Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Labor Commission
Title R616 - Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety
Rule R616-3 - Elevator Rules
Section R616-3-8 - Inclined Wheelchair Lift Headroom Clearance
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 616-3-8
Current through Bulletin 2024-24, December 15, 2024
A. Headroom clearance for inclined wheelchair lifts throughout the range of travel shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) as measured vertically from the leading edge of the platform floor.
B. For existing facilities only, in the event that it is not technically or economically feasible to provide other means of access for disabled persons, inclined wheelchair lifts may be installed if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The
appropriate building inspection jurisdiction approves the use of an inclined
wheelchair lift for the specific application.
2. Headroom clearance throughout the range of
travel shall be not less than 60 inches as measured vertically from the leading
edge of the platform floor.
3. The
passenger restriction sign as required by ASME A18.1 3.1.2.3 shall be amended
as follows: "PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS ONLY. NO FREIGHT. HEADROOM CLEARANCE
IS LIMITED. USE ONLY IN THE SITTING POSITION".
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