Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 7 - ELEVATORS, LIFTS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS, HOISTS ANDTRAMWAYS
Subchapter H - STAIRWAY INCLINED LIFTS IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN PRIVATE RESIDENCES
Section 7.251 - General

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 7.251

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

The installation of stairway inclined lifts in buildings other than private residences is prohibited, except when all of the following are complied with, as well as the specifications set forth in the remainder of this Subchapter:

(1) The lift shall not be installed on stairway locations which interfere with or obstruct full legal egress from the buildings, as required by Chapter 37 of this Title (relating to protection from fire and panic).

(2) No lift shall be installed or operated having a greater incline than 38 degrees from the horizontal.

(3) Each installation is subject to the requirements of §§ 7.11-7.17 of this Title (relating to administration) and § 7.31 of this Title (relating to submission and approval of plans). Regular inspections shall be made at least every 12 months.

(4) In no case shall such lift provide transportation between more than two consecutive floors. Travel shall be limited to 35 feet, as measured on the incline.

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