Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3093.52 - Suspension Ropes

(a) On elevators having a rated load of 450 lb. (204 kg) or less and operating at a rated speed of 30 fpm (0.15 m/s) or less, suspension ropes shall be not less than ¼ in. (6.3 mm) in diameter.

(b) On elevators having a rated load of more than 450 lb. and less than 750 lb. and operating at a rated speed of 30 fpm or less, suspension ropes shall be not less than 3/8 in. in diameter.

(c) Where the rated load is more than 750 lb. or the rated speed exceeds 30 fpm, each suspension rope shall have a safety factor of not less than 7.5.

(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3093.52)

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3093.52

1. New section filed 7-22-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 36).
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.

1. New section filed 7-22-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 36).
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-29-2001; operative 9-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 35).