Opinions on special-purpose machines (AVES)
Opinions on special-purpose machines (AVES)
AVES opinions (opinions on special-purpose machines) are issued to manufacturers of special equipment or equipment for people with disabilities.
The regulations applicable to ropeway installations and mountain resort travelators, and in particular the General Police Regulations and the Police Regulations specific to each installation, generally provide for access to the installations by users “on foot or equipped with alpine skis, cross-country skis, monoskis, and snowboards”.
Any other machines used by users are considered “special-purpose machines”, and these regulations require that all special equipment be suitable for use on the installation. This suitability is assessed through an opinion issued by STRMTG, or directly by the operator of the ropeway installation or travelators in question.
A summary of AVES opinions issued by STRMTG is available below.