Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3094.3 - Inclined Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts
(a) For purposes of this section, the
provisions of ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2001, Inclined Wheelchair Lifts,
except Rule 2001.10a and Rule 2001.10g(2), are hereby incorporated by
reference.
(b) Inclined platform
(wheelchair) lifts shall comply with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2001, Inclined Wheelchair Lifts,
except Rule 2001.10a and Rule 2001.10g(2).
(c) As an alternative to 42 inch side guards
as required in ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2001, Inclined Wheelchair Lifts,
Rule 2001.6c(1), the following shall be provided:
(1) Powered operated safety arms, which guard
the open sides of the lift, that must be lowered before the lift operates;
and
(2) Guarding which complies
with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2001, Rule
2001.6c(2).
(d) Inclined
platform (wheelchair) lifts shall comply with sections
3094.2(h),
3094.2(i),
3094.2(m),
3094.2(o), and
3094.2(r).
(e) A folding seat and seat belt shall be
provided to accommodate a person not in a wheelchair.
(f) Durable signs with lettering on a
contrasting background shall be permanently and conspicuously posted at each
landing indicating that passengers not in a wheelchair shall use the seat and
seat belt, and passengers in a wheelchair shall secure the wheels of the
wheelchair.
(g) Inclined platform
(wheelchair) lifts installed on stairways where vision of any part of the
stairway is obstructed shall be provided with an audio and visual warning
device, located at the obstructed portion of the stairway, to alert persons
using the stairway that the lift is in operation.
(h) A fold-type platform, if provided, shall
comply with the following:
(1) Capable of
being power operated from all landings;
(2) Platform guarding shall comply with
section 3094.3(c);
(3) Instructions on the operations of the
lift shall be permanently and conspicuously posted near the operating
controls;
(4) A device which
complies with ASME A17.1-1993, Section
2001, Inclined Wheelchair Lifts,
Rule 2001.6e, Obstruction Devices, shall be provided; and
(5) An inclined platform (wheelchair) lift
will not operate by using the landing controls unless the lift is in the fold
up position.
(i) The
fold-type platform, if provided, shall be parked in the fold up position and
clear of the stairway when the lift is not in use. A sign as required in
section 3094.2(i) shall be
conspicuously posted at the landings.
(j) Intermediate stops, if provided, shall
comply with the following:
(1) A level and
clear floor area or landing at each floor or level served by special access
lifts shall be provided.
(2) The
level and clear floor areas or landings shall be part of the path of travel.
Path of travel is a passage that may consist of walks and sidewalks, curb ramps
and pedestrian ramps, lobbies and corridors, elevators, other improved areas,
or a necessary combination thereof, that provides free and unobstructed access
to and egress from a particular area or location for pedestrians and/or
wheelchair users.
(3) Access and
egress to the platform shall be permitted only in the loading and unloading
areas.
(4) In new construction, the
minimum size of landings shall be 60 inches by 60 inches. Other dimensions may
be substituted where it can be demonstrated that a person using a wheelchair
measuring 30 inches by 48 inches can enter and operate the lift
safely.
(k) Ninety degree
turns when entering and exiting on inclined platform (wheelchair) lifts shall
be allowed only at the lower landing when two adjacent retractable ramps on the
platform are used.
NOTE: The installation of all inclined platform (wheelchair) lifts are subject to local building codes, fire regulations, and contractors licensure.
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3094.3)
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(b), Health and Safety Code.
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