California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 6 - Elevator Safety Orders
Group III - Installations Defined by Section 3000(f) of these Orders. Elevator Installations for Which the Installation Contract Was Signed on or After October 25, 1998, but Before May 1, 2008
Article 20 - Hoistways, Hoistway Enclosures, and Related Construction for Electric Elevators
Section 3120.3 - Location and Guarding of Counterweights

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 3120.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Location and guarding of counterweights shall comply with Section 103 of ASME A17.1-1996, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

(a) If the counterweight pit guard prevents viewing of the counterweight runby, an opening in the guard shall be provided which will allow verification of the counterweight runby. The opening shall be protected to prevent accidental contact with the moving equipment.

(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3120.3.)

1. New section filed 9-25-98; operative 10-25-98 (Register 98, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(b), Health and Safety Code.

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