Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0800 - Labor and Workforce Development
Subtitle 0800-03 - Boilers, Elevators, Amusement Devices, and other Related Rules
Chapter 0800-03-07 - Sewer Lift Station, Personnel Elevators
Section 0800-03-07-.12 - CAR FRAMES, ENCLOSURES, PLATFORM SIZE AND CAPACITY

(1) A car frame and platform shall be of metal. Frame members shall be securely bolted and braced. With a uniformly distributed rated load the factor of safety shall not be less than 4. Solid steel toe board with a minimum height of one (1) inch shall be provided across the base of the guardwork on both sides and the lift shall be so constructed as to operate with a minimum clearance directly to the front, of at least 4 inches, measured from any point between the toe board.

(2) The car shall be enclosed to the extent necessary to afford reasonable protection.

(3) The platform area shall not exceed 5 square feet.

(4) The rated capacity shall not be less than 300 pounds.

(5) The limit of travel for any personnel elevator installed in a sewage lift station shall not be more than 50 feet.