This Standard prescribes uniform requirements for lifts, escalators andmovingwalks (as defined herein).ThisStandard does not apply to the following:(a)Temporary lifts and hoists, used solely for erecting, demolishing, altering, orrepairing buildings or structures in which persons do not travel.(b)Temporary lifts used for carrying persons or persons and materials in building andconstruction work.(c)Orchestral and stage lifts.(d)Stacking machines, forklift trucks, and similar portable appliances.(e)Conveyors used for the handling of materials and goods, such as swing trayelevators, bucket conveyors, and similar appliances.(f)Skip-hoists.(g)Amusement devices.(h)Loading ramps and dock levellers.(i)Serial hoists.(j)Bridge lifting-span lifts.(k)Railway car lifts.(l)Ropeways carrying passenger cabs or chairs.(m)Industrial platform hoists(n)Hoists used in taxis and people moving road vehicles.(o)Building maintenance units.(p)Elevating work platforms.(q)Manually powered service lifts.(r)Guided hoists.