California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 8. Industrial Relations |
Division 1. Department of Industrial Relations |
Chapter 4. Division of Industrial Safety |
Subchapter 4. Construction Safety Orders |
Article 14. Construction Hoists |
§ 1605.8. Requirements for Inside Hoists.
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- (a) The sides of the hoistways not used for entrances shall be enclosed on each floor for their entire height with wire mesh or equivalent material and reinforced to withstand a horizontal force of 100 pounds per square foot, applied to any point. The openings in the mesh shall reject a one-inch steel ball.(b) Protective covering of heavy planking shall be provided below the cathead of all hoists to prevent objects falling down the hoistway.