BOMA Industry Series - AEDARSA Code Compliance

Description

BOMA Industry Series | Codes & Compliance – Elevating Devices
Presented by Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA)

This BOMA Industry Series, presented by AEDARSA, provides a focused overview of owner and property manager responsibilities related to elevating devices in Alberta, with practical insight into compliance, permitting, inspections, and safety obligations.

SESSION OUTLINE

The session will cover the following key areas:

Owner and Property Manager Responsibilities

• Definitions under the Safety Codes Act and how they apply in practice

Legislative and Regulatory Framework

• Safety Codes Act, applicable Regulations, and Municipal Affairs STANDATAs

Permitting Requirements

• Permits of Operation
• Permits of Alteration and New Construction

In-Service Inspections

• Purpose, frequency, and what owners should expect

Directives and Notifications

• Compliance timelines, sign-off requirements, and notification types

Maintenance Control Programs (MCPs)

• What an MCP is and what owners should look for

Category 1 and Category 5 Testing

• Requirements, timing, and safety implications

Accident and Incident Reporting

• Owner obligations and reporting thresholds

Repairs, Replacements, and Alterations

• Cab enclosure work and common compliance issues

Special Provisions (Section 8.6.11)

• Application to existing devices and owner responsibilities

Removing Devices from Operation

• Temporary and permanent removal, barrier-free considerations, and stored energy

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Building Operators
• Property Managers
• Asset & Portfolio Managers

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Alan Irving
Technical Manager
Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA)

Alan Irving is the Technical Manager at the Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA), the delegated administrative organization responsible for the safety oversight and permitting of elevating devices in Alberta. He brings over 20 years of experience in the elevator industry, with a background in construction, inspection, and regulatory compliance.

A Journeyman Elevator Constructor, QEI-certified inspector for elevating devices, and certified amusement ride inspector, Alan provides technical leadership and code interpretation related to the application and enforcement of safety codes for elevators and escalators, barrier-free lifts, manlifts, and personnel hoists. His work involves close collaboration with industry stakeholders, inspectors, engineers, and government partners.

Alan is an active member of the CSA B44 Technical Committee, a contributing member on multiple ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code committees, and serves on the ASME A17 Regulatory Advisory Council, supporting the development, interpretation, and harmonization of elevating device safety codes across jurisdictions.