Code of Massachusetts Regulations
524 CMR - BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS
Title 524 CMR 35.00 - Safety Code For Elevators And Escalators A17-2004 And The Massachusetts Modifications Of That Code
Part 2 - ELECTRIC ELEVATORS
Section 2.2 - PITS

Universal Citation: 524 CMR 35.00 MA Code of Regs 2.2
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

2.2.2 Design and Construction of Pits

2.2.2.5 On the third line delete the word "shall" and substitute the word "may".

2.2.4 Pit Access

2.2.4.4 Delete and replace with:

2.2.4.4 Pits shall be accessible only to licensed elevator mechanics, authorized personnel accompanied by a licensed mechanic, and to other authorized personnel only after the equipment has been made safe by a licensed elevator mechanic. When access to the pit is via a pit door, signage reading "DANGER - ACCESS ONLY ALLOWED WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A MASSACHUSETTS-LICENSED ELEVATOR MECHANIC" shall be placed on the public side of the locked pit door. The signage letter size shall be a minimum of % inch high and shall be of a contrasting color with that of the background.

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