ASME A17.7-2025/CSA B44.7:25 totals 218 pages and provides a flexible regulatory framework for the introduction of new technologies in the elevator industry. The standard specifies a risk-based safety assessment method, allowing manufacturers to demonstrate the safety of their designs through risk analysis and safety verification. Key contents include:

1) Performance-based safety requirement framework;

2) Risk assessment methods and processes;

3) Safety equivalence proof requirements;

4) Documentation and record requirements;

5) Inspection and certification procedures.


The publication of this standard will encourage technological innovation in the elevator industry and accelerate the commercial application of new elevator technologies.