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Subchapter 6. Elevator Safety Orders
Article 10. Hand and Power Sidewalk Elevators
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§3075. Sidewalk Elevators Without Sidewalk Doors.


(a) General Requirements.

(1) Sidewalk elevators without sidewalk doors shall be of the hydroelectric type.

(2) Sidewalk elevators may be installed inside the building with the top landing opening onto the sidewalk or other outside area served, but without any opening into the interior of the building at the top landing.

(3) The rated speed for sidewalk elevators of this type shall not exceed 150 feet per minute.

(4) Sidewalk elevators of this type shall conform to all sections of Article 9 as they apply to freight elevators, subject to the following requirements:

(A) The car frame shall be of a type without a crosshead.

(B) No car top shall be provided.

(C) The car shall be enclosed to a height of 6 feet except for the necessary entrances.

(D) The underside of the hoistway ceiling shall be not less than 10 feet 6 inches above the car floor when the car floor is level with the top landing nor less than 10 feet above the car floor when the ram has reached its extreme limit of travel in the up direction.

(E) The requirements for car top inspection, car top stop switch, light, and convenience outlet shall not apply.

(F) Access switches for car top inspection are not required.

(5) The hoistway enclosure shall be smooth and flush except for the necessary entrances with no recesses or projections in the hoistway walls.

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