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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ ASME A90.1 Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts, 2015 edition (hereinafter known as ASME A90.1) is adopted by reference and shall be considered part of the requirements of this chapter, except as modified by specific provisions of this code.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ ASME B20.1 Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment, 2015 edition (hereinafter known as ASME B20.1) is adopted by reference and shall be considered part of the requirements of this chapter, except as modified by specific provisions of this code.
Vertical reciprocating conveyors shall be installed in a full hoistway or runway enclosure. The enclosure and entrances to the hoistway or runway shall be protected with doors or gates meeting the fire resistance requirements of Section 15-8-050.
All doors and gates opening onto the hoistway or runway shall be protected with hoistway door interlocks meeting the requirements of 14C-3-2.12.2 and 14C-3-2.12.4.
American National Standard ANSI MH29.1 Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissor Lifts, 2012 edition (hereinafter known as MH29.1) is adopted by reference and shall be considered part of the requirements of this chapter, except as modified by specific provisions of this code.
Every adjustable loading platform shall be provided with a toe guard attached to the underside of the platform. In areas accessible to the public, the underside of the platform shall be fully skirted. Every adjustable loading platform shall be equipped with skirt guards on the side(s) not used for loading.
The construction of all platforms shall meet the requirements of 14C-3-2.15.10.
Operation may be by continuous-pressure button, cable, lever, or may take place by the movement of a truck body. Controls shall be located in clear view of the platform.