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ANSI/ASCE/T&DI Standard 21-21 - Automated People Mover Standards -, 2021
- ASCE STANDARDS
- CONTENTS
- PREFACE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- Chapter 1: General [Go to Page]
- 1.1 SCOPE
- 1.2 EXISTING APPLICATIONS
- 1.3 NEW APPLICATIONS
- 1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS
- 1.5 DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 2: Operating Environment [Go to Page]
- 2.1 AMBIENT CONDITIONS [Go to Page]
- 2.1.1 Temperature and Humidity
- 2.1.2 Wind
- 2.1.3 Precipitation
- 2.1.4 Lightning
- 2.1.5 Existing Atmospheric Pollution
- 2.1.6 Solar Heat Load
- 2.1.7 Flood Zones
- 2.1.8 Electromagnetic Background
- 2.2 INDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS [Go to Page]
- 2.2.1 Exterior Airborne Noise [Go to Page]
- 2.2.1.1 Commentary for Interior Noise Levels (Section 7.7.4) and Exterior Airborne Noise (Section 2.2.1) Limits in Tunnels
- 2.2.2 Structure-Borne Noise and Vibration
- 2.2.3 Electromagnetic Radiation
- Chapter 3: Safety Requirements [Go to Page]
- 3.1 SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM [Go to Page]
- 3.1.1 System Safety Program Plan
- 3.1.2 Hazard Resolution Process
- 3.1.2.1 Hazard Analyses
- 3.2 SAFETY PRINCIPLES
- 3.3 ATC SYSTEM FAIL-SAFE DESIGN [Go to Page]
- 3.3.1 Intrinsic Fail-Safe Design
- 3.3.2 Alternatives to Intrinsic Fail-Safe Design [Go to Page]
- 3.3.2.1 Checked Redundancy
- 3.3.2.2 N-Version Programming
- 3.3.2.3 Diversity and Self-Checking
- 3.3.2.4 Numerical Assurance
- 3.4 VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION
- 3.5 ATC SYSTEM MEAN TIME BETWEEN HAZARDOUS EVENTS
- 3.6 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 3.0 AND SUBPARTS
- Chapter 4: System Dependability [Go to Page]
- 4.1 SERVICE RELIABILITY [Go to Page]
- 4.1.1 Service Interruptions
- 4.1.2 Exceptions
- 4.2 SERVICE MAINTAINABILITY
- 4.3 SERVICE AVAILABILITY
- Chapter 5: Automatic Train Control [Go to Page]
- 5.1 AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION FUNCTIONS [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1 Presence Detection
- 5.1.2 Separation Assurance [Go to Page]
- 5.1.2.1 Separation Assurance for Automated People Movers
- 5.1.2.2 Separation Assurance for Automated Transit Network Systems
- 5.1.3 Unintentional Motion Detection
- 5.1.4 Overspeed Protection
- 5.1.5 Overtravel Protection
- 5.1.6 Parted Consist Protection
- 5.1.7 Lost Signal Protection
- 5.1.8 Zero Speed Detection
- 5.1.9 Unscheduled Door Opening Protection
- 5.1.10 Door Control Protection Interlocks
- 5.1.11 Departure Interlocks
- 5.1.12 Direction Reversal Interlocks
- 5.1.13 Propulsion and Braking Interlocks
- 5.1.14 Guideway Switch Interlocks
- 5.1.15 Offline Sections Operation-Special Conditions
- 5.2 AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATION FUNCTIONS [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Motion Control
- 5.2.2 Programmed Station Stop
- 5.2.3 Door and Dwell Time Control
- 5.3 AUTOMATIC TRAIN SUPERVISION FUNCTIONS [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 Constraints on ATS
- 5.3.2 Status and Performance Monitoring [Go to Page]
- 5.3.2.1 System Operations Display
- 5.3.2.2 Power Schematic Display
- 5.3.3 Performance Control and Override [Go to Page]
- 5.3.3.1 Automatic Control Functions [Go to Page]
- 5.3.3.1.1 Mode Management
- 5.3.3.1.2 Train Tracking
- 5.3.3.1.3 Headway Management
- 5.3.3.1.4 Train Routing
- 5.3.3.2 Manual Control and Override Functions
- 5.3.3.3 Alarms and Malfunction Reporting [Go to Page]
- 5.3.3.3.1 System Alarms
- 5.3.3.3.2 Facility Fire and Intrusion Alarms
- 5.3.3.4 Data Recording and Reporting
- 5.4 MANUAL OPERATION LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 6: Audio and Visual Communications [Go to Page]
- 6.1 AUDIO COMMUNICATION [Go to Page]
- 6.1.1 Station Public Address
- 6.1.2 Emergency Station and Wayside Communications
- 6.1.3 Train Voice Communication and Public Address
- 6.1.4 Operations and Maintenance Personnel Communications
- 6.1.5 Recording of Audio Transmissions
- 6.1.6 Intelligibility of Audio Communications
- 6.2 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1 Central Control Equipment
- 6.2.2 Passenger Station Equipment
- 6.2.3 Recording of Video Transmissions
- 6.3 PASSENGER INFORMATION DEVICES [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 Vehicle
- 6.3.2 Stations
- Chapter 7: Vehicles [Go to Page]
- 7.1 VEHICLE CAPACITY AND LOAD
- 7.2 VEHICLE DYNAMIC ENVELOPE
- 7.3 CLEARANCE IN STATIONS
- 7.4 VEHICLE STRUCTURAL DESIGN [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 Structural Analysis
- 7.4.2 Previous Structural Analysis
- 7.4.3 Structural Design Life
- 7.4.4 Structural Design Criteria [Go to Page]
- 7.4.4.1 Design Loads [Go to Page]
- 7.4.4.1.1 Operating Loads
- 7.4.4.1.2 Worst-Case Loads
- 7.4.4.2 Jacking and Lifting
- 7.4.4.3 Material Properties
- 7.4.4.4 Paints, Coatings, and Protection of Metals
- 7.4.4.5 Allowable Stress
- 7.4.4.6 Deformation
- 7.4.4.7 Structural Joints and Connections
- 7.4.4.8 Tipping Stability
- 7.4.4.9 Crashworthiness [Go to Page]
- 7.4.4.9.1 Vehicle-Vehicle Collision
- 7.4.4.9.2 Vehicle-Overtravel Protection Device Collision
- 7.4.4.10 Mounted Equipment and Attachments
- 7.5 COUPLING [Go to Page]
- 7.5.1 Mechanical Design
- 7.5.2 Electrical and Control Requirements
- 7.5.3 Coupler Interfaces
- 7.6 SUSPENSION AND GUIDANCE
- 7.7 PASSENGER COMFORT [Go to Page]
- 7.7.1 Heating and Air-Conditioning
- 7.7.2 Ventilation
- 7.7.3 Ride Quality [Go to Page]
- 7.7.3.1 Acceleration and Jerk Limits [Go to Page]
- 7.7.3.1.1 Maximum Sustained Acceleration [Go to Page]
- 7.7.3.1.2 Maximum Jerk Rate
- 7.7.3.2 Human Response Testing [Go to Page]
- 7.7.3.2.1 Method One. [Go to Page]
- 7.7.3.2.2 Method Two.
- 7.7.4 Interior Noise Levels [Go to Page]
- 7.7.4.1 Commentary for Interior Noise Levels (Section 7.7.4) and Exterior Airborne Noise (Section 2.2.1) Limits in Tunnels
- 7.7.5 Vibration
- 7.7.6 Passenger Compartment Provisions [Go to Page]
- 7.7.6.1 Priority Seating Signs
- 7.7.6.2 Interior Circulation, Handrails, and Stanchions
- 7.7.6.3 Floor Surfaces
- 7.7.6.4 Materials and Fasteners
- 7.8 DOORS, ACCESS, AND EGRESS
- 7.9 WINDOWS
- 7.10 FIRE PROTECTION AND FLAMMABILITY [Go to Page]
- 7.10.1 Material Selection
- 7.10.2 Thermal Protection
- 7.10.3 Fire Extinguishers
- 7.10.4 Smoke Detectors
- 7.11 LIGHTING [Go to Page]
- 7.11.1 Interior Lighting
- 7.11.2 Emergency Lighting
- 7.11.3 Directional Identification and Headlights
- 7.12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
- 7.12.1 Propulsion Subsystem
- 7.12.2 Auxiliary Subsystem [Go to Page]
- 7.12.2.1 Low-Voltage Power
- 7.12.2.2 Protection Devices
- 7.12.2.3 Emergency Power
- 7.12.3 Wiring
- 7.12.4 Power Collectors
- 7.12.5 Grounding
- Chapter 8: Propulsion and Braking [Go to Page]
- 8.1 PROPULSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM RATING
- 8.2 PROPULSION AND BRAKING METHODS [Go to Page]
- 8.2.1 Adhesion Propulsion
- 8.2.2 Tension Member Propulsion
- 8.2.3 Air Flow Propulsion
- 8.3 BRAKING FUNCTIONS [Go to Page]
- 8.3.1 Service Braking
- 8.3.2 Emergency Braking
- 8.3.3 Parking Braking
- 8.4 PROPULSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM COMPONENT DESIGN [Go to Page]
- 8.4.1 Design Requirements
- 8.4.2 Service Requirements
- 8.5 INSTALLATION AND PROTECTION
- 8.6 CONTROLS AND INTERLOCKS
- 8.7 BRAKE TESTING
- Chapter 9: Electrical Equipment [Go to Page]
- 9.1 GENERAL [Go to Page]
- 9.1.1 Safety
- 9.1.2 Corrosion Control
- 9.1.3 Electrical System Protection
- 9.1.4 Grounding
- 9.1.4.1 Traction Power Grounding
- 9.1.4.2 Facilities and Structure Grounding
- 9.1.5 Redundancy
- 9.1.6 Design Life
- 9.1.7 Voltage Regulation
- 9.1.8 Capacity
- 9.2 TRACTION POWER SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 9.2.1 Interfaces with the Local Utility Company
- 9.2.2 Power Factor
- 9.2.3 Harmonics
- 9.2.4 System Monitoring and Alarms
- 9.2.5 Power Regeneration Equipment
- 9.2.6 Remote Monitoring and Control
- 9.2.7 Local Control
- 9.2.8 Restoring Power
- 9.2.9 Substation Facilities
- 9.3 WAYSIDE POWER COLLECTION [Go to Page]
- 9.3.1 Guideway-Mounted Power Distribution
- 9.3.2 Power Zones
- 9.3.3 Splice Joint Requirements
- 9.3.4 Expansion Joints and Sections
- 9.3.5 Power Rail Transitions
- 9.3.6 Insulators
- 9.3.7 Mounting
- 9.3.8 Power Rail to Earth Resistance
- 9.3.9 Power and Ground Rail Heating
- 9.4 PASSENGER STATION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- 9.5 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
- Chapter 10: Stations [Go to Page]
- 10.1 DISABLED PERSONS ACCESS REQUIREMENTS [Go to Page]
- 10.1.1 Vehicle-Platform Gap
- 10.1.2 Detectable Warning Strip
- 10.2 PLATFORM EDGE PROTECTION [Go to Page]
- 10.2.1 Intrusion Prevention System
- 10.2.2 Intrusion Control System
- 10.2.3 Intrusion Detection System
- 10.3 EVACUATION OF MISALIGNED TRAINS
- 10.4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
- 10.5 FIRE PROTECTION [Go to Page]
- 10.5.1 Fire Detection
- 10.5.2 Fire Containment
- 10.5.3 Fire Suppression
- Chapter 11: Guideways [Go to Page]
- 11.1 BLUE LIGHT STATIONS
- 11.2 INTRUSION PROTECTION AND DETECTION
- 11.3 EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND ACCESS [Go to Page]
- 11.3.1 Tunnel Guideway
- 11.3.2 Surface Guideway
- 11.3.3 Elevated Guideway
- 11.4 FIRE PROTECTION
- 11.5 SIGNAGE
- 11.6 EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
- 11.7 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY
- 11.8 GUIDEWAY ALIGNMENT [Go to Page]
- 11.8.1 Clearances
- 11.8.2 Operating Equipment Interfaces
- 11.8.3 Drainage
- 11.9 STRUCTURAL CRITERIA [Go to Page]
- 11.9.1 Loads and Forces
- 11.9.2 Load Combinations
- 11.9.3 Design and Analysis
- 11.10 COMMENTARY ON SECTION 11.9 [Go to Page]
- 11.10.1 Future Increase in Live Load
- 11.10.2 Reduction of Live Load Factors
- Chapter 12: Security [Go to Page]
- 12.1 SYSTEM SECURITY PROGRAM [Go to Page]
- 12.1.1 Management and Accountability
- 12.1.2 Security Problem Identification
- 12.1.3 Employee Selection
- 12.1.4 Training
- 12.1.5 Audits and Drills
- 12.1.6 Document Control
- 12.1.7 Access Control
- 12.2 SYSTEM SECURITY PROGRAM PLAN
- Chapter 13: Emergency Preparedness [Go to Page]
- 13.1 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM PLAN [Go to Page]
- 13.1.1 Objective of Plan
- 13.1.2 Contents of Plan [Go to Page]
- 13.1.2.1 Introduction
- 13.1.2.2 Policy
- 13.1.2.3 Scope of Program
- 13.1.2.4 Participating Agencies and Agreements
- 13.1.2.5 Emergency Management Process
- 13.1.2.6 Central Control Responsibilities
- 13.1.2.7 Duties and Responsibilities
- 13.1.2.8 Emergency Preparedness Response Policies and Procedures
- 13.1.2.9 Emergency Preparedness Training and Drills
- 13.1.2.10 Plan Management
- 13.1.2.11 Appendices to Plan
- 13.1.3 Guidance
- 13.2 TRAINING AND DRILLS
- 13.3 POST-EMERGENCY INCIDENT AND DRILL COORDINATION
- Chapter 14: System Verification and Demonstration [Go to Page]
- 14.1 APPLICABILITY OF PRIOR VERIFICATION
- 14.2 METHODS OF VERIFICATION
- 14.3 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PLAN [Go to Page]
- 14.3.1 Plan Requirements
- 14.3.2 Verification Sequence
- 14.3.3 Inspection and Test Procedure Documentation
- 14.4 MINIMUM VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 14.5 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 15: Operations, Maintenance, and Training [Go to Page]
- 15.1 SYSTEM OPERATIONS PLAN [Go to Page]
- 15.1.1 System Operational Strategies
- 15.1.2 Manual of Operating Procedures
- 15.1.3 Staffing Plan
- 15.2 MANAGEMENT PLAN
- 15.3 PLANNED SYSTEM STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN [Go to Page]
- 15.3.1 Planned System Startup
- 15.3.2 Planned System Shutdown
- 15.3.3 Unscheduled System Shutdown and Startup
- 15.4 SERVICE RESTORATION ANALYSIS
- 15.5 ALARMS AND MALFUNCTIONS REPORTING
- 15.6 RECORDKEEPING AND MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- 15.7 MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 15.7.1 System Maintainability
- 15.7.2 Maintenance Plan
- 15.7.3 Maintenance Manuals
- 15.8 TRAINING [Go to Page]
- 15.8.1 Training Plan
- 15.8.2 Training Instructors
- 15.8.3 Training Materials
- 15.8.4 Ongoing Training
- 15.8.5 Training Manuals
- Chapter 16: Operational Monitoring [Go to Page]
- 16.1 SYSTEM OPERATIONAL MONITORING PLAN
- 16.2 ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT RESPONSIBILITIES [Go to Page]
- 16.2.1 Audit Responsibility
- 16.2.2 Audit Reporting
- 16.2.3 Audit Procedures
- 16.2.4 Audit Elements
- 16.3 INDEPENDENT AUDIT ASSESSMENT [Go to Page]
- 16.3.1 Independent Auditor Requirements
- 16.3.2 Education and Experience Requirements [Go to Page]
- 16.3.2.1 Capabilities, Education, and Experience
- 16.3.2.2 Maintenance of Qualifications
- 16.3.3 Independent Audit Reporting
- 16.4 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS [Go to Page]
- 16.4.1 Manufacturer Tests
- 16.4.2 Test Acceptance Criteria
- 16.4.3 Test Procedures
- 16.4.4 Operational Testing Limits
- 16.5 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
- 16.6 INTERDEPARTMENTAL AND INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
- 16.7 EMPLOYEE SAFETY PROGRAM
- 16.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM
- 16.9 DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAM
- 16.10 CONTRACTOR SAFETY COORDINATION
- 16.11 PROCUREMENT
- Appendix A: System Safety Program Requirements [Go to Page]
- A.1 SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN [Go to Page]
- A.1.1 Purpose
- A.1.2 Description [Go to Page]
- A.1.2.1 Program Scope and Objectives
- A.1.2.2 System Safety Organization
- A.1.2.3 System Safety Program Milestones
- A.1.2.4 General System Safety Requirements and Criteria
- A.1.2.5 Hazard Analysis
- A.1.2.6 System Safety Data
- A.1.2.7 Safety Verification
- A.1.2.8 Audit Program
- A.1.2.9 Training
- A.1.2.10 Incident Reporting
- A.1.2.11 System Safety Interfaces
- A.1.2.12 Safety Certification
- A.2 PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS [Go to Page]
- A.2.1 Purpose
- A.2.2 Description
- A.3 SUBSYSTEM HAZARD ANALYSIS [Go to Page]
- A.3.1 Purpose
- A.3.2 Description
- A.4 SYSTEM HAZARD ANALYSIS [Go to Page]
- A.4.1 Purpose
- A.4.2 Description
- A.5 OPERATING AND SUPPORT HAZARD ANALYSIS [Go to Page]
- A.5.1 Purpose
- A.5.2 Description
- A.6 System Safety Certification Report [Go to Page]
- A.6.1 Purpose
- A.6.2 Description
- Commentary, Appendix A: System Safety Program Plan
- Commentary, Appendix A.2: Preliminary Hazard Analysis
- Appendix B: Bibliography
- Appendix C: Recommended Practice for Acceptance of An Apm System Application [Go to Page]
- C.1 INTRODUCTION
- C.2 PREREQUISITES FOR ACHIEVING PASSENGER-READY STATUS
- C.3 PREREQUISITES FOR ACHIEVING FINAL ACCEPTANCE
- C.4 SYSTEM VERIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND DEMONSTRATION PLAN
- C.5 VERIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS STANDARD
- C.6 SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION
- Appendix D: Inspection and Test Guidelines [Go to Page]
- D.1 VEHICLE
- D.2 GUIDEWAY, TRACK, AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE
- D.3 QUEUE AND HOLDING AREAS
- D.4 PROPULSION AND BRAKING
- D.5 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- D.6 OPERATIONAL TESTS
- D.7 OPERATIONAL EMERGENCY TESTS
- D.8 RECORDS AND MISCELLANEOUS
- Appendix E: Recommended Practice for Working Safely Near Apm Systems [Go to Page]
- E.1 PREFACE
- E.2 INTRODUCTION
- E.3 PROTOCOL DOCUMENT CONTENT
- E.4 USERS OF THE DOCUMENT
- E.5 OVERVIEW OF THE AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER SYSTEM
- E.6 ZONES OF CONCERN FOR SAFETY
- E.7 PROCEDURE FOR WORKING NEAR AN APM
- E.8 SYSTEM LOCKOUT
- E.9 INITIATING WORK
- E.10 CONCLUDING WORK
- E.11 IMMEDIATE UNSCHEDULED REQUESTS
- E.12 ACCIDENT, INCIDENT, HAZARD, AND NEAR-MISS REPORTING
- E.13 OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION
- Appendix F: Recommended Practice for Accommodating Luggage Carts in APM Systems
- Appendix G: Recommended Practice for Measuring Service Availability [Go to Page]
- G.1 INTRODUCTION
- G.2 Service Interruptions
- G.3 EXCEPTIONS
- G.4 SYSTEM AVAILABILITY [Go to Page]
- G.4.1 Fleet availability
- G.4.2 Station availability
- G.4.3 Compensation of Availability for Degraded Service
- G.4.4 Overall System Service Availability
- Appendix H: Independent Safety Assessment Recommended Practice
- Appendix I: Commentary on Emergency Egress Provisions [Go to Page]
- I.1 TRAIN EGRESS PROVISIONS
- I.2 GUIDEWAY AND STATION EGRESS REQUIREMENTS
- I.3 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND DRILLS
- I.4 PERIODIC TESTING OF EMERGENCY EGRESS SYSTEMS
- INDEX [Go to Page]