Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS
Subchapter C - SIDEWALK ELEVATORS
Section 7.99 - Sheaves and drums of hoisting chains and cables

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 7.99

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) When chains or cables are used for raising or lowering the cars of new power-operated sidewalk elevators, the sheaves or winding drums shall not be less than ten inches in diameter. The sheaves or winding drums of hand-operated sidewalk elevators shall be at least 10 inches in diameter when cables are used, but when chains are used a lesser diameter is permitted, if the sheaves are pocketed to receive the chains. Cable sizes shall be at least 3/8 inch in diameter. Sheaves or winding drums shall be equipped with substantial retaining flanges.

(b) Power-driven sidewalk elevators suspended from cables or chains shall be provided with approved rope-type car safeties. Such safeties shall be capable of stopping or holding the fully-loaded elevator car at any point of its travel.

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