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Subchapter 6. Elevator Safety Orders
Article 15. Special Access Lifts

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§3093.45. Emergency Devices.
(a) A telephone, which is connected to a central telephone exchange, shall be installed in the car and an emergency signalling device, operable from inside the car and audible outside the hoistway, shall be provided.

(b) All machines shall be provided with a means to lower the car in case of power failure. The device shall be painted bright red or orange and shall have suitable instructions for use and warnings about use affixed to the operating means.

(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3093.45)

NOTE

Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 7-22-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 36).

2. Amendment of section heading filed 8-29-2001; operative 9-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 35).

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