ASME A18.1-2011
Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts

Standard No.

ASME A18.1-2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASME A18.1-2014

Latest

ASME A18.1-2023

Replace

ASME A18.1:2008

Scope

This document covers the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of inclined stairway chairlifts and inclined and vertical platform lifts intended for transportation of a mobility impaired person only. The device shall have a limited vertical travel, operating speed, and platform area. Operation shall be under continuous control of the user/attendant. The device shall not penetrate more than one floor. A full passenger enclosure on the platform shall be prohibited.

ASME A18.1-2011 history

• 2023 ASME A18.1-2023 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• 2020 ASME A18.1-2020 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• 2017 ASME A18.1-2017 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• 2014 ASME A18.1-2014 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (A18.1 - 2014)
• 2011 ASME A18.1-2011 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• 2008 ASME A18.1-2008 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• 2005 ASME A18.1-2005 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• 2003 ASME A18.1-2003 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts