Section 296-96-02567. ASME A17.1-2.7.6.3.4 Access to governors and brake.

(1) For governors that are located in the hoistway, governor access from outside the hoistway is required unless:

(a) The governor is manually reset from the controller;

(b) The governor switches are manually reset from the controller;

(c) A means is available for tripping the governor by either a switch or key from the controller or control room;

(d) A permanent means from the controller or control room is provided that shows the car direction and speed, plus the governor tripping speed;

(e) A means of servicing and inspecting the governor can be performed from inside the hoistway;

(f) Access to the governor is via the cartop working platform or per WAC 296-96-23115; and

(g) Access is safe, convenient and within easy reach for inspection, maintenance and testing purposes and not from the adjacent car.

(2) If governor or brake access is required from outside the hoistway the access panel must:

(a) Be a minimum of twelve inches by twelve inches and a maximum of twenty-four inches by twenty-four inches;

(i) Access openings in a residential hoistway enclosure where full bodily entry is not necessary for rescue operation, maintenance and inspection of components shall be a minimum of ninety-six square inches with a minimum of eight inches on one side and have a maximum width and height of twenty-four by twenty-four inches.

(ii) ASME A17.1-5.3.1.7.7 Where direct observation of the drive machine, suspension means, or brake is not possible from the access opening, a means conforming to the requirements of ASME A17.1-2.7.6.4 shall be provided.

(b) Self-closing and self-locking, security level key outlined in ASME A17.1-8.1 with key in key box (exempt residential for key box);

(c) If located more than sixty inches above the floor provide a work platform that provides safe and convenient access to the panel (exempt residential);

(d) Meet the fire rated requirement of the hoistway;

(e) Cannot be located above the hoistway if a fall hazard into the hoistway is created by the access panel; and

(f) Access must be safe, convenient and within easy reach for inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02567, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02567, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14.

Rules

296-96-23115,