N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-12.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5:23-12.12 - Special safety equipment

(a) On all existing elevators, a space between the elevator hoistway door and the car door or gate shall comply with the requirements of Rule 204.4e of ASME A17.1-1990. Where the space exceeds the maximum distance, a space guard shall be installed to minimize the gap. Sight guards shall be installed along with the space guards on horizontally sliding type hoistway doors.

1. Freight elevators that are equipped with horizontally swinging doors, are not accessible to the general public, and are located in the factories, warehouses, garages, or similar buildings shall not be required to comply.

2. Installation of space and sight guards shall comply with all applicable requirements of ASME A17.3-1993 and shall be considered minor work within the meaning of N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A.

(b) In buildings containing more than one elevator device, each such device shall be identified according to ASME A17.1, referenced in the building subcode.

1. In addition, each elevator shall be identified by such a number in every elevator lobby. The identification number shall be a minimum of 1 1/2 inches high and of a color that contrasts with the background. The number shall be permanent and shall be on or adjacent to every elevator hoistway entrance frame. By August 4, 2003, all existing elevators shall comply with this requirement. On all elevators installed on or after June 15, 2009, the identification number shall be a minimum of two inches high.

i. Exception: The identification number on newly installed destination-oriented elevators shall be in accordance with Section 407.2.3.2 of ICC A117.1, as referenced in the building subcode.

(c) On each existing escalator, a skirt obstruction device conforming to ASME A17.1-93-95, Rule 805.1.h. and a step level device conforming to ASME A17.1-93-95, Rule 805.1.s. shall be installed by August 4, 2003.

(d) On each existing elevator, a floating (movable) platform that permits the operation of the elevator when the car door or gate is not in the closed position shall be prohibited. Use of a floating (movable) platform that exists as of February 4, 2002 on any elevator shall be discontinued by August 4, 2003.

(e) A sign stating "DO NOT USE A STANDING ESCALATOR AS A BUILDING STAIR" shall be permanently placed where it is readily visible to the general public at the top and bottom landings of an escalator. This requirement shall apply to new escalator installations and to existing escalators. Each of such signs on existing escalators shall comply with the applicable requirements of ASME A17.1-93-95, Rule 805.2.b. Signs on newly installed escalators shall comply with the Additional Signs requirements of ASME A17.1 referenced in the building subcode. All existing escalators shall be required to comply with this subsection by August 18, 2004.

(f) A Yale 3502 key shall be used on all elevators that are required by the UCC to be equipped with a standardized fire service key.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-12.12

New Rule, R.1997 d.305, effective 7/21/1997.
See: 29 N.J.R. 2205(a), 29 N.J.R. 3249(a).
Amended by R.2002 d.43, effective 2/4/2002.
See: 33 N.J.R. 3714(a), 34 N.J.R. 732(b).
Rewrote the section.
Administrative correction.
See: 35 N.J.R. 219(c).
Amended by R.2003 d.72, effective 2/18/2003.
See: 34 N.J.R. 3672(a), 35 N.J.R. 1055(a).
Added (e).
Amended by R.2003 d.187, effective 5/5/2003.
See: 34 N.J.R. 4248(a), 35 N.J.R. 1939(c).
In (b), deleted "BOCA Rule 3003.3 and" preceding "ASME A17.1".
Amended by R.2007 d.144, effective 5/7/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 4962(a), 39 N.J.R. 1683(a).
Added (b)1i.
Amended by R.2008 d.369, effective 12/15/2008.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4651(a), 40 N.J.R. 6958(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), substituted "Rule 204.4e" for "Rule 204.4c" and substituted "hoistway doors" for "hoistways"; and in (b)1, inserted the last sentence.
Amended by R.2010 d.195, effective 9/7/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 3140(a), 42 N.J.R. 2043(a).
Rewrote (e).
Amended by R.2012 d.134, effective 7/16/2012.
See: 44 N.J.R. 613(a), 44 N.J.R. 1970(a).
Added (f).

Administrative Change, 55 N.J.R. 1875(a), effective 8/9/2023