This Code is intended to serve as the basis for state and local jurisdictional authorities in adopting retroactive requirements for existing elevators and escalators to enhance the safety of the general public. It is also intended as a standard reference of safety requirements for the guidance of architects, engineers, insurance companies, manufacturers, and contractors, and as a standard of safety practices for building owners and managers of structures where existing elevator equipment covered in the scope of the Code is used. The purpose of this Code is to establish minimum requirements that will provide a reasonable degree of safety for the general public. While many of these requirements will also increase the degree of safety for the elevator mechanic and inspector, this area has not been specifically addressed at this time.
ASME A17.3-2005 history
2023ASME A17.3-2023 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
2020ASME A17.3-2020 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
1970ASME A17.3-2017 Interpretations to A17.3 Safety Code For Existing Elevators and Escalators (Includes Interpretations Through No. 8)
2015ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (A17.3 - 2015)
2012ASME A17.3-2012 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (Includes Requirements for Electric and Hydraulic Elevators and Escalators) (A17.3 - 2011)
2011ASME A17.3-2011 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (Includes Requirements for Electric and Hydraulic Elevators and Escalators)
2008ASME A17.3-2008 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
2005ASME A17.3-2005 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
2003ASME A17.3 INTERPRETATIONS-2003 Interpretations to A17.3-1996 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators Includes Interpretations No. 1 Through 6
2002ASME A17.3-2002 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (A17.3 - 2002)
1970ASME A17.3 INTERPRETATIONS-2001 Interpretations to A17.3-1996 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators Includes Interpretations No. 1 Through 5
1996ASME A17.3-1996 Safety code for existing elevators and escalators (includes requirements for electric and hydraulic elevators and escalators)