§ 3141.10. Conveyances Used for Construction.

(a) Conveyances used for construction covered in ASME A17.1-2004, section 5.10, shall comply with the following:

(1) A trained and authorized person shall be stationed at, and operate the controls in, the elevator car at all times while the elevator is accessible and available for use. Training shall include at least conveyance operation and emergency procedures such as entrapment, elevator fire, earthquake conditions, or other emergency procedures associated with conveyance operations.

(2) There shall be an effective means of two-way voice communication between the operator and a second person at a different location on the jobsite available at all times while the elevator is staffed by an operator.

(3) There shall be an effective means of two-way voice communication (wired or wireless) between the conveyance operator and all hall landings. A separate communication system shall be provided at each landing and be operable at all times while the elevator is in use, i.e., an annunciator next to the operator's station in the car, which can be activated from the landings.

(4) An emergency plan and procedure to include items such as entrapment, elevator fire, earthquake conditions, or other emergency procedures associated with conveyance operations shall be developed and made available to the Division during any inspection.

(5) When permanent doors are installed, approved interlocks shall be provided.

(6) A durable sign with lettering not less than 1/2 inch on a contrasting background shall be conspicuously posted inside the elevator car indicating that:

(A) The conveyance is for construction use only.

(B) The conveyance shall be operated only by an authorized person.

(7) Durable signs with lettering not less than 1/2 inch on a contrasting background shall be conspicuously posted at all landings instructing the elevator user how to summon the conveyance.

(8) The conveyance shall be parked and secured against unauthorized access after working hours.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 142.3 and 7323, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 7323, Labor Code.