N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 8-2.14

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

Section 8-2.14 - Construction

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

(a) Enclosures shall be by means of walls, mesh work, grille work, or slatted partitions, set flush with all floor openings at landings and flush with the line of the hoistway at each side, except that landing gates of an approved type may be operated inside of hoistway.

(b) Wire mesh when used shall be not less than No. 10 U.S. gauge; expanded metal when used shall be not less than No. 13 U.S. gauge; the openings shall not exceed one and one-half inches.

(c) When grille work is used there shall be not more than one and one-half inch space between any two members, except where plain straight bars are used not filled in with scroll there shall be not more than one inch space between members.

(d) Wood slats shall be not less than seven-eighths inch thick spaced not more than three inches between slats.

(e) All of the above shall be properly braced and fastened.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 8-2.14