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BS 6037:1990

Superseded
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Code of practice for permanently installed suspended access equipment
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-04-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-1990

Foreword
Committees responsible
Code of practice
0. Introduction
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Access
5. Preliminary planning and exchange of information
6. Statutory requirements
7. Identification and registration of components and
    marking of safe working loads
8. Design loads and operating speeds
10. Attachment to building structure
11. Trolley track
12. Roof rig
13. Suspension systems
14. Ropes
15. Working platform
16. Restraint systems
17. Safety devices (powered equipment)
18. Electrical installation
19. Commissioning, examinations, testing and
    certification
20. Instructions for use of equipment
21. Care and maintenance of equipment
Appendices
A. British Standards giving details of materials and
    components
B. Recommended format for a data sheet
C. Recommended format for an inspection certificate
D. Recommended format for a rejection note
Figures
1. Angle of fleet
2. Drum grooving

Guidance on the construction, installation, testing and use of equipment such as that used to service offices, factories and high-rise residential property. Describes requirements for manually and power-operated equipment.

Committee
B/514
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6037(1981), 89/13880 DC, 91/12211 DC and 92/10400 DC (03/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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