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What is ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, and how does it relate to ASME A17.1/CSA B44?

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What is ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, and how does it relate to ASME A17.1/CSA B44?

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ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 is the Performance Based Code for Elevators Safety or the PBC. ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 is a companion to the 2007 version of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1/CSA B44 that provides Authorities Having Jurisdiction with an objective and structured method for approving new technology while ensuring continued elevator safety. Under ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 safeguards must be provided and documentation must be presented that designs and products are equivalent or superior to the current standards. It is important to remember that ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 is not replacing ASME A17.1/CSA B44, but is a vital addition.