Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3093.46 - Capacity
(a) The rated load
for existing special access elevators shall not exceed 700 lb. (318 kg) and the
maximum clear inside net platform area shall not exceed 12
ft.2 (1.1 m2). The
minimum rated load shall be not less than that based on 40
lb./ft.2 (1.91 kPa) of clear inside net platform
area or 350 lb. (159 kg), whichever is greater.
(b) The load capacity for special access
elevators installed after Sept. 28, 2001 shall be not less than 750 lb., and
have a minimum of 32 in. x 54 in. clear inside platform dimensions.
(1) Special access elevators without a front
and rear opening that facilitates a straight through ingress/egress shall have
a load capacity of not less than 750 lb., and a maximum 18 sq. ft. clear inside
net platform area. The clear inside platform width dimensions may range from 42
inches minimum to 48 inches maximum on one side by 60 inches maximum to 54
inches minimum length on the other side.
(A)
When the platform minimum width of 42 inches is increased, the platform maximum
60 inch length shall be decreased by the number of inches that the width has
been increased (see table below).
Table 3093.46(b) |
Varying Platform Size |
Width x Length |
42" x 60" |
43" x 59" |
44" x 58" |
45" x 57" |
46" x 56" |
47" x 55" |
48" x 54" |
(2) The platform/car shall be equipped with
handrail(s) complying with Title 24, Section
7-3003. The clear inside net
platform area shall be calculated by multiplying the platform width by the
platform length without consideration of the space occupied by the
handrails.
(3) The opening and
closing of car doors shall not encroach on the car platform inside clear space.
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3093.46)
Notes
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-29-2001; operative 9-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 35).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-29-2001; operative 9-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 35).
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