The Department of Labour is seeking input for a revision of the Passenger Ropeways Approved Code of Practice. When completed, the Code is intended to replace the ACOP published in 1995.

1998 Edition, Incorporating Amendment 1

This Code of Practice has been developed in collaboration with the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council and the ski industry, ski areas and ski clubs of New Zealand, for the guidance and assistance of all involved with the establishment, maintenance and overall safety of uphill facilities.

The code now incorporates Amendment 1, which replaces clause 2.2.3.1.1 in its entirety. The amendment came into force on 6 February 2003. Holders of existing printed codes should print and replace the following pages:

• Title page and inside title page
• Pages 21, 22, 23 and 24

Table of Contents

NOTICE OF ISSUE
FOREWORD
SUMMARY OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992

PART1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preface
1.2 Scope
1.3 Definitions

PART 2:APPLICATION OF THE PECPR REGULATIONS

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Duties of Controllers
2.3 Duties in Relation to Unsafe Equipment
2.4 Duties of Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers
2.5 Administrative Provisions
2.6 Certificates

PART 3:GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Scope
3.2 Design
3.3 Commissioning Inspection and Testing
3.4 Operational and Maintenance Requirements
3.5 Location
3.6 Width Of Clearing
3.7 Electrical Protection
3.8 Controls
3.9 Lightning Protection and Earthing
3.10 Fire Protection
3.11 Anchor Connections
3.12 Machine Room
3.13 Exposed Equipment
3.14 Protection Against Exposed Equipment’s Moving Parts
3.15 Prime Movers
3.16 Internal Combustion Engines
3.17 Speed Reducers
3.18 Bearings,Couplings and Shafts
3.19 Clutches
3.20 Foundations
3.21 Tensioning Systems
3.22 Tensioning System Adjustment
3.23 Buildings and Structures
3.24 Wire Ropes
3.25 Telephone and Signal Cables

PART 4:CHAIR LIFTS AND GONDOLA LIFTS

4.1 Scope
4.2 Maximum Speed
4.3 Minimum Spacing Between Carriers
4.4 Emergency Drive
4.5 Evacuation Procedure
4.6 Acceleration and Speed Control
4.7 Brakes and Anti-rollback Device
4.8 Braking Systems
4.9 Stops
4.10 Drive and Return Sheaves (Bullwheels)
4.11 Sheaves and Bearings
4.12 Loading and Unloading Areas
4.13 Line Structures
4.14 Rope and Connections
4.15 Service and Inspection Platform
4.16 Passenger Carriers
4.17 Rope Grips
4.18 Carriage Wheels
4.19 Communications
4.20 Operational Wind Limits

PART 5:SURFACE ROPEWAYS OF THE T-BAR, PLATTER AND SIMILAR TYPES

5.1 Scope
5.2 Location
5.3 Location and Height of Towers
5.4 Capacity,Speed and Loading Interval
5.5 Terminals
5.6 Line Structures
5.7 Ropes and Line Equipment
5.8 Service and Inspection Platform
5.9 Communications for Manned Stations

PART 6:SURFACE ROPEWAYS (FIBRE ROPE) WITH INTERMEDIATE SUPPORTS

6.1 Scope
6.2 Location
6.3 Path of the Rope
6.4 Speed
6.5 Acceleration and Speed Control
6.6 Brakes and Stops
6.7 Support Structures
6.8 Line Equipment

PART 7:SURFACE ROPEWAYS WITHOUT INTERMEDIATE SUPPORTS

7.1 Scope
7.2 Location
7.3 Path of Rope
7.4 Speed
7.5 Terminals
7.6 Line Structures
7.7 Line Equipment

PART 8:REVERSIBLE AERIAL PASSENGER ROPEWAYS

8.1 Scope
8.2 General Cabin Clearances
8.3 Vertical Clearances
8.4 Horizontal Clearances
8.5 Wind Force
8.6 Towers and Track Rope Saddles
8.7 Haul Rope Guides
8.8 Cabin Guides
8.9 Sheaves - Track Rope to Counterweight
8.10 Drives
8.11 Braking System
8.12 Carriages
8.13 Hangers
8.14 Cabins
8.15 Loading and Unloading Areas
8.16 Controls
8.17 Communication
8.18 Evacuation

APPENDIX 1: SIGNAGE
APPENDIX 2: DAILY INSPECTION RECORDS
APPENDIX 3: THE NEW ZEALAND MOUNTAIN SAFETY COUNCIL