This Standard covers the means and members of suspension, compensation and governor systems for elevators within the Scope of ASME A17.1/CSA B44. This Standard includes the material properties, design, testing, inspection, and replacement criteria for these means. It includes the requirements for Steel Wire Rope, Aramid Fiber Rope and Non-Circular Elastomeric Coated Steel Suspension Members and provides direction for future constructions as new technology develops.
ANSI/ASME A17.6-2010 history
2010ANSI/ASME A17.6-2010 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation and Governor Systems