BS EN 12927-1:2004

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Safety principle
  5.1 General
  5.2 Hazard scenarios
  5.3 Safety measures
6 Safety requirements
  6.1 Ropes
  6.2 End fixings
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
                       Standard and the Essential Requirements
                       of EU Directive 2000/9/EC relating to
                       cableway installations designed to carry
                       persons

Specifies the safety requirements applicable to the selection criteria for ropes and their end fixings for installations for passenger transportation by rope. Its requirements are to be met taking into account the various types installations systems and their environment.

This part of EN 12927 specifies the safety requirements applicable to the selection criteria for ropes and their end fixings for installations for passenger transportation by rope. Its requirements are to be met taking into account the various types installations systems and their environment. This part of EN 12927 provides guidance on the selection of ropes and their end fixing for use on cableways. It does not apply for transportation of goods nor to inclined lifts.