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-.21 - HOISTING CHAINS
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0800-03-07-.21
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Only roller chain made of high quality alloy, heat treated steel with the following characteristics will be acceptable.
(a)
Prestressed
(b) Shot
Peened
(c) In-Line
Blanking
(d) Deep Case Hardening of
Pins and Bushings
(2) Suspension means shall not be less than two separate roller chains; each chain having a minimum tensile strength of 3,500 pounds.
(3) The factor of safety of the suspension means shall be not less than seven.
(4) All chains shall have not less than six inches of chain available beyond the normal stopping point when the car has reached its extreme limits of travel.
(5) All chain ends must be fastened by standard master links as supplied by chain manufacturer.
Authority: T.C.A. Title 68, Chapter 121.
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