ELV-029STANDARD PREVIEW

Escalator Startup and Shutdown Inspection Routine

Defines the daily pre-start inspection, no-load run, and controlled shutdown sequence for escalators and moving walkways.

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Why This Matters

An escalator started blind can feed a dropped item, a damaged step, or a curious child straight into moving machinery. The two-minute walk before the key turn is where escalator accidents are prevented. Codes require trained startup for a reason written in incident reports.

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Version
1.0
Authority
A5
Section
Vertical Transport

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