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 26 - Escalators
Section 3126.2 - Construction Requirements

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 3126.2

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

Construction requirements shall comply with Section 802 of ASME A17.1-1996, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

(a) The escalator balustrade may be provided with brushes or sideplates between the balustrade skirt and the step to guard against entrapment of foot, finger, clothing, shoe, sneakers, etc.

(1) The rigid mounting assembly for the brushes (brush carrier) affixed to the skirt panel shall project no more than 3/4 of an inch from the balustrade skirt surface.

(2) The Division shall inspect the installation and operation of the brushes/sideplates for entanglement, entrapment, shearing, or tripping hazards before the escalator is placed in service.

(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3126.2.)

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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