Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19-411-C9.01
(a) The hoistway shall be guarded by a solid
enclosure extended from the lower landing to a height of at least forty-two
(42) inches above the upper landing. The lift sides of the enclosure shall
present a smooth surface.
(b) The
hoistway entrance shall be guarded at the upper level by a self-closing door at
least forty-two (42) inches high of unperforated construction and provided with
a combination mechanical lock and electrical contact. The door may be opened
only if the platform is within two (2) inches of that level, or it may permit
the platform to move if the door or gate is in the closed position, but not
locked provided the device will stop the platform if the door or gate fails to
lock before the platform has moved more than two (2) inches, away from the
landing. The hoistway side of the door shall present a smooth
surface.
(c) The lower access to
the platform or car shall be guarded by an unperforated metal self-closing door
not wider than the entrance to the ear or platform and provide a minimum
vertical clearance of not less than six (6) feet eight (8) inches. The door
shall be equipped with a combination mechanical lock and electrical contact and
the door may be opened only if the platform is within two (2) inches of that
level. The hoistway side of the door shall present a smooth surface.
(d) The platform side of the landing doors
shall not project beyond the vertical line of travel of the platform. No
hardware, except that required for door locking or contacts, shall project
beyond the vertical line of travel of the platform.
(e) The running clearance between the
platform and any enclosure shall be no less than three-eighths (") inch. The
clearance between the platform and doors shall not exceed three (3)
inches.
(f) The platform side
guards on the sides not used for access or exit shall be of smooth construction
with no openings other than those necessary for operation to a height of
forty-two (42) inches above the platform of car floor. Those openings necessary
for operation shall reject a ball one-half (½) inch in diameter. A grab rail
extending the full length of the side guards shall be provided at a height of
thirty-six (36) inches. The running clearance between the side guards and the
enclosure shall be not less than two (2) inches or more than three (3) inches.
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