 30. ASME A18.1 is a separate standard, not covered by Section 1.1.2 of ASME A17.1. This public proposal is submitted by the ICC Building Code Action Committee (BCAC). The BCAC was established by the ICC Board of Directors to pursue opportunities to improve and enhance an assigned International Code or portion thereof. This includes both the technical aspects of the codes as well as the code content in terms of scope and application of referenced standards. Since its inception in July, 2011, the BCAC has held 13 open meetings and numerous workgroup calls which included members of the BCAC as well as any interested party to discuss and debate the proposed changes and the public comments. Related documentation and reports are posted on the BCAC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/BCAC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction due to the code already requires conformance with these standards. There may be a decrease in the cost of construction, due to providing clarity on what is required for specific equipment.

G 194-15 : 3001.2-KULIK5033

NEII does not support this proposal because it does not reference ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 Performance-based safety code for elevators and escalators. This is an important standard to allow new technology for safety, design flexibility, or energy efficiency to be brought into the market.


http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/BCAC/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/BCAC/Pages/default.aspx

G 195-15 3001.2 (New)

Proponent: Andrew Cid, representing Private Citizen for The Initiative for Emergency Elevator Communication Systems for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired ([email protected])

2015 International Building Code Add new text as follows:

Emergency elevator communication systems for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired An emergency two-way communication system shall be provided that:

1. Is a visual text-based and a video-based live interactive system,2. Is fully accessible by the deaf and hard of hearing and speech impaired, and 3. Is located between the elevator car and the local emergency authorities at a point outside of the hoistway.

Reason: Reason for Addition / Change to the Language of IBC 3001.2: The addition of the terms "visual, text-based and video-based live interactive communication systems" is strongly recommended to emphasize the need for totally accessible communication in elevators between local government emergency authorities and individuals who are: Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Speech Impaired. This type of comunication system is long overdue and strongly recommended for installation and retrofit into public elevators in existing buildings and for new construction. A similar proposal was considered by the A117.1 Standards Committee in 2014, but not approved. The IBC and IEBC should take the lead on this topic and establish this requirement that is needed by our communities..

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction Cost Impact - The cost impact, to a recommended 70% of the existing building inventory for public and commercial buildings that are three (3) stories or higher with elevators, is expected to be negligible or minimal to the building owner / operator. Any costs incurred is anticipated to be alleviated wth the use of various incentives such as tax write offs for complying with new accessibility standards. In addition, for new construction, it is expected that there will be no significant additional costs involved because it will be built into the design / build. For existing buildings, the estimated cost for such a system is approximately $2,500. For new construction, the system will cost approximately $5,000.

G 195-15 : 3001.2 (New)-CID3932

NEII is in opposition to this proposal for several reasons.

1) This is a technical proposal which belongs in ICC A117, not in IBC (defeated there)2) The technology required is not readily available today. (has been done on limited

basis)3) It will increase the cost of construction4) Does not make sense in all applications (especially parking garages, low income

housing, etc where vandalism and theft are higher)5) Calls do not go locally as the local fire department or emergency response does not

have time or resources to deal with non-life threatening issues. Calls are directed to acall center and local emergency services are alerted if a life threatening issue exists.

6) Current system requires a light to indicate when the call has been received at the callcenter. This means of two way communication is the same for all users including thehearing impaired.


G 197-15 3004.2.2

Proponent: David Collins, representing The American Institute of Architects ([email protected])


3004.2.2 Escalators. Where provided in below-grade transportation stations, escalators shall have a clear width of not less than 32 inches (815 mm).

Exception: The clear width is not required in existing facilities undergoing alterations.

Reason: The exception to this section addresses requirements for escalators undergoing alterations. Such provisions should be in the IEBC, not the IBC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This change and the companion change to put requirements for existing escalators undergoing alterations in the IEBC will clarify how the two codes work together. There should be no cost impact with this change.

G 197-15 : 3004.2.2-COLLINS4477

NEII supports this proposal based on the rationale provided.


G 198-15 3005.4

Proponent: Quinton Owens, City of Rexburg, representing "self" ([email protected])


Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, and control spaces. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces and machinery spaces outside of but attached to a hoistway that have openings into the hoistway shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. The fire-resistance rating shall be not less than the required rating of the hoistway enclosure served by the machinery. Openings in the fire barriers shall be protected with assemblies having a fire protection rating not less than that required for the hoistway enclosure doors.

Exceptions: 1. For other than fire service access elevators and occupant evacuation elevators, where machine rooms, machinery spaces,

control rooms and control spaces do not abut and have no openings to the hoistway enclosure they serve, the fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both, shall be permitted to be reduced to a 1-hour fire-resistance rating.

2. For other than fire service access elevators and occupant evacuation elevators, in buildings fourthreestories or less above grade plane where machine room, machinery spaces, control rooms and control spaces do not abut and have no openings to the hoistway enclosure they serve, the machine room, machinery spaces, control rooms and control spaces are not required to be fire-resistance rated.

Reason: As the fire rating on shafts increases from one hour to two hours beginning at 4 stories, it seems logical that a machine room serving only a one hour rated shaft should be in exception two and all other shafts would fall together under exception one.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction Cost increase is limited only to raising assembly rating by 1 hour for machine rooms serving elevator shafts of 4 stories.

G 198-15 : 3005.4-OWENS5702

No Position


G 199-15 3005.7 (New)

Proponent: Lee Kranz, City of Bellevue, WA, representing The City of Bellevue Washington


3005.7 Fire service access and occupant evacuation elevator machine rooms. Fire service access elevator machinery and occupant evacuation elevator machinery shall not be located in the same room with machinery serving other elevators.

Exception: Co-location of elevator machinery is permitted where a clean-agent fire-extinguishing sytem is installed in the machinery room instead of an automatic sprinkler system. The clean-agent system shall be in accordance with Section 904.10. Openings in the machinery room floor, walls and ceiling shall be limited to insure the functionality of the clean-agent system.

Reason: There are cases where fire service access elevator machinery or occupant evacuation elevator machinery may need to be co-located in the same machinery room as other non-fire service elevator or non-occupant self evacuation elevator machinery. IBC Section 903 and NFPA 13 requires sprinkler protection in all elevator machinery rooms except those serving fire service access elevator machinery or occupant evacuation elevator machinery (see IBC Sections 3007.2.1 & 3008.2.1 prohibiting the use of automatic (wet) sprinklers in fire service access and occupant evacuation elevator machine rooms). Both fire service access elevator machinery and occupant evacuation elevator machinery must be protected from any water source so this proposal allows the use of a clean-agent system per NFPA 2001 to allow all elevator machinery to be in the same room. This will insure that the provisions of IBC Section 3007.4 & 3008.4 are met when co-location of machinery is desired to meet design requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This code change will not effect the cost of construction as in some cases it will be less expensive to install a clean-agent fire extinguishing system than an automatic sprinkler system.

G 199-15 : 3005.7 (New)-KRANZ3868

OK – Do not need to speak in support.


G 200-15 3006.2

Proponent: Carl Baldassarra, P.E., FSFPE, Chair, ICC Code Technology Committee, representing Code Technology Committee ([email protected])


3006.2 Hoistway opening protection required. Elevator hoistway door openings shall be protected in accordance with Section 3006.3 where an the elevator hoistway is required to be located in a shaft enclosure, connects more than three stories, is required to be enclosed within a shaft enclosure in accordance with Section 712.1.1 and where any of the following conditions apply exist

1. The elevator hoistway exceeds 420 feet in height. 21. The building is not protectedequipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 32. The building contains a Group I-1 Condition 2 occupancy. 43. The building contains a Group I-2 occupancy. 54. The building contains a Group I-3 occupancy. 5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) in height. The height of the hoistway shall be measured from the lowest floor to the highest floor of the floors served by the hoistway.

Exceptions:

1. Protection of elevator hoistway door openings is not required where the elevator serves only open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5.

2. Protection of elevator hoistway door openings is not required at the level(s) of exit discharge, provided the level(s) of exit discharge is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

3. Enclosed elevator lobbies and protection of elevator hoistway door openings are not required on levels where the elevator hoistway opens to the exterior

The height of the hoistway shall be measured from the top of the lowest finished floor to the top of the highest finished floor of the floors served by the hoistway.

The height of elevator hoistways sharing a common atmosphere by elevator door openings at a common floor or by openings between hoistways shall be measured from the top of the lowest finished floor to the top of the highest finished floor of the floors served by the non separated hoistways.

Reason: This proposal is a follow-up to what was proposed in the 2012 cycle as proposal FS66-12. This version has been updated to work with the new language found in Section 3006.2 and addresses the reasons for disapproval, including that midrise buildings may not have been equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. This issue has been viewed very differently throughout the US with many jurisidictions requiring elevator lobbies and many not. The IBC has required these lobbies since the 2000 edition and have always been heavily debated. This debate has been the reason the CTC has been carefully studying this issue. The work that led to FS66-12 included a technical analysis that looked at issues such as stack effect and also looked at the reliability of sprinklers through the use of the fire safety concepts tree. The technical analysis is available at the following link. https://cdpaccess.com/proposal/fileupload/get/280

The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the Elevator Lobbies Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction If the requirements for elevator lobbies are made less restrictive then the cost of construction would go down.

G 200-15 : 3006.2- BALDASSARRA4170

No Position – Building Issue


http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx

G 201-15 3006.2.1 (New), 1020.1.1(IFC [BE] 1020.1.1) (New)

Proponent: Carl Baldassarra, P.E., FSFPE, Chair, ICC Code Technology Committee, representing Code Technology Committee ([email protected])


Rated corridors. Where corridors are required to be fire resistance rated in accordance with Section 1020.1, elevator hoistway openings shall be protected in accordance with Section 3006.3.

1020.1.1(IFC [BE] 1020.1.1) Hoistway opening protection Elevator hoistway openings shall be protected in accordance with Section 3006.2.1.

Reason: During the 2012 cycle the CTC submitted a code change FS88-12 to clarify that it was not the intent to require protection of a hoistway opening in rated corridors. Instead, the elevator lobby requirements themselves addressed this issue. That proposal was not approved. Based upon that disapproval, it appears that it is within the intent to require protection of elevator hoistway openings based upon the requirement for rated corridor construction. Therefore, this requirement needs to be specifically clarified within Section 3006 to avoid the requirement being missed. A new section 3006.2.1 has been written to clarify that intent. Also, to further clarify this intent a Section 1020.1.1 has been provided as a pointer to these specific lobby requirements. It should be noted that this requirement has limited application. The following summarizes the buildings not already addressed by Section 3006.2 that are required to have rated corridors.

Unsprinklered buildings:

Both conditions below apply to require hoistway opening protection:

• Group A, B, E, F, M, S and U occupancies with an occupant load served by a corridor greater than 30.

• Hoistways connecting only 3 stories.

Sprinklered buildings

Both conditions below apply to require hoistway opening protection:

• Applicable Occupancies

o Group R greater than 10 served by corridor (.5 hr)

o Group H1, H-2, H-3 (1 hr)

o Group H4, H5 greater than 30 served by Corridor (1 hr)

• Non High rise buildings

The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the Elevator Lobbies Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This will not increase the cost of construction depending upon how this issue is being interpreted. This item will only increase construction if it had not been interpreted to require protection of the hoistway opening in rated corridors. This would involve having to comply with Section 3006.3.

G 201-15 : 3006.2.1 (New)- BALDASSARRA4172

No Position – Related to previous proposal



G 202-15 405.4.3, 708.1, 716.5.9.3, [F] 907.5.2.1 (IFC 907.5.2.1), 3006.4, 3007.6, 3007.6.1, 3007.6.3, 3007.9, 3007.9.1, 3008.6

Proponent: Carl Baldassarra, P.E., FSFPE, Chair, Code Technology Committee, representing Code Technologies Committee ([email protected])


405.4.3 Elevators. Where elevators are provided, each compartment shall have direct access to an elevator. Where an elevator serves more than one compartment, an enclosed elevator lobby shall be provided and shall be separated from each compartment by a smoke barrier in accordance with Section 709. Doors shall be gasketed, have a drop sill and be automatic-closing by smoke detection in accordance with Section 716.5.9.3.

708.1 General. The following wall assemblies shall comply with this section.

1. Separation walls as required by Section 420.2 for Groups I-1, R-1, R-2 and R-3. 2. Walls separating tenant spaces in covered and open mall buildings as required by Section 402.4.2.1. 3. Corridor walls as required by Section 1020.1. 4. Enclosed Elevator lobby separation as required by Section 3006.2. 5. Egress balconies as required by Section 1019.2

716.5.9.3 Smoke-activated doors. Automatic-closing doors installed in the following locations shall be automatic-closing by the actuation of smoke detectors installed in accordance with Section 907.3 or by loss of power to the smoke detector or hold-open device. Doors that are automatic-closing by smoke detection shall not have more than a 10-second delay before the door starts to close after the smoke detector is actuated:

1. Doors installed across a corridor. 2. Doors installed in the enclosures of exit access stairways and ramps in accordance with Sections 1019 and 1023, respectively. 3. Doors that protect openings in exits or corridors required to be of fire-resistance-rated construction. 4. Doors that protect openings in walls that are capable of resisting the passage of smoke in accordance with Section 509.4. 5. Doors installed in smoke barriers in accordance with Section 709.5. 6. Doors installed in fire partitions in accordance with Section 708.6. 7. Doors installed in a fire wall in accordance with Section 706.8. 8. Doors installed in shaft enclosures in accordance with Section 713.7. 9. Doors installed in waste and linen chutes, discharge openings and access and discharge rooms in accordance with Section 713.13.

Loading doors installed in waste and linen chutes shall meet the requirements of Sections 716.5.9 and 716.5.9.1.1. 10. Doors installed in the walls for compartmentation of underground buildings in accordance with Section 405.4.2. 11. Doors installed in the enclosed elevator lobby walls of underground buildings in accordance with Section 405.4.3. 12. Doors installed in smoke partitions in accordance with Section 710.5.2.3.

[F] 907.5.2.1 Audible alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm.

Exceptions:

1. Audible alarm notification appliances are not required in critical care areas of Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2.

2. A visible alarm notification appliance installed in a nurses' control station or other continuously attended staff location in a Group I-2 Condition 2 suite shall be an acceptable alternative to the installation of audible alarm notification appliances throughout the suite in Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2.

3. Where provided, audible notification appliances located in each enclosed occupant evacuation elevator lobby in accordance with Section 3008.9.1 shall be connected to a separate notification zone for manual paging only.

3006.4 Means of egress. Elevator lobbies shall be provided with at least one means of egress complying with Chapter 10 and other provisions in this code. Egress through an enclosed elevator lobby shall be permitted in accordance with Item 1 of Section 1016.2.

3007.6 Fire service access elevator lobby. The fire service access elevator shall open into aan enclosed fire service access elevator lobby in accordance with Sections 3007.6.1 through 3007.6.5. Egress is permitted through the enclosed elevator lobby in accordance with Item 1 of Section 1016.2.

Exception: Where a fire service access elevator has two entrances onto a floor, the second entrance shall be permitted to open into an elevator lobbybe protected in accordance with Section 3006.3.

3007.6.1 Access to interior exit stairway or ramp. The enclosed fire service access elevator lobby shall have direct access from the enclosed elevator lobby to an enclosure for an interior exit stairway or ramp.

Exception: Access to an interior exit stairway or ramp shall be permitted to be through a protected path of travel that has a level of fire protection not less than the elevator lobby enclosure. The protected path shall be separated from the enclosed elevator lobby through an opening protected by a smoke and draft control assembly in accordance Section 716.5.3.

3007.6.3 Lobby doorways. Other than doors to the hoistway, elevator control room or elevator control space, each doorway to aan enclosed fire service access elevator lobby shall be provided with a 3 /4-hour fire door assembly complying with Section 716.5. The fire door assembly shall comply with the smoke and draft control door assembly requirements of Section 716.5.3.1 with the UL 1784 test conducted without the artificial bottom seal.

3007.9 Standpipe hose connection. A Class I standpipe hose connection in accordance with Section 905 shall be provided in the interior exit stairway and ramp having direct access from the enclosed fire service access elevator lobby.


3007.9.1 Access. The exit enclosure containing the standpipe shall have access to the floor without passing through the enclosed fire service access elevator lobby.

3008.6 Occupant evacuation elevator lobby. Occupant evacuation elevators shall open into an enclosed elevator lobby in accordance with Sections 3008.6.1 through 3008.6.6. Egress is permitted through the elevator lobby in accordance with Item 1 of Section 1016.2.

Reason: This proposal is simply clarifying where elevator lobbies are intended to be enclosed. In some cases an elevator lobby is simply the area where the elevators open onto and no enclosure of the space is necessary. This does not necessarily mean the hoistway opening is not protected but instead that there is not a physical lobby enclosure. It should be noted that there are some sections such as Section 909.21.6 that are not necessarily intending to address whether such lobbies are enclosed or unenclosed. The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the Elevator Lobby Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This is simply clarification of when elevator lobbies are enclosed.

G 202-15 : 405.4.3- BALDASSARRA4176

No Position – Related to previous proposal



G 203-15 3007.1

Proponent: Carl Baldassarra, P.E., FSFPE, Chair, Code Technology Committee, representing Code Technology Committee ([email protected])


3007.1 General. Where required by Section 403.6.1, every floor above and including the lowest level of fire department vehicle access of the building shall be served by fire service access elevators complying with Sections 3007.1 through 3007.9. Except as modified in this section, fire service access elevators shall be installed in accordance with this chapter and ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Exception: Elevators that only service an open or enclosed parking garage and the lobby of the building shall not be required to serve as fire service access elevators in accordance with Section 3007.

Reason: There are two aspects that this proposal addresses. The first is that it was not the intention that FSAEs be available in the levels of the building below the lowest level of fire department access. Typically the fire department is more concerned with travelling high into the building and does not require that the same facilities be provided in the lower levels of the building. Most fire departments will likely not take an elevator below grade to a fire when the stairs are manageable. This will likely only affect buildings on steep grades where the lowest level of fire department access differs greatly from the main entrance. The second aspect addresses the issue that FSAEs are not necessary in parking garages. As noted the fire department is more likely to use FSAEs due to the height of the building. In addition, fire fighters typically are not willing to take an elevator past the fire floor. Instead in such cases they would prefer the use of the stairway. The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the WTC Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This will save money by not requiring FSAE elevators from the garage and clarifying that it is only the portion of the building above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access that need these elevators.

G 203-15 : 3007.1- BALDASSARRA4189




G 204-15 3007.3, 3008.3



3007.3 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler system outside the enclosed lobby shall be prevented from infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system outside the enclosed fire service access elevator lobby shall be provided.in accordance with an approved method.

3008.3 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler system outside the enclosed lobby shall be prevented from infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system outside the enclosed occupant evacuation elevator lobby shall be provided.in accordance with an approved method.

Reason: As currently written it is often misinterpreted that water protection should be provided from sprinklers activating within the enclosed lobby itself. In fact, this provision is specifically looking only at sprinkler activation outside the lobby. If a sprinkler was activated within the lobby itself then there are larger concerns about the safety of the elevator operations. Also if sprinklers have activated within the lobby the lobby smoke detection would have also activated and recalled the elevators to the lobby. This section is not intended to include fire fighter hose stream. The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the WTC Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This is merely a clarification. It may be a savings if it was interpreted to include the activation of an automatic sprinkler system within the enclosed elevator lobby.

G 204-15 : 3007.3- BALDASSARRA4191

NEII supports this proposal. A NEII representative participated in the CTC and agree that protection is needed to prevent water entry into the elevator hoistway from areas outside of the elevator lobby.



G 205-15 3007.1

Proponent: Dave Frable, representing US General Services Administration


3007.1 General. Where required by Section 403.6.1, every floor above and including the lowest level of fire department vehicle access of the building shall be served by fire service access elevators complying with Sections 3007.1 through 3007.9. Except as modified in this section, fire service access elevators shall be installed in accordance with this chapter and ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Reason: The intent of this code change proposal is to clarify the original intent of the installation requirements for fire service access elevators in buildings with an occupied floor more than 120 feet able the lowest level of fire department access. Please note that it was not the intention of the submitter of the original code change proposal to require fire service access elevators be available on the levels of the building below the lowest level of fire department access. Typically the fire department is more concerned with travelling upward into the building and typically do not require that fire service access elevators be provided in the lower levels of the building. Most fire departments will likely not take an elevator below grade to a fire when the stairs are manageable.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This clarrification will reduce cost of construction by not requiring fire service access elevators to be installed in locations below the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and that it is only the portion of the building above and including the lowest level of fire department vehicle access that need these elevators.

G 205-15 : 3007.1-FRABLE5041

No Position – Prefer G203 – May want to talk against in favor of G203if not pulled


G 206-15 3007.8, 3007.8.1 (New)

Proponent: Dave Frable, US General Services Administration, representing US General Services Administration


3007.8 Electrical power. The following features serving each fire service access elevator shall be supplied by both Sufficient normal power and Type 60/Class 2X/Level 1 standby power: 1. Elevator shall be provided to simultaneously operate all designated fire service access elevators and their associated elevator equipment.2. Elevator, elevator hoistway lighting.3.Ventilation, elevator car lighting, and the ventilation and cooling equipment for their respective elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machine spaces and control spaces. 4. Elevator car lighting.

Add new text as follows:

3007.8.1 Standby power evaluation and analysis An evaluation and analysis shall be provided to determine the appropriate minimum time, in hours, that standby power must be provided following loss or failure of the normal power supply for the fire service access elevators to operate for the specific building and application. The subject evaluation and analysis shall be prepared by the responsible registered design professional and shall be approved prior to installation.

Reason: Currently as written all designated fire service access elevators must comply with Section 3007.8 which requires 2 hours of standby power for each designated fire service access elevator and associated equipment simultaneously. In many 120 foot tall buildings across the country, the current 2-hour standby power requirement becomes costly and is likely much more conservative than necessary. The intent of this code change is to provide a more reasonable approach for providing standby power in lieu of using an arbitrary/absolute value of 2-hours. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems permits the use of Class X systems (Other time, in hours, as required by the application). Please note the Class defines the minimum time, in hours, for which the standby power system is designed to operate at its rated load without being refueled or recharged.

This proposal would permit the Building Official to approve an evaluation and analysis prepared by the registered design professions for determining the appropriate minimum time, in hours, that standby power must be provided for the respective building. In addition, it should also be pointed out that the 2-hour standby power requirement is also not consistent with reviews of the WTC bombing in 1996 that concluded buildings should not take longer than 1-hour to evacuate.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This proposal will decrease the cost of construction as it will possibly reduce the size of the emergency power supply system providing standby power as well as determing the appropriate timeframe necessary for providing standby power for the operation of the fire service access elevators during an emergency.

G 206-15 : 3007.8-FRABLE5021

No Position


G 207-15 3008.1, 3008.1.1 (New), 3008.8.1 (New)

Proponent: Carl Baldassarra, P.E., FSFPE, Chair, Code Technology Committee, representing Code Technology Committee ([email protected])


General. Where elevators are to be Elevators used for occupant self-evacuation during fires, all passenger elevators for general public use shall comply with Sections 3008.1 through 3008.10. Where other elevators are used for occupant self-evacuation, those elevators shall comply with these sections.

Add new text as follows: Number of occupant evacuation elevators. The number of elevators available for occupant evacuation shall be determined based on an egress analysis that addresses one of the following scenarios

1. Full building evacuation where the analysis demonstrates that the number of elevators provided for evacuation results in an evacuation time less than one hour.

2. Evacuation of the 5 consecutive floors with the highest cumulative occupant load where the analysis demonstrates that the number of elevators provided for evacuation results in an evacuation time less than 15 minutes.

A minimum of one elevator in each bank shall be designated for occupant evacuation. Not less than two shall be provided in each occupant evacuation elevator lobby where more than one elevator opens into the lobby. Signage shall be provided to denote which elevators are available for occupant evacuation.

3008.8.1 Determination of standby power load. Standby power loads shall be based upon the determination of the number of occupant evacuation elevators in Section 3008.1.1.

Reason: The alternative to the 3rd stair in Section 403.5.2 is to use occupant evacuation elevators. This is a viable and more efficient option, but can require an excessive amount of standby power. As currently written, all passenger elevators must be used to comply with Section 3008 and Section 3008.8 would require 2 hours of standby power for every elevator simultaneously. In a building with many elevators, this becomes excessive and may be much more conservative than necessary where occupant loads are low. This proposal provides a more reasonable performance-based approach but while retaining the capacity to evacuate buildings more quickly than with stairs alone. Two options are provided to determine the number of occupant evacuation elevators necessary to meet the performance intent. The first focuses upon full building evacuation. This does not mandate full building evacuation but instead is a benchmark to use for analysis. The use of 1 hour sets an upper limit on evacuation time and is based upon concerns during review of events such as the WTC bombing in 1993 that buildings should not take longer than an hour to evacuate. The 1 hour criterion is consistent with the upper limit that the elevator industry typically uses to determine the use of elevators during the busier times of the day within buildings during normal operation. It is also consistent with the basis for the current code language. The second option is more closely associated with a more typical phased evacuation. This 15 minute criterion intends to remove occupants from the area to which the fire department will respond. In reviewing a number resources the time of arrival of most fire departments in a typical city is likely around 4 minutes. This does not include time for set-up at the scene. NFPA 1710 specifically requires a 240 second arrival time to 90 percent of the incidents in a jurisdiction. Again this is only arrival time of the first due company. Several fire service officers have stated that an additional 10 minutes are needed to begin incident assessment, leading to the 15 minute criterion. Using the highest occupant load for 5 consecutive floors will provide a safety factor for the required number of occupant evacuation elevators.

In addition since the initial publication of occupant evacuation elevator requirements, ASME A17.1 has been updated and revised to address occupant evacuation elevators. This also includes the interface with the fire department features on elevators. Elevators can now be individually recalled by the fire department thus leaving more elevators available for evacuation if necessary. ASME A17.1 also provides requirements for the prioritization of elevators during emergencies. This provides another level of rigor to the concept.

The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the WTC Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Bibliography: Fire Master Plan, Olympia Washington, Chapter 4 Emergency response - response times. Response times - Chapter 4 Fire Master Plan Olympia, WA NYC City wide fire report -2014. NYC response times

NFPA 1710 - 2010

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This proposal will decrease the cost of construction as it will possibly reduce the number of elevators necessary for occupant evacuation and thus reduce the capacity necessary for standby power.

G 207-15 : 3008.1 #1- BALDASSARRA4188

NEII supports this proposal. It provides a more reasonable, cost effective approach to Occupant Evacuation Elevators. The current language may require more elevators on standby power than necessary and is cost prohibitive.



G 208-15 3008.1, 3008.6.1


2015 International Building Code 3008.1 General. Where elevators are to be used for occupant self-evacuation during fires, all passenger elevators for general public use shall comply with Sections 3008.1 through 3008.10. Where other elevators are used for occupant self-evacuation, those elevators shall comply with these sections.

Revise as follows:

3008.6.1 Access to interior exit stairway or ramp. The occupant evacuation elevator lobby shall have direct access from the enclosed elevator lobby to an interior exit stairway or ramp.

ExceptionExceptions: 1. Access to an interior exit stairway or ramp shall be permitted to be through a protected path of travel that has a level of fire protection not less than the elevator lobby enclosure. The protected path shall be separated from the enclosed elevator lobby through an opening protected by a smoke and draft control assembly in accordance Section 716.5.3. 2. Elevators that only service an open parking garage and the lobby of the building shall not be required to provide direct access in accordance with this section.

Reason: Requiring occupant evacuation elevators to extend from a parking garages to the main lobby was not contemplated or intended to be addressed by the requirements for occupant evacuation elevators. Such elevators were intended to address portions of the building where height became an issue for evacuation. However it was felt that these elevators should still be available for occupant evacuation but the direct access requirement was felt to be overly restrictive for open parking garages. The direct access requirement often affects the location of the stairways and possibly leading to an additional stairway. There is an exception to Section 3008.6.1 if you provide protection to that stairway but in an open parking garage smoke accumulation is much less due to the open nature of the structure. The additional construction required to create that protected path would serve little benefit. The ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) has just completed its 10th year. The ICC Board has decided to sunset the CTC. The sunset plan includes re-assigning many of the CTC Areas of Study to the applicable Code Action Committee (CAC). The two remaining CTC Areas of Study are Care Facilities and Elevator Lobbies/WTC Elevator issues. This proposal falls under the WTC Area of Study. Information on the CTC, including: the sunset plan; meeting agendas; minutes; reports; resource documents; presentations; and all other materials developed in conjunction with the CTC effort can be downloaded from the CTC website at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/CTC/Pages/default.aspx.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction Will decrease the cost of construction. This will simplify the location of the stairway. This exception eliminates the need for an additional stairway or of the creation of a protected path from the occupanct evacuation elevator lobby to the stairway.

G 208-15 : 3008.1 #2- BALDASSARRA4190




G 210-15 3008.8, 3008.8.1 (New)

Proponent: Dave Frable, representing US General Services Administration


3008.8 Electrical power. The following features serving each occupant evacuation elevator shall be supplied by bothSufficient normal power and Type 60/Class 2X/Level 1 standby power: 1. Elevatorshall be provided to simultaneously operate all occupant evacuation elevators along with their associated elevator equipment.2. Ventilation,elevator hoistway lighting, elevator car lighting, and the ventilation and cooling equipment for their respective elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinerymachine spaces and control spaces. 3. Elevator car lighting.

3008.8.1 Standby power evaluation and analysis. An evaluation and analysis shall be provided to determine the appropriate minimum time, in hours, that standby power must be provided following loss or failure of the normal power supply for the occupant evacuation elevators to operate for the specific building and application. The subject evaluation and analysis shall be prepared by the responsible registered design professional and shall be approved prior to installation.

Reason: Currently as written all occupant evacuation elevators must comply with Section 3007.8 which requires 2 hours of standby power for each occupant evacuation elevator and associated equipment simultaneously. In many tall buildings across the country, the current 2-hour standby power requirement becomes costly and is likely much more conservative than necessary. The intent of this code change is to provide a more reasonable approach for providing standby power in lieu of using an arbitrary/absolute value of 2-hours. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems permits the use of Class X systems (Other time, in hours, as required by the application). Please note the Class defines the minimum time, in hours, for which the standby power system is designed to operate at its rated load without being refueled or recharged.

This proposal would permit the Building Official to approve an evaluation and analysis prepared by the registered design professions for determining the appropriate minimum time, in hours, that standby power must be provided for the respective building. In addition, it should also be pointed out that the 2-hour standby power requirement is also not consistent with reviews of the WTC bombing in 1996 that concluded buildings should not take longer than 1-hour to evacuate.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This proposal will decrease the cost of construction as it will possibly reduce the size of the emergency power supply system providing standby power as well as determing the appropriate timeframe necessary for providing standby power for the operation of occupant evacuation elevators during an emergency.

G 210-15 : 3008.8-FRABLE5036

NEII is against this proposal. G207 provides a better alternative.


Draft Road Map for integration of ISO SIL and Safe-State requirements in A17.1 (April 8, 2015)

General Targets: Bring ASME A17.1 Electrical requirements in line with eventual ISO 22559-6/7 +A1-2020 requirements in a parallel effort and address international certification.

The current work in AH6 (either in the ISO 22559-6/7-2017 or the publication with +A1-2020), can be in parallel be incorporated into the 2016-2019 update cycle the 22201 series for publication in 2020. During this same 2016-2019 cycle, the proposal is for Barry Blackaby and Vince Robibero to sponsor a TN that will bring into A17.1 the ISO 22201 series as an applicable referenced technical standard similar how ISO 22200 is for EMC.

1) Compete cycle for publication of editorial update of ISO 22201 series by 2016

2) Open now a A17.1 TN for incorporation of ISO 22201 series into A17.1-2019 (Will be the ISO22201-2016 publication by then)

3) Open in 2016 an ISOTC/178 work item for Technical Report to update the electrical comparison in22201 series (Table B1) and new technical requirements

4) Liaison continues between ISO TC 178/WG8 and TC10/WG1/AH6 to coordinate into ISO 22201TR the work by AH6 (AH6 lead)

5) Open in 2016 an A17.1 TN to update A17.1-2019 to the referenced ISO 22201-2016 series toreference either the relevant part of ISO 22559-6/7 +A1-2020 or ISO 22201-2020, both of which willhave the same requirements from the work in 3 and 4 above. The new references will be published inA17.1-2022.

V. Robibero pg. 1 of 2 Attachment #7 Page 1 of 1

Draft Road Map for integration of ISO SIL and Safe-State requirements in A17.1 (April 8, 2015)

2016 Publish ISO 22201-XXXX (current) Editorial Update

2015 - submit ASME A17 TN to 1) reference ISO 22201 in place of SIL and safe-state requirements.. A 2) address international certification of SIL by AECO/TUV/UL etc.

2016 Open TC 178 work item to update ISO 22201 series for 1) EN harmonization with latest EN 81-20/50 requirements (Incl. A1) 2) update Table B1 national electrical comparison to latest editions. 3) address international certification. 2019 - A17.1-2019 references

22201 series in lieu of A17.1 2016 SIL and safe state requirements

2020 - ISO 22559-6/7 (X/Y)+A1 is published as ISO and EN ISO standards simultaneously

2020 submit ASME A17 TN to look to reference ISO 22559-6/7 (X/Y)+A1 for A17.1-2022 edition. Worst case, reference 22201-2020.

ASME A17 ISO 22201

A17.1-2022 publishes

2019 ISO 22201-2020 series updated with - ISO 22559-6/7 (X/Y)+A1 requirements

2016-2019 - ISO 22559-6/7 (X/Y)+A1 in progress

ISO 22559-6/7

V. Robibero pg. 2 of 2

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PCR for Lifts (Elevators)

ISO TC178 Plenary2014:10/24

Product Category Rules

• Definition from ISO 14025: Environmentallabels and declarations -- Type III environmental declarations -- Principlesand procedures

• Product Category Rules - PCR– set of specific rules, requirements and

guidelines for developing Type III environmental declarations (3.2)

– for one or more product categories (3.12)

211/12/2014ISO TC 178 - PCR for Lifts - Christian de MAS LATRIE

Product Category Rule

• From ISO 14025:

• Clause 6.4 General programmeinstructions (GPI)– Prepared by the programme operator

– Operation of the programme: • Scope, involvement of interested parties, definition

of product categories, data management, data confidentiality management, procedure for development and maintenance of PCR, independent verification, fees etc.




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Product Category Rule

• From ISO 14025:– Clause 6.7.1 Developing the contents of a

PCR document• Select programme operator for a new PCR and follow the

rules defined in the GPI (General Programme Instructions) (and other Standards: e.g. ISO 15804)


Content of PCR 1/3a) product category definition and description (e.g. function, technical performance and use);

b) goal and scope definition for the LCA of the product, according to ISO 14040 series, including

functional unit

system boundary

description of data

criteria for the inclusion of inputs and outputs

data quality requirements including coverage, precision, completeness,representativeness, consistency, reproducibility, sources and uncertainty, and

units


Content of PCR 2/3

c) inventory analysis, including

data collection

calculation procedures, and

allocation of material and energy flows and releases

d) impact category selection and calculation rules, if applied

e) predetermined parameters for reporting of LCA data (inventory data categories and impact category indicators) (see Note below);

f) requirements for provision of additional environmental information, includingany methodological requirements (e.g. specifications for hazard and risk assessment); see 7.2.3 for information;




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Content of PCR 3/3g) materials and substances to be declared (e.g. information about product content, including specification of materials and substances that can adversely affect human health and/or the environment, in all stages of the life cycle);

h) instructions for producing the data required to develop the declaration (LCA, LCI, information modules and additional environmental information);

i) instructions on the content and format of the Type III environmental declaration (see 7.2);

j) information on which stages are not considered, if the declaration is not based on an LCA covering all life cycle stages;

k) period of validity.

NOTE Predetermined parameters are the parameters on which environmental information about a product is to be supplied as identified in the PCR.


Programme Operator

• Selected programme operator:– International EPD® System operated by Environdec

(www.environdec.com)– Programme operator selected in April/May 2013

• All information is available free on this internet page:

• Draft PCR Lifts (status 2014-05-05) simple registration for login required

• E.g. ELA comments (status 2014-02-06)• Etc.


PCR Development

• Schedule of the programme operator– Start of open consultation phase agreed in 2nd

workshop for PCR Lifts 15th October 2014– New dates (in red) not yet agreed by programme

operator– Release of PCR Lifts is currently foreseen for

begin of August 2015 (not confirmed)




PRODUCT CATEGORY RULES DATE 2014-05-05

UN CPC 4354 LIFTS (ELEVATORS)

2014:XY VERSION 1.2 DRAFT FOR SECOND OPEN CONSULTATION REFLECTING COMMENTS FROM 1ST PHASE (6TH DEC 2013- 7TH FEB 2014) AND EXTENDED 1ST PHASE (7TH FEB 2014 – 11TH APRIL 2014)


PRODUCT CATEGORY RULES

DATE 2014-05-05 UN CPC 4354 LIFTS (ELEVATORS)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................................................................3

LIST OF FIGURES ...........................................................................................................................................................4

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................4

GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................5

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................6

1.1 OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR THE EPD® .................................................................7

2 DEFINITION OF THE PRODUCT GROUP ..............................................................................................................7

2.1 SPECIFICATION OF COMPANY ........................................................................................................................8 2.2 SPECIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT ................................................................................................................9

3 REPRESENTATIVE CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTIONAL UNIT ....................................................................... 10

3.1 REPRESENTATIVE CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 10 3.2 FUNCTIONAL UNIT .......................................................................................................................................... 13

4 CONTENT DECLARATION .................................................................................................................................... 15

5 UNITS AND QUANTITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 17

6 GENERAL SYSTEM BOUNDARIES ...................................................................................................................... 17

6.1 GENERAL CUT OFF RULES ............................................................................................................................ 19 6.2 UPSTREAM PROCESSES ............................................................................................................................... 19 6.3 CORE PROCESSES ......................................................................................................................................... 19 6.4 DOWNSTREAM PROCESSES ......................................................................................................................... 20

7 CORE MODULE (A3) ............................................................................................................................................. 20

7.1 SYSTEM BOUNDARIES ................................................................................................................................... 20 7.2 CUT OFF RULES .............................................................................................................................................. 21 7.3 ALLOCATION RULES ....................................................................................................................................... 21 7.4 DATA QUALITY RULES .................................................................................................................................... 22 7.5 OTHER CALCULATION RULES (RULES FOR GENERIC DATA) ................................................................... 22

8 UPSTREAM MODULE (A1-A3’) ............................................................................................................................. 22

8.1 SYSTEM BOUNDARIES ................................................................................................................................... 22 8.2 CUT-OFF RULES .............................................................................................................................................. 22 8.3 ALLOCATION RULES ....................................................................................................................................... 22

9 DOWNSTREAM MODULE (A4 – C4) ..................................................................................................................... 24

9.1 USE PHASE ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 9.2 CUT-OFF RULES .............................................................................................................................................. 26 9.3 ALLOCATION RULES ....................................................................................................................................... 26 9.4 DATA QUALITY RULES .................................................................................................................................... 26 9.5 RECYCLING DECLARATION AND WASTE TREATMENT .............................................................................. 27

10 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE-RELATED INFORMATION........................................................................ 28

10.1 USE OF RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................. 28 10.2 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ............................................................................................. 28 10.3 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS .............................................................................................. 29 10.4 WASTE PRODUCTION AND OUTPUT FLOWS ...................................................................................... 30 10.5 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 30

11 CONTENT OF THE EPD® .................................................................................................................................... 31

11.1 PROGRAMME RELATED INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 31 11.2 PRODUCT-RELATED INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 32 11.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE-RELATED INFORMATION .......................................................... 32 11.4 MANDATORY STATEMENTS .................................................................................................................. 32 11.5 DIFFERENCES VERSUS PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE EPD® ......................................................... 33




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11.6 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 33

12 VALIDITY OF THE EPD® ...................................................................................................................................... 34

13 CHANGES IN THIS PCR DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................. 34

14 ANNEX A ............................................................................................................................................................... 35

15 ANNEX B ............................................................................................................................................................... 36

16 ANNEX C................................................................................................................................................................... 38

LIST OF TABLES Table 0–1 Principle programme elements .................................................................... 5

Table 1–1 General information regarding the PCR development process .............................. 6

Table 2–1 Main subsystems and components of a lift system ............................................ 8

Table 2–2 Product description and scope of application, minimum requirement ....................... 9

Table 3–1 Usage categories for lifts .......................................................................... 10

Table 3–2 Six lift system representatives defining representative performance parameters, minimum requirement ............................................................................... 11

Table 3–3 Predefined and non-predefined parameters of representative configuration to be declared (exemplary values shown) .............................................................. 13

Table 3–4 Predetermined parameters and formula for definition of mandatory “per tkm” functional unit and optional “per passenger*floor” functional units ............................ 14

Table 4–1 Material content to be declared ................................................................... 16

Table 8–1 Selected generic data sources* .................................................................. 23

Table 9–1 Parameters to be disclosed within information module A4 ................................... 27

Table B-1 Recycling ratios, based on geographic region (source?) ..................................... 36

Table C-1 Table of results – Use of resources per functional unit (optional indicators and life cycle stages in brackets) ....................................................................... 38

Table C-2 Table of results – Potential environmental impacts per functional unit (optional life cycle stages in brackets) ....................................................................... 40

Table C-3 Table of results – Waste production and output flows per functional unit (optional indicators and life cycle stages in brackets) ......................................... 41




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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 6–1. Presentation of core, upstream and downstream modules ................................ 18

Figure A-1 System boundaries (presentation of core, upstream and downstream modules) ....... 35

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS BoM Bill of materials BREEAM Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European parliament and of the Council of 16 December

2008 on classification, labelling packaging of substances and mixtures CF Characterization factor CPC Central Product Classification DGNB Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen EEE Electronic and electrical equipment EN European Standards EOL End of Life EOR End of life recycling EPD® Environmental Product Declaration GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GPI General Programme Instructions HQE Haute Qualité Environnementale ISO International Standard Organization LCA Life Cycle Assessment LCI Life Cycle Inventory LCIA Life Cycle Impact Assessment LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design NCV Net Calorific Value NEII National Elevator Industry, Inc. OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Pst5 Standby power (W) used of lift system after 5 minutes in standby condition Pst30 Standby power (W) used of lift system after 30 minutes in standby condition PCR Product Category Rule PWB Printed wiring board REACh Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European parliament and the council of 18 December

2006 concerning the Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals RC Recycling content RSL Referent service life SVHC Substance of very high concern TVOC Total volatile organic compound VERDE Environmental Building Certificate of the Spanish Green Building Council (GBCe) VDI Verein Deutscher Ingenieure VOC Volatile organic compound




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GENERAL INTRODUCTION This is a document developed in the framework of the International EPD® System (www.environdec.com). The International EPD® System is a system of environmental declarations based on a hierarchic approach following the international standards:

ISO 9001, Quality management systems

ISO 14001, Environmental management systems

ISO 14040, LCA - Principles and procedures

ISO 14044, LCA - Requirements and guidelines

ISO 14025, Type III environmental declarations

The General Programme Instructions of the system are based on these standards, as well as instructions for developing Product Category Rules (PCR). Please note in particular that the relevant core rules - as long as of environmental relevance and practical usefulness, feasibility and simplicity - defined in EN 15804 are indispensable for the application of the PCR at hand.

In the case of building products EN 15804 (Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products) and ISO 21930 Environmental declaration of building products are also used as underlying standards, if relevant.

This PCR document specifies further and additional minimum requirements on EPDs of the product group defined below complementary to the above mentioned general requirement documents.

The principle programme elements concerning the Product Category Rules (PCR) included in International EPD® System are presented below. More information is available in the General Programme Instructions.

Table 0–1 Principle programme elements

Purpose Element identification and principal approach Complying with principles set in ISO 14025 on modularity and comparability

1. "Book-keeping LCA approach" (attributional LCA) 2. A Polluter-Pays (PP) allocation method

Simplifying work to develop Product Category Rules (PCR)

3. PCR Module Initiative (PMI) in order to structure PCR in modules according to international classification 4. PCR Moderator for leadership and support of the PCR work 5. Pre-certification of EPDs

Secure international participation in PCR work

6. Online PCR Forum for open and transparent stakeholder consultation

Facilitating, identification and collection of LCA-based information

7. Selective data quality approach for specific and generic data

Broaden market applications of EPDs 8. Introducing Sector EPDs 9. Introducing "Single-issue EPDs"

Expand possibilities for organisations to issue EPDs in a cost-effective way 10. Introducing "EPD process certification"

Product Category Rules (PCR) are specified for specified information modules “gate-to-gate”, so called core modules. The structure and aggregation level of the core modules is defined by the United Nation Statistics Division - Classification Registry CPC codes (http://unstats.un.org). The PCR also provides rules for which methodology and data to use in the full LCA, i.e. life cycle parts up-streams and down-streams the core module.

The PCR also has requirements on the information given in the EPD®, e.g. additional environmental information. A general requirement on the information in the EPD® is that all information given in the EPD®, mandatory and voluntary, shall be verifiable.

In the EPD®, the environmental performance associated with each of the three life-cycle stages (modules) mentioned above is reported separately.

Within the present PCR the following terminology is adopted, as defined in the Guidance for Product Category Rules Development v1.0: The term “shall” is used to indicate what is obligatory.

The term “should” is used to indicate a recommendation, rather than a requirement.

The term “may” or “can” is used to indicate an option that is permissible. ATTACHMENT #9

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Table 1–1 General information regarding the PCR development process

Name: Lifts (elevators)

Programme operator: The International EPD® System, www.environdec.com. E-mail: [email protected]

Publication date: To be added

Registration no: To be added

This PCR was prepared by:

Carlos Peribáñez, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón, [email protected]

Cornelia Stettler, Carbotech AG, [email protected]

Nikolay Minkov, Technische Universität Berlin, [email protected]

Paula Casares Medrano, ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, [email protected]

Sascha Iqbal, IQC Consult GmbH, [email protected]

Urs Thumm, Schindler Elevator Ltd., [email protected]

Hanna Uusitalo, European Elevator Association, [email protected]

Appointed PCR moderator: Nikolay Minkov, Technische Universität Berlin, [email protected]

Open consultation period: 2013-12-06 until 2014-02-06

Contributors during open consultation

(only list with their approval)

Ana Maria Lorente Lafuente, Member of ISO TC 178/WG 10 Etienne Lees-Perasso, Bureau Veritas CODDE Guenter Horny, VDMA Hanna Uusitalo, KONE Jan Koenig, VFA-Interlift e.V. Johannes Kreissig, PE International AG Jose Maria Fernandes, IHOBE Karl-Michael Renz, OSMA Stefania Galletti, IMQ S.p.A.

Review panel for this PCR: The Technical Committee of the International EPD® System. Full list of TC members available on www.environdec.com/TC

The PCR is valid within the following geographical region

Global

Valid until: To be added

Language: English only (no translation in other languages is foreseen)

More information on this PCR’s website:

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This document provides Product Category Rules (PCR) for the assessment of the environmental performance of lifts (elevators), which is a sub-set of UN CPC 4354 Lifts, skip hoists, escalators and moving walkways, and the declaration of this performance by an EPD®. More information about the product group could be found in Section 2.

This PCR complies with the General Programme Instruction of the International EPD® System, version 2.01 dated 2013-09-18 and it is based on the requirements and guidelines given in:

“PCR Basic Module, CPC Division 43: “General-purpose machinery”, version 2.0, dated 2013-10-24

General Programme Instructions (GPI) for the International EPD® System, version 2.01, dated 2013-09-18

EN 15804:2012 Sustainability of construction works. Environmental product declarations. Core rules for the product category of construction products

Guidance for Product Category Rules Development v1.0 (www.pcrguidance.org) and conformity assessment.

There are no existing PCRs for the same CPC code used as a reference to the present PCR. Preparing a PCR for lifts (elevators) will help avoiding inconsistencies between companies when reporting LCA results and increases transparency. Furthermore, it will help avoiding abuse of LCA’s for unjustified marketing purposes or for gaining unfair competitive advantages.

This PCR document is publicly available on www.environdec.com. The PCR document is a living document. If relevant changes in the LCA methodology or in the technology for the product category occur, the document will be revised and any changes will be published on the website.

Any comments to this PCR document may be given on the PCR Forum on www.environdec.com or directly to the PCR moderator during the period of validity. The PCR Moderator should initiate a revision process before the validity time expires to give due time for announcing and collecting comments.

EPDs shall be based on the latest version of the PCR, and refer to the version number and date of the PCR used. The production of new PCR versions does not affect the certification period of EPDs that are already published.

1.1 OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR THE EPD® A company1 or a group of companies producing an EPD® based on this PCR are the sole owners and have liability and responsibility for their EPD®.

2 DEFINITION OF THE PRODUCT GROUP

Elevator systems as for the application of this PCR consist of the following main subsystems and components, (may be grouped differently depending on the product structure definition applied by the respective lift manufacturer):

1 Under ”the company”, henceforth the following description according to the Lift Directive 95/16/EC, Article 1, point 4 shall apply: ‘ ...the 'installer of a lift' shall mean the natural or legal person who takes responsibility for the design, manufacture, installation and placing on the market of the lift and who affixes the CE marking and draws up the EC declaration of conformity’.






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Table 2–1 Main subsystems and components of a lift system2

Subsystem Components

Car

Side walls, roof, floor, interior decoration, safety gear, load measuring device, car lighting (LED, CFL, fluorescent tubes, halogen spots, incandescent lamps), car fan, car air conditioner (if any), guide shoes or rollers, car isolation, guardrail for top of car, underfloor heating (if any)

Controller Electrical and electronic equipment, printed wiring boards (PWBs) for car operating panel, landing operating panels, landing indicators, user interfaces (car and landing), wiring, communication equipment, car and pit inspection boxes

Converter Power electronics, electrical and electronic equipment, printed wiring boards (PWBs), energy regeneration equipment, line or net filter, mains choke, braking resistors, voltage regulators

Counterweight Frame, filling blocks, safety gear, guide shoes or rollers, counterweight guard

Doors Landing doors (frame, door panels) and car door (door panels, door drive, light curtain/barrier), toe guard, door sills

Hoistway (or Shaft) Material

Guide rails for car and counterweight, fish plates, clips, brackets, shock absorbers (spring, hydraulic, buffers) for car counterweight, pit set, over speed governor governor pulley, governor rope and tensioning device, suspension ropes/belt or hydraulic piston, rope compensation (chains), tensioning device for rope compensation, rope terminations, pulleys, hoistway wiring, position reference system

Machine (traction)

Rotor, stator, bearings, sheave shaft, housing, gear (if geared traction), brakes, fan or air conditioner for cooling the engine, traction sheave and protection (rope guarding), machine support structure (bed plate, levelling shims, antivibtration pads), inverter, measuring devices (encoder, encoder cables, tachometer)

Machine (hydraulic) motor, pump, filter, oil tank, valves, pressure switch, hand pump, jack (cylinder and ram / piston), hydraulic oil (mineral, synthetic, bio), energy recovery equipment, interconnecting pipes, oil heating / cooling unit

2.1 SPECIFICATION OF COMPANY Information about the company issuing the EPD® shall be specified in the EPD®, including a description of the company, and a description of its overall environmental work.

Mandatory information:

Name and address of company

The site(s), company or group of companies or those representing them for whom the EPD® is representative, i.e. list of all in-house manufacturing locations

Issuer and contacts

Voluntary information:

Name and address of supplier / manufacturers and designation of main component supplied by them

ISO 14001 and/or EMAS certificate of manufacturing sites

Management of ecodesign according to ISO 14006 or equivalent

Specific aspects regarding the production

2 The list is not exhaustive and may be extended. A proposal for a standardized lift structure can be found in chapter 4.3. of the doctoral thesis of Dr. Ana Ma Lafuente referenced in chapter 11.6 of this PCR.




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Environmental policy

Company logotype

2.2 SPECIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT The product category is defined under UN CPC Ver.2 classification:

Section: 4 - Metal products, machinery and equipment

- Division: 43 - General-purpose machinery

○ Group: 435 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts thereof

Class: 4354 - Lifts, skip hoists, escalators and moving walkways

More information is available on http://unstats.un.org/unsd/cr/registry/regcs.asp?Cl=25&Lg=1&Co=4354.

UN CPC 4354 Lifts, skip hoists, escalators and moving walkways includes many different types of machinery. The scope of this PCR is limited to machinery defined as lifts (or elevators3) since production technologies and functionality are specific4. The PCR cannot be used for other type of products (e.g. skip hoists, escalators or moving walkways) classified under the same UN CPC 4354.

This PCR covers new and existing installations of the following types of gearless traction, geared traction and hydraulic lifts, which are part of CPC 4354:

Lifts designed for transportation of persons;

Lifts designed for transportation of freights (goods and materials);

Lifts designed for both, i.e. transportation of passengers and goods.

Lifts covered by this PCR can have vertical or inclined trajectories5.

The EPD® shall clearly describe the lift system considered and its scope of application using as a minimum the parameters listed in Table 2–2 below. To help the reader, it is recommended that the EPD® includes a schematic overview of the lift’s main components.

Table 2–2 Product description and scope of application, minimum requirement

Information Example Commercial name As stated in the operating manual or sales catalogue Manufacturing company Main purpose Transport of persons / goods / both (passengers & goods) Type of drive system gearless traction / geared traction / hydraulic Nominal (rated) load range 320 … 1000 kg Nominal (rated) velocity range 0.4 … 1.25 m/s

Number of stops range 2 … 21 Travelled length (maximum) 60 m

Building rise and type (typical)

low- (2..6 floors) / mid- (7..20 floors) / high- rise (> 20 floors); residential / commercial / office / administrative / hotel / hospital / shopping centre / transportation / industrial e.g. low-rise residential

Optional equipment List if the unit has optional equipment, different than the one listed under the commercial name in the sales catalogue

3 The term ”elevator” corresponds to the American word for ”lift” in British English (according to Lift Directive 95/16/EC) 4 As the general system boundaries of the elevator life cycle model (see Figure 6-1) underlying this PCR do include elevator installation (optionally, see A5 in Figure 6-1), maintenance and repair (mandatory, see B2 & B3 in Figure 6-1), UN CPC codes 54691 (Lift and escalator installation services) and 87157 (Maintenance and repair services of elevators and escalators) are implicitly included in the scope defining this PCR with respect to elevators (and not escalators). 5 Inclined elevators are to be considered as such that travel at an angle of inclicnation ” of more than 15 degree to the horizontal” (as per Lift Directive 95/16/EC), ” not more than 15° to the vertical” (as per EN81), or ”of 70 deg or less from the horizontal” (as per ASME A17.1)


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Relevant Type I and Type II environmental labels awarded to the product may be declared additionally. Any claims made about the product shall be verifiable.

3 REPRESENTATIVE CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTIONAL UNIT

The functional unit is defined as a quantified performance of the product for use as a reference unit in an environmental declaration of the life cycle of a product. The primary purpose of the functional unit is to provide a reference by which input and output flows (material, energy, waste, emissions, etc.) of the lift LCA results and any other information are normalized to produce data expressed on a common basis.

Due to the large variety of lift configurations, first a representative configuration shall be defined in order to differentiate the lift specifications of the unit under declaration in the EPD®. The representative configuration shall relate to a predetermined application scope of the product that is considered to be representative based on criteria to be disclosed as a minimum in qualitative terms. It is necessary to specify and document the used configuration, to prepare the figures for the functional unit and to ensure a reasonable comparability. Therefore, the representative configuration has to be seen as part of the specification of the functional unit. This can be done by a set of defined parameters. After, to support comparability within the product group, a functional unit is required to make a fair comparison possible and to allow the EPD® to cover a full cradle-to-grave LCA.

3.1 REPRESENTATIVE CONFIGURATION A representative configuration shall be defined in the EPD® based on the selection of a representative usage category for lifts (Table 3–1) and a set of predetermined performance parameters or parameter ranges (Table 3–2), including additional category covering East Asia specifics (“Mid-Rise2” in Table 3-2).

Please, note that usage category shall be chosen based on the approach chosen for the calculation of the use phase scenario (section 9.1), i.e. approach A (VDI 4707-1) or approach B (ISO/DIS 25745-26). In the EPD® it shall be clearly stated which approach is chosen.

Regarding the predefined parameters (ranges) it should be noted that they are representative average numbers for the given category, based on expert judgement. The lift configuration shall include predetermined and product specific parameters (see exemplary Table 3–3).

Table 3–1 Usage categories for lifts

6 ISO/DIS 25745-2:2013 (draft international standard) ”Energy performance of lifts, escalators and moving walks - Part 2 : Energy calculation and classification for lifts (elevators)” is being developed under the Vienna Agreement (CEN an ISO approval in parallel procedure), thus it can also be refered to prEN ISO 25745-2:2013 (preliminary European norm). 7May be determined from the average number of trips and average trip duration.

Usage categories according to VDI 4707-1, Table 1 (Approach A) Usage category 1 2 3 4 5 Usage intensity/ frequency

very low very seldom

low seldom

medium occasionally

high frequently

very high very frequently

Average travel time in hours per day7

0.2 (≤ 0.3)

0.5 (> 0.3-1)

1.5 (>1-2)

3 (>2-4.5)

6 (>4.5)

Average standby time in hours per day

23.8 23.5 22.5 21 18




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Usage categories according to ISO/DIS 25745-2, Annex A, Table A.1 (Approach B) Usage Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 Usage intensity/ frequency Very low Low Medium High Very high Extremely high

Number of trips per day (nd) Typical range

50 (≤75)

125 (75 -200)

300 (200-500)

750 (500-1000)

1500 (>1000)

2500 (>2000)

Typical buildings and usage

Residential building up to 6 dwellings (360)

Residential care home (360)

small office or administrative building with few operations (260)

suburban

railway stations (360)

Residential building up to 20 dwellings (360)

small office or administrative building with 2 to 5 floors (260)

small hotels (360)

office car parks (260)

general car parks (360)

main line railway stations (360)

library (6)

entertainment centres (360)

stadia (intermittent)

Residential building with up to 50 dwellings (360)

medium-sized office or administrative building with up to 10 floors (260)

medium-sized hotel (360)

airports (360)

university (260)

small hospital (360)

shopping centre (360)

Residential building with more than 50 dwellings (360)

large office or administrative building with more than 10 floors (260)

large hotel (360)

very large office or administrative building over 100 m height (260)

very large office or administrative building over 100 m height (260)

Typical rated speed [m/s] 0.63 1.00 1.60 2.50 5.00 5.00

Table 3–2 Six lift system representatives defining representative performance parameters, minimum requirement

Parameter Unit Low-Rise1

Low Traffic

Low-Rise 2a

(Hydraulic Passngr.)

High Traffic

Low-Rise2b (Hydraulic

Freight)

Medium Traffic

Mid-Rise1

Medium Traffic

Mid-Rise2

Medium Traffic

High-Rise

High Traffic

Drive system -- Traction Hydraulic Hydraulic Traction Traction Traction

Typical types of building and use

Residential building with up to 6 dwellings

Small office or administrative building with few operation

Residential block with up to 20 dwellings

Small office and administrative building with 2 to 5 floors

Small hotels

Goods lift with little operation

Residential block with up to 50 dwellings

Medium-sized office and administrative building with up to 10 floors

Medium-sized hotels

Goods lift with medium operation

Residential block with more than 50 dwellings

Tall office and administrative building with more than 10 floors

Large hotels

Small to medium-sized hospital

Goods lift in a production process with a single shift

Office and administrative building over 100 m in height

Large hospital

Goods lift in a production process with several shifts




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Main transport purpose

-- Passenger Passenger Freight Passenger Passenger Passenger

Usage category acc. to VDI 4707-1

-- 2 (?) 3 3 3 5

Usage category acc. to ISO/DIS 25745-2

-- 2 4 3 3 3 5

Daily travel time corresponding to above ISO/DIS usage category (needed for VDI calculation approach)

[h/d] 0.5 (?) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

Number of trips per day corresponding to above ISO/DIS 25745-2 usage category

[trips/d] 125 750 300 300 300 300

Daily standby time corresponding to above ISO/DIS usage category (needed for VDI calculation approach)

[h/d] 23.5 (?) 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5

Reference service life

[y] 20 20 20 20 20 20

Nominal load

(typical rated load range)*

[kg] 320 – 640 320 - 640 1’000 – 6’300 640 – 1’600 640 – 1’600 1’600 - .2’250 (or 2x 2’250 ‘double

deck car’)

Nominal velocity

(typical rated speed range)*

[m/s] 1.0

(≤ 1.0)

1.00

(0.15-0.63)

1.00

(0.15-0.63)

1.6

(1.0-3.0)

1.75

(1.0-3.0)

6.0

(≤ 10.0)

Traveling lenght

(typical allocation range)*

[m] 12

(6..18)

12

(6..18)

12

(6..18)

25

(20..60)

57

(20..60)

180

(180..500)

Number of stops

(typical floor range)

-- 5

(2..6 floors)

3

(2..6 floors)

5

(2..6 floors)

9

(7..20 floors)

20

(7..20 floors)

15 (express zone)

(> 20 floors)




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Number of car entrances

-- 1 2 2 1 1 1

* can support the selection of a suitable representative configuration for the lift system for which EPD shall be developed.

Table 3–3 Predefined and non-predefined parameters of representative configuration to be declared (exemplary values shown)

Parameter Unit Value

Country and place of installation (*) -- Paris, France

Drive system (*) -- Traction, gearless

Main transport purpose (*) -- Passenger

Reference standard -- VDI or ISO/DIS

Usage category (**) -- 2

Reference service life (**) [y] 20

Nominal (rated) load (*) [kg] 630

Nominal (rated) velocity (*) [m/s] 1,0

Traveling lenght (**) [m] 12

Number of stops (**) -- 5

Number of car entrances (**) -- 1

Reeving factor (*) -- 1:1

Counterweight balancing (*) % 45

Car dimensions (width x depth) (*) [mm] 1100 x 1400

Door dimensions (width x height) (*) [mm] 800 x 2000 (*) product specific parameters, (**) predetermined parameters (see Table 3–1 and Table 3–2 above)

Comparison of results between different representative configurations is not possible and shall be avoided.

Among others, the service life of the following components shall be considered in the service life of the lift: traction ropes, belt of car door operator, brake pads of 2 speed machines, roller guides, slide guides, traction cables, traction belts, electrolytic capacitors at the power cube, relays, contactors, switches and buttons.

Replacement of these components shall be included in the analysis accordingly.

Selection criteria for representativeness of performance parameters (configuration) shall be explained in qualitative terms, such as e.g. configuration with highest actual or expected number of units sold/to be sold, internal cost representatives of most frequently expected configurations to be delivered, most frequently asked configuration by stakeholders, launch of a new product line, etc.

3.2 FUNCTIONAL UNIT The function of the lift can be defined as the vertical (or inclined) transportation of persons, freights or both. Based on this, the functional unit shall be defined as the transportation of 1t (1,000 kg) of load over a distance of 1km, expressed in terms of nominal load [t] over a distance of one [km] travelled, i.e. tonne-kilometre [tkm].

The functional units shall be documented in a transparent and reproducible manner according to the formulas and predetermined parameters shown in the table below.

In order to facilitate the integration of lift LCI and LCIA data based on this PCR into whole building LCAs of ’green’ building schemes, a functional unit of “per floor” may be defined optionally in the EPD®, distinguishing between floor-dependent (such as e.g. ropes/belts, landing doors, total energy demand, etc.) and floor-independent (such as e.g.




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motor, controller, converter, vehicle travels of service personnel, etc.) components / life cycle stages. If a ”per floor” functional unit is defined, it is recommended to include the life cycle stage B4 modernisation and extend the reference service life from 20 to 50 years.

Table 3–4 Predetermined parameters and formula for definition of mandatory “per tkm” functional unit and optional “per passenger*floor” functional units

Approach A (VDI 4707-1)

Parameter Unit Symbol Value

Selected representative usage category () -- UC 1, 2, 3, n

Reference service life [y] RSL 20

Average travel time per day [h] tTravel 0.2, 0.5, 1.5, 3.0, or 6.0

Average standby time per day [h] tStandby tStandby = 24 - tTravel

Operating days per year [d/y] d 365

Nominal load [kg] Q product specific

Nominal velocity [m/s] vnom product specific

Annual distance travelled [km] sy

Distance travelled over RSL [km] sRSL

Functional unit ’per tkm’ (mandatory) [1/tkm] FUtkm

Number of passangers -- P 1,2, 3, n

Functional unit ’per passenger*floor' (optional)(*) [pfl] FUFloor

Approach B (ISO/DIS 25745-2)

Parameter Unit Symbol

Low-Rise1 Low

Traffic

Low-Rise 2a (Hydr.

Passgr.) High

Traffic

Low-Rise2b (Hydr.

Freight) Medium Traffic

Mid-Rise1

Medium Traffic

Mid-Rise2

Medium Traffic

High-Rise

Medium Traffic

Usage category [-] UC 2 4 3 3 3 5

Reference service life [y] RSL 20

Number of stops [-] FL 5 3 5 9 20 15

Number of trips per day [trips/d] nd 125 750 300 300 300 300

Operating days per year [d/y] dop

260 for office & administrative buildings 360 for all other building types (residential, hotel, public transportation,

shopping centre, etc.)

Rated load [kg] Q product specific

Average car load [kg] %Q

Travel distance of reference cycle [m] src

Distance travelled during reference cycle as defined in clause 2.13 of ISO 25745-1




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Travel distance of reference trip [m] srt

Average travel distance [m] sav

Annual distance travelled [km] sy

Distance travelled over RSL [km] sRSL

Functional unit ’per tkm’ (mandatory) [1/tkm] FUtkm

Number of passangers -- P 1,2, 3, n

Functional unit ’per passenger*floor' (optional)(*)

[-] FUFloor

(*) average height of 1 floor = 3 m; average weight of 1 passenger = 75 kg;

4 CONTENT DECLARATION

The EPD® shall include a content declaration of the product covering relevant materials and substances including maintenance & repair material (spare parts) over the entire RSL according to the following relevance criteria:

95% of gross weight of non-hazardous materials making up the majority of the lift and used in large amounts (such as e.g. ferrous and non-ferrous metals)

Any hazardous substances published on the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)8 by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (such as e.g. halogenated plastics or ODP substances)

Any materials with a very high specific environmental burden per kg of extracted and processed raw material (such as e.g. electrical and electronic equipment).

Information on hazardous substances of materials and chemical substances is mandatory and shall follow the requirements given in latest revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS9), issued by the UN or national or regional applications of the GHS. Thus, for lifts put on the market in the European Union the following regulations shall apply:

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European parliament and the council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh)

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP)

Therefore, for lifts put on the market of the European Union, the declaration of material content of the product shall list as a minimum substances contained in the product that are in the SVHC for authorisation when their content exceeds 0,1 weight-% of the construction product. SVHC are listed by ECHA and includes the Candidate List of SVHC..

An optional detailed list of the product’s substances, including CAS number, environmental class and health class, may be included in the product content declaration. It is also recommended to include substances’ functions in the product (e.g. surface treatment, anticorrosion protection, flame retardant, pigment, etc.).

The declaration of contents shall also report all substnace’s inherent properties that are regarded as hazardous. These hazardous substances may be reported with the applicable risk classification, as per the regulations for those markets where the product will be used.

8 http://echa.europa.eu/de/candidate-list-table 9 GHS document available from http://www.unece.org


http://echa.europa.eu/de/candidate-list-table

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EPDs prepared for lifts with target markets outside the European Union, disclosure of information on substances in the product considered being hazardous shall apply any respective national or regional legislation equivalent to REACh and CLP. If no such equivalent legislation exists (yet), as a minimum the information requirements for hazardous substances present in the product, of the UN GHS shall be applied.

Additionally, optional hazardous substances disclosure is possible via Health Product Declarations (HPDs)10.

Content of regulated substances within the geographical regions for which the EPD® is valid shall be declared.

Table 4–1 Material content to be declared

Category / Type of material Lift as

installed [kg]

[%] Maintenance

& repair material over

RSL [kg] [%]

Ferrous metals (mandatory) Steel (non- and low-allowoyed)

Cast iron Rare earth and ferrite permanent

magnets

Optional (mandatory after 2016) Non alloyed steel Low-alloyed steel

High-alloyed (stainless) steel Galvanized steel

Non-ferrous metals Aluminium

Brass Bronze Copper

EEE (electrical & electronic equipment)11 and PWBs (printed wiring boards)12 (mandatory)

EEE PWBs

Optional (mandatory after 2016) EEE lead-free13

EEE lead containing PWBs, lead-free solder14

PWBs, lead solder Batteries / accumulators

Lead-acid Nickel cadmium

Mercury NiMh Li-Ion Other

Lubricants & lamps Lubricants (oils & greases)

Lamps (CFLs, fluorescent tubes, LEDs,..)

Refrigerants in car air conditioning (if any)

HCFC-141b HCFC-142b

HCFC-22 10 HPDs are defined under the HPD Open Standard Version 1, available at http://hpdcollaborative.org/ 11 Definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste or http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32002L0096 12 Definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printed_circuit_board 13 < 1000 ppm of lead in the homogenous material 14 < 1000 ppm of lead in the solder


http://hpdcollaborative.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste

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Other Plastics and rubbers

PVC PTFE (Teflon)

Other thermoplastics (ABS, PA, PE, ..)

Natural Rubbers

Synthetic Rubbers (EPDM/NBR/NR…)

Packaging (optional) Paper

Cardboard Wood

Plastics Metals

Other Ceramics Concrete

Natural stone Wood (MDF, plywood,..)

Proprietary materials15 TOTAL

5 UNITS AND QUANTITIES

The International System of Units (SI16 units) shall be used:

[kWh] for electricity demand and consumption ([mWh], [MWh])

[MJ] for consumption of primary energy resources

[kg] for mass, except [m3] for water

[m] or [km] for distance

Time shall be expressed in practical units depending on the assessment scale e.g. years, days, hours or seconds

A meaningful number of digits should be used when reporting LCA results disclosing and considering their significance as outlined in the data quality rules.

6 GENERAL SYSTEM BOUNDARIES

The International EPD® System has adopted an LCA calculations procedure which is separated into three different life cycle stages:

Upstream processes (from cradle-to-gate);

Core processes (from gate-to-gate);

Downstream processes (from gate-to-grave);

In the EPD®, the environmental performance associated with each of the three life-cycle stages above shall be reported separately.

If required, the system boundaries of EPDs covered by this PCR can be broken down to (Figure 6–1 below and in Annex A):

15 Materials and substances such as those covered by exclusive legal rights including patent and trademarks. 16 Definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units


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Upstream module (cradle-to-gate), core module (gate-to-gate), and downstream module (gate-to-grave) according to the General Programme Instructions (v2.01);

Product stage (A1-A3), (building) construction process stage (A4-A5), use stage (B1-B6), and end-of-life stage (C1-C4) according to EN 15804;

‘Cradle-to-Gate’, ‘Cradle-to-Job (‘cradle-to-installation site’ or ‘cradle-to-jobsite)’, and ‘Cradle-to-Grave’ according to typical clustering of life cycle stages in LCA studies.

For reasons of simplicity, the PCR document is structured according the GPI’s division into upstream, core, and downstream module, referring to the corresponding life cycle stages (information modules) according to EN 15804.

Figure 6–1 Presentation of core, upstream and downstream modules

and their corresponding life cycle stage and information modules according to EN 15804. The figure illustrates that all relevant unit processes taking place in the upstream-, core- and downstream modules shall be included from “cradle to grave”. To identify the relevance of including upstream and downstream infrastructure the general cut-off rules defined in chapter 6.1 shall be applied.

In this PCR, the in-house production phase A3 (including the production of spare parts) is due to the direct influence of the manufacturer included in the core module. Upstream processes include raw materials extraction and processing A1, transport A2, and outsourced manufacturing of components A3’. Use phase (energy demand B6 and service phases B2 & B3), transportation to building construction site A4, and end-of-life waste disposal C3 & C4 are considered as downstream processes.

B4 Lift modernisation provided the nominal speed and nominal weight do not change, whilst extending the predetermined lift reference service life, from 20 to 50 years and whilst disclosing which subsystems or components are considered for modernisation. LCIA results and declaration list of materials for modernisation shall be reported separately from those without modernisation, i.e. results and material list for the predetermined (default) RSL of 20 years shall be reported separately from those covering the modernisation time span from 21 to 50 years. Modernization shall be considered optional.

Despite their minor potential environmental impact (only a few percentages above or below the general cut-off threshold of 5%) within the life cycle, but due to their relevance to ‘green’ building schemes such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, HQE, VERDE, etc. and their respective whole building LCAs, packaging waste management, and indoor environmental quality related credits, the following information modules may be included optionally:




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A5 Installation phase, in particular VOC emissions released from adhesives & sealants, and paints & coatings used during the installation of the lift, and LCI data related to packaging waste management on the construction site.

B1 Use of the installed lift in terms of any substances released to the (indoor air) environment, in particular VOC and formaldehyde emissions from car interior decoration, car structure, and car flooring materials.

B4 Lift modernisation provided the functional unit determined by nominal speed and nominal weight does not change, whilst extending the predetermined lift reference service life, e.g. from 20 to 50 years.

C1 Disassembly of the lift

C2 Transportation of disassembled parts and components to waste processing and disposal sites

6.1 GENERAL CUT OFF RULES

All inflows and outflows, for which data are available, shall be included in the calculations. If data are not available, conservative assumptions with generic data may be used. All such assumptions shall be documented.

If insufficient data or data gaps occur for a unit process (as defined in EN 15804, i.e. “the smallest element considered in the life cycle inventory analysis for which input and output data are quantified”), not more than 1% of the total energy consumption and 1% of the total mass input may be omitted from each unit process. For each module (A1-C4) as per Figure 6-1, aggregated according to EN 15804, not more than 5% of material and energy input flows shall be excluded, in accordance with EN 15804, clause 6.3.5. Conservative assumptions in combination with plausibility considerations and expert judgment shall be used to demonstrate compliance with these criteria.

Special emphasis shall be placed on material and energy flows that are known to have a large impact.

6.2 UPSTREAM PROCESSES The upstream processes include the below-listed inflow of raw materials and energy wares needed for the production of the lift, expressed through the following information modules:

A1 Extraction and production of raw material for all parts and components, as well as spare parts needed for the service phase;

A2 Transportation from direct suppliers (i.e. from previous production or extraction process. Earlier transport journeys should be included in module A1) of raw materials, finished and semi-finished parts to in-house and outsourced manufacturing locations of main components, in particular air cargo transport such as e.g. electrical and electronic equipment & PWBs from South East Asia.

A3’ Manufacturing and assembly of components and repair & maintenance material (spare parts) by outsourced companies including the amounts of the following:

- Production of energy (electricity, heat, steam, fuel, etc.) consumed

- Production of operating and auxiliary materials consumed

- Production of packaging materials (optional)

- Direct emissions to air (such as particulate matter or VOCs), water or soil

- Treatment of waste generated from the manufacturing and assembly of main parts;

Production, maintenance, and disposal of outsourced manufacturing infrastructure (buildings, machinery and capital goods), and internal transportation of materials and components between factories and internal transportation within the factories are excluded, due to negligible impact (below general 5% cut-off threshold).

6.3 CORE PROCESSES Covered by one information module, the core processes include the following:

A3 In-house manufacturing of parts, components and repair & maintenance material (spare parts) according to a further specification below (7.1.1) and assembly of components in state ready for transportation to installation site including:




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- Production of energy (electricity, heat, steam, fuel, etc.) consumed;

- Production of operating and auxiliary materials consumed;

- Production of packaging materials (optional);

- Direct emissions to air (such as particulate matter or VOCs), water or soil;

- Treatment of waste generated from the manufacturing and assembly of main parts;

The core processes exclude production, maintenance, and disposal of manufacturing infrastructure (buildings, machinery and capital goods).

Internal transportation of materials and components between factories may be excluded if the impact is below general 5% cut-off threshold.

6.4 DOWNSTREAM PROCESSES The downstream processes include the following information modules:

A4 Transportation from final manufacturing to distribution hub/port (if any) to building construction site;

B6 Nominal lift energy demand separated by standby (B6.1) and travel (B6.2) energy demand;

B2 & B3 Routine and non-routine service, replacements of parts, during operation; lifetime of lift components shall be considered, including the replacement of all components with a lifetime below 20 years, or 50 years in case modernization activities are included;

C3 & C4 Recycling and disposal of materials after end-of-life;

The following downstream processes expressed as information modules may be reported optionally:

A5 Installation phase, in particular VOC concentrations (in g/L), densities (in kg/L) and quantities (in kg) of touch-up paints, varnishes, coatings, adhesives, sealants, solvents & cleaning agents, solvents, (guide rail cleaning), etc. used during installation of the lift and data related to packaging waste management.

B1 Use of the installed lift in terms of any substances released to the (indoor air) environment, in particular VOC concentrations (in g/L), densities (in kg/L) and quantities (in kg) and formaldehyde emissions released from car interior decoration & car structure materials (including wooden materials such as MDF or plywood, if any), and from car flooring materials

B4 Lift modernisation provided the functional unit determined by nominal speed and nominal weight does not change, whilst extending the predetermined reference service life from 20 to 50 years.



In the EPD®, the environmental performance associated with each of the three main life-cycle modules (upstream, core and downstream) above shall be reported separately.

7 CORE MODULE (A3)

7.1 SYSTEM BOUNDARIES

7.1.1 TECHNICAL SYSTEM

The processes listed below for the in-house production of components and their assembly shall be included. Optionally, primary and secondary packaging can be included. Manufacturing processes not listed may be included. However, amounts of raw materials used for production of all products’ parts shall be included:

Production and use of electricity, natural gas, district heat, fuel oil, heavy fuel oil and water;

Production and use of known operating and auxiliary materials;

- Auxiliary materials include materials that end up in the final product, but in low quantities and fulfil supporting functions such as paints, varnishes, powder for powder coating, welding rod, screws, etc.




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- Operating materials include materials & substances required to maintain the operation of manufacturing processes & activities. Operating materials do not end up in the final product like auxiliary and raw materials. Examples of operating materials include cooling and cutting fluids, lubricants (oils & greases), cleaning agents & rags, etc.

Direct emissions to air (such as particulate matter or VOCs), water or soil;

Waste generated and treatment of waste from the assembly process;

A minimum of 95 % of the total weight of the declared product shall be included.

The following activities shall not be included in the technical system:

Business travel of personnel and travel to and from work by personnel

Construction of buildings, structures and equipment at the sites where product is manufactured

Manufacturing of production equipment

Research and development activities

7.1.2 BOUNDARIES IN TIME

The life cycle inventory (LCI) data should be representative for the year/time frame for which the EPD® is valid (maximum three years).

7.1.3 BOUNDARIES TOWARDS NATURE

Boundaries to nature are defined as flows of material and energy resources from nature into the system. Emissions to air, water and soil cross the system boundary when they are emitted from or leaving the product system.

7.1.4 BOUNDARIES TOWARDS GEOGRAPHY

The data for the core module shall be representative for the actual production processes and representative for the site/region where the respective process is taking place.

7.1.5 BOUNDARIES TOWARDS OTHER TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

If there is an inflow of recycled material to the production system in the production/manufacturing phase, the recycling process and the transportation from the recycling process to where the material is used shall be included. If there is an outflow of material to recycling, the transportation of the material to the recycling process shall be included. The material going to recycling is then an outflow from the production system.

7.2 CUT OFF RULES The general cut-off rules of chapter 6.1 above apply.

7.3 ALLOCATION RULES According to ISO 14040/44 allocation should be avoided by subdivision of processes or system expansion. If allocation cannot be avoided, allocation methods based on physical relation are preferred to others. However, the method of avoiding allocation by expanding the system boundaries is not applicable within the framework of the International EPD® System due to the rationale of the book-keeping LCA approach (attributional LCA) used and the concept of modularity.

The use of economic allocation criteria should be avoided because of its sensibility to market specific conditions. If the economical allocation has been used, a specific sensitivity analysis shall be provided to the verifier and the monitoring of the relationship between results and current economic value shall be documented and updated. In case of economical allocation, the PCR shall explain the reference values that shall be used.

The allocation factor of input and output flows during in-house manufacturing (A3) and assembly shall be calculated as the total mass of mass of flows for the specific elevator or component divided by the total mass of all elevators or components produced at the given production site.

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7.4 DATA QUALITY RULES Specific data (also referred to as primary data)17 shall be used for the core module. Specific data are gathered from the actual manufacturing plant(s) where specific processes are carried out and data from other parts of the life cycle traced to the specific product system under study, e.g. materials or electricity provided from a contracted supplier being able to provide data for the actual delivered services, transportation taking place based on the actual fuel consumption and related emissions, etc..

The requirements for specific data also include actual product weights, gross amounts of raw materials used (including material losses) and amounts of waste, etc.

If no specific data is available to account for material losses (cuttings, wastage, residues, etc.) mass of materials used in the main components shall be accounted for with an increase of 5%.

Specific data for the generation of electricity bought shall be used if possible. The data should be verifiable by invoice or similar.

If specific data are not available or if the electricity bought is not specified for parts of the core module, the electricity mix used in those parts shall be approximated as the OECD electricity mix in the country of manufacture. The mix of energy shall be documented.

An uncertainty and quality analysis of the data used shall be performed and documented in the LCA report complementing data checks for completeness, sensitivity and consistency in accordance with ISO 14044, clause 4.5.3.

Any generic electricity LCI data used shall include transmission and distribution losses and should correspond to the specific voltage level used and represent the mix effectively supplied at grid (consumption not production mix, i.e. accounting for electricity imports and exports of a country).

7.5 OTHER CALCULATION RULES (RULES FOR GENERIC DATA) Generic collection data on physical information must not exceed 10% of the core process life cycle inventory on the bases of the overall environmental impact from the product system.

8 UPSTREAM MODULE (A1-A3’)

8.1 SYSTEM BOUNDARIES As a minimum, the processes listed in chapter 6.2 shall be included in the upstream module. Processes not listed may also be included.

8.2 CUT-OFF RULES The general cut-off rules of chapter 6.1 above apply.

8.3 ALLOCATION RULES When using generic data, a description of allocation rules applied shall be given in the LCA report referring to the allocation method applied in the underlying LCI database.

The allocation factor of input and output flows during outsourced manufacturing (A3’) and assembly shall be calculated as the total mass of mass of flows for the specific elevator or component divided by the total mass of all elevators or components produced at the given production site.DATA QUALITY RULES

Selected generic data shall be used, e. g. data from commonly available data sources such as commercial databases and free databases, describing specific raw materials or processes usually referring to the system under study or to other systems equivalent from a technical point of view.

17 Definition of all types of data (specific, generic or secondary) used in the present PCR is also given in Section A.5, page 34 of GPI v2.01.




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8.3.1 RULES FOR USING GENERIC DATA

For allowing the use of selected generic data selected prescribed characteristics for precision, completeness and representativeness must be fulfilled and demonstrated, including but not limited to: Reference year to be as actual as possible, preferably being representative for at least 5 years;

Cut-off criteria to be met on the level of the modelled product system are the qualitative coverage of at least 95% of-both the energy, the mass, and the overall relevance of the flows;

Completeness where the inventory data set should in principle cover all elementary flows that contribute to a relevant degree of the impact categories, and

Representativeness of the resulting inventory for the good or service in the given geographical reference should, as a general principle, be better than +/-5%

Data calculated with system expansion should not be used, but if no other data is available, any negative flows should be changed to zero;

Generic data18 are generally accepted including the data sources below:

Table 8–1 Selected generic data sources*

Material Database

Metals: alloys, ferro, non-ferro; Chemicals : organic, inorganic; Transports : road, rail, water, air; Waste disposal

Ecoinvent EIME European Aluminium Association ELCD Gemis GaBi IDEMAT NREL's U.S. LCI database Ökobau.dat ProBas World Steel Association

Plastics and rubbers See above PlasticsEurope (formerly APME)

Electricity Ecoinvent GaBi OECD statistics International Energy Agency statistics

Electronic components Ecoinvent EIME GaBi

*Selected generic data sources shall be in compliance with the data quality requirements as per GPIs clause A.5.1 and EN 15804 clause 6.3.7.

The EPD® should include references to the generic database (and version) used and identify the unit processes represented. How the different materials were assigned to the respective generic LCI process data sets shall be documented in the LCA report.

It is highly recommended to use datasets that are consistent, e.g. consistent within one database for the entire LCA and to include a data quality table in the LCA study to compare the quality of the data used in the study versus the data quality requirements listed in this PCR. Deviations shall be registered. An uncertainty and quality analysis of the data used shall be performed and documented in the LCA report complementing data checks for completeness, sensitivity and consistency in accordance with ISO 14044, clause 4.5.3.

If specific data on recycled content of raw materials (A1) is known, generic datasets shall be adapted accordingly and values and origin of the data have to be declared in the EPD®. If specific recycled content is unknown average recycled content of datasets is acceptable. In the latter case it has to be declared in the EPD®, that average recycled and not specific recycled contents were used for LCIA and respective average values and origin of average data have to be declared in the EPD®.

18 In case of using data from Ecoinvent v3.01, allocation, cut-off by classification shall be used, corresponding to the RC approach used in ecoinvent v.2.2 and older. This shall be in force also in the downstream module.




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Data regarding components manufactured and/or assembled by sub-suppliers (A3’) can be approximated by own manufacturing data of comparable processes and be applied instead of using specific data from the sub-supplier, or in combination with (other) generic data (e.g. metal working process data of ecoinvent) representative for the sub-supplier’s manufacturing process. In such a case, this shall be made transparent in the EPD®.

Any generic electricity LCI data used shall include transmission and distribution losses and should correspond to the specific voltage level used and represent the mix effectively supplied at grid (consumption not production mix, , i.e. accounting for electricity imports and exports of a country).

For the transportation module A2, use of specific data is recommended as a minimum for the specific distance and specific mass transported, and optionally for loading rates and empty return rates of the respective means of transportation (else predetermined value used by the underlying LCI background data is acceptable, e.g. average loading rate of 100%, and an empty return rate of 0%). Selection of generic LCI data within a transportation category shall reflect as close as possible the geographical context of the representative unit, e.g. with regard to lorry capacities (e.g. 17 t, 40 t, etc.) or emission classes (e.g. EURO 3, EURO 5, etc.) and shall be transparently documented in the LCA report. This should allow reflecting benefits of efforts of regional manufacturing with shorter transport distances and of own ‘clean’ cargo fleet efforts or those of 3rd party logistic service providers hired.

If these data sources do not supply the necessary data, other generic data may be used and documented. The environmental impact of the processes where the other generic data are used must not exceed 10% of the overall environmental impact from the product system.

8.3.2 DATA QUALITY DECLARATION

The EPD® may include an indicator suitable for demonstrate the relevance of specific, selected generic and other generic data.

9 DOWNSTREAM MODULE (A4 – C4)

The processes listed in chapter 6.4 shall be included in the downstream module. The downstream module shall be based on relevant scenarios for the geographical area in which the EPD® is valid.

9.1 USE PHASE Despite the paramount relevance of the use stage (lift electricity consumption), the use stage is attributed to the downstream module. Therefore / nevertheless, special care should be taken regarding completeness, accuracy and reproducibility of energy demand calculations and use of any generic LCI electricity mix data for LCIA calculations.

The use phase scenario shall be defined and declared in the EPD®. The LCA inventory shall as a minimum contain the following:

B6 Use of electricity during standby (B6.1) and operation (B.6.2) of the lift – if specific data is not available, the calculation of the total nominal electricity demand (B6) shall be based on one of the two following approaches:

A. the calculation procedure outlined in VDI 4707-1, clause 4.8 applying predetermined average usage and standby times per day of the usage category predetermined in the representative configuration, OR

B. the calculation procedure outlined in ISO/DIS 25745-2, applying predetermined average trips per day corresponding to the usage category predetermined in the representative configuration.

In approach A, the following parameters and values shall be reported in the LCA report and in the EPD® in accordance with VDI 4707-1:

Energy consumption of the reference trip in Wh (in the absence of measurements, estimations based on calculations are allowed)

The load factor applied (0.7 or 1.2) or indication, that energy consumption of the reference trip has been measured applying the load spectrum according to table 2 of VDI 4707-1, clause 4.2

The specific standby demand in W and its class (A-G)

The specific travel demand in mWh/(kg*m) and its class (A-G)

For all five usage categories in kWh:




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- the annual standby energy demand19 (B6.1),

- the annual travel energy demand (B6.2), and

- the annual total (standby + travel) energy demand (B6).

For the RSL and all five usage categories:

- the total (standby + travel) energy demand in kWh.

For the selected representative usage category (A-G):

- the overall energy efficiency class (A-G).

In approach B, the following parameters and values shall be reported in the LCA report and in the EPD® in accordance with ISO 25745-1 and ISO/DIS 25745-220:

Measured energy consumption of the ISO reference cycle with empty car in Wh

The specific idle power in W

The specific standby power Pst5 and Pst30 in W

The specific running energy for the average running cycle in mWh/(kg*m)

The specific running energy for the ISO reference cycle in mWh/(kg*m)

For all relevant usage categories in kWh p.a.:

- the estimated annual standby energy demand (B6.1),

- the estimated annual travel energy demand (B6.2), and

- the estimated annual total (standby + travel) energy demand (B6)

For the RSL (20 years) and all relevant usage categories:

- the total (standby + travel) energy demand in kWh

It shall clearly state in the EPD® which approach is used in the underlying calculations.

Regardless of which calculation approach is chosen, the LCA inventory shall as a minimum contain the following as well:

Clear documentation of power and energy measurements in the underlying LCA report.

Clear documentation of electricity demand calculation in the underlying LCA report.

Transparent disclosure in the EPD why and which procedure was selected for energy demand calculation.

In order to allow for comparison of EPDs the electricity mix in the city / region / country where the lift is installed (A5), used (B2 – B6) and disassembled (C1) shall be approximated by the OECD21 electricity mix. The mix shall be documented.

A4 Transport of the product to the distribution hub/port (if any) to building construction site

B2 & B3 Use of auxiliary materials and spare parts for routine and non-routine service;

B2 & B3 Transport of personnel for routine and non-routine maintenance. The calculated scenario (service frequency per annum, distance travelled, type of vehicle and vehicle fuel, etc.) shall be described in the EPD®;

Since approach B is based on draft document ISO/DIS 25745-2, the PCR shall undergo update once EN ISO 25745-2 is officially accepted and published.

The following downstream processes may be reported optionally, presented as information modules:

19 The terms energy efficiency (EE) rating & label (in [mWh/kg*m] (VDI 4707-1) and / or a letter from A-G (ISO/DIS 25745-2) should not be confused with (calculated) energy demand in [kWh] or (measured) energy consumption in [kWh]. 20 Assumptions for the average acceleration, average jerk and the time for the opening, opened and closing times of the lift doors at the landings are proposed to be made based on tables 8.1 and 8.3 of Elevate 8 Manual, Section “Elevator Data”: http://www.peters-research.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=107 and for rated speed (or display generic calculation formula, with rated speed as a variable). 21 http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/energy/electricity-information_20783442


http://www.peters-research.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=107

http://www.peters-research.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85&Itemid=107

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A5 installation phase of the lift, in particular: o TVOC or VOC concentrations (in g/L), densities (in kg/L) and quantities (in kg) of:

Paints, varnishes and coatings applied during installation of the lift Adhesives and sealants used during installation of the lift Solvent and cleaning agents e.g. used for guide rail cleaning

And their compliance status with the respective requirements of applicable ‘green’ building schemes and therein referenced standards such as e.g. SCAQMD22 Rules, Green Seal (GS)23, FloorScore, Green Label Plus, or AgBB24.

o Packaging material type (e.g. wooden pallet, LDPE foil, PVC foil, cardboard, etc.), weight and final method of disposal (i.e. recycling, incineration or landfill) generally applied for disposal of packaging during installation.

B1 Use of the installed lift in terms of any substances released to the (indoor air) environment, in particular TVOC or VOC concentrations (in g/L), densities (in kg/L) and quantities (in kg) and formaldehyde emissions released from car interior decoration & car structure materials (including wooden materials such as MDF or plywood, if any), and from car flooring materials

B4 Lift modernisation provided the functional unit determined by nominal speed and nominal weight does not change, whilst extending the predetermined reference service life from 20 to 50 years. Among others, the service life of the following components shall be considered to extend the service life of the lift: safety gears, speed governor, guide rails, traction pulley, traction cables and drive unit, car door, landing doors and door operator, buffers, controller, hydraulic components such as cylinder, and safety valves, position indicators, call buttons, cab lighting, encoder, safety switches, hoistway wiring, travel cable and intercom.



9.2 CUT-OFF RULES The general cut-off rules of chapter 6.1 above apply.

9.3 ALLOCATION RULES Recycled content (RC) or cut-off approach shall be applied for the end-of-life stage, unless the company performs extraordinary efforts for recycling and reuse of their lift material, in which case the end of life recycling (EOR) or avoided burden approach can be applied in order to account for impacts and benefits associated with recycling and reuse of material (EN 15804, clause 6.4.3.3 “allocation procedure of reuse, recycling and recovery” and Module D). Any such extraordinary efforts such as e.g. voluntary take back programs of the lift company for recycling, refurbishment and reuse of PWBs and e-waste shall be declared in the EPD®. Continued use of e.g. landing doors, car or counterweight after modernisation shall not be considered as extraordinary practice, but business as usual.

9.4 DATA QUALITY RULES It is acceptable to use 100% generic upstream data for electricity production, whereas quantity of energy used shall be primary/ system specific modelled data.

Accuracy of energy measurements and demand calculations shall be +/- 10% (ISO 25745-1 requires at least than +/- 10% accuracy).

As described in section 9.1, only OECD electricity mix for calculation of LCIA of the installation (A5, optional) and use stage (B2 & B3, B6) is allowed. This is due to ensure comparability of EPDs, independent of advantages/disadvantages given by national electricity mix with lower specific environmental burden per kWh. Electricity LCI data used shall include transmission and distribution losses and should correspond to the specific

22 South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules 1168 and 1113 23 GC-03, GS-36, and GS-11 24 Gesundheitliche Bewertung der Emissionen von flüchtigen organischen Verbindungen (VOC und SVOC) aus Bauprodukten




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voltage level used and represent the mix effectively supplied at grid (consumption not production mix, i.e. accounting for electricity imports and exports of a country).

For A4 Transport of the product to the distribution hub/port (if any) to building construction site, as a first option, it shall be calculated based on the actual transportation distances to a defined marked with different means of transport. The chosen transport scenario (mean of transportation, distances, load factors of transportation means, and weights transported) shall be described in the EPD®. As a second option, it could be calculated as the average distance of a product of that product type transported with different means of transport or, if also such data is not available be calculated as a fixed long transport such as e.g.1,000 km distance transport with lorry or 10,000 km by airplane, according to product type. The following information shall be provided (as per section 7.3.2.1 of EN 15804):

Table 9–1 Parameters to be disclosed within information module A4

Parameter Unit (per functional unit)

Fuel type and consumption of vehicle or vehicle type used for transport e.g. long distance truck, boat etc.

Litre of fuel type per distance or vehicle type, Commission Directive 2007/37/EC (European Emission Standard)

Distance km

Capacity utilization (including empty returns) %

Bulk density of transported products kg/m3

Volume capacity utilisation factor (factor: =1 or <1 or ≥ 1 for compressed or nested packaged products)

Not applicable

For the optional transportation module C2 an average distance of 20 km for inert and non-hazardous wastes, as well as for can used as predetermined value and 100 km for hazardous wastes. For recycled products sent to a recycling facility an average distance of 250 km for trucks can be used as a predetermined value. The use of any shorter distances shall be justified and documented in the LCA report.

9.5 RECYCLING DECLARATION AND WASTE TREATMENT The end of life scenario shall be documented in the EPD® describing the final method of disposal, i.e. recycling, incineration and landfill per category applying the values predetermined in Annex B specific to the geographical region where the lift is installed as defined in the representative unit.

The following C3 & C4 end-of-life information modules shall be included:

Landfilling of materials or incineration residues;

Incineration of materials with or without energy recovery; materials for energy recovery are identified based on the efficiency of energy recovery with a rate higher than 60 % without prejudice to existing legislation; materials from which energy is recovered with an efficiency rate below 60% are not considered materials for energy recovery; only when materials have reached the end-of-waste-state can they be considered as materials for energy recovery, provided the energy recovery process has an energy efficiency rate higher than 60%.

Recycling of materials;

Cut-off criteria and allocation approaches shall be clearly described.

The following information modules can be included optionally:

C1 Lift dismantling;

C2 Transport to recovery or disposal facility;

Building, maintenance, decommissioning and disposal of product disassembling and waste treatment facilities are typically included, when using generic data (e.g. ecoinvent).




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10 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE-RELATED INFORMATION

10.1 USE OF RESOURCES The following environmental indicators apply data based on the LCI. They describe the use of renewable and non-renewable material resources, renewable and non-renewable primary energy and water. They are required and shall be included in the EPD® as follows:

Total use of renewable primary energy resources (primary energy and primary energy resources used as raw materials)

MJ, net calorific value

Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources (primary energy and primary energy resources used as raw materials)


The following optional indicators may be included separately:

Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials


Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials MJ, net calorific value Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials


Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials MJ, net calorific value

Use of secondary materials kg Use of renewable secondary fuels MJ, net calorific value Use of non-renewable secondary fuels MJ, net calorific value Net use fresh water m³

Exemplary table for results disclosure is presented in Annex C (Table C-1).

10.2 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The potential environmental impact per functional unit for the following environmental impact categories shall be reported in the EPD®, divided into core, upstream and downstream module:

Emission of greenhouse gases (expressed as the sum of global warming potential (GWP), 100 years, in carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalents) (CML 2001, IPCC 2007)

Emission of acidifying substances (expressed as the sum of acidification potential (AP) in sulphur dioxide (SO2) equivalents) (CML 2001, Hauschild and Wenzel 1998)

Emission of substances to water contributing to oxygen depletion (expressed as the sum of eutrophication potential (EP) in phosphate (PO43-) equivalents) (CML 2001, Heijungs et al. 1992)

Emission of gases that contribute to the creation of ground-level ozone (expressed as the sum of ozone-creation potential (POCP), ethylene (C2H4)-equivalents) (CML 2001, Jenkin and Hayman 1999, Derwent et al. 1998)

Depletion of abiotic resources (expressed as abiotic depletion potential ADP) for:

- ADP-elements for non-fossil resources (includes all non-renewable, abiotic material resources (i.e. excepting fossil resources) in kg Antimony (Sb) equivalents

- ADP-fossil fuels for fossil resources in MJ, net calorific value

Reference of impact assessment methods applied shall be disclosed for each impact category, e.g. “ICCP 2007 100 year horizon” for calculation of the GWP.

Impacts shall be calculated using characterisation factors (CFs) recommended in regionally accepted impact assessment methods (e.g. in case of Europe – European CFs from ELCD or CML). References of documents where characterisation factors can be obtained shall be disclosed.

The use of the following CFs is recommended:




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The European Reference Life Cycle Database (ELCD) for all above mentioned impact categories except ADP

The Institute of Environmental Sciences Faculty of Science University of Leiden, Netherlands (CML) for ADP

The recommended characterisation factors to use are available on The International EPD® System’s website25. References are already provided as listed above.

The selection of these impact categories and CFs is based on internationally accepted and commonly applied methodologies.


10.2.1 SPECIFICATIONS FOR GWP CALCULATIONS

This section is adopted from the GPI, Section A.8.

Both emissions to the atmosphere and removals from the atmosphere shall be accounted for the assessment of the overall GHG emissions of the product being assessed, if the sensitivity analysis performed demonstrates relevance with regard to the general cut-off rules, as defined in section 6.1. This assessment shall include the gases arising from both fossil and biogenic sources for all products, with the exception of human food and animal feed products. Emissions and removals of biogenic carbon shall be reported separately

Where some or all removed carbon will not be emitted to the atmosphere within the 100-year assessment period, the portion of carbon not emitted to the atmosphere during that period shall be treated as stored carbon. Following issues shall be taken into account:

carbon storage might arise where biogenic carbon forms part or all of a product (e.g. wood fibre in a table), or where atmospheric carbon is taken up by a product over its life cycle (e.g. cement);

while forest management activities might result in additional carbon storage in managed forests through the retention of forest biomass, this potential source of storage is not included in the scope of the International EPD® System;

GHG emissions offset mechanism shall not be used at any point in the assessment of the GHG emissions of the product. The organisation could declare its participation to some offsetting program in the other information section of the EPD® or single issue EPD.

10.3 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS Emission of ozone-depleting gases (expressed as the sum of ozone-depletion potential (ODP) in mass of CFC-11 equivalents) (CML 2001, WMO 1999) may be declared optionally.

Human toxicity potential and ecotoxicity potential indicators may be reported. If reported, methodology, impact category and unit shall be clearly indicated, such as e.g.:

ReCiPe26 (H, A) human toxicity in kg 1,4-dichlorobenzene (1,4-DCB)-eq.

ReCiPe (H, A) freshwater / terrestrial / marine ecotoxicity in kg 1,4-dichlorobenzene (1,4-DCB)-eq.

TRACI27 human health air pollutants in kg PM2.5-eq.

TRACI human health carcinogenics in kg benzene-eq.

TRACI human health non-carcinogenics kg toluene-eq.

TRACI ecotoxicity in kg 2,4-D-eq.

USETox28 human toxicity or ecotoxicity in CTUs.

Despite the impact assessment method chosen, the latest available version shall be used.

25

http://www.environdec.com/en/The-EPD-system/General-Programme-Instructions/Recommended-characterisation-factors/

26 http://www.lcia-recipe.net/ 27 USEPA (2002). Tool for the reduction and assessment of chemical and other environmental impacts (TRACI): Users guide and system documentation. USEPA, Office of Research and Development, July 2002. http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/std/sab/traci/ 28 http://www.usetox.org/


http://www.environdec.com/en/The-EPD-system/General-Programme-Instructions/Recommended-characterisation-factors/

http://www.lcia-recipe.net/

http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/std/sab/traci/

http://www.usetox.org/



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The methodologies outlined under http://www.eebguide.eu/?p=3527 are recommended to be used for calculation of human toxicity and ecotoxicity indicators. Should any human or ecotoxicity indicators be reported, name and version of background LCI database used shall be clearly indicated, interpretation of results shown shall be given and limitations of results shown shall be explained in order to avoid any misleading conclusions or misuse of results shown.

“Single score” or “fully aggregating” indicators such as e.g. ecological scarcity 2006 total, eco-indicator (H,A) total, or ReCiPe (H,A) may be reported optionally in the EPD® for the purpose of LCIA interpretation (e.g. demonstration of product improvement efforts),, but shall be reported clearly separated from LCIA categories as per chapter 10.2 and 10.3.

10.4 WASTE PRODUCTION AND OUTPUT FLOWS Waste generated along the whole life cycle shall be reported per functional unit according to EN 15804, clause 7.2.5, table 5:

Hazardous waste29; disposed in kg

Non-hazardous waste disposed in kg;

Definition of and distinguishing between hazardous and non-hazardous waste categories shall follow EU legislation referenced in the footnote below or equivalent pertaining legislation in the country or geographic region, where the lift is installed according to the representative unit defined, and shall be documented in the EPD.

Other environmental information describing different waste categories and output flows may be declared as follows in adoption of EN 15804, clause7.2.5, table 6:

Components potentially suitable for re-use (e.g. counterweight filling blocks, landing door frames)

kg and % of total system weight as installed

Materials potentially suitable for recycling (e.g. all ferrous and non-ferrous parts)


Materials potentially suitable for energy recovery (e.g. used oils, plastic parts)


Exported energy MJ per energy carrier


10.5 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Additional environmental information can optionally also include as a minimum in qualitative terms information about recommendations for energy saving measures related shaft thermal energy losses in the responsibility of the building owner (loss of heat in cold climates and heated buildings; loss of cold air in hot climates and air conditioned buildings) such as e.g. automatic ventilation dampers or heat exchangers.

Additional environmental information can also include a more detailed description of an organization’s overall environmental work, such as:

Guidelines for disposal and recycling of materials and components shall either be included in the EPD®, or the EPD® shall contain a reference to a separate instruction.

The existence of quality or environmental management system or any type of organized environmental activity;

Any activity related to supply chain management, social responsibility, etc.

Information on where interested parties may find more details about the organization’s environmental work

Any energy saving features implemented according to annex B of VDI 4707-1 may be declared. If declared, it shall be indicated if the feature is available as a standard or as an option.

Specific pre- and post-consumer recycled content of main components as defined in ISO 14021 including origin of information. For practical reasons a cut-off between 60% and 80% of total system mass as installed is sufficient.

29 Hazardous waste is defined by EU Directive 91/689/EEC (hazardous waste directive) and 75/442/EEC (waste oils directive) within the European Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC


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ISO 14021 defines recycled content as “the proportion, by mass, of recycled material in a product (or packaging). Only pre-consumer and post-consumer materials shall be considered as recycled content, consistent with the following usage of the terms:

- Pre-consumer material:

○ Material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.

- Post-consumer material:

○ Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in their role as end-users of the product, which can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of material from the distribution chain.”

The useful lifetime of spare parts (not their availability) may be declared (years).

Typical airborne noise levels e.g. noise in the car or hoistway, door noise, etc. according to pertinent standards such as e.g. ISO 18738 or VDI 2566 may be declared.

Information related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and related electromagnetic emissions (‘electro smog’) measured and/or limit values achieved according to pertinent standards such as e.g. EN 12015.

Energy efficiency rating and label of overall, travel, and standby demand according to VDI 4707-1, ISO/DIS 25745-2 and/or any other lift energy efficiency rating/labelling scheme (e.g. NEII Energy Efficiency Guidelines and/or Hong Kong Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Lift & Escalator Installations).

11 CONTENT OF THE EPD®

As a general rule the EPD® content:

must be verifiable;

must not include rating, judgements or direct comparison with other products.

EPD®s can be published on several languages, but if the EPD® document is not available in English, the organisation shall provide a summary in English including the main content of the EPD® to be available on www.environdec.com.

The EPD® cover page (if existent) shall as a minimum include relevant information about the product, such as name and an image, the EPD® logotype and date of publication and validity.

11.1 PROGRAMME RELATED INFORMATION The programme- related part of the EPD® shall include:

Reference to the International EPD® System as the programme operator

EPD® logotype

Reference PCR document(s) and CPC codes

EPD® registration number as provided by the Secretariat

Date of publication and validity. If relevant, the revision schedule may be indicated.

Declaration of the year(s) covered by the data used for the LCA calculation

Geographical scope of application of the EPD®

Information about the year or reference period of the underlying data to the EPD®

Reference to the website – www.environdec.com – and other relevant websites for more information

For sector EPDs specific indication shall be given upfront stating that the document covers average values for an entire or partial product category (specifying the percentage of representativeness) and, hence, the declared unit is not available for purchase on the market.




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11.2 PRODUCT-RELATED INFORMATION

11.2.1 SPECIFICATION OF THE COMPANY

See 2.1.

11.2.2 SPECIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT

See 2.2.

11.2.3 REPRESENTATIVE CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTIONAL UNIT

See 3.

11.2.4 CONTENT DECLARATION

See 4.

11.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE-RELATED INFORMATION

11.3.1 USE OF RESOURCES

See 10.1.

11.3.2 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

In this category the potential environmental impact per functional unit shall be reported.

See 10.2.

11.3.3 OTHER INDICATORS

In this category relevant indicators shall be reported per functional unit.

See 10.3.

11.3.4 WASTE PRODUCTION

See 10.4

11.3.5 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

See 10.5.

11.4 MANDATORY STATEMENTS The following information is mandatory to include in the EPD®:

any omission of life cycle stages not making the EPD® cover the full life cycle, with a justification of the omission,

means of obtaining explanatory materials, for example references to chosen methodologies,

a statement that “EPDs within the same product category but from different programmes may not be comparable”.




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The EPD® shall also give the following information about the verification process:

Product Category Rules (PCR) review was conducted by: The Technical Committee of the International EPD® System. Chair: Massimo Marino Contact via [email protected].

Independent verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006: □ EPD process certification □ EPD verification

Third party verifier: Name and contact information Accredited or approved by: Name of the accreditation body. For individual verifiers: “The International EPD® System”

11.5 DIFFERENCES VERSUS PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE EPD® The main causes for changes in environmental performance in comparison with previous EPD® versions shall be described.

11.6 REFERENCES The EPD® shall, if relevant, refer to:

The underlying LCA

The name, CPC code and version number of the PCR used

Other documents that verify and complement the EPD®

Instruction for recycling, if relevant

The General Programme instructions of the International EPD® System

Relevant normative references as per table shown below:

Reference Title Version

95/16/EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 1995 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to lifts (Lift Directive)

1995

1907/2006/EC Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

2006

ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2007

CEN/TR 15941 Sustainability of construction works — Environmental product declarations — Methodology for selection and use of generic data

2010

DIN EN 15804:2012

Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products

2012

EN-81 series of standards

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts 1998

EN 15978 Sustainability of construction works — Assessment of environmental performance of buildings — Calculation methods

2011

ISO 14020 Environmental labels and declarations - General principles 2000

ISO 14021 Environmental labels and declarations -- Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)

1999


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31995L0016:EN:HTML



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ISO 25745-1 Energy performance of lifts, escalators and moving walks – Part 1: Energy measurement and verification

2012-10-01

ISO/DIS 25745-2 Energy performance of lifts, escalators and moving walks – Part 2: Energy calculation and classification for lifts (elevators)

2013-08

VDI 4707-1 Lifts - Energy efficiency 2009-03

Relevant references related to LCIA are shown below (as per recommendation by the Operator):

CML (2001): CML-IA Characterisation Factors, http://cml.leiden.edu/software/data-cmlia.html#downloads

Derwent RG, Jenkin ME, Saunders SM and Pilling, MJ (1998): Photochemical ozone creation potentials for organic compounds in northwest Europe calcualted with a master chemical mechanism, Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 32 (14-15), pp 2429-2441

Hauschild MZ and Wenzel H (1998): Environmental Assessment of Products, Springer, Volume 2

Heijungs R, Guinée JB, Huppes G. Lankreijer RM, Udo de Haes HA, Wegener Sleeswijk A, Ansems AMM, Eggels PG, van Duin R, de Goede HP (1992): Environmental life cycle assessment of products: guide and backgrounds (Part 1), Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden

IPCC (2007): Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, Cambride

Jenkin, ME and Hayman GD (1999): Photochemical ozoen creation potentials for oxygenated volatile organic compounds: sensitivity to variations in kinetic and mechanistic parameters; Atmospheric Environmnet, Vol. 33 (8), pp 1275-1293

WMO (1999): Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion. Global Ozone Research and Monitoring Project Report. World Meteorological Organization, Geneva

12 VALIDITY OF THE EPD®

The validity of the EPD® is set at three years after which the declaration must necessarily be revised and reissued.

During the validity period surveillance follow up shall be agreed with the verifier in order to evaluate if the content are still consistent with the current situation. It is not necessary to perform a full LCA, only the monitoring of main parameters is requested. The surveillance verification could be organised as documental check aimed to the evaluation of the main environmental aspects relevant for the LCA calculation.

The EPD® shall be updated if any one of the mandatory environmental-performance-related indicators declared in the EPD® has changed by more than+/- 10% (see section 10 of the PCR at hand) compared with those published in the current EPD®.”.

13 CHANGES IN THIS PCR DOCUMENT

VERSION 1.0, 2014-XX-YY Original version.



DATE 2014-05-05 UN CPC 4354

LIFTS (ELEVATORS)

14 ANNEX A

Figure A-1 System boundaries (presentation of core, upstream and downstream modules) ATTACHMENT #9

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15 ANNEX B

Table B-1 Recycling ratios, based on geographic region (source?)

Material Type of disposal

South Europe

North Europe (*)

North America & Australia

Central & Latin

America

East Europe, Middle

East, India & Africa

South Asia &

Southeast Asia

Remarks

Metals excluding high alloyed and galvanized steel

recycling 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% Applied to non-alloy steel, low-alloy steel, cast iron, brass, bronze, aluminium, and copper

land fill 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%

incineration -- -- -- -- -- -- High alloyed and galvanized steel recycling 50% 80% 80% 50% 50% 50% Heavy metals such as zinc and chromium, from anti-corrosion

surface treatments and alloying elements do harm the steel quality from re-smelting of steel scrap in electric arc furnaces and thus are less welcome as scrap input. Therefore, lower recycling rates have been assumed as for above.

land fill 50% 20% 20% 50% 50% 50%

incineration -- -- -- -- -- --

Plastics and elastomers recycling -- -- -- -- -- -- Applied to all plastics (incl. PVC) and synthetic rubber

land fill 60% 60% 100% 100% 100% 100%

incineration 40% 40% Used oils and greases recycling 40% 50% 30% 40% 40% 30% (*) For disposal of used oils/greases in Germany 76% recycling,

0% land fill, and 24% incineration shall be applied, based on 2008 statistical data on used oil disposal methods available from "Bundesumweltministerium".

land fill 10% 10% 70% 10% 10% 70%

incineration 50% 40% 50% 50% Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE or e-waste)

recycling 70% 70% Though in countries like China and India a high recycling rate of EEE takes place, but under highly hazardous and unhealthy work conditions. Thus, as a conservative approach (worst case) 100% landfill of WEEE was assumed.

land fill 100% 10% 10% 100% 100% 100%

incineration 20% 20% Inert material such as e.g. glass, stone, etc

recycling Due to the lack of reliable information about the final method of disposal of balustrade glass a conservative approach (worst case) of 100% landfill was assumed for both locations. land fill 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

incineration -- -- -- -- -- -- Wood recycling -- -- -- -- -- --

land fill 50% 50% 50% 50%

incineration 50% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% Chemicals such as e.g. solvents, recycling -- -- -- -- -- --




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paints, cleaning agents, etc. land fill 100% -- -- 100% 100% 100%

incineration -- 100% 100% -- -- --




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16 ANNEX C Table C-1 Table of results – Use of resources per functional unit (optional indicators and life cycle stages in brackets)

Environmental Impact Category Unit Upstream Module

Core Modu

le Downstream Module

Product Stage

Building Constr. Process

Stage

Use Stage EoL Stage

A1 R

aw m

ater

ial

supp

ly

A2 T

rans

port

A3’ O

utso

urce

d m

anuf

actu

ring

A3 In

-hou

se

man

ufac

turin

g

A4 T

rans

port

(A5

Inst

alla

tion)

(B1

Indo

or e

mis

sion

s)

B2 M

aint

enan

ce&

B3

Rep

air

(B4

Mod

erni

satio

n (R

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cem

ent))

B6 E

nerg

y de

man

d

(C1

Dis

asse

mbl

y)

(C2

Tran

spor

t)

C3

Was

te p

roce

ssin

g &

C4

Dis

posa

l

Total use of renewable primary energy resources (primary energy and primary energy resources used as raw materials)

MJNCV / tkm

Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources (primary energy and primary energy resources used as raw materials)

MJNCV / tkm

(Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials)

MJNCV / tkm

(Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw

MJNCV / tkm




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materials)

(Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials)

MJNCV / tkm

(Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials)

MJNCV / tkm

(Use of secondary materials) kg / tkm

(Use of renewable secondary fuels)

MJNCV / tkm

(Use of non-renewable secondary fuels)

MJNCV / tkm

(Net use of fresh water) m3 / tkm




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Table C-2 Table of results – Potential environmental impacts per functional unit (optional life cycle stages in brackets)

Environmental Impact Category Unit Upstream Module

Core Modu


Product Stage


Stage

Use Stage EoL Stage

A1 R

aw m

ater

ial

supp

ly

A2 T

rans

port

A3’ O

utso

urce

d m

anuf

actu

ring

A3 In

-hou

se

man

ufac

turin

g

A4 T

rans

port

(A5

Inst

alla

tion)

(B1

Indo

or e

mis

sion

s)

B2 M

aint

enan

ce&

B3

Rep

air

(B4

Mod

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satio

n (R

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cem

ent))

B6 E

nerg

y de

man

d

(C1

Dis

asse

mbl

y)

(C2

Tran

spor

t)

C3

Was

te p

roce

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g &

C4

Dis

posa

l

Global warming potential (GWP 100)

kg CO2-eq. / tkm

Acidification potential (AP) kg SO2-eq. / tkm

Eutrophication potential (EP) kg (PO4)3--eq. / tkm

Photochemical ozone creation Potential (POCP)

kg CO2-eq. / tkm

Ozone depletion potential (ODP)

kg C2H4-eq. / tkm

Abiotic resource depletion potential (ADP) - Elements

kg Sb-eq. / tkm

Abiotic resource depletion potential (ADP) – Fossil fuels

MJNCV / tkm

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Table C-3 Table of results – Waste production and output flows per functional unit (optional indicators and life cycle stages in brackets)

Waste Category or Output Flow Unit Upstream Module

Core Modu


Product Stage


Stage

Use Stage EoL Stage

A1 R

aw m

ater

ial

supp

ly

A2 T

rans

port

A3’ O

utso

urce

d m

anuf

actu

ring

A3 In

-hou

se

man

ufac

turin

g

A4 T

rans

port

(A5

Inst

alla

tion)

(B1

Indo

or e

mis

sion

s)

B2 M

aint

enan

ce&

B3

Rep

air

(B4

Mod

erni

satio

n (R

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cem

ent))

B6 E

nerg

y de

man

d

(C1

Dis

asse

mbl

y)

(C2

Tran

spor

t)

C3

Was

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roce

ssin

g &

C4

Dis

posa

l

Waste Categories

Hazardous waste disposed kg / tkm

Non-hazardous waste disposed kg / tkm

(Output Flows)

(Components potentially suitable for re-use)

kg / tkm

(Materials potentially suitable for recycling)

kg / tkm

(Materials potentially suitable for energy recovery)

kg / tkm

(Exported energy) MJ per energy carrier / tkm


TN 13-918 (Inspections)

TN 13-918

Revised Proposal for A17 Standards Committee First Consideration Ballot and concurrent A17 Inspections Committee Review and Comment Ballot

Proposed Revision to A17.2 Item 3.23.1 Suspension Rope:

7 RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

(a) It is recommended that the inspector have the following equipment……..

(b) Periodic and Acceptance Inspection and Tests. In addition to the equipment specified above, the followingshould be provided by the owner or contractor:(1) suitable test…………. (15) Equipment for checking suspension means.

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ITEM 3.23 SUSPENSION ROPE, COMPENSATION AND GOVERNOR SYSTEMS

3.23.1 Periodic Inspections (a) Wire Rope Inspection. Examine suspension ropes and note if they conform to the Code requirements.Always place the stop switch in the stop position while inspecting the rope.(1) Internal breakage of wire ropes is difficult to detect and, consequently, may be a greater hazard than surfacewear. The surface of the rope may show little or no wear, but if the rope is bent over a short radius, individual wireswill snap and in extreme cases the rope may be broken by hand. Such failures are more likely to occur in governorand compensating ropes where the ropes are lightly loaded and the ratio of sheave diameter to rope diameter issmaller.(2) When replacing suspension ropes, all ropes in a set must be replaced. The ropes in the set must all be from thesame manufacturer and of the same material, grade, construction, and diameter.(3) The lengths of all wire ropes in a set of suspension ropes, and consequently the rope tensions, should besubstantially equal if maximum rope life and efficiency are to be obtained. If the tensions do are not appear to besubstantially the same, equalization of the rope lengthswithin tolerance, adjustment is recommended….

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(c)(1)(c) (c) Measure for minimum diameter at various points along each rope. The measurement shall be taken across the top of two opposing lays strands, not in the valleys. Refer to the A17.1 Code for rope replacement criteria. See Table 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) and Table 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(3). In jurisdictions that have adopted A17.1-2010 / B44-10 and later editions, refer to ASME A17.6 Tables 1.10.1.2-1 and 1.10.3-1. In jurisdictions enforcing A17.1-2000 / B44-00 through A17.1b-2009 / B44b-09, refer to A17.1 Table 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) and Table 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(3). For jurisdictions enforcing A17.1d-2000 and earlier editions, refer to A17.1, Table 1001.2(c)(29)(c).

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3.23.1(e) Equal tensioning among suspension members (1) Ensure that suspension system members have been checked for equal tensioning (8.6.4.1.3). If range of tension readings exceeds 10%, have tension adjusted. Examples of calculations are contained in NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D. Check maintenance control program requirements to determine if elevator manufacturer’s criteria for equal tensioning may be more stringent and for methods to check. Check also "On-Site Documentation" (see 8.6.1.2.2 (b)) for product unique criteria or method provided by the elevator manufacturer to check verify tensioning,



TN 13-918 (Inspections)

3.23.4 References 3.23.4.1 Electric Elevators. A17.1d–2000 and earlier editions—Section 212; and Rules 206.7, 1001.2(c)(29)(a), 1200.5, 1202.14, 1203.9, and 1004.2(c). A17.1–2000/B44-00 and later editions — Requirements 2.20, 2.18.7, 8.10.2.2.3(cc), 8.11.2.1.3(cc), 8.6.3, 8.6.4.1.3, 8.7.2.21, and 8.7.3.25. A17.3 — Paragraph 3.12. A17.6-2010.

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D

Examples of suspension member tension measurement data and calculations for adjustment. Example 1 - five (5) suspension member system Member #1 measurement = 500 lbf (highest tension measured, therefore all other tensions must be equal or greater than 450 lbs = 500 lbf – 0.10 x 500 lbs) Member #2 measurement = 480 lbf (tension is okay) Member #3 measurement = 472 lbf (tension is okay) Member #4 measurement = 435 lbf (tension is unacceptable) Member #5 measurement = 413 lbf (tension is unacceptable)

Example 1 Results: Since tensions in suspension members #4 and #5 were less than 450 lbf, tension adjustment is required.

Example 2 - seven (7) suspension member system Member #1 measurement = 746 lbf (tension is okay) Member #2 measurement = 695 lbf (tension is okay) Member #3 measurement = 750 lbf (highest tension measured, therefore all other tensions must be equal or greater than 675 lbf = 750 lbf – 0.10 x750 lbf) Member #4 measurement = 700 lbf (tension is okay) Member #5 measurement = 689 lbf (tension is okay) Member #6 measurement = 702 lbf (tension is okay) Member #7 measurement = 715 lbf (tension is okay) Example 2 Results: Since tensions all suspension members were equal to or greater than 675 lbf, no tension adjustment was required. Rationale: Include equal tensioning requirement addressed in A17.1-2010/B44-10.



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Brian Black

From: Brian BlackSent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 12:58 PMTo: '[email protected]'Subject: National Elevator industry Inc. representation on NFPA 13

Mr. Klaus,

I am writing to inquire about the process to nominate a NEII representative for the technical committee responsible for the requirements of NFPA 13, section 8.15.5. Any direction you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Brian Black

NEII Code & Standards Analyst 4034 North Hampton Brook Drive Hamburg, NY 14075 585.302.0813 office 585.354.6772 cell [email protected]


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