524 Mass. Reg. 2.12

Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024
Section 2.12 - HOISTWAY DOOR LOCKING DEVICES AND ELECTRIC CONTACTS, AND HOISTWAY ACCESS SWITCHES

2.12.6 Hoistway Door Unlocking Devices

2.12.6.1 General. Delete and replace with:

2.12.6.1 General. Hoistway door unlocking devices shall be provided for use by Massachusetts-licensed elevator mechanics and trained firefighters at every landing where there is a passenger entrance. The types of hoistway door unlocking devices are subject to prior approval of the Board. The use of unlocking device special tools by anyone other than Massachusetts-licensed elevator mechanics and trained firefighters is prohibited.

2.12.6.2.3 through 2.12.6.2.5 Delete.

2.12.7 Hoistway Access Switches

2.12.7.3.6 Delete entire paragraph and substitute: "The movement of the car initiated and maintained by the access switch at the lowest landing, if this landing is the normal means of access to the pit, shall not be limited in the up direction."

524 CMR 2.12

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