§ 3126.5. Operating and Safety Devices.

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Operating and safety devices shall comply with Section 805 of ASME A17.1-1996, except for Rule 805.3n(1), which is hereby incorporated by reference.
(a) Means shall be provided to open the power circuit to the escalator driving machine motor and brake if a horizontal force exceeding 400 lb/ft is applied in the direction of travel at either side, or exceeding 800 lb/ft at the center of the front edge of the combplate.
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3126.5.)

HISTORY

1. New section filed 9-25-98; operative 10-25-98 (Register 98, No. 39).

Group III regulations apply to new elevators installed after October 25, 1998.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(b), Health and Safety Code.

                    
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