Passenger Ropeways Regulations
The Safety Standards Act applies to everyone who installs, alters, maintains or operates passenger ropeway systems. All licensed contractors are required to keep up to date with changes in the Act and Regulations.
- Safety Standards Act
- Safety Standards General Regulation - BC Laws
- Elevating Devices Safety Regulation (includes passenger ropeways)
- Fee Setting Criteria Regulation
- Monetary Penalties Regulation
CSA Standard
All licenced contractors must be familiar with the Canadian Standard for passenger ropeways, Z98-14. Check that your employer has a copy or purchase one for yourself at the CSA Standards Store.
Regulatory Notices
| Title | Ref # | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Order: Above surface passenger ropeway detachable grip rebuild, inspection and servicing procedures | SO-PR-2021-01 | |
| Safety Order: Conveyor safety order | SO-PR-2017-01 | |
| Safety Order: Doppelmayr DS series fixed jaw failure | SO-PR 2012-03 | |
| Safety Order: Leitner Poma detachable installations | SO-PR 2012-2 | |
| Safety Order: Above surface fixed grip | SO-PR 2012-01 | |
| Safety Order: Foot passenger loading areas | SO-P4 110531 1 | |
| Safety Order: Water intrusion safety order for all ropeways | SO P4 100708 1 |
Safety orders are instruments that are issued to prevent or reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property. Compliance is mandatory and enforceable by Technical Safety BC.
Directives are instruments that clarify or provide new interpretation of a regulation or code. Compliance is mandatory.
Information bulletins provide helpful information and clarification on existing regulations or code that affect your particular technology.