521 CMR, § 28.7

Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025

Section 28.7 - ELEVATOR CAR

The elevator cab shall be a minimum of 54 inches by 68 inches (54" x 68" = 1372mm x 1727mm) measured wall-to-wall and wall-to-door, or may be 60 inches by 60 inches, (60" by 60" = 1524mm by 1524mm) wall-to-wall and wall to wall. The door can be located on any wall or walls.

Exception: In existing buildings, where existing shaft configuration prohibits strict compliance with 521 CMR 28.7, the maximum car size allowable for the existing shaft shall be provided, but in no case shall the inside car area be smaller than 48 inches by 48 inches, wall-to-wall and wall-to-door.

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28.7.1 Hoistway Clearance: The horizontal clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall be no greater than 11/4 inch (11/4" = 32mm).

28.7.2 Handrails shall be located on at least one wall in every elevator between 32 and 36 inches (32" and 36" = 813mm and 914mm) above the car floor, with a 11/2 inch (11/2" = 38mm) clearance from the wall.

28.7.3 Floor surface: Floor surfaces shall comply with 521 CMR 29.00: FLOOR SURFACES.

521 CMR, § 28.7