524 Mass. Reg. 2.14

Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024
Section 2.14 - CAR ENCLOSURES, CAR DOORS AND GATES, AND CAR ILLUMINATION

2.14.1.10 Side Emergency Exits

2.14.1.10.2(f) Delete last sentence and substitute: "Keys shall be available only to Massachusetts licensed elevator mechanics and inspectors only."

2.14.2.6 Access Panels. Delete.

2.14.3.1 Enclosure Material. Delete and replace with:

2.14.3.1 Enclosure Material. Cab enclosure walls and the car top shall be made of metal without perforations, except for car gate(s) and the area above them.

2.14.4 Passenger and Freight Car Doors and Gates, General Requirements

2.14.4.5 Location

2.14.4.5.1 Delete (d).

2.14.7 Illumination of Cars and Lighting Fixtures

2.14.4.7.2 Delete and replace with:

2.14.4.7.2 Gates shall be constructed of metal, and shall be of a design that will reject a ball 50 mm (2 in.) in diameter, except that if multisection vertical lift gates are used, the panel shall be designed to reject a ball 10 mm (0.375 in.) in diameter.

Add a new "2.14.7.3.7 All passengers and freight elevators shall have battery operated emergency lights."

524 CMR 2.14

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