Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.7048

Current through Vol. 24-24, January 15, 2025

Section R. 408.7048 - Buffers and buffer supports

Rule 48. Section 5.3.1.14.1 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:

5.3.1.14.1 The car and counterweight shall be provided with spring or equivalent type buffers. They shall be designed and installed so that they will not be fully compressed when struck by car with its rated load or by the counterweight traveling at 125% of the rated speed, or at governor tripping speed where a governor-operated safety is used.

2003 AACS; 2010 AACS