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 2.26 - OPERATING DEVICES AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
2.26.1.4.4 Machine Room Inspection Operation.
Delete on first line: "When machine room inspection operation is provided, it shall conform to...." and substitute: Machine room inspection operation shall be provided and shall conform to......."
2.26.2 Electrical Protective Devices
2.26.2.21 In-Car Stop Switch. In the second sentence, change "Group 1 Security" to "Group 2 Security".
2.26.4 Electrical Equipment and Wiring
2.26.4.1 After the paragraph, add new (a) through (d) that read:
(a) The main line disconnect switch or circuit breaker shall be located inside the machine room door or control room door. The operating handle shall be positioned on the side of the disconnect closest to the lock jamb and not more than 450 mm (18 inches) horizontally from the lock jamb. The handle shall be at a height of not more than 1700 mm (66 inches) above the finished floor at its highest point. In the case of multi-car machine rooms, the switches shall be grouped together as close as possible to that location.
(b) In the case of a machine room with double swing doors, the doors shall swing out and the switch(es) shall be on the wall adjacent to the hinge side of the active door panel.
(c) The switches shall be so designed that they may be locked out and tagged in the open position.
(d) If the fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker is not visible from the elevator machine to which it is connected, a second disconnect switch shall be installed that is visible from the machine.
