GSA_R5_Escalator_Checklist.pdf

Region 5 – Great Lakes Region FMSP – Building Operations and Tenant Services

Escalator Inspection Checklist – ASME A17.2 – 2014

GENERAL NOTES:

(a) See ASME A17.2 for detailed Code requirements. Numbering is tied to the numbering of A17.2 sections.

(b) OK = meets requirements; NG = insert number to identify comment on back of this Checklist; NA = not applicable

Building:

Address:

City, State:

Escalator #:

Escalator Information

Step width:_________________ Rated Load (lbs):____________

Code Data Plate Install Date:_____________ Inspection Date:_____________

Periodic Inspection □ Category 1 Tests □

7 ESCALATOR — EXTERNAL OK NG NA

7.1 General fire protection

7.2 Geometry

7.3 Handrails

7.4 Entrance and egress ends

7.5 Lighting

7.6 Caution signs

7.7 Combplate and comb step impact device

7.8 Deck barricades and anti-slide devices

7.9 Steps and upthrust device

7.10 Operating and safety devices

7.11 Skirt obstruction device

7.13 Egress restriction (rolling shutter) device

7.14 Speed

7.15 Balustrades

7.16 Ceiling intersection guards

7.17 Step/skirt clearances, panels, and performance index

7.18 Outdoor protection

7.19 MCP and maintenance records

7.20 Earthquake inspection and tests (seismic risk zone 2 or greater)

8 ESCALATOR — INTERNAL

8.1 Machinery space access, lighting, receptacle, and condition

8.2 Machinery space stop switches and Inspection control

8.3 Controller and wiring

8.4 Drive machine and brake

8.5 Speed governor

8.6 Broken drive chain and disconnected motor safety device

8.7 Reversal stop switch

8.8 Broken step chain device

8.9 Step upthrust device

8.10 Missing step device

8.11 Step level device

8.12 Steps, step chains, and trusses

8.13 Handrail systems and safety devices

8.14 Code data plate

8.15 Response to smoke detectors

8.16 Step lateral displacement device

8.17 Inspection control

8.18 Earthquake inspection and tests (seismic risk zone 2 or greater)

NOTES:

Inspected by:

QEI Number:

Certifying Organization:

Signature:

GSA Region 5 - 8/2018