34 Pa. Code § 7.251 - General
The installation of stairway inclined lifts in buildings other than private residences is prohibited, except when all of the following are complied with, as well as the specifications set forth in the remainder of this Subchapter:
(1) The lift shall
not be installed on stairway locations which interfere with or obstruct full
legal egress from the buildings, as required by Chapter 37 of this Title
(relating to protection from fire and panic).
(2) No lift shall be installed or operated
having a greater incline than 38 degrees from the horizontal.
(3) Each installation is subject to the
requirements of §§
7.11-7.17 of this Title (relating to
administration) and §
7.31 of this Title (relating to
submission and approval of plans). Regular inspections shall be made at least
every 12 months.
(4) In no case
shall such lift provide transportation between more than two consecutive
floors. Travel shall be limited to 35 feet, as measured on the
incline.
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