BS EN 1709:2004 PDF

Scope: This document specifies the safety requirements applicable to the pre-commissioning inspection, maintenance and operational inspections and checks of cableway installations designed to carry persons. This standard is applicable to the various types of installations and takes into account their environment. It also includes requirements relating to accident prevention and to worker protection. It does not apply to installations for the transportation of goods by rope or to inclined lifts. This document does not deal with acceptance tests prior to opening to the public. The provisions of clause 5 apply to the measures to be taken prior to the initial commissioning and clauses 6 and 7 concern those to be taken during operation.

BS EN 1709:2004 history

2019 BS EN 1709:2019 Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to transport persons. Precommissioning inspection and instructions for maintenance and operational inspection and checks
2004 BS EN 1709:2004 Safety requirements for cableways for cableway installations designed to carry persons - Precommissioning inspection, maintenance and operational inspection and checks