34 Pa. Code § 7.381 - Use of passenger elevators as hoists
(a)
A new installation of a passenger elevator in a new building or one undergoing
alterations where the hatchways, enclosures and gates have not been completed,
may be used as a builders' hoist provided the car is enclosed on three sides,
and the hatchway protected as required for builders' hoists erected inside of
buildings. Such an elevator shall be in charge of an experienced elevator
erector or helper or hoisting engineer and may be used for carrying freight or
building materials. Only the operator and assistants necessary for handling the
load, not to exceed three, are permitted to ride, except that workmen and
passengers may be hauled, provided all entrances are protected by temporary
doors or gates not less than 6 feet high and set within 4 inches of the edge of
the shaftway. Such gates or doors shall be locked from the inside
only.
(b) The number of workmen or
passengers permitted to ride on any uncompleted passenger elevator at any one
time shall be based on the ratio of one workman to 2 square feet of floor
area.
(c) A passenger elevator used
as a builders' hoist shall be properly tested and approved by an authorized
inspector employed by the Department and a certificate issued as a builders'
hoist before being put in service as a hoist.
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