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Description / Abstract:
GENERAL
This Code is intended to serve as the basis for state and local
jurisdictional authorities in adopting retroactive requirements for
existing elevators and escalators to enhance the safety of the
general public. It is also intended as a standard reference of
safety requirements for the guidance of architects, engineers,
insurance companies, manufacturers, and contractors, and as a
standard of safety practices for building owners and managers of
structures where existing elevator equipment covered in the scope
of the Code is used.
The purpose of this Code is to establish minimum requirements
that will provide a reasonable degree of safety for the general
public. While many of these requirements will also increase the
degree of safety for the elevator mechanic and inspector, this area
has not been specifically addressed at this time.
Operation and maintenance instructions in this Safety Code are
intended for general applications. The equipment manufacturer or
installer or both shall be consulted for specific operating or
maintenance instructions.