Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11C-40509 - Section C405.9-Vertical and horizontal transportation systems

C405.9 Vertical and horizontal transportation systems and equipment. Vertical and horizontal transportation systems and equipment shall comply with this section.

C405.9.1 Elevator cabs. For the luminaires in each elevator cab, not including signals and displays, the sum of the lumens divided by the sum of the watts shall be no less than 35 lumens per watt. Ventilation fans in elevators that do not have their own air conditioning system shall not consume more than 0.33 watts/cfm at the maximum rated speed of the fan. Controls shall be provided that will deenergize ventilation fans and lighting systems when the elevator is stopped, unoccupied and with its doors closed for over 15 minutes.

C405.9.2 Escalators and moving walks. Escalators and moving walks shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and shall have automatic controls that reduce speed as permitted speed in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and applicable local code when not conveying passengers.

EXCEPTION:

A variable voltage drive system that reduces operating voltage in response to light loading conditions is allowed to be provided in lieu of the variable speed function.

C405.9.2.1 Energy recovery. Escalators shall be designed to recover electrical energy when resisting overspeed in the down direction.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11C-40509

Amended by WSR 16-03-072, Filed 1/19/2016, effective 7/1/2016 Amended by WSR 19-24-040, Filed 11/26/2019, effective 7/1/2020 Amended by WSR 22-14-091, Filed 7/1/2022, effective 7/1/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.025 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-056, § 51-11C-40509, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.