Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-73.18

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 875-73.18 - Existing hand elevators

(1) Hand-powered elevators shall have hoistway doors. Doors shall be of the self-closing and self-locking type.

(2) A sign reading "Danger-Elevator Hoistway-Keep Closed" shall be mounted on each hoistway door The letters on the signs shall be legible, shall be at least 2 inches high, and shall contrast with the background color.

(3) All hand-powered elevators shall be provided with safeties or slack cable devices. Safeties do not have to be operated by a speed governor unless the speed is in excess of 50 FPM.

(4) Hand-powered elevators shall have a car enclosure which shall be constructed of metal or sound seasoned wood. The enclosure shall cover all sides which are not used for entrance or exit. The enclosure shall be secured to the car platform or frame in such a manner that it cannot work loose or become displaced in ordinary service.

(5) Each hand-powered elevator shall be provided with a brake which shall be capable of stopping and sustaining the car whether loaded or unloaded.

(6) Hand-powered elevators shall not be converted or changed to electric powered unless the complete conveyance is brought into conformity with 875-Chapter 72.

(7) Rescinded lAB 3/7/01, effective 4/11/01.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-73.18

ARC 7840B, lAB 6/17/09, effective 7/22/09