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Compliance Standards for Above-Surface Passenger Ropeways

Compliance standards are lists of high-risk non-compliances associated with various devices. On periodic inspections, TSSA will only follow-up on these high-risk non-compliances; however, regulated parties should recognize these high-risk non-compliances as items that need to be immediately addressed at any time.
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02/03/2023

Compliance Standards for Above-Surface Passenger Ropeways

Compliance standards are lists of high-risk non-compliances associated with various devices. On periodic inspections, TSSA will only follow-up on these high-risk non-compliances; however, regulated parties should recognize these high-risk non-compliances as items that need to be immediately addressed at any time.

    Important Reminders

    Certified Mechanics

    Preseason Inspection

    TSSA Periodic and Operational Inspections

    An operational inspection may be required for your lift and it will be conducted during the ski season. Please have a copy of your preseason inspection at the ski area so it is available for the TSSA Inspector. The Inspector will check:

    Aging Ski Lift Engineering Review and Assessments

    Compliance Standards / High-Risk Items for Above-Surface Passenger Ropeways

    During the periodic inspection, TSSA will be checking the following items and orders will be issued for non-compliance.

    Note: In some circumstances, orders may be issued where high-risk safety hazards are discovered which are not identified in this standard.

    SHUT DOWN: - If an item is deficient and an order is issued for immediate compliance (0 days for the compliance time):

    REPAIR / REPLACE: REPAIR / REPLACE - If the item is deficient and an order is issued for compliance within a 14-day time period:

    General

    REPAIR / REPLACE: - If the licence has expired.

    Machine/Control Room

    Controller

    Emergency or Service Brake

    Anti-Rollback Device

    Evacuation Drive

    Drive and Return Sheaves - Bull Wheels

    Tensioning Systems

    Hydraulic Tensioning

    Counterweight

    For devices that fall under Bulletin LPC 2003-004

    Communication Systems

    Tower Clearance

    Towers and Equipment

    Sheaves

    Grips

    Chairs

    Detachable Chairs

    SHUT-DOWN – If the ropeway does not stop when:

    Haul Rope

    SHUT-DOWN – If the haul rope has:

    Safety Gate

    Operation

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