Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 28 - ELEVATORS
Section 28.9 - CAR POSITION INDICATORS
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 28 MA Code of Regs 28.9
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
In elevator cars, a visual car position indicator shall be provided in compliance with the following:
28.9.1 Location: The car position indicator shall be located above the car control panel or over the door to show the position of the elevator in the hoistway.
28.9.2 Visual and Audible: As the car passes or stops at a floor served by the elevators, the corresponding numerals shall illuminate and an audible signal shall sound.
a. Numerals shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch (1/2" = 13mm) high and shall be illuminated on a contrasting background.
b. The audible signal shall be no less than 20 decibels with a frequency no higher than 1500 Hz.
c. An automatic verbal announcement of the floor number at which a car stops or which a car passes may be substituted for the audible signal.
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