 |
Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
 |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
|
Chapter 296-96. Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances. |
Section 296-96-23262. What requirements apply to normal terminal stopping devices?
Latest version.
- Enclosed upper and lower normal terminal stopping devices must be provided and arranged to slow down and stop the car automatically, at or near the top and bottom terminal landings. These devices must function independently of the operation of the normal stopping means and of the final terminal stopping device.(1) Normal stopping devices must be located on the car, in the hoistway, or in the machine room and must be operated by the movement of the car.(2) Broken rope, tape, or chain switches must be provided in connection with normal terminal stopping devices located in the machine room of traction elevators. These switches must be opened by a failure of the rope, tape, or chain and must cause the electrical power to be removed from the driving machine motor and brake.