Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3094.2 - Vertical Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts
(a) For purposes of this section, the
provisions of ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Vertical Wheelchair Lifts,
except Rule 2000.10a and Rule 2000.10i(2), are hereby incorporated by
reference.
(b) Vertical platform
(wheelchair) lifts shall comply with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Vertical Wheelchair Lifts,
except Rule 2000.10a and Rule 2000.10i(2).
(c) Vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts with
a rise of five feet or less may be installed without a runway enclosure if the
landings and platform comply with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Vertical Wheelchair Lifts,
Rule 2000.1c, except Rule 2000.1c(1), and the following:
(1) The device as required in ASME
A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Rule 2000.1c(6), shall stop
the downward motion of the platform within a maximum travel distance of 1 inch
when activated. The platform shall not move more than the available movement of
the device.
(2) The switches as
required in ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Rule 2000.1c(6), shall be
positively opened by the device.
(3) The operating controls at the lower
landing shall be located at least 24 inches from any moving parts of the
platform and runway, but within line of sight of the platform.
(4) The pit depth shall be no more than 4
inches.
(5) A contrasting stripe
shall outline the pit area.
(d) A separate means for disconnecting power
to the lift shall be provided in the runway, accessible from the bottom runway
landing, and used when accessing the pit or the underside of the
platform.
(e) When the bottom
runway door is equipped with an electric strike lock, a battery backup shall be
provided to electrically unlock the door for emergency evacuation in case of
power failure.
(f) Fully enclosed
runways, when installed, shall be illuminated to provide not less than five
foot-candles of illumination inside the platform at all times.
(g) Vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts
shall have a manual lowering device. The lowering device is for use by others
to lower the lift to the lower landing should the lift downward motion become
impaired. The lowering device shall comply with the following:
(1) The device shall be secured against
unauthorized use.
(2) The device
shall be operable or accessible from outside the enclosure.
(3) When necessary to access the runway to
operate the device, an opening in the runway with a lockable cover/panel shall
be provided. The opening and cover/panel shall comply with the following:
(A) The opening shall be of sufficient size
and located to allow safe access and reach to the lowering device;
and
(B) The cover/panel shall be
kept locked and the key shall be available on the premises during normal
business hours under the control of an authorized
person.
(h)
Vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be for use by persons with
disabilities and shall not be used to transport materials.
(1) The lift capacity shall not be exceeded
by materials belonging to the person with disabilities, children who are the
responsibility of the person with disabilities, or the attendants accompanying
the person with disabilities.
(i) Durable signs with lettering on a
contrasting background shall be permanently and conspicuously posted at the
landing indicating the following:
(1) The
international symbol of accessibility;
(2) The lift shall not be used to transport
materials or equipment;
(3) The
lift capacity; and
(4) The
telephone number to call in case of emergency.
(j) Runway doors over 4 feet in height and
constructed of non-transparent material cover may be equipped with a vision
panel. If the vision panel is provided, the vision panel shall:
(1) Cover an area of not less than 25 square
inches;
(2) Be able to reject a six
inch ball; and
(3) Be centrally
located on the door where the center of the panel is not more than 42 inches
above the landing floor level.
(k) Where runway and runway doors of
transparent construction are provided, detailed drawings of the materials and
fastenings shall be submitted to the Division for review prior to installation.
The Division shall review the drawings for structural integrity between the
door, framing members, and fastenings in accordance with generally accepted
installation practices.
(l)
Transparent materials used for enclosures, doors, or vision panels shall be
labeled as complying with ANSI Z97.1-1984.
(m) All runway doors shall be mounted flush
with the inside of the hoist way.
(n) On vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts
where a runway enclosure is installed, and the enclosure complies with ASME
A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Vertical Wheelchair Lifts,
Rule 2000.1a, Runway Enclosure Provided, an intermediate landing, if provided,
shall comply with the following provisions:
(1) The access to the platform at the
intermediate landing complies with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Rule 2000.1a(3), and the lift
complies with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Rules 2000.1a(4), (5), (6),
and (7).
(2) The intermediate
landing door shall be arranged so that it cannot be opened from outside the
hoistway when the lift is in operation.
(o) Operating devices and controls shall
comply with the following:
(1) All passenger
operating devices and controls shall be of the continuous pressure
type.
(2) Operating devices shall
be designed so the "up" and "down" circuits cannot be operated at the same
time.
(p) Vertical
platform (wheelchair) lifts which require the wheelchair or conveyance to be
rotated 90 degrees for egress shall comply with the following:
(1) The clear inside unobstructed platform
dimensions may range from 42 inches to 48 inches on one side by 54 inches to 60
inches on the other side.
(2)
Whenever the platform minimum width of 42 inches is increased, the platform
maximum 60 inch length shall be decreased by the number of inches the width has
been increased (see the Table in section
3093.46(b)).
(3) When the length of the platform is
reduced, the platform width shall be increased by the same amount the length
has been decreased.
(4) The side
entry of the platform door on the long side shall be hinged at the end nearest
to the platform door on the short side unless the door is power
operated.
(q) Vertical
platform (wheelchair) lifts which comply with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2000, Vertical Wheelchair Lifts,
Rule 2000.1a, Runway Enclosure Provided, may penetrate a floor if approved by
local building authorities and fire authorities.
(r) The vertical platform (wheelchair) lift
may be locked for security reasons but shall remain unlocked during normal
business hours.
NOTE: Installation of all vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts are subject to local building codes, fire regulations, and contractors licensure.
Notes
2. Amendment of subsections (p)(1)-(2) and (r) filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943, Health and Safety Code.
2. Amendment of subsections (p)(1)-(2) and (r) filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).
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