La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2905

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-2905 - Requirements for Master Elevator Keys

A. All elevator keys within the state as set forth in these rules shall be uniform and specific for the state of Louisiana. All elevator keys will be cut to a uniform key code, specified as "LA-UEK".

B. Master elevator keys must be a patent protected design to prevent unauthorized duplication.

C. All elevator keys will be factory restricted (no uncut key blanks are to leave the factory) by the manufacturer to prevent the unauthorized distribution of key blanks.

D. Keys will feature angled cuts at varying depths to work in conjunction with elevating and rotating security pins in the corresponding locking device. Keys will also incorporate an additional side cut to operate a corresponding sliding element in the locking device.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2905

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety, LR 35:2466 (November 2009).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1582.