REFERENCE STANDARD RS 18 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYORS

LIST OF REFERENCED NATIONAL STANDARDS

	List of Referenced National Standards
RS 18–1	Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
RS 18–3	Automotive Lifts.
RS 18–4	Loading Dock Levelers and Dockboards.
RS 18–5	Safety Standards for Conveyors.
RS 18–6	Console or Stage Lifts.
RS 18–7	Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists.
RS 18–8	Power Operated Scaffolds.
RS 18–9	Safety Standards for Belt Manlifts.

 

LIST OF REFERENCED NATIONAL STANDARDS

ANSI/ASME A17.1—Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and Supplements [A17.1a–1988 and A17.1b–1989] A17.1a–1997 as Modified—[1987] 1996.

ANSI A117.1—American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People as Modified—1986

ANSI B153.1—Safety requirements for the Construction, Care and Use of Automobile Lifts—1981.

FS00-L-360D—Motor Vehicle Lifts—1987.

ANSI/ASME MH14.1—Loading Dock Levelers and Dockboards—1987.

ANSI/ASME B20.1—Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment—1987.

ANSI A10.4—Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists—1981.

ANSI/ASME A90.1—Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts—1985.

ANSI B77.1—Safety Requirements for Aerial Passenger Tramways and Supplements B77.1a-86 and B77.1b-88—1982.

ANSI/ASTM F 698—Standard Specification for Physical Information to be Provided for Amusement Rides and Devices as Modified—1988.

REFERENCE STANDARD RS 18–1

ANSI/ASME A17.1-1996—Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and Supplement A17.1a–1997 as Modified.

Wherever in such Code reference is made to the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70, substitute New York City Electrical Code, Rules and Regulations of the Bureau of Electrical Control of the Department of Buildings and its Advisory Board.

Wherever in such Code reference is made to the local Building Code, or model building code, substitute New York City Building Code.

Wherever in such Code reference is made to ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, substitute Article 2 of Subchapter 18 of such chapter.

Modifications.—The provisions of ANSI/ASME A17.1–1996 and Supplement A17.1a–1997 shall be subject to the following modifications. The section numbers are from that standard.

§1. Add or amend the following definitions to

Introduction–Section 3—Definitions:

   (i)   Amend the definition designated level to read as follows:

      Designated level.—The [main] street floor or other level that best serves the needs of emergency personnel for fire fighting or rescue purposes (applicable to Rule 211.3).

   (ii)   Add the definition elevator classification between elevator and freight elevator to read as follows:

      Elevator Classification.—Elevator is classified as freight or passenger.

   (iii)   Add the definition elevator, service car between elevator, rooftop and elevator, shipboard to read as follows:

      Elevator, Service Car.—A passenger or freight elevator, located in an Interim Multiple Dwelling registered with the Loft Board, in accordance with Article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law.

   (iv)   Add the definition hospital emergency service between hoistway gate and hydraulic elevator to read as follows:

      Hospital Emergency Service.—A special operating control function that may be provided for elevators in a building classified in occupancy group H-2 (Hospital) or other applicable medical facility used to transport patient in a life or death situation.

   (v)   Amend subdivisions a and b of the definition "installation placed out of service" to read as follows:

      Installation placed out of service.—An installation whose power feed lines have been disconnected from the mainline disconnect switch and;

      (a)   an electric elevator, dumbwaiter, sidewalk elevator or material lift whose suspension ropes have been removed, whose car and counterweight rest at the bottom of the hoistway, and whose hoistway doors have been permanently barricaded or sealed in the closed position on the hoistway side;

      (b)   a hydraulic elevator, dumbwaiter, sidewalk elevator or material lift whose car rests at the bottom of the hoistway; whose pressure piping has been disassembled and a section removed from the premises; whose hoistway doors have been permanently barricaded or sealed in the closed position on the hoistway side; suspension ropes removed and counterweights, if provided, landed at the bottom of the hoistway;

      (c)   an escalator or moving walk whose entrances have been permanently barricaded.

   (vi)   Add the definition patient elevator between passenger elevator and penetrate a floor to read as follows:

      Patient Elevator.—An elevator located in a building classified in occupancy group H-2 (hospital) reserved for the "sole" use of vertical transportation of non-ambulatory patients who are incapable of self-preservation because of age, physical or mental disability. Hospital staff or other passengers transporting patient are permitted to ride with the patient. Such elevators must be operated by a designated attendant and shall meet the requirements of rules 211.4 and 211.5(c) of this reference standard.

   (vii)   Add the definition platform guard (toe guard or apron) between pit elevator and plunger (ram) to read as follows:

      Platform Guard (Toe Guard or Apron).—A section of sheet metal the full width of the door opening, securely attached to the car sill and extending downward, protecting the landing zone.

   (viii)   Delete the definition of private residence and substitute the following:

      Private Residence.—A building in occupancy group J-3 except group home as defined in § 27-266 of article eleven of subchapter three of this chapter.

   (ix)   Add the definition sky lobby between skirt, escalator and slack-rope switch to read as follows:

      Sky Lobby.—The lowest landing of an elevator or a group of elevators located above the street level.

   (x)   Add the definition smoke hole between slope, moving walk and solid state device to read as follows:

      Smoke Hole.—An opening for an elevator hoistway venting in the elevator machine room floor at the top of the elevator hoistway(s).

   (xi)   Add the definition zero clearance vestibule after yield strength to read as follows:

      Zero Clearance Vestibule.— A space on the elevator lobby between the exterior of hoistway door and the security door attached to the elevator hoistway.

§2. Delete and replace subdivision d of rule 100.1 to read as follows:

100.1d Multiple Hoistways.

   (1)   Not more than three (3) elevators shall be located in buildings with a single hoistway.

   (2)   Not more than four (4) elevators shall be located in a single hoistway in buildings with more than one (1) hoistway.

   (3)   Low rise, mid rise and high rise elevators shall be located in separate hoistways.

§3. Amend subdivision d of rule 100.3 to read as follows:

100.3d Construction of Floors.—Floors [may] shall be either of concrete, or [may be] of metal construction [with or] without perforations. [Metal floors shall conform to the following:

   (1)   If of bar-type grating, the openings between bars shall reject a ball 3/4 in. (19 mm) in diameter.

   (2)   If of perforated sheet metal or of fabricated openwork construction, the openings shall reject a ball 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter.]

§4. Delete and replace rule 100.4 to read as follows:

Rule 100.4 Control of Smoke and Hot Gases.

Hoistways of elevators shall be provided with means to prevent the accumulation of smoke and hot gases in case of fire by any one of the following:

100.4a Vents in the hoistway enclosures.

   (1)   Location of Vents:

      (a)   In the side of the hoistway enclosure below the elevator machine room floor or in the roof of the hoistway, and shall be open either directly to the outer air or through non-combustible ducts to the outer air.

      (b)   In the wall or roof of an overhead elevator machine room through the smoke hole in the top of the elevator hoistway and shall be vented to the outer air through non-combustible ducts.

   (2)   Area of Vents.—The area of vents in hoistway or elevator machine room and area of smoke hole shall be not less than three and one-half (3 1/2) percent of the area of the hoistway nor less than three (3) square feet for each elevator car, whichever is greater, with the following vent types:

      (a)   Open Vents.—of the total required vent area, not less than one-third (1/3) shall be permanently open or with openable hinged damper. Smoke hole shall be permanently open.

      (b)   Closed Vents.—The two-third (2/3) closed portion of the required vent area either in the hoistway enclosure or in the elevator machine room may consist of windows or skylights glazed with plain glass not more than one-eighth (1/8) inch thick. A closed damper that will open upon the activation of a smoke detector placed at the top of the hoistway shall be considered closed vents.

100.4b Mechanical ventilation of the hoistway enclosure.—In all elevator and dumbwaiter hoistways where the venting of elevator and dumbwaiter hoistway is by mechanical means, there shall be provided a system of a mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity to exhaust at least twelve (12) air changes per hour of the volume of such hoistways through a roof or an approved location on an exterior wall other than the lot line wall, and shall be subject to the following:

   (1)   The smoke detector shall be placed at the top of these hoistways to activate mechanical ventilation system.

   (2)   A mechanical ventilation system serving these hoistways shall not pass through the overnight sleeping areas of hotel, apartment house, hospital, or similar building.

   (3)   A manual control to shut down the mechanical ventilation system shall be provided in or near the elevator control panel at the designated level.

100.4c Air pressurization of hoistway enclosure.—where air pressurization of the hoistway is utilized as a means of smoke and hot gas control, the air shall not be introduced into the hoistway in such a manner as to cause erratic operation by impingement on landing or car door equipment, traveling cables, selector tapes, governor ropes, compensating ropes, and other components sensitive to excess movement or deflection.

100.4d The Commissioner may accept alternate means to prevent the accumulation of smoke and hot gases in the hoistways of elevators in case of fire.

§5. Amend first paragraph of rule 100.5 to read as follows:

Rule 100.5 Windows and Skylights.

Windows in the walls and skylights at the top of hoistway enclosures are prohibited.

§6. Add subparagraph e to paragraph 1 of subdivision d of rule 101.3 to read as follows:

e. Machine room doors shall be labeled "ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM" with letters not less than two (2) inches (51 mm) high.

§7. Amend subdivision a of rule 101.5 to read as follows:

101.5a control switch shall be located on the lock-jamb side of the access door.

§8. Amend subdivision c of rule 101.5 to read as follows:

101.5c Receptacle.—A duplex receptacle rated at not less than 15A, 120V with ground fault interrupt shall be provided in each machine room and machinery space.

§9. Amend the second paragraph of rule 102.1 to read as follows:

Rule 102.1 Installation of Electrical Equipment and Wiring In Hoistways and Machine Rooms.

Only such electrical wiring, raceways, and cables used directly in connection with the elevator, including wiring for signs, for communication with the car, for lighting, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating the car, for fire detecting systems, for pit sump pumps, and for heating and lighting the hoistway and/or the machine room and electrical wiring permitted by article one of subchapter eighteen of chapter 1 of title 27 of the administrative code, may be installed inside the hoistway and/or the machine room.

§10. Amend rule 103.1 to read as follows:

Rule 103.1 Location of Counterweights.

Counterweights shall be located in the hoistway of the elevator that they serve [or in a remote hoistway, subject to the limitations and requirements of Rule 103.3].

§11. Amend the title of rule 103.3 to read as follows:

Rule 103.3 Existing Remote Counterweight Hoistways.

§12. Add new paragraph 5 to subdivision b of rule 106.1 to read as follows:

   (5)   Walk-in pits with floors located at the same elevation as the adjacent floor, access landing will not require separate drainage or sump pumps.

§13. Amend paragraph 1 of subdivision d of rule 106.1 to read as follows:

   (1)   Access shall be by means of the lowest hoistway door or by means of a separate access door located at the level of pit floor.

§14. Add new subparagraphs d and e to paragraph 4 of such subdivision of such rule to read as follows:

   (d)   If at any point of travel including the car under full compressed buffer, any equipment attached to the car extends within the hoistway space in the pit, the pit door shall be equipped with door electric contact which shall cause the electric power to be removed from the elevator driving-machine motor and brake.

   (e)   If the door electric contact is installed a sign "WARNING—Opening of the Pit Door will Stop Elevator" is attached on the outside of the door.

§15. Amend paragraph 4 of subdivision e of rule 106.1 to read as follows:

   (4)   A GFI duplex receptacle rated at not less than 15A, 120V shall be provided.

§16. Amend the first paragraph of rule 110.1 to read as follows:

Rule 110.1 Entrances and Emergency Doors Required

All elevator hoistway-landing openings shall be provided with entrances that shall guard the full height and width of the openings. Entrances for passenger elevators shall not be less than 6 ft 8 in. (2032 mm) in height and [32 in. (813 mm)] 36 in. (914 mm) in width.

§17. Delete subdivision a of rule 110.1 and replace it with the following:

   (a)   The clear door opening shall be at least thirty-six (36) inches (914 mm) wide and six (6) feet six (6) inches (1981 mm) high. For floor plan of elevator cars, see subsection 4.10.9 of §216.

§18. Delete subparagraph c of paragraph 1 of subdivision a, and paragraph 3 of subdivision b of rule 110.2.

§19. Amend rule 110.6 to read as follows:

Rule 110.6 Opening of Hoistway Doors From Hoistway Side

Passenger elevator hoistway doors shall be so arranged that they may be opened by hand from within the elevator car only when the car is within the unlocking zone (see Rule 111.[12]5(c)), except at an entrance locked out of service.

Means shall not be provided for locking out of service the doors by padlocks or any other physical locking devices at the following landings:

   (a)   top terminal landing;

   (b)   bottom terminal landing;

   (c)   for elevators equipped with Phase I firefighters' service, the designated and [alternate] sky lobby landings shall not be locked out of service when Phase I is effective;

   (d)   for elevators equipped with Phase II firefighters' service, no landing shall be locked out of service when Phase II is effective;

   (e)   consecutive vacant floors;

   (f)   main lobby street floor.

Locking devices electrically inter-connected into the firemen's service key are permitted.

Automatic fire doors, the functioning of which is dependent on the action of heat, shall not lock any elevator hoistway door so that it cannot be opened manually from inside the hoistway, nor shall such doors lock any exit leading from any elevator hoistway door to the outside of the building.

Handles or other means provided for operation of manually operated doors shall be so located that it is not necessary to reach the back of any panel, jamb, or sash to operate them.

§20. Add new subdivisions a, b and c to such rule to read as follows:

110.6a Elevator Landings Provided with Zero Clearance Vestibule.—Elevator landings provided with zero clearance vestibule (not to exceed six (6) inches from the elevator hoistway door) are permissible only when locking devices accessible from the car are installed exclusively on the door that separates the zero clearance vestibule from the occupied floor space.

110.6b Elevator Landing on Floors Other than Designated Level Provided with a Vestibule.—Locking devices at the vestibule will be permitted under any one of the following:

   (1)   A red telephone is installed in the vestibule near the elevator doors in the elevator lobby to communicate with the main lobby fire command station or building manager's office or to central service station when the building is not attended. A sign shall be posted near the telephone. The sign shall read "In Case of Fire or Other Emergency, Use This Phone to Contact Lobby or Building Manager or Central Service Station".

   (2)   The locking devices on the vestibule door leading to an exit are released upon the activation of any detection or signaling devices or power failure and are approved as failsafe meeting the requirements of RS17-3A and RS17-3B of such appendix.

   (3)   At least one exit stair is located within the vestibule.

110.6c Elevator Door Locking on Consecutive Vacant Floors.—If elevator doors on consecutive vacant floors are to be locked, the locking devices shall be exclusively on vestibule doors meeting the requirements of Rule 110.6a.

§21. Amend paragraphs 1 and 2 of subdivision a of rule 110.7 to read as follows:

   (1)   The area of any single vision panel shall not be less than [24 in 2 (0.016 m 2 )] twelve (12) in2 (0.008 m2 ), and the total area of one or more panels in any hoistway door shall be not more than [80 in 2 (0.051 m 2 )] forty (40) in2 (0.026 m2 ).

   (2)   Each clear panel opening shall reject a ball [6 in. (152 mm)] four (4) inches (102 mm) in diameter.

§22 Delete subparagraph b of paragraph 4 of such subdivision of such rule.

§23. Add word tools at the end of subparagraph b of paragraph 8 of, and new paragraph 9 to such subdivision of such rule to read as follows:

   (9)   Vision panels shall be protected in accordance with the provisions of Rule 204.2e(6).

§24. Delete subdivision f of Rule 110.11 and re-adopt to read as follows:

   (1)   Bottom Guides.—Bottom guides shall conform to the following:

      (a)   The bottom of each panel shall be guided by two or more members.

      (b)   Guide members shall be securely fastened.

      (c)   The guide members and any reinforcements or guards shall engage the corresponding member by no less than one fourth (1/4) inch (6.3 mm).

§25. Delete paragraph 6 of subdivision c and subdivision e of rule 110.13.

§26. Add paragraph 6 to subdivision a of rule 110.15 to read as follows: (6) BS&A or MEA label shall be provided for the entire entrance assembly where required by this rule.

§27. Amend title of section 111 to read as follows:

SECTION 111
HOISTWAY-DOOR LOCKING DEVICES AND ELECTRIC CONTACTS, [AND] HOISTWAY ACCESS SWITCHES AND ELEVATOR PARKING DEVICES

§28. Amend the first sentence of subdivision d of rule 111.2 to read as follows: new and replacement Interlocks shall conform to the following:

111.2d General Design Requirements.—Both new and replacement Interlocks shall conform to the following requirements:

§29. Delete subparagraphs d and e of paragraph 4 and add new paragraph 8 to such subdivision of such rule to read as follows:

   (8)   Interlocks shall be MEA accepted or BS&A approved.

§30. Delete Rule 111.3 in its entirety.

§31. Amend paragraph 2 of subdivision c of rule 111.4 to read as follows:

The certifying agency's name, [or] date of approval and identifying number or symbol;

§32. Add Rule 111.8 to read as follows:

Rule 111.8 Elevator Parking Device

111.8a Where Required and Location

   (1)   An elevator parking device shall be provided at one landing if:

      (a)   the doors are not automatically unlocked when the car is within the unlocking zone; or

      (b)   the doors are not openable from the landing by a door-open button or floor button.

   (2)   Parking devices may be provided at other landings.

   (3)   This device shall be located at a height not greater than 6 ft. 11 in. (2108 mm) above floor.

111.8b General Design Requirements.—Parking devices shall conform to the following requirements:

   (1)   They shall be mechanically or electrically operated.

   (2)   They shall be designed and installed so that friction or sticking or breaking of any spring used in the device will not permit opening or unlocking a door when the car is outside the landing zone of that floor.

   (3)   Springs, where used, shall be of the restrained compression type which will prevent separation of the parts in case the spring breaks.

§33. Add rule 111.9 to read as follows:

Rule 111.9 Access to Hoistway for Inspection, Maintenance or Repairs

Access means conforming to the requirements of either Rule 111.6a or 111.7a shall be provided at one upper landing to permit access to top of car, and at the lowest landing if this landing is the normal point of access to the pit.

§34. Add Rule 111.10 to read as follows:

Rule 111.10 Devices for Making Inoperative Hoistway-Door Interlocks or Car-Door or Gate Contacts

Devices other than those specified in Rule 111.7 and Rule 210.1e shall not be installed to render inoperative hoistway-door interlocks or car-door or gate electric contacts (also see Rule 1203.4). Both new and existing elevators shall comply with the provisions of this rule.

§35. Add Rule 112.7 to read as follows:

Rule 112.7 Power Operated Horizontal Opening Gates

Horizontal power operated gates shall not be permitted on automatic passenger elevators except in private residence elevators.

§36. Add new paragraphs 1 and 2 to subdivision f of rule 201.4 to read as follows:

   (1)   A fixed inclined ladder shall be provided where the top of the buffer cylinder is over five (5) feet in height above the pit floor.

   (2)   A fixed vertical or inclined ladder fitted with an inspection and maintenance platform with guard rails as necessary shall be provided where the top of the car buffer cylinder is over seven (7) feet from the pit floor.

§37. Add the new sentence to the first paragraph of rule 202.4 to read as follows:

Rule 202.4 Compensating Chain or Rope Fastenings

In suspending chains from the frames, provision shall be made for overtravel by looping the chains on "S" hooks fastened to the frames. Compensating chains or ropes shall be fastened to the counterweight frame directly or to a bracket fastened to the frame and shall not be fastened to the tie rods.

§38. Add Rule 202.5 to read as follows:

Rule 202.5 Counterweight Material

Counterweight material shall be only steel, iron or lead having a minimum melting temperature of 620 degrees F.

§39. Add new paragraph to subdivision f of Rule 204.1 to read as follows:

A guardrail shall be provided where the space between the car enclosure and the nearest wall surface exceeds eight (8) inches. This rail shall be level with the top of the crosshead in the area of the enclosure roof where the top emergency exits are located. In no case shall the guardrail be less than twenty-four (24) inches above the car top.

§40. Amend paragraph 1 and subparagraph d of such paragraph and add new subparagraphs e, f and g to such paragraph of subdivision i of such rule to read as follows:

   (1)   Apparatus or equipment not used in conjunction with the function or use of the elevator shall not be installed inside of any elevator car and permanently installed freight handling equipment in residential passenger elevators shall be prohibited except as follows:

      (d)   picture frames, graphic display boards, plaques, and other similar visual displays including one (1) advertising sign in commercial buildings limited to three and one-half (3 1/2) square feet in area shall be mounted to withstand the required elevator tests without damage. All edges shall be beveled or rounded. The material shall conform to the requirements of Rule 204.1b and 204.2a. When attached to the car wall less than 7 ft. above the floor, projections from the car wall, excluding support rails, shall not be greater than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm).

      (e)   small directories and signs relating to building operation including "No Smoking" signs are permitted.

      (f)   mirrors in cars in multiple dwellings shall be located to permit a view of the inside by persons entering the car as per § 27-987(e) of article one of subchapter eighteen of such chapter.

      (g)   an inspection certificate issued by the commissioner shall be posted as per § 27-1004 of article four of such subchapter of this chapter.

§41. Add the following new paragraph to subparagraph f of paragraph 2 of subdivision j of such rule to read as follows:

Automatic operation elevators with side emergency exit located in multiple dwellings shall be provided with a tumbler type lock of at least 5-pin type in addition to the lock specified in this rule.

§42. Amend subdivision a of rule 204.2 to read as follows:

204.2a Material for Car Enclosures, Enclosure Linings, and Floor Coverings.—All materials exposed to the car interior and the hoistway shall be metal, laminated glass (Rule 204.1h(3)(a)), or shall conform to the following:

   (1)   Materials in their end use configuration, other than those covered by Rules 204.2a(2), and (3), and (4), shall conform to the following requirements, based on the tests conducted in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E 84, UL 723, or NFPA 255:

      (a)   flame spread [index] rating of 0 to [75] 50;

      (b)   smoke development of 0 to [450.] 100;

      (c)   toxicity shall meet the requirements of § 27-348(e) of the Building Code.

   (2)   [Napped, tufted, woven, looped, and similar materials in their end use configuration on car enclosure walls shall conform to the requirements of §1104. The enclosure walls to which this material is attached shall conform to the requirements of Rule 204.2a(1).] Materials for insulating, sound deadening or decorative purposes may be used for lining enclosures if firmly bonded flat to the enclosure without intervening air spaces. Such materials shall not be padded or tufted, shall be Class A interior finish pursuant to § 27-348(b) of the Building Code and shall have a smoke development rating of 0 to 25 pursuant to § 27-348(d) of the Building Code.

   (3)   Padded protective linings, for temporary use in passenger cars during the handling of freight, shall be of materials conforming to [either] Rule 204.2a(1) [or (2)]. The protective lining shall clear the floor by not less than 4 in. (102 mm).

   (4)   Floor covering, underlayment, and its adhesive shall [have a critical radiant flux of not less than 0.45 W/cm 2 as measured by ASTM E 648.] meet the requirements of § 27-351(d) of the Building Code.

   (5)   Handrails, operating devices, ventilating devices, signal fixtures, audio and visual communication devices, and their housings are not required to conform to the requirements of Rule 204.2a(1) through (4).

§43. Amend paragraph 1 and add new paragraph 6 to subdivision e of Rule 204.2 to read as follows:

   (1)   be of a total area of not more than [144 sq. in. (0.093 m 2 ),] 72 sq. in (0.047 m2), and contain no single glass panel having a width exceeding [6 in. (152 mm)] 4 in. (101 mm);

. . . . . . . . . .

   (6)   be protected by protective grills made of number 16 gauge stainless or galvanized steel in accordance with the following specifications:

      (a)   Grills shall be sized to fit within or over the vision panel frame and completely cover the vision panel opening in both the elevator car doors and hoistway doors.

      (b)   Grills and vision panel frames shall be secured by means of non-reversible screws or other tamper proof fasteners.

      (c)   Grills shall contain openings that shall not be larger than 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch or 3/4 inch in diameter. Such openings shall be spaced at one (1) inch center to center.

      (d)   All cut edges shall be deburred.

      (e)   The provisions of subparagraph (6) shall apply to both new and existing passenger cars. Requirements for such grills may be waived if certification is submitted that said elevator is operated manually or twenty-four (24) hour doorman service is provided. A security guard shall not be considered doorman service.

      (f)   For the purposes of this subparagraph, a vandal resistant one-quarter (1/4) inch polycarbonate sheet, such as Lexan, in two (2) layers, one (1) on each side of the required wire glass, may be used in lieu of the metal protective.

§44. Amend paragraph 2 of subdivision h of rule 204.4 to read as follows:

   (2)   Gates shall be constructed of wood only for private residence elevators [or] and of metal, and shall be of a design which shall reject a ball 2 in. (51 mm) in diameter.

§45. Amend paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subdivision m of such rule to read as follows:

   (1)   for horizontally sliding doors or gates, when the clear open space between the leading edge of the door or gate and the nearest of the jamb does not exceed [2 in. (51 mm)] 1 in. (25 mm)[, except as specified in Rule 204.4m(4)]

   (2)   for vertically sliding counterweighted doors or gates, when the clear open space between the leading edge of the door or gate and the car platform sill does not exceed [2 in. (51 mm)] 1 in. (25 mm);

   (3)   for horizontally sliding center-opening doors, or vertically sliding biparting counterbalanced doors, or when the door panels are within [2 in. (51) mm] 1 in. (25 mm) of contact with each other[, except as specified in Rule 204.4m(4).].

§46. Delete paragraph 4 of such subdivision of such rule.

§47. Amend the title of subdivision c of Rule 204.5 to read as follows:

204.5c Vertically Sliding Doors [or Gates].

§48. Amend paragraph 4 of such subdivision of such rule to read as follows:

   (4)   Each elevator shall be provided with [an] a guarded electric light and convenience outlet fixture on the car top and under each elevator car platform for inspection and maintenance purposes.

§49. Amend the opening paragraph of Rule 205.14 to read as follows:

A metal plate shall be securely attached to each safety device so as to be readily visible, and shall be marked in a legible and permanent manner with letters and figures not less than 1/4 in. (6.3 mm) in height indicating the following:

§50. Amend rule 208.10 to read as follows:

Rule 208.10 Numbering of Driving Machines.

A New York City designated elevator device number is assigned by the Elevator Division of the New York City Department of Buildings to each driving machine in every machine room. Such numbers shall be engraved into the metal tag in block type with a minimum of 1/4 in. height and securely attached in a permanent manner to the driving machine, controller, MG set or drive unit and the disconnecting means. In addition, [W]when the machinery of more than one elevator is in a machine room, each driving machine shall be assigned a different number which shall be painted on or securely attached to the driving machine. (See also Rule 211.9.)

§51. Amend Rule 208.11 to read as follows:

Rule 208.11 Means for Inspection of Gears

Each gear case of geared machines shall have access to permit inspection of the contact surfaces of the gears. [Such access need not provide a direct view of all gears, but shall be located and sized adequately to allow access by fiber optic or similar visual inspection instrumentation.]

§52. Add paragraph 3 to subdivision b of Rule 209.3 to read as follows:

   (3)   Final limit switches and bracket shall be permanently secured.

§53. Amend first paragraph of subdivision e of Rule 210.2 and add new paragraph 5 to such subdivision of such rule to read as follows:

   (e)   Emergency Stop Switch.—[An emergency stop switch is prohibited in the car on passenger elevators.] On all [freight] elevators, an emergency stop switch shall be provided in the car, and located in or adjacent to each car operating panel. When opened, this switch shall cause the electric power to be removed from the elevator driving machine motor and brake.

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   (5)   cause the alarm bells to sound as required by Rule 211.1 when activated in elevators that are operated at any time without a designated in-car operator.

§54. Amend subdivision b of rule 210.4 to read as follows:

   (b)   Electrical equipment shall [be certified to] meet the requirements of CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5.

§55. Add new subdivision d to rule 210.8 to read as follows:

   (d)   the power supply line disconnect switch of direct current elevators having rheostat control is opened.

§56. Delete rule 210.14.

§57. Delete rule 210.15.

§58. Add the following sentences to the end of first paragraph of subdivision b of Rule 211.1.

In the event that this service is disconnected, the emergency service shall notify the Commissioner promptly of the date of such discontinuance. In institutional buildings, the required telephone shall provide communication with building personnel.

§59. Delete subdivision c of such rule.

§60. Amend subdivision a of Rule 211.3 to read as follows:

211.3a Phase I Emergency Recall Operation.—A [three] two-position key-operated switch shall be provided [only] at the designated level and at the sky lobby level when provided for each single elevator or for each group of elevators. The [three] two-position switch shall be marked ["BYPASS," "OFF," and "ON"] "NORMAL" and "FIREMAN SERVICES" [(in that order) with the "OFF" position at the center position]. The [three] two-position switch shall be located in the lobby [within sight of the elevator or all elevators in that group] call button fixture or in a separate fixture which shall be located within four (4) feet from the lobby call button fixture and not exceeding six (6) feet above the floor level and shall not be located behind a locked door or cover. The commissioner with concurrence of the Fire Commissioner may allow [A] an additional two-position [("OFF" and "ON" in that order)] ("NORMAL" and "FIREMAN SERVICE" key-operated switch [shall be permitted at a central control station for fire department operations] at another location. [The switches shall be rotated clockwise to go from the "OFF" to "ON" position.] All keys shall be removable [only in the "OFF" and "ON"] from any position[s].

No device, other than Phase I switch(es) [or the fire alarm initiating device at the elevator floors], the smoke detectors in the elevator lobbies, machine room or hoistway (Rule 211.3b1), or waterflow alarm (Rule 211.3b2), shall initiate Phase I operation [(see ANSI/NFPA 72, definition for initiating device)].

Normal elevator service shall be provided and the operation from the smoke detectors required by Rule 211.3b(1) or the waterflow alarm Rule 211.3b(2) shall be functional when Phase I switches are in the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" position[, except as specified in Rule 211.3a(10)].

[When the designated level three-position switch is in the "BYPASS" position, normal elevator service shall be restored regardless of the status of the smoke detectors required by Rule 211.3b.]

When [three-position switch or two-position] a switch[, when provided,] is in the ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" position:

   (1)   All cars controlled by this switch that are on automatic service shall return nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level and power-operated doors shall open and remain open.

On cars with two entrances, if both entrances can be opened at the designated or sky lobby level, the doors serving the lobby where the [three] two-position Phase I switch is located shall open and remain open.

   (2)   A car traveling away from the designated or sky lobby level shall reverse at or before the next available landing without opening its doors.

   (3)   A car stopped at a landing shall have the in-car emergency stop switch [or in-car stop switch] rendered inoperative as soon as the car moves away from the landing. A moving car shall have the in-car emergency stop switch [or in-car stop switch] rendered inoperative without delay. Once the in-car emergency stop switch [or in-car stop switch] has been rendered inoperative, it shall remain inoperative while the car is on Phase I operation. All other stop switches required by Rule 210.2 shall remain operative.

   (4)   A car standing at a landing other than the designated or sky lobby level, with the doors open and the in-car emergency stop switch [or in-car stop switch] in the run position, shall conform to the following:

      (a)   Elevators having automatic power-operated horizontally sliding doors shall close the doors without delay and proceed to the designated or sky lobby level.

      (b)   Elevators having automatic power-operated vertically sliding doors provided with automatic or momentary pressure closing operation per Rule 112.3d shall have the closing sequence initiated without delay in accordance with Rules 112.3d(1), (2), (3), and (5), and the car shall proceed to the designated or sky lobby level.

      (c)   Elevators having power-operated doors provided with continuous pressure closing operation per Rule 112.3b or elevators having manual doors, shall be provided with a visual and audible signal system to alert an operator to close the doors and shall, when the doors are closed, conform to the requirements of Rule 211.3a. Sequence operation, if provided, shall remain effective.

   (5)   Door reopening devices, for power-operated doors, which are sensitive to smoke or flame shall be rendered inoperative without delay. Door opening devices not sensitive to smoke or flame (e.g., mechanically actuated devices) are permitted to remain operative. Door closing for power-operated doors shall conform to the requirements of Rule 112.5.

   (6)   All car and corridor call buttons shall be rendered inoperative. All call registered lights and directional lanterns shall be extinguished and remain inoperative. Car position indicators, where provided, shall remain in service. Hall position indicators, where provided, shall be extinguished and remain inoperative except at the designated or sky lobby level and the central control station, where they shall remain in service for fire department operations.

   [(7) Where provided on installations with vertical slide doors, corridor door open and corridor door close buttons shall remain operative.]

   [(8)] (7) All cars shall be provided with an illuminated visual and audible signal system which shall be activated to alert the passengers that the car is returning nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level. [The visual graphic shall be shown in Fig. 211.3a.] The signal shall remain activated until the car has returned to the designated or sky lobby level.

   [(9)] (8) A car stopped at a landing shall have the in-car door open button rendered inoperative as soon as the car moves away from the landing. A moving car shall have the in-car door open button rendered inoperative without delay. Once the in-car door open button has been rendered inoperative, it shall remain inoperative until the car has returned to the designated or sky lobby level.

   [(10) If an additional two-position Phase I switch is provided, it shall not affect Phase I operation if the designated-level smoke detector [Rule 211.3b(2)] has been activated.

   (11)   The "BYPASS" position on the three-position Phase I switch shall not restore the elevator to normal service if the two-position Phase I switch is in the "ON" position.]

§61. Delete subdivision b of rule 211.3 and re-adopt it to read as follows:

211.3b Phase I Fire Alarm Activation

   (1)   Smoke Detectors.—Except as set forth in subparagraph k of this paragraph, smoke detectors installed in accordance with subparagraphs a, b, c or d shall initiate Phase I emergency recall operation.

      (a)   In buildings where fire command station is not required or provided, a single smoke detector shall be installed in the ceiling of each elevator landing over the call button on each floor.

      (b)   In buildings where fire command station is required or provided, either of the following shall apply:

         (1)   An analog addressable smoke detector employing alarm verification shall be installed in the ceiling of each elevator landing over the call button on each floor or

         (2)   Two (2) smoke detectors for cross-zoning shall be installed in the ceiling of each elevator landing on each floor and spaced as follows:

            (i)   in elevator landing containing one (1) or two (2) elevators, the distance between smoke detectors shall be the width of the hoistway(s) but not greater than ten (10) feet.

            (ii)   in elevator landing containing three (3) or more elevators, the distance between smoke detectors shall be the distance between the centerlines of the end elevators but not greater than twenty (20) feet.

      (c)   (1)   In associated elevator machine rooms of the buildings of subparagraph a above, a smoke detector shall be installed.

         (2)   In associated elevator machine rooms of the buildings of paragraph b above, either of the following shall be installed:

            (i)   An analog addressable smoke detector employing alarm verification or

            (ii)   At least two (2) smoke detectors for cross zoning, space twenty (20) feet apart but not closure to the hoistway enclosure walls 1/4 distance of the width of the machine room.

      (d)   A smoke detector shall be installed at top of the hoistway(s) of the buildings classified in occupancy group J-2. Smoke detectors may be installed in any other hoistway and shall be installed in hoistways, which are sprinklered (see Rule 102.2).

      (e)   Smoke detectors are not required in elevator landings at unenclosed landing which are open to the outside air.

      (f)   (1)   In the buildings of subparagraph a above, where a single smoke detector is installed in the elevator landing, the activation of a smoke detector in any elevator landing, other than the sky lobby shall cause all automatic elevators servicing floor on which the sensing device is activated to return nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level, except as modified by the commissioner.

         (2)   In the buildings of subparagraph b above, where either an analog addressable smoke detector or two (2) smoke detectors for cross-zoning are installed, the activation of either an analog addressable smoke detector or any one of two smoke detectors for cross-zoning in any elevator lobby shall only annunciate at the fire command station with floor identification. After verification of an alarm condition either from the analog addressable smoke detector or from the first detector of cross-zoning detectors, the completion of delayed time period of an analog addressable smoke detector or the activation of both smoke detectors for cross-zoning in any elevator lobby other than the sky lobby shall cause all automatic elevators servicing floor on which the sensing device is activated to return nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level, except as modified by the commissioner.

         (3)   In associated machine rooms of item 1 of subparagraph c above, the activation of smoke detector in the elevator machine room shall cause all automatic elevators having any equipment located in that machine room, and any associated elevators of a group automatic operation to return nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level, except as modified by the commissioner.

         (4)   In associated machine rooms of item 2 of such subparagraph above, where either an analog addressable smoke detector or two (2) smoke detectors for cross-zoning are installed, the activation of either an analog addressable smoke detector or any one of two smoke detectors for cross-zoning in any elevator machine room shall only annunciate at the fire command station with floor identification. After verification of an alarm condition either from the analog addressable smoke detector or from the first detector of cross-zoning detectors, the completion of delayed time period of an analog addressable smoke detector or the activation of both smoke detectors for cross-zoning in any elevator machine room shall cause all automatic elevators having any equipment located in that machine room, and any associated elevators of a group automatic operation to return nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level, except as modified by the commissioner.

         (5)   The activation of a smoke detector in any elevator hoistway shall cause, in addition to the activation of mechanical ventilation if provided (see Rule 100.4) all automatic elevators having any equipment located in the hoistway and any associated elevators of a group automatic operation, to return nonstop to the designated or sky lobby level.

The operation of this subparagraph shall conform to the requirements of Rule 211.3a.

      (g)   When the lowest landing of elevators is above the designated level, such as the sky lobby level, the activation of smoke detectors (Rule 211.3b(1)) in the sky lobby level or the activation of the waterflow alarm (Rule 211.3b(2)) on the sky lobby floor shall cause such elevators to return nonstop to a floor two (2) stories above the sky lobby level or in the absence of a stop at that floor, to the nearest landing above the sky lobby level.

      (h)   Elevators shall only react to the first smoke detector zone that is activated for that group.

      (i)   Smoke detectors and/or smoke detector systems shall not be self-resetting.

      (j)   Activation of smoke detectors to initiate elevator recall shall override any automatic programming for car stops but shall not affect the other elevator safety circuits.

      (k)   The following buildings shall be exempt from the requirements of this rule:

         (1)   Buildings classified in occupancy group J-2, except they shall comply with the requirements of Rule 211.3b(1)d.

         (2)   Buildings classified in occupancy group J-3.

         (3)   Existing buildings less than 75' in height classified in occupancy group G which have at least one (1) elevator available at all times for immediate use by the fire department and which are in compliance with the fire department's regulations governing "life safety requirements for schools with students having physical disabilities".

         (4)   Existing office buildings, one hundred feet or more in height and existing high buildings as defined by § 27-232 of the Building Code equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system including a waterflow alarm.

   (2)   Sprinkler Waterflow Alarm.—A building equipped throughout with an Automatic sprinkler system, a waterflow alarm when activated shall initiate Phase I (Rule 211.3a) emergency recall operation.

§62. Amend subdivision c of rule 211.3 to read as follows:

211.3c Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation.—A three-position (["OFF"] "NORMAL", "HOLD", AND ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" in that order) key-operated switch shall be provided in an operating panel in each car. The switch shall be rotated clockwise to go from the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" to "HOLD" to ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" position. It shall become effective only when the designated or sky lobby level Phase I switch (Rule 211.3a) is in the ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" position or a smoke detector (Rule 211.3b(1)) or waterflow alarm (Rule 211.3b(2)) has been activated, and the car has returned to the designated or [alternate] sky lobby level by Phase I operation.

The key shall be removable in [each] "NORMAL" or "HOLD" position. The ["OFF,"] "NORMAL," "HOLD," and ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" positions shall not change the operation until the car is at a landing with the doors in the normal open position.

   (1)   When the Phase II switch is in the ["ON"] "FIREMEN SERVICE" position, the elevator shall be on Phase II operation, [for use by trained emergency service personnel only,] and the elevator shall operate as follows:

      (a)   The elevator shall be operable only by a designated person in the car.

      (b)   All corridor call buttons and directional lanterns shall remain inoperative. Car position indicators, where provided, shall remain in service. Hall position indicators, where provided, shall remain inoperative except at the designated level, sky lobby level and the central control station, where they shall remain in service for fire department operations.

      (c)   The opening of power-operated doors shall be controlled only by a continuous pressure door open button. If the button is released prior to the door reaching the normal open position, the doors shall automatically re-close. Rules 112.4(a), 112.3c, and 112.3d do not apply. On cars with two entrances, if both entrances can be opened at the same landing, separate door-open buttons shall be provided for each entrance.

      (d)   Open power-operated doors shall be closed only by [continuous] momentary pressure on the door close button. [If the button is released prior to the doors reaching the fully closed position, horizontally sliding doors shall automatically reopen and vertically sliding doors shall automatically stop or stop and reopen.] On cars with two entrances, if both entrances can be opened at the same landing, a separate door-close button shall be provided for each entrance.

      (e)   Opening and closing of power operated car doors or gates which are opposite manual swing or manual slide hoistway doors shall conform to the requirements of Rules 211.3c(1)(c) and (d). Door opening and closing buttons shall be provided in the car operating panel.

      (f)   [All door] Door reopening devices [shall be] rendered inoperative, per Rule 211.3a(5) shall remain inoperative. Full speed closing is permitted. Corridor door opening and closing buttons, if provided, shall be rendered inoperative.

      (g)   Every car shall be provided with a button marked "CALL CANCEL" located in the same car operating panel as the Phase II switch, which shall be effective during Phase II operation. When activated, all registered calls shall be cancelled and a traveling car shall stop at or before the next available landing.

      (h)   Floor selection buttons shall be provided in the car to permit travel to all landings served by the car and they shall be operative at all times. Means [to] which prevent the operation of the floor selection buttons or door operating buttons shall be rendered inoperative.

      (i)   A traveling car shall stop at the next available landing for which a car call was registered. When a car stops at a landing, all registered car calls shall be cancelled.

      (j)   The emergency stop switch shall remain operative.

   (2)   When the Phase II switch is in the "HOLD" position, the elevator shall be on Phase II operation. The car shall remain at the landing with its doors open. The door close buttons shall be inoperative.

   (3)   When the Phase II switch is in the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" position, the elevator is not at the designated or sky lobby level and Phase I is in effect, the elevator shall operate as follows:

      (a)   Automatic power-operated horizontally-sliding doors shall close automatically and the car shall revert to Phase I operation (Rule 211.3a) upon completion of door closing. All door reopening devices shall remain inoperative. Door open buttons shall remain operative. Full speed closing is permitted. If the Phase II switch is turned to the ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" or "HOLD" position prior to the completion of door closing, the doors shall reopen.

      (b)   Elevators having power operated vertically sliding doors shall have corridor door open and close buttons rendered operative. All door reopening devices shall remain inoperative. Door closing shall be in accordance with the requirements of Rule 211.3c(1)(d). Full speed closing is permitted. If the Phase II switch is turned to the ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" or "HOLD" position prior to the completion of door closing, the doors shall reopen. The car shall revert to Phase I operation (Rule 211.3a) upon completion of door closing.

      (c)   Elevators having manual doors shall revert to Phase I operation (Rule 211.3a) upon completion of door closing.

   (4)   When the Phase II switch is in the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" position and the car is not at the designated or the sky lobby level, and Phase I is not in effect, the car shall remain at the landing with the doors open and door-close buttons inoperative[.] and shall remain in Phase II.

   (5)   Elevators shall only be removed from Phase II operation when:

      (a)   the Phase II switch is in the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" position and the car is at the designated or sky lobby level with the doors in the normal open position; or

      (b)   The Phase II switch is in the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" position when Phase I is in effect (Rule 211.3c(3)).

   (6)   (a)   For all elevators, applications filed after March 12, 1991 (the effective date of adoption of Cal #11-91-BCR), which propose the installation, alteration or change of controller, elevator machinery and any other work, excluding minor alteration and ordinary repairs as defined in §§ 27-124 and 27-125 of article five of subchapter one of this chapter, and applications filed for new elevator, the cost of which exceeds $10,000 per car over a twelve (12) month period or applications filed for compliance with the requirements of § 27-996.2 of subchapter eighteen of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of this subdivision.

      (b)   Applications filed between November 17, 1989 and March 12, 1991 for existing elevators which propose the work described in (6)(a) above, shall comply with the requirements of this subdivision.

      (c)   In elevators subject to the requirements of (6)(a) and (b) above, a "HOLD" position by means of either a three-position switch or a two-position switch in addition to an existing two position ("NORMAL" and "FIREMAN SERVICE") switch and designate the "HOLD" position by engraving or permanently affixing a label to the operating panel of the elevator car.

      (d)   Applications filed for the installation or modification of Phase II Emergency In-Car Operations/Fireman's Service in existing elevators for which a permit was issued prior to November 17, 1989 and the work completed by November 16, 1991 need not provide for the retrofitting of a "HOLD" position on the Emergency In-Car Operating switch, however, the permittee can elect to provide a "HOLD" position.

§63. Amend subdivision d of such rule to read as follows:

211.3d Interruption of Power.—Upon the resumption of power (normal, emergency, [or] standby or actuation of in-car emergency stop switch), the car [may] shall move in the down direction to [reestablish absolute car position] designated or sky lobby level. Restoration of electrical power following a power interruption shall not cause any elevator to be removed from Phase I or Phase II operation.

§64. Add two new subdivisions f and g to such rule to read as follows:

211.3f Emergency Power Selection Switch.—When emergency power is furnished (Rule 211.2) a manual elevator emergency power selection switch shall be provided at the main floor and other levels, approved by the Commissioner to override any automatic sequence operation. If the manual elevator emergency standby power selection switch is of the key-operated type, the switch keys shall conform to the requirements of Rule 211.8.

211.3g Identification of Switches and Buttons

   (1)   All keyed switch positions and buttons required by this subdivision shall be identified with the appropriate designation in red lettering.

   (2)   All cover plates for such switches and buttons shall bear the lettering "FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY."

§65. Amend subdivision a of rule 211.4 to read as follows:

211.4a Phase I Emergency Recall Operation.—A [three] two-position key-operated switch shall be provided only at the designated or the sky lobby level for each single elevator or for each group of elevators. The [three] two-position switch shall be marked ["BYPASS," "OFF," AND "ON"] "NORMAL" and "FIREMAN SERVICE" (in that order). The Commissioner with the concurrence of the fire Commissioner may allow [A] an additional two-position key-operated switch marked ["OFF" and "ON"] "NORMAL" and "FIREMAN SERVICE" (in that order) [may be provided] at [any] other location, however, it shall not affect Phase I operation if the designated-level or sky lobby level smoke detector or waterflow alarm (Rule 211.4b) has been activated. The switch(es) shall be rotated clockwise to go from the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" to ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" position. All keys shall be removable [only in the "OFF" and "ON"] from any position[s].

No device, other than Phase I switch(es), [or] the smoke detectors in the elevator lobbies, machine room, or hoistway (Rule 211.3b1), or waterflow alarm in lieu of smoke detectors in the elevator lobbies (Rule 211.3b2) shall initiate Phase I operation.

When all switches are in the ["OFF"] "NORMAL" position, normal elevator service shall be retained and operation from the smoke detectors or waterflow alarm required by Rule 211.4b shall be functional.

[When the designated-level three-position switch is in the "BYPASS" position, normal elevator service shall be restored independent of the smoke detectors required by Rule 211.4b.]

When a Phase I switch is in the ["ON"] "FIREMAN SERVICE" position, a visual and audible signal shall be provided to alert the attendant to return nonstop to the designated or [alternate] sky lobby level. The visual signal shall read "FIRE RECALL—RETURN TO (insert level to which the car should be returned (the designated or [alternate] sky lobby level)). The [signal system] smoke detectors or waterflow alarm shall be activated when Phase I is in effect.

[If an additional two-position Phase I switch is provided it shall not affect the visual signal if the designated-level smoke detector (Rule 211.3b(2)) has been activated.

The "BYPASS" position on the three-position Phase I switch shall not restore the elevator to normal service if the two-position Phase I switch is in the "ON" position.]

§66. Delete subdivision b of this rule and re-adopt it to read as follows:

211.4b Phase I Smoke Detectors or Waterflow Alarm Devices Activation.—Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Rules 211.3b(1)(a), (b), (c), and (d).

Phase I operation, conforming to Rule 211.4a shall be initiated when either any smoke detector, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 211.3b(1)(f) or waterflow alarm, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 211.3b(2) is activated.

   (1)   When the lowest landing of elevators is above the designated level such as the sky lobby level, the activation of smoke detectors or waterflow alarm in sky lobby or sky lobby floor shall cause such elevators to return nonstop to a floor two (2) stories above the sky lobby level or in the absence of a stop at that floor, to the nearest landing above the sky lobby level.

   (2)   Elevators shall only react to the first smoke detector zone that is activated for that group.

   (3)   Smoke detectors and/or smoke detector system shall not be self-resetting.

   (4)   Activation of smoke detectors to initiate elevator recall shall override any automatic programming for car stops but shall not affect the other elevator safety circuits.

   (5)   The buildings described in Rule 211.3b(1)(k) and meeting its requirements and buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system are exempt from the requirements of this rule.

§67. Amend subdivision b of rule 211.5 to read as follows:

   (b)   When operated by a designated attendant in the car (except hospital emergency service):

      (1)   elevators parked at a floor shall conform to the requirements of Rule 211.3a[(8)](7). At the completion of a time delay of not less than 15 seconds or more than 60 seconds, elevators shall conform to the requirements of Rule 211.3.

      (2)   a moving car shall conform the requirements of Rule 211.3.

§68. Delete subdivision c and re-adopt it to read as follows:

(c)(1) Hospital Emergency Service Recall Operation. A two-position key-operated corridor call (Hospital Emergency Service) switch is provided at one or more landings to activate the special control function by authorized or designated personnel. The two-position switch shall be marked "NORMAL" and "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE". Keys shall be removable only in the "NORMAL" position.

   (a)   When a switch is in the "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE" position:

      (1)   All patient elevator cars equipped with the special control function, override normal automatic operating modes for immediate recall of the patient elevator(s) to the landing at which the call is registered.

      (2)   On patient elevator cars with two entrances, if both entrances can be opened at the designated level. The doors serving the corridor where the two-position Hospital Emergency Service switch is located shall open and remain open.

      (3)   A patient elevator car traveling away from the designated level shall reverse at or before the next available landing without opening its doors.

      (4)   A patient elevator car stopped at a landing other than the designated level, with the doors open and in-car emergency stop switch in the run position, shall close the doors without delay and proceed to the designated level.

      (5)   A visual and audible signal is activated within the patient elevator car to alert the passengers and/or attendant operator that the "Hospital Emergency Service" function has been activated.

      (4)   Upon arrival at the registered call landing, power operated doors open automatically and remain in the open position for a predetermined adjustable time period to allow the authorized personnel sufficient time to activate the "In-Car" special operation function.

      (6)   If the Phase I (Rule 211.3a) recall mode is initiated while the elevator is under "Hospital Emergency Service" recall mode and "In-Car" hospital emergency service is not activated, the elevator shall revert to Phase I (Rule 211.3a) operation.

      (7)   Hospital emergency service corridor recall shall not override fire emergency Phase I (Rule 211.3a) or Phase II (Rule 211.3c) operation in effect.

(c)(2) Hospital Emergency Service In-Car Operation. A two-position "NORMAL" and "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE" key-operated switch is provided in an operating panel inside the patient elevator(s) to activate the "Hospital Emergency Service," a special independent operating mode. The switch shall be rotated clockwise to go from the "NORMAL" to "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE" position. It shall become effective only when the designated level corridor call "Hospital Emergency Service" switch is in the "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE" position and car has returned to the designated level by "Hospital Emergency Service" recall operation.

   (a)   When the "In-Car" switch is in the "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE" position, the patient elevator shall be on Hospital Emergency Service operation, and the patient elevator shall operate as follows:

      (1)   The patient elevator shall be operable only by a designated person in the car.

      (2)   Activation of the "In-Car" operating mode removes the patient elevator from normal automatic and/or attendant service.

      (3)   After the activation of "In-Car" operation mode, the patient elevator(s) shall not be recalled under Phase I (Rule 211.3a) operation.

      (4)   Doors remain open until the authorized person registers the car call and initiates the door closing function.

      (5)   The patient elevator shall travel directly to the selected landing overriding normal corridor call demand or Phase I (Rule 211.3a) recall and automatically opens the doors upon the arrival at the selected landing, except when the smoke detector(s) are activated on the selected landing or the waterflow alarm is activated on that floor before the patient elevator has reached the selected landing, the patient elevator shall stop at a floor two stories below the selected landing or in the absence of a stop at that floor, at the nearest landing below the selected landing.

      (6)   The patient elevator has reached the selected floor and the smoke detector(s) are activated on that landing or the waterflow alarm is activated on that floor before the doors are open, the patient elevator without opening the doors shall travel to a floor two stories below the selected landing or in the absence of a stop at that floor, to the nearest landing below the selected landing.

      (7)   Doors shall remain open with the audible and visual signal functioning until the "In-Car" switch is turned to the "NORMAL" position or for a predetermined adjustable time period to allow the removal of patient from the car and the patient elevator is placed into automatic, attendant or Phase I (Rule 211.3a) if in effect, operating mode.

      (8)   Upon transfer from "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE" back to normal operation during a fire emergency and Phase I (Rule 211.3a) is in effect, the patient elevator shall be automatically recalled to the designated level.

(c)(3) Hospital Emergency Service Switches Color. Color of the Hospital Emergency Service switches located in corridor at the designated level and inside the patient elevator(s) operating panel shall be "BLUE".

§69. Delete rule 211.7.

§70. Amend rule 211.8 to read as follows:

The switches required by Rule 211.2 through 211.5 for all elevators in a building shall be operable only by [the same] a city-wide standard key and shall also be made operable by the Fire Department standard key. [This key shall not be part of a building master key system. There shall be a key for the designated level switch and for each elevator in the group.] The citywide standard key shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Department and shall be obtained only through Fire Department authorization. [These] Citywide standard keys shall be kept on the premises by a person responsible for the maintenance and operation of the elevators in a location readily accessible to authorized [personnel] persons in an emergency, but not where they are available to the public.

[NOTE (Rule 211.8): Local authorities may specify a uniform keyed lock box to contain the necessary keys.]

§71. Delete paragraph 3 of subdivision e of rule 212.9 and re-adopt it to read as follows:

   (3)   Suppliers of wedge sockets shall submit certification with an MEA Number after successfully passing the tests described in Rule 212.9e(1) and (2) at an MEA certified testing laboratory to secure MEA acceptance. Sockets shall be tagged with visible permanent manufacturer's identification with an MEA Number.

§72. Amend rule 213.1 to read as follows:

Rule 213.1 Qualification of Welders

Where required by another Rule of the [this] Code welding of parts, except for tack welds later incorporated into finished welds, shall be done by welders qualified in accordance with the requirements of [Section 5 of ANSI/AWS D1.1.

At the option of the manufacturer or contractor, the welders may be qualified by one of the following:

   (a)   the manufacturer or contractor;

   (b)   a professional consulting engineer;

   (c)   a recognized testing laboratory.] The City of New York. When the manufacturer is located in the City of New York its welders shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Code. When the manufacturer is not located in the City of New York its welders shall either be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Code, or in the alternative, pursuant to paragraphs (f) and (o) of § 25-01 of Title 2 of the Rules of the City of New York, shall possess documentary evidence from a testing laboratory acceptable to the Commissioner attesting that the applicant has passed the qualification test prescribed by the City of New York.

§73. Adopt section 4.10 Elevators of ANSI A117.1-1986 as modified as a new §216.

SECTION 216
PASSENGER ELEVATORS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONS HAVING DISABILITIES

SECTION 4.10 ELEVATORS

4.10 General

   (i)   Amend the last sentence of subsection 4.10.1 to read as follows:

Freight elevators shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of this section unless the only elevators provided are used as combination passenger and freight elevators meeting the requirements of rule 207.4 of ANSI A17.1-1996.

4.10.2 Automatic Operations

4.10.3 Hall Call Buttons

4.10.4 Hall Lanterns

4.10.5 Raised Characters on Hoistway Entrances

4.10.6 Door Protective and Reopening Device

4.10.7 Door and Signal Timing for Hall Calls

4.10.8 Door Delay for Car Calls

4.10.9 Floor Plan of Elevator Cars

   (ii)   Amend subsection 4.10.9 of this section to read as follows:

4.10.9 Floor Plan of Elevator Cars.—The floor area of elevator cars shall provide space for wheelchair users to enter the car, maneuver within reach of controls, and exit from the car. Acceptable door opening and inside dimensions shall be as shown in Figure 22 with the following exception for the existing installation. The clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall be no greater than [1 1/4 inch (32 mm)] 1 1/2 inch (38 mm).

Exception:

1.   The replacement of an existing elevator car whose clear depth is 48 inches or more and width is 48 inches or more but less than 54 inches and are limited by the existing car platform or hoistway shaft. The door opening shall be 32 inches.

2.   The replacement of an existing car need not comply with the requirements of door opening, if the clear depth and width are less than 48 inches and is limited by the existing car platform or hoistway shaft.

3.   If the new car door opening is larger than the hoistway door opening, the travel of car shall be limited to the opening of the hoistway door.

4.10.10 Floor Surfaces

4.10.11 Illumination Levels

4.10.12 Car Controls

4.10.13 Car Position Indicators

4.10.14 Emergency Communication.

§74. Amend rule 300.2 to read as follows:

Rule 300.2 Machine Rooms and Machinery Spaces

Machine rooms and machinery spaces shall conform to the requirements of Rule 101.1 through 101.5 and Rule 101.7 and shall be vented to the outside air naturally or mechanically.

§75. Add the following sentence to the end of subdivision g of rule 300.8 to read as follows:

Space above the escape hatch defined by the guard railing shall be designated as the refuge space.

§76. Amend the first paragraph of rule 301.8 to read as follows:

Rule 301.8 Car Safeties

Car safeties shall be provided for roped-hydraulic elevators and [shall be permitted to be provided for] direct-acting hydraulic elevators. [when provided, c] Car safeties shall conform to the requirements of §205 and to the following:

§77. Delete rule 303.7.

§78. Amend paragraph 2 of subdivision a of rule 306.3 to read as follows:

   (2)   It shall maintain the car within [25 mm (1 in.)] 13 mm (1/2 in.) of the landing irrespective of the position of the hoistway door. See subsection 4.10.2 of §216.

§79. Amend subdivision b of rule 306.6 to read as follows:

   (b)   Electrical equipment shall [be certified to] meet the requirements of CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5.

§80. Amend subdivision b of rule 508.4 to read as follows:

   (b)   Electrical equipment shall [be certified to] meet the requirements of CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5.

§81. Delete PART VI in its entirety.

§82. Amend paragraph 2 of subdivision e of rule 702.4 to read as follows:

   (2)   Electrical equipment shall [be certified to] meet the requirements of CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5.

§83. Delete section 800 and re-adopt it to read as follows:

SECTION 800
PROTECTION OF FLOOR OPENING

Rule 800.1 Protection Required

Floor openings for escalators shall be protected against the passage of flame, heat and/or smoke or gases in the event of fire.

Rule 800.2 Escalators Accredited as a Required Means of Egress

Escalators accredited as a required means of egress shall meet the requirements of § 27-378 of article five of subchapter six of this chapter.

Rule 800.3 Escalators not Accredited as a Required Means of Egress

Escalators not accredited as a means of egress shall have the floor openings protected by any one of the following:

800.3(a) Full enclosures—as specified in Rule 800.2 of this section.

800.3(b) Automatic rolling shutters

Unenclosed escalators, which are not protected as specified in subdivision a of this rule shall be equipped with a power-operated automatic rolling shutter at every floor pierced thereby, constructed of noncombustible materials with a fire resistance rating of not less than one and one-half (1 1/2) hours.

Construction.—The shutter shall close immediately upon the activation of the fire detection system in the building and shall completely close the well opening. The shutter shall operate at a speed of not more than 30 feet per minute (0.15 m/s) and shall be equipped with a sensitive leading edge to arrest its progress when in contact with any obstacle, and to continue its progress on release therefrom. There shall be a manual means of operating and testing the operation of the shutter. The shutters shall be operated by building personnel at least once a week to assure that they remain in proper operating condition.

800.3(c) Sprinkler protection

In buildings completely protected by an automatic sprinkler system complying with the construction requirements of subchapter seventeen of this chapter, escalator openings shall be protected by a draft curtain and by a deluge sprinkler system designed to form a vertical water curtain.

Draft curtain.—A draft curtain shall be installed in each story of the floor opening. The draft curtain shall enclose the perimeter of the opening and shall extend from the ceiling downward at least twenty-four (24) inches on all sides. The lower edge of the draft curtain shall be not less than twelve (12) inches below the bottom of the sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads of the deluge sprinkler system shall be within two (2) feet of the draft curtain.

§83A. Amend rule 802.3c to read as follows:

802.3e Clearance Between Balustrades and Steps.

The clearance on either side of the steps between the steps and the adjacent skirt guard shall be not more than three-sixteenths (3/16), and the sum of the clearances on both sides shall be not more than one-quarter (1/4) inch.

§83B. Delete the EXCEPTION to Rule 802.3c.

§84. Delete rule 805.2 and re-adopt it to read as follows:

Rule 805.2 Starting Devices

In every new and existing escalator, starting devices shall be provided with the combination of a starting switch and a starting button. The escalator shall be started only after the activation of both the switch and the button.

   (a)   Starting Switch.—Starting switch shall be of continuous pressure spring return type and shall be operated by a cylinder type lock having five-pin, five-disc or five-tumbler combination. Starting switch shall be of three-position type and shall be clearly marked as follows:

      NORMAL.—A central position for the key entry and spring return position.

      START-UP.—A right side position for starting the escalator in the upward direction.

      START-DOWN.—A left side position for starting the escalator in the downward direction.

   (b)   Starting Button.—Starting button shall be of the constant pressure type and located within six (6) inches from the starting switch. It shall be clearly marked "Starting Button".

   (c)   Cover Plate.—The starting devices shall be protected by a locked, transparent cover plate that can be opened by the starting key and clearly marked "For Start Only."

   (d)   Location of starting devices.—Starting devices shall be located at top and bottom of the escalator on the right side facing newel.

NOTE: The starting key shall be kept on the premises at all times and may only be accessible to persons authorized to start escalators. It shall also be made available to the Commissioner or his representative.

§85. Amend paragraph 1 of subdivision a of rule 805.3 to read as follows:

   (1)   Location.—A red stop button shall be visibly located at the top and bottom landings on the right side facing the escalator. Remote stop buttons are prohibited except that any escalator connected to an automatic fire alarm system shall gradually stop not exceeding the speed of 3 ft per sec2 (0.91 m/s2) upon the activation of such system.

§86. Amend subdivision f of such rule to read as follows:

805.3f Skirt Obstruction Device.—Means shall be provided to cause the electric power to be removed from the escalator driving machine motor and brake, if an object becomes caught between the step and the skirt as the step approaches the upper [or] combplate, intermediate device or lower combplate. On units having a run of twenty (20) feet or more intermediate devices shall be provided on both sides of the escalator with devices located at interval of ten (10) feet or less. The activation intermediate devices shall stop the escalator at a rate not greater than 3 feet per second square in the direction of travel. The upper and lower combplate devices shall be located so that the escalator will stop before that object reaches the combplate. The activation of any skirt device shall stop the escalator with any load up to full brake rated load with escalator running (Rules 802.9c(1)(b) and 802.9c(2)(b)).

§87. Amend the first paragraph of subdivision n of such rule to read as follows:

805.3n Combplate Impact Devices.—Two independent devices, one at the side of the combplate and the other at the center of the front edge of the combplate shall be provided. Devices [which] will cause the opening of the power circuit to the escalator driving machine motor and brake if either:

§88. Add new subdivision q to such rule to read as follows:

805.3q Comb-Step Stop Device.—On every new and existing escalator a comb-step stop device shall be provided at the upper and the lower comb-steps. Any obstruction exerting a pressure of 45 lbs for steps not exceeding thirty-two (32) inches in width and 60 lbs for steps over thirty-two (32) inches in width between the step tread and comb-step shall activate the comb-step stop device to cause the electric power to be removed from the escalator driving machine motor and brake.

§89. Amend the first paragraph of subdivision k of rule 905.3 to read as follows:

905.3k Comb-Pallet Impact Devices.—Two independent devices, one at the side of the comb-pallet and the other at the center of the front edge of the comb-pallet shall be provided. Devices [which] will cause the opening of the power circuit to the moving walk driving machine motor and brake if either:

§90. Add new subdivision l to rule 905.3 to read as follows:

905.31 Comb-Pallet Stop Device.—In every new and existing moving walkway, a comb-pallet stop device shall be provided at the entrance to and exit from a moving treadway. Any obstruction exerting a pressure of 45 lbs for treadway not exceeding thirty-two (32) inches in width and 60 lbs for treadway over thirty-two (32) inches in width between the moving treadway and comb-pallet shall activate the comb-pallet stop device which will cause the opening of the power circuit to the moving walk driving-machine motor and brake.

§91. Delete rule 1000.1 and re-adopt it to read as follows:

Rule 1000.1 Persons Authorized to Make Inspections and Tests

The inspector shall meet the qualification requirements of the Department of Buildings of the City of New York.

§92. Delete rule 1000.3 and re-adopt it to read as follows:

Rule 1000.3c Installation Placed Out of Service

Where for any reason an installation is placed out of service permanently or temporary (see §3 definition) so that it cannot be operated for a definite period, it shall comply with the following requirements:

1000.3a Elevators Are Not in Use.—If these elevators are available for service, all required tests shall be regularly performed. These elevators are similar to those in service except that their power feed lines have been disconnected by opening the main line switch. A periodic inspection shall be made and a fee charged. An elevator inspector shall note such requirements when found on a regular inspection.

1000.3b Elevators Placed Out of Active Service (Dismantled).—These elevators shall meet the requirements of §3 definition for installation placed out of service. In addition, a Building Notice application shall be filed and the last inspection fee charged. Thereafter, one (1) additional inspection per year shall be made to verify that the status is unchanged and fees shall be paid for such inspection. Before the installation is put back in service, a Building Notice application is filed. For access, it shall comply with the requirements of Rule 1000.3c(1)(b)(4).

1000.3c Elevators Are Removed and Permanently Discontinued

   (1)   When a single elevator with one elevator shaftway is removed and permanently discontinued, a Building Notice application shall be filed, fees charged for last inspection and shall meet the following requirements for such discontinuance for sealing of elevator hoistway shaft:

      (a)   If it is proposed to extend the floor at every story of the building, the new construction shall be the same or of similar construction as the existing adjacent floor and of equivalent or better fire resistive rating. Also the elevator car and guide rails, the counterweight and guide rails, all wire cables and other equipments in the hoistway shaft shall be completely removed.

      (b)   If the hoistway shaft is to remain open—

         (1)   in addition to the requirements of subparagraph a above except floor construction, all door and window assemblies opening onto masonry shaftway and masonry enclosed associated machine rooms, except as noted in item 4 of this subparagraph below shall be completely removed and the open space so created shall be filled with the same material of equal thickness, or similar material and of equivalent or better fire resistive rating as the adjacent masonry.

         (2)   all door and window assemblies opening onto hoistway shaft originally enclosed with an open wire screen and subsequently enclosed with other than masonry units (i.e. metal lath and plaster or transite boards), except as noted in item 3 of this subparagraph below, shall remain. However, the door and window assemblies shall be fastened in a closed position and shall be adequately welded shut. The assembly shall, in addition, be enclosed in material of equal thickness, or of similar material and of equivalent or better fire resistive rating as the adjacent enclosure.

         (3)   the sidewalk elevator door at the street level shall be fastened in a closed position and shall be adequately welded shut. The underside of such door, shall be properly reinforced and supported by steel beams and columns so as to support the same loading as the sidewalk.

         (4)   Fireman access to the bottom of the hoistway (elevator pit) shall be provided through the door assembly of the pit door and shall meet the following requirements:

            (i)   if the machine room is located at or near the level of the bottom of the shaftway and is so located that access to the bottom of the shaftway is readily available through the machine room, the door to the machine room shall be kept closed with a substantial dead bolt locking device openable only with an elevator key.

            (ii)   if the machine room is located other than at or near the level of the bottom of the shaftway or the bottom of the shaftway is not readily accessible through the machine room, the lowermost door opening onto the shaftway shall be kept closed with a substantial dead bolt locking device openable only with an elevator key. A conspicuous sign of one (1) inch block letters with contrasting background permanently affixed to the door and shall read "HOISTWAY".

            (iii)   the key to the locking device required in subitems (i) and (ii) above shall be kept by the building superintendent and is readily available to the Commissioner or his representative and the fireman.

      (c)   The ventilation opening (smoke hole) in the flooring provided at the top of the hoistway immediately below the sheaves or at the level of the top of the machine room floor beams and the ventilation opening at the exterior portion of the machine room shall be maintained.

      (d)   All electric service to the elevator hoistway and machine room shall be disconnected outside the confines of the elevator hoistway and machine room.

   (2)   When a single elevator in multi-elevator shaftway is removed and permanently discontinued, a Building Notice application shall be filed, fees shall be charged for the last inspection and shall meet the following requirements for such discontinuance sealing of elevator hoistway shaft.

      (a)   If it is proposed to extend the floor at every story of the building it shall meet the requirements of subparagraph (a) of paragraph (1) of this subdivision, and the shaft enclosure is rearranged so that the remaining operating elevators are properly enclosed to maintain the integrity of the shaftway.

      (b)   If the hoistway shaft is to remain open—

         (1)   in addition to the requirements of subparagraph (a) of paragraph (1) of this subdivision except for floor construction, all door assemblies serving the discontinued elevator, opening onto masonry shaftway shall be completely removed and the open space so created shall be filled with the same material of equal thickness, or of similar material and of equivalent or better fire resistive rating as the adjacent masonry.

         (2)   all door assemblies serving the discontinued elevator, opening onto hoistway shaft originally enclosed with an open wire screen and subsequently enclosed with other than masonry units (i.e. metal lath and plaster or transite boards), shall remain. However, the door assemblies shall be fastened in a closed position and shall be adequately welded shut. The assembly shall, in addition, be enclosed in material of equivalent or better fire resistive rating as the adjacent enclosure.

§93. Adopt new rule 1000.4 to read as follows:

Rule 1000.4 Escalator Installation Placed Out of Service

1000.4a Escalators Are Not in Use. If these escalators are available for service, all required tests shall be regularly performed. These escalators are similar to those in service except that their power feed lines have been disconnected from the mainline disconnect switch and their entrances have been barricaded. A periodic inspection shall be made and fee charged. An elevator inspector shall note such requirements when found on a regular inspection.

1000.4b Escalators are Discontinued or Placed Out of Active Service. In addition to the requirements of Rule 1000.4a, a Building Notice application shall be filed and the last inspection fee charged. Thereafter, one (1) additional inspection per year shall be made to verify that the status is unchanged and fees shall be paid for such inspection. Before the installation is put back in service, it shall be subject to all of the required routine and periodic inspections and tests.

1000.4c Escalators are Removed and Permanently Discontinued. A Building Notice application shall be filed and fees charged for the last inspection. The escalator steps, newels, rails, all wire cables and other equipment of escalator and machinery shall be completely removed.

An opening created by the removal of the escalator, shall be filled with new construction of the same or of similar construction as the existing adjacent floor and of equivalent or better fire resistive rating.

§94. Adopt new rule 1000.5 to read as follows:

Rule 1000.5 Moving Walk Installation Placed Out of Service

1000.5a Moving Walks are Not in Use. If these moving walks are available for service, all required tests shall be regularly performed. These moving walks are similar to those in service except that their power feed lines have been disconnected from the mainline disconnect switch and their entrances have been barricaded. A periodic inspection shall be made and fees charged. An elevator inspector shall note such requirements on a regular inspection.

1000.5b Moving Walks are Discontinued or Placed Out of Active Service. These moving walks shall meet the requirements of Rule 1000.5a except for periodic inspection. In addition, a Building Notice application shall be filed and the last inspection fee charged. Thereafter, one (1) additional inspection per year shall be made to verify that the status is unchanged and fees shall be paid for such inspection. Before the installation is placed back in service, it shall be subject to all of the required routine and periodic inspections and tests.

1000.5c Moving Walks are Removed and Permanently Discontinued. A Building Notice application shall be filed and fees charged for the last inspection. The moving walk treadways, newels, rails, all wire cables and other equipments of moving walk and machinery shall be completely removed.

An opening created by the removal of the moving walk shall be covered by new construction of the same or of similar construction as the existing adjacent floor and of equivalent or better fire resisting rating.

§95. Amend rule 1001.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1001.1 Inspection and Test Periods

The routine inspection and tests of passenger and freight electric elevators shall be made at intervals [not longer than 6 months] of five (5) times every two years, or as otherwise provided by the commissioner per § 27-998(a) of article three of subchapter eighteen of such chapter. All references to Items are to Items in A17.2, Inspections' Manual for Electric Elevators.

NOTE (Rule 1001.1): See Rule 1010.2 for private residence elevators.

§96. Amend rule 1002.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1002.1 Inspection and Test Periods

In addition to the routine inspection and tests (Rules 1001.1 and 1001.2), the inspection and tests specified in Rule 1002.2 shall be performed at intervals not longer than [1] 2 years, and the inspections and tests specified in Rule 1002.3 shall be made at intervals not longer than 5 years.

NOTE (Rule 1002.1): See Rule 1010.2 for private residence elevators.

§97. Amend title of rule 1002.2 and add new paragraph to such rule to read as follows:

Rule 1002.2 [1] 2 Year Inspection and Test Requirements

Exception to 2 year inspection and test requirements of this rule shall be as specified in the following subdivisions.

§98. Amend subdivision a of such rule to read as follows:

1002.2a Oil Buffers. Car and counterweight buffers shall be tested at an interval of not longer than one (1) year as per § 27-998(a)(2) of the Building Code to determine conformance with the applicable plunger return requirements (Rule 201.4e: Item 5.3.2).

§99. Amend paragraph 1 of subdivision b of such rule to read as follows:

   (1)   Inspection. All working parts of car and counterweight safeties shall be inspected at an interval of not longer than 1 year as per § 27-998(a)(1) of the Building Code to determine that they conform to the applicable requirements and §1202 (Rules 205.10 and 205.11; Division 112).

§100. Amend subdivision c of such rule to read as follows:

1002.2c Governors. Governors shall be tested at an interval of not longer than one (1) year as per § 27-998(a)(2) and shall be inspected and operated manually to determine that all parts, including those which impart the governor pull through tension to the governor rope, operate freely. Item 2.28.2(a). In addition to two (2) year inspection, the tag shall be inspected at an interval of not longer than one (1) year.

§101. Add new subdivision o to rule 1003.3 to read as follows:

   (o)   When controller is changed and mode of operation remains the same, the following tests shall be required:

      (1)   Full load operational test.

      (2)   125% test and pull switch at lowest landing after stop for five (5) minutes.

Definition of full load operational tests:

      (1)   Top to bottom at contract speed.

      (2)   Contract load, stop level (± 1/2") at every stop up and down.

§102. Add new subdivision L to rule 1003.2 to read as follows:

1003.2L Brake. A test of the brake shall be made with 125% of load. When the car returns to the lowest landing, pull the main line switch while the car is being stopped to ensure the brake has set and holds the load.

§103. Amend rule 1004.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1004.1 Inspection and Test Periods

The routine inspection and tests of passenger and freight hydraulic elevators shall be made at intervals [not longer than 6 months] of five (5) times every two (2) years or as otherwise provided by the commissioner per § 27-998(a) of article three of subchapter eighteen of such chapter. All references to Items are to Items in A17.2.2, Inspectors' Manual for Hydraulic Elevators.

NOTE: (Rule 1004.1): See Rule 1010.2 for private residence elevators.

§104. Amend rule 1005.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1005.1 Inspection and Test Periods

In addition to the routine inspections and tests (Rules 1004.1 and 1004.2), the inspections and tests specified in Rule 1005.2 shall be performed at intervals not longer than [1] 2 years, the inspections and tests specified in Rule 1005.3 shall be made at intervals not longer than 3 years, and the inspections and tests specified in Rule 1005.4 shall be made at intervals not longer than 5 years.

NOTE: See Rule 1010.2 for private residence elevators.

§105. Amend the title of rule 1005.2 to read as follows:

Rule 1005.2 [1] 2-Year Inspection and Test Requirements

§106. Add new subdivision d to rule 1005.4 to read as follows:

   (d)   Full load test will not be required. Pressure test shall be performed in accordance with Item 2.14.2 of ASME A17.2b-1996.

§107. Amend rule 1007.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1007.1 Inspections and Test Periods

Routine inspections and tests of escalators and moving walks shall be made at intervals not longer than 6 months for moving walks and at intervals of five times every two (2) years per § 27-998(b) of article three of subchapter eighteen of such chapter. All references to Items are to Items in A17.2.3 Inspectors' Manual for Escalators and Moving Walks.

§108. Amend rule 1008.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1008.1 Inspection and Test Periods

In addition to the routine inspection and test (Rules 1007.1 and 1007.2), the inspection and tests specified in Rule 1008.2 shall be performed at intervals not longer than [1] 2 years.

§109. Amend the title of rule 1008.2 to read as follows:

Rule 1008.2 [1] 2-Year Inspection and Test

§110. Add new subdivision, r, s and t to such rule to read as follows:

1008.2r Combplate Stop Switch.

1008.2s Test Report Form. All testing requirements for escalators required by this rule shall be reported on Form ELV3-Rev-1998 (2 year test for escalators) of the Department of Buildings.

1008.2t Test Tab. 2-year test tag for escalators and moving walks shall be affixed in the vicinity of the lower starting device for escalators and of the starting device and the entrance of the moving walks.

§111. Amend the first paragraph of rule 1010.2 to read as follows:

Rule 1010.2 Private Residence Elevators and Lifts

Private residence elevators and lifts [should be subject to the applicable routine and periodic inspections and tests, and] shall be subject to acceptance inspections and tests specified in Sections [1000 through 1006] 1003 and 1006. [Routine inspection should be performed at intervals not longer than 1 year.]

§112. Amend first paragraph of rule 1010.4 to read as follows:

Rule 1010.4 Dumbwaiters

Dumbwaiters shall be subject to the applicable [routine, periodic and] acceptance inspections and tests specified in Sections [1000 through 1006] 1003 and 1006. [Routine inspections shall be performed at intervals not longer than 1 year.]

§113. Add second paragraph to rule 1102.1 to read as follows:

The lap edges of passenger (A17.1 horizontal slide type) elevator door, including the lap edges of multi-section doors, shall not move from the wall or adjacent panel sufficiently to develop a separation of more than two (2) inches during the fire portion of the test and not more than two and seven-eighth (2 7/8) inches during or immediately following the hose stream test.

§114. Delete section 1104.

§115. Amend subdivision f of rule 1200.4 to read as follows:

1200.4f Labeled and Listed Devices. When a component in a labeled and listed device, including but not limited to interlocks (Rule 111.2), fire doors (Rule 110.15)[, and electrical equipment (Rules 210.4(b), 306.6.6(b), etc.)] is replaced, the replacement component shall be subject to the requirement of [B44.1/A17.5 and/or] the engineering type test in Part XI. When a component in a labeled and listed device of electrical equipment (Rules 210.4(b), 306.6(b), 508.4(b), 702.4(e)(2), etc.) is replaced, the replacement component shall be subject to the requirements of B44.1/ASME A17.5 and/or the engineering type test in Part XI.

§116. Delete subdivision b of rule 1200.5.

§117. Amend subdivision a of rule 1201.11 to read as follows:

1201.11a Interlocks. Where the alteration consists of the installation of hoistway door interlocks, the installation shall conform to the requirements of Rules 111.1, [111.3, 111.5, 111.6, 111.7, 111.9, 111.10, 111.11, 111.12] 111.2, 111.5, 111.6, 111.7, 111.10, and 208.8.

§118. Amend subdivision b of such rule 1 to read as follows:

1201.11b Mechanical Locks and Electric Contacts. Where the alteration consist of the installation of hoistway door combination mechanical locks and electric contacts, the installation shall conform to the requirements of Rules 111.1, [111.4, 111.5, 111.6, 111.7, 111.9, 111.10, 111.11, 111.12] 111.2, 111.3, 111.4, 111.5, 111.6, 111.7, 111.10, 111.12, and 208.8.

§119. Amend subdivision c of such rule to read as follows:

1201.11c Parking Devices. Where the alteration consists of the installation of elevator parking devices, the installation shall conform to the requirements of Rules [111.8, 111.9, 111.10, 111.11, 111.12] 111.5, 111.6, 111.7, 111.8, 111.10, and 208.8.

§120. Amend subdivision d of such rule to read as follows:

1201.11d Access Switches and Unlocking Devices. Where the alteration consists of the installation of hoistway access switches or hoistway door unlocking devices, the installation shall conform to the requirements of Rules [111.9, 111.10, 111.11, 111.12] 111.5, 111.6, 111.7, 111.10, and 208.8.

§121. Add new rule 1201.13 to read as follows:

Rule 1201.13 Elevator Alteration in Commercial Buildings Being Converted to Residential Occupancy

All new and existing passenger or freight elevators, located in commercial buildings being converted into an interim multiple dwellings registered with the Loft Board in accordance with Article 7-c of the Multiple Dwelling Law are designated as service elevators and shall comply with §211 and Local Law 5 of 1073, Local Law 16 of 1984 and Local Law 17 of 1995 and all applicable revisions. The following items shall comply with this Rule:

   (1)   Freight Elevators. Existing freight elevators may be used to carry passengers when they have been altered to conform to this Rule.

   (2)   Machine Rooms. Existing machine rooms or machinery spaces including all access assemblies shall have a minimum fire resistance rating of 1-hour and shall be vented in conformance with the requirements of Rule 100.4.

   (3)   Location of Equipment and Electrical Wiring. Equipment in machine rooms shall be in conformance with the requirements of Rule 101.2.

   (4)   Structural Supports. At the machine room level and one story below the machine room, all new beams and columns supports shall be of structural steel. Structural supports of existing wood shall be subject to controlled inspection and shall be properly fire protected. These requirements shall also apply to elevator machine supports located in basements. Supports shall comply with the requirements of Rule 105.1.

   (5)   Pits. A pit shall conform to the requirements of Rule 106.1.

   (6)   Hoistway Doors. Hoistway doors, conforming to the requirements of Rule 110.1 shall be self-closing, either vertical or horizontal sliding or swing-type with at least 1-hour fire resistance rating.

   (7)   Locations of Car Door. The maximum distance between the hoistway face of the car door and hoistway face of the hoistway door shall not exceed 5 1/2 inches and shall conform to the requirements of Rule 204.4e(2).

   (8)   Vision Panels. Vision panels and protective grills on manually operated door shall conform to the requirements of Rules 204.2e and 204.5e. Grills shall be provided on all existing vision panels.

   (9)   Interlocks and Electrical Contacts. Hoistway doors shall be provided with accepted interlocks and electrical contacts conforming to the requirements of Rule 111.1.

   (10)   Elevator Parking Devices. When required by Rule 111.8a elevator parking devices shall be provided conforming to the requirements of Rule 111.8b.

   (11)   Guide Rails. Elevator car and counterweight guide rails conforming to the requirements of Rule 200.1 shall be provided.

   (12)   Buffers. Buffers conforming to the requirements of Rule 201.1 shall be provided.

   (13)   Car Enclosures. Materials of elevator car enclosures shall conform to the requirements of Rule 204.2a. Wood platforms shall conform to the requirements of Rule 203.6d.

   (14)   Top Emergency Exit. Elevators shall be equipped with a car enclosure, which shall have a top emergency exit conforming to the requirements of Rule 204.1e.

   (15)   Car Safeties and Governor. Cars shall be provided with a car safety conforming to the requirements of Rule 205.1. Governor rope shall be either of iron or steel and shall meet the requirements of §206.

   (16)   Rated Load. The rated load in pounds for a service car shall be calculated based on inside net platform area conforming to the requirements of the passenger elevator, Rule 207.1.

   (17)   Terminal Stopping Devices. Terminal stopping devices conforming to the requirements of §209 shall be provided.

   (18)   Operating Devices. Operating devices conforming to the requirements of Rule 210.1 shall be provided.

   (19)   Ropes. Elevator cars shall be suspended by iron or steel wire ropes conforming to the requirements of Rule 212.1.

§122. Amend paragraph 2 of subdivision b of rule 1202.5 to read as follows:

   (2)   Where an alteration is made to a side emergency exit, or where a new one is installed, it shall conform to the requirements of Rule 2041j. Side emergency exit may be eliminated but corresponding elevator side emergency exit must also be eliminated.

§123. Amend paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of subdivision c of such rules to read as follows:

   (2)   Where an existing enclosure other than specified in Rule 1202.5(c)(1) is retained and new material is installed, the new material and adhesive shall conform to the following requirements, based on the tests conducted in accordance with the requirement of ASTM E 84, UL 723 or NFPA 255:

      (a)   Flame spread rating of 0 to 25.

      (b)   Smoke development of 0 to [450] 100.

      (c)   Toxicity shall meet the requirements of § 27-348(e) of the Building Code.

If the material or combination of materials installed exceeds 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) in thickness, the car enclosure shall conform to the requirements of Rule 204.2a(1).

   (3)   [Napped, tufted, woven, looped, and similar materials shall conform to the requirements of Rules 204.2a(1) and (2) or Rule 1202.5(c)(2) and Sections 1104 and 1106. Adhesive shall conform to the requirements of Rule 1202.5(c)(2).] Materials for insulating, sound deadening or decorative purposes may be used for lining enclosures if firmly bonded flat to the enclosure without intervening air spaces. Such materials shall not be padded or tufted, shall be Class A interior finish pursuant to § 27-348(b) of the Building Code and shall have a smoke development rating of 0 to 25 pursuant to § 27-348(d) of the Building Code.

   (4)   Floor covering, underlayment, and its adhesive shall [have a critical radiant flux of not less than 0.45 W/cm 2 as measured by ASTM E 648] conform to the requirements of Rule 204.2(a)(4).

§124. Amend subdivision b of rule 1202.10 to read as follows:

1202.10[b]c Increase in Rated Speed

§125. Add new subdivision b to such rule to read as follows:

1202.10b Decrease in Travel. Where an alteration involves a decrease in travel which eliminates top terminal floor landing, it shall, in addition to requirements of Rule 1202.10a meet the requirements of any one of the following:

   (1)   a)   If the wall is erected in front of elevator entrance openings, the unused shaftway doors shall be sealed with through-bolts. Electromechanical safety interlocks wired into safety circuit of each elevator shall remain.

      (b)   New slow-down, normal and final limits for the new top terminal floor landing shall be installed.

      (c)   Access provisions for the original top floor landing from the car operating panels shall be removed.

      (d)   The original final limits shall remain operable at the top of the hoistway for safety.

      (e)   Access to the original top terminal landing shall be provided for maintenance and servicing of hung secondary equipment and inspection of wire rope cables per ASME A17.2 Standards.

      (f)   Elevator car enclosures shall be equipped with side and top emergency exits.

   (2)   a)   If the wall is erected in front of elevator entrance openings, a suitable access shall be provided for emergency situations.

      (b)   Inspection control shall allow qualified personnel to by-pass the new limits on speed for maintenance and inspection.

      (c)   The new top terminal final limit switch shall be designed for manual resetting.

      (d)   The system shall be capable of a double electrical protection with the same run-by (36" for oil hydraulic buffers) clearance to stop mechanically using the counterweight buffer when an over-speed malfunction occurs.

      (e)   The original top terminal landing shall be available for maintenance and inspection.

      (f)   The safety interlock must be used for the corridor entrance doors in circuit with an access key provision.

§126. Amend paragraph 1 of subdivision d of rule 1202.12 to read as follows:

   (1)   When a controller is installed in place of an existing controller, without any change in the type of operation or control, the new controller shall conform to the requirement of Rules 210.4 and 210.9. The installation shall also conform to the requirements of Rules 210.6, 210.7, 210.8, 211.3 through [211.8] 211.9, and §209.

§127. Amend the last paragraph of rule 1202.13 to read as follows:

Where an alteration is made to firefighters' service operation, the installation shall conform to the requirements of Rules 211.3 through [211.8] 211.9.

§128. Add new subdivision e to rule 1202.14 to read as follows:

1202.14e Wedge Clamp Shackles. Where an alteration is made to provide wedge clamp shackles, the installation shall be filed by the Professional Engineer or the Registered Architect and shall conform to the requirements of Rule 212.9e. In addition, the installation for retrofits, cable repair replacements, etc., shall provide installation of apparatus on both sides of cable ends (car and counterweight) and submit the design of cable hitch plates, clearances between shackles, staggering of shackles for entrance, use of tensioning, isolation bushing and other hardware used in conjunction with the adjustment.

§129. Amend paragraph 3 of subdivision h of rule 1203.8 to read as follows:

Where an alteration is made to firefighters' service operation, the installation shall conform to the requirements of Rules 211.3 through [211.8] 211.9.

§130. Amend and re-designate paragraph 3 as 5 and add new paragraphs 3 and 4 to subdivision a of rule 1206.3 to read as follows:

   (3)   for counterweight cables of drum machines re-shackling at the counterweight ends, 4 years.

   (4)   In addition to foregoing requirements, rope fastenings shall be renewed when an inspection reveals any evidence of failure at the shackle regardless of the period of time since last re-shackling.

   [(3)]   (5)   Where auxiliary rope-fastening devices conforming to the requirements of Rule 212.10 or where car hoist ropes with an additional MEA accepted type emergency clamping devices are installed, refastening at the period specified is not required provided that, where such devices are installed, all hoisting ropes shall be refastened on the failure or indication of failure of any rope fastening.

§131. Amend first paragraph of subdivision c of such rule to read as follows:

1206.3c Tags. A metal tag (see Appendix K) shall be securely attached to one of the wire rope fastenings after each resocketing or changing to other types of fastenings, and shall bear the following information:

§132. Amend paragraph 6 of subdivision b of rule 1206.5 to read as follows:

   (6)   Flexible hose and fitting assemblies shall be replaced by the manufacturers' date indicated on the existing equipment but not less than six (6) years. Hose assemblies that do not indicate a replacement date shall be replaced. Replacement shall conform to requirements of Rule 303.3c(1)(e).

§133. Amend the first paragraph of rule 1207.1 to read as follows:

Rule 1207.1 General Requirements

Any alteration to an escalator shall comply with the requirements of Rules 805.1, 805.2, 805.3a, 805.3e, 805.3f, 805.3n, 805.3q, 805.7, 1200.1, and 1200.2

§134. Amend rule 1207.8 to read as follows:

Rule 1207.8 Combplates

Any alteration of the combplates shall require conformance with the requirements of Rules 805.3n and 805.3q.

§135. Amend the first sentence of the first paragraph of rule 1208.1 to read as follows:

Any alteration to a moving walk shall comply with requirements of Rules 905.2, 905.3a, 905.3e, 905.3f, 905.3k, 905.31, 905.6, 906.2, 1200.1, and 1200.2.

§136. Amend subdivision a of rule 2000.7 to read as follows:

2000.7a Limitation of Load, Speed, and Travel. The rated load shall be not less than 450 lb (204 kg) or more than 750 lb (340 kg). The lift shall be capable of sustaining and lowering a load as specified in Rule 207.1. The rated speed shall not exceed 30 ft/min (0.15 m/s). The travel shall not exceed [12 ft (3658 mm) nor] 25 ft (7621 mm) and shall not penetrate [a] more than one floor. Platforms with an area greater than 15 ft 2 (1.39 m 2 ) shall have a rated load of not less than 750 lb (340 kg).

§137. Amend subdivision a of rule 2100.7 to read as follows:

2100.7a Limitation of Load, Speed, and Travel. The rated load shall be not less than 450 lb (204 kg) or more than [700] 750 lb (340 kg). Platforms with an area greater than 15 sq. ft (1.39 m2) shall have a rated load of not less than [700] 750 lb (340 kg). The lift shall be capable of sustaining and lowering a load as specified in Rule 207.1. The rated speed shall not exceed 30 ft/min (0.15 m/s). The travel shall not exceed [10 ft (3048 mm) nor] 25 ft (7621 mm) and shall not penetrate [a] more than one floor.

§138. Amend the first paragraph of Rule 2500.13 to read as follows:

When provided, power operation, power opening, and power closing of hoistway doors and car doors [and gates] shall conform to the requirements of §112, except as modified by this Rule.

§139. Amend subdivision a of such rule to read as follows:

   (a)   Rule 112.1(b). Vertically sliding doors are not permitted. Power operated swing hoistway doors shall not be permitted with power operated horizontal operated car doors.

§140. Amend paragraph 2 of subdivision a of rule 2501.8 to read as follows: (2) The inside net platform area shall not exceed 18 sq. ft (1.67 m 2 ) but not less than 4' × 4' with a minimum 32 inches clear door opening. The C/O/P shall be on the strike wall.

§141. Delete Appendix G of ANSI/ASME A17.1-1996 in its entirety.

§142. Delete Appendix H of such standard and re-adopt it to read as follows: APPENDIX H

SIGNS AT ELEVATOR LANDINGS

Signs at elevator landings shall comply with the requirements of § 27-391 of article nine of subchapter six of chapter 1 of title 27 of the administrative code.

§143. Add new appendix k to such standard.

APPENDIX K
TAGS

REFERENCE STANDARD RS 18–3

ANSI B153.1—1981 Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care and Use of Automobile Lifts.

FS 00-L-360D—[1985]1987 Motor Vehicle Lifts.

REFERENCE STANDARD RS 18–4

ANSI/ASME MH 14.1–1987—Loading Dock Levelers and Dockboards.

MODIFICATIONS.—The provisions of ANSI/ASME MH 14.1—1987 shall be subject to the following modifications: The Section numbers are from that standard:

2.1.8 Lighting.—The entire operating area shall be illuminated to provide a distributed intensity of at least five (5) foot candles over the area of operating floor and platforms.