N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 8-1.18

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 8-1.18 - Overhead clearance

In factory buildings erected before or after October 1, 1913; in mercantile establishments in buildings erected before or after November 1, 1920.

(a) Existing installations. Existing elevator cars shall automatically stop level with the top landing when ascending with a full capacity load. When the car platform is level with the top landing in no case shall the distance between the car crosshead and overhead work be less than 18 inches for normal speed of 100 feet or less per minute; for each 50 feet increase in normal car speed the clearance shall be not less than six inches additional and 60 inches clearance between the top of the car crosshead and overhead work shall be the maximum space required.

Exception:Platform elevators and sidewalk elevators.

(b) Future installations. Hoistways hereafter constructed shall have sufficient clear space from the top of the elevator car when at the upper landing to permit of a run-by of not less than 24 inches for elevators having a speed not exceeding 100 feet per minute, not less than three feet for elevators having a speed exceeding 100 feet per minute and not exceeding 350 feet per minute, and not less than five feet for elevators having a speed exceeding 350 per minute. (For counterweight clearances, see § 8-1.43[c].)

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 8-1.18