524 Mass. Reg. 2.11

Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024

Section 2.11 - PROTECTION OF HOISTWAY OPENINGS

2.11.1.2 Emergency Doors in Blind Hoistways. Delete (h) and replace with:

(h) The locking system shall consist of the 3502 key and cylinder and fire service shall only be activated with the use of the 3502 key and cylinder. The possession of the Massachusetts firefighter key number 3502 shall be limited to fire department personnel, Massachusetts licensed elevator mechanics, and state elevator inspectors employed by the Office. This key shall not be a part of a building master key system.

2.11.1.4 Access Openings for Cleaning of Car and Hoistway Enclosures. Delete entire paragraph and replace with:

2.11.1.4 Access openings for cleaning of car and hoistway enclosures are prohibited.

2.11.2 Types of Entrances

2.11.2.1 Delete (d).

2.11.6 Opening of Hoistway Doors

2.11.6.2 Add new (e) and (f) that read:

(e) any exit leading from any elevator hoistway door to the outside of the building.

(f)Confined Space Egress. No elevator landing shall comprise of, or lead to, a confined locked space of over four inches without either:

1. the installation in the space of a means to recall the elevator; or

2. provision of a means to keep the elevator at the landing with the car and landing doors in the open position until egress from the confined locked space is achieved.

524 CMR 2.11

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1366, eff. 6/1/2018.