524 Mass. Reg. 2.8
2.8.1 Equipment Allowed. Add after the first sentence:
Should any access to these areas be necessary for any reason, all personnel shall be accompanied by a Massachusetts-licensed elevator mechanic.
2.8.2 Pipes, Ducts, Tanks and Sprinklers
2.8.2.2 Add the following sentence: "The bottom of all ducts shall be not less than 2100 mm (84 in.) above the finished floor."
2.8.3 Pipes, Ducts, Tanks, and Sprinklers
2.8.3.3 Delete and replace with:
2.8.3.3 Sprinklers shall not be permitted in power passenger or freight elevator hoistways, pits, machine rooms or control spaces.
2.8.3.3.1 through 2.8.3.3.4 Delete.
2.8.4 Air Conditioning
2.8.4.1 Delete entire paragraph and add: "Air conditioning equipment shall not be located directly above or within 600 mm (24 inches) of the footprint (horizontally) of the elevator equipment."
2.8.4.3 Delete entire paragraph and add: "Means shall be provided to collect and drain condensation water from these spaces. Condensation drains shall not be located above or within 600 mm (24 inches) of the footprint (horizontally) of the elevator equipment. Drains connected directly to sewers shall not be installed."
2.8.4.4 Add: "Should access be necessary in or through elevator machine rooms, or machinery spaces, air conditioning maintenance personnel shall be accompanied by a licensed elevator mechanic."
524 CMR 2.8