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

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§3093.6. Horizontal Car Clearances [Rule 500.6].


(a) There shall be a clearance of not less than 3/4 in. (19 mm) between the car and the hoistway enclosure, and between the car and its counterweight.
(b) The clearance between the car platform and the landing sill shall be not less than 1/2 in. (13 mm) nor more than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm).
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3093.6)
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. Editorial correction of subsection (a) (Register 95, No. 34).
3. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 97, No. 6).
4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-29-2001; operative 9-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 35).

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