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 3126.5 - Operating and Safety Devices
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Operating and safety devices shall comply with Section 805 of ASME A17.1-1996, except for Rule 805.3n(1), which is hereby incorporated by reference.
(a) Means shall be provided to open the power circuit to the escalator driving machine motor and brake if a horizontal force exceeding 400 lb/ft is applied in the direction of travel at either side, or exceeding 800 lb/ft at the center of the front edge of the combplate.
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3126.5.)
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.
