AS 4722:2018 pdf free.Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors.
3.5 Passenger ropeway
A powered ropeway used for transporting, in a horizontal or inclined plane, passengers
moved by carriers that are—
(a) attached to or supported by a moving rope; or
(b) attached to a moving rope but supported by a standing rope, or other overhead structure.
NOTES:
1 The term includes the prime mover and any transmission machinery, supporting structure and equipment. It does not include equipment such as cog railways, cablecars running on rails, equipment such as flying foxes, or elevating systems for vehicles or boat-style carriers associated with amusement rides such as log or boat flume rides.
2 This Standard uses the terms ‘rope’ and ‘ropeway’ in preference to the terms ‘cable’ and ‘cableway’.
4 CANADIAN REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
References in CSA Z98-14 shall be replaced by Australian Standards or other relevant equivalent documents some of which are indicated in Clause 5 for the particular Clause in which they are referenced unless another document is called up by legislation.
NOTE: Documents that are referenced in CSA Z98-14 but are not specifically mentioned in Clause 5 are applicable in Australia.
5 VARIATIONS TO CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS
Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors shall conform to CSA Z98-14, varied in accordance with this Clause.
NOTES:
I Additional information is provided on certain clauses to assist in the interpretation and implementation of the requirements in CSA Z98-14. Such information is indicated by the word ‘Commentary’ preceding the text.
2 Any clause reference in the following table is to CSA Z98-14 unless specified otherwise.
Replace with the following:
AS/NZS 1170 (series) and AS 3600 are suitable reference publications.
Commenta,: The AS/NZS 11 70 series provides the basis for the design of structures in Australia.
Add the following:
The anchorage, including structural steel components below ground shall be protected against corrosion and erosion and have a minimum specified design life as per Clause 4.6.2.3, unless a longer life is warranted. Continued reliance on the component beyond the design life shall be the subject of a testing and inspection plan prepared by a competent person.
Coniinentaiy: If rock is not adequately prepared before the concrete is placed on it, water can get in under the concrete and corrode the rock anchors.
Replace ‘CAN/CSA-A23.2’ with ‘AS 1012 (series)’. Add the following:
Where ready access to line structures, towers and stations is available through the use of mobile cranes and elevating work platforms and these means of access are to be used, permanent means of access is not required. A suitable EWP or mobile crane shall be readily available on site whilst the ropeway is in operation.AS 4722 pdf download.