Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19-411-C9.02
(a) The underside of the platform or car
shall be guarded by a smooth toeguard on all accessible sides. The toeguard
shall be braced to withstand the pressure at any point of one hundred
twenty-five (125) pounds applied on a four by four (4 × 4) inch surface without
permanent deformation.
(b) The
platform shall be equipped with a self-closing door on the side of access to
the lower landing. The door shall be of solid metal construction and provided
with a combination mechanical lock and electrical contact and shall only be
operable within two (2) inches of the lower landing. 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 door
shall be located at a point not greater than two (2) inches away from the
landing. The door shall be located at a point not greater than two (2) inches
inward from the platform sill, nor shall it extend beyond the platform
sill.
(c) 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. 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 door at
the upper access landing shall be located not more than three (3) inches from
the platform sill.
(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) A smooth metal face
plate of solid construction not less than sixteen (16) gauge shall be fastened
securely from the lower landing to the upper landing sill to protect the full
width of the platform
(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 or car floor. These
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.
Notes
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