Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3012 - Electrical Wiring, Pipes, and Ducts in Elevator Hoistways, Machine Rooms, or Machinery Spaces
(a) Wiring
Methods in Hoistways and Machine Rooms. The installation of all electrical
wiring in hoistways and machine rooms, except as may be provided elsewhere in
these regulations, shall comply with CCR, Title 24, Part 3, Article
620.
(b) Installation of Pipes and
Ducts Conveying Gases, Vapors, or Liquids in Hoistways, Machine Rooms, or
Machinery Spaces. Pipes or ducts conveying gases, vapors, or liquids,
and not used in connection with the operation of the elevator, shall not be
installed in any hoistway, machine room, or machinery space.
EXCEPTIONS to subsection 3012(b):
1. Pipes or ducts that were installed before
June 5, 1947, and which convey gases, vapors, or liquids which if discharged
into the hoistway would not endanger life.
2. Steam and hot water pipes may be installed
in hoistways, machine rooms, or machinery spaces for the purpose of heating
these areas only, subject to the following:
a.
Heating pipes shall convey only low pressure steam (5 psi (34 kpa) or less) or
hot water (212° F (100° C) or less).
b. All risers and return pipes shall be
located outside the hoistway.
c.
Traps and shut-off valves shall be provided in accessible locations outside the
hoistway.
3. Ducts for
heating, cooling, ventilating, and venting may be installed in the machine
room, subject to the following:
a. Clear
headroom of 7 ft (2.13m) is maintained.
b. Clear workspace around all elevator
equipment is maintained.
c. No
inspection covers, adjustable dampers or clean-outs are installed in the
elevator machine room.
4.
Pipes for sprinklers only may be installed in these spaces subject to the
following:
a. All risers and returns shall be
located outside these spaces.
b.
Branch lines in the hoistway shall supply sprinklers at not more than one floor
level.
c. Shut-off valves shall be
provided at accessible locations outside these spaces.
d. Sprinkler heads shall be guarded against
accidental contact.
Notes
2. Amendment filed 6-23-87; operative 6-23-87 (Register 87, No. 27).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-29-94; operative 7-29-94 (Register 94, No. 26).
4. Editorial correction of subsection (b) EXCEPTION 2a (Register 95, No. 26).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment filed 6-23-87; operative 6-23-87 (Register 87, No. 27).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-29-94; operative 7-29-94 (Register 94, No. 26).
4. Editorial correction of subsection (b) Exception 2a (Register 95, No. 26).
Group II regulations apply to existing elevators installed prior to October 25, 1998. Italicized paragraphs, sentences, or phrases apply to all existing elevators while non-italicized apply to elevators installed after 1970 or after the date the regulation was adopted.
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