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Elevating Devices In Houses

Published by City of Markham

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Type: Guide
Published by: City of Markham
Date: January 1, 2025
Also called: Elevating Devices in Houses
For: builder
Building types: All building types
Pages: 3
Instruments: ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators · CAN/CSA-B355 · CAN/CSA-B613 · O. Reg. 209/01 Elevating Devices · Elevating Devices Act

Overview

The City of Markham's Builder Tip No. 96, dated January 1, 2025, on home elevators and lifts, listed with the City's housing tips under the 2024 Ontario Building Code. It quotes Article 9.10.1.3. on elevators under Part 3, Article 3.5.2.2., Article 3.3.4.7., Article 9.8.8.1. on guards and Article 9.10.13.15. on garage doors. Its objective names the CSA codes for private residence elevators and lifts, the 127 mm gap between hoistway door and car gate that can trap a child, door baffles, a TSSA-certified installer's letter, and O. Reg. 209/01.

What it covers

9.10.1.3. Items Under Part 3 Jurisdiction
3.5.2. Elevator Requirements
3.5.2.2. Barrier Free Design
3.3.4.7. Stairs, Ramps, Landings, Handrails and Guards for Dwelling Units
9.8.8.1. Required Guards
9.10.13.15. Doors Between Garages and Dwelling Units
Objective

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