Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Subtitle 8 - HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION
Part 11 - ELEVATORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
Chapter 240 - ELEVATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Section 12-240-14 - Emergency communications

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 12-240-14
Current through August, 2024

If provided, emergency two-way communication systems between the elevator and a point outside the hoistway shall comply with ANSI A17.1-1989. The highest operable part of a two-way communication system shall be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches or 1220 millimeters from the floor of the car. It shall be identified by a raised or recessed symbol and lettering complying with ANSI A117-1986 Rule 4.30 and located adjacent to the device. If the system uses a handset, then the length of the cord from the panel to the handset shall be at least twenty-nine (29) inches or 735 millimeters. If the system is located in a closed compartment, the compartment door hardware shall conform to ANSI A117.1-1980 Rule 4.27, Controls and Operating Mechanisms. The emergency intercommunication system shall not require voice communication.

Click Here To View Figure 240-1

Click Here To View Figure 240-2

Click Here To View Figure 240-3

Click Here To View Figure 240-4

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Hawaii may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.