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The Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, includes inspection procedures for electric traction and winding drum elevators, hydraulic elevators, inclined elevators, limited-use/limited-application elevators, private residence elevators, and escalators and moving walks covers recommended inspection and testing procedures for electric and hydraulic elevators, escalators, and moving walks required to conform to the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, A17.1 and Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, A17.3.

This Guide is intended to assist qualified inspectors performing routine inspections and witnessing periodic and acceptance inspections and tests. It is not intended to serve as a basis for government regulations. This Guide does not contai9n information on handling discrepancies noted during an inspection and test.