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 27 - Moving Walks
Section 3127.5 - Operating and Safety Devices
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Operating and safety devices shall comply with Section 905 of ASME A17.1-1996, except for Rule 905.3k(1), which is hereby incorporated by reference.
(a) Means shall be provided which will cause the opening of the power circuit to the escalator driving machine motor and brake if a horizontal force exceeding 400 lb/ft in the direction of travel is applied at either side, or exceeding 800 lb/ft at the center of the front edge of the combplate.
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3127.5.)
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.
