Minnesota Administrative Rules

1341.0407 A117.1 SECTION 407, ELEVATORS.

Subpart 1.

A117.1 Section 407.1, General.

A117.1 Section 407.1 is amended to read as follows:

407.1 General. Elevators shall comply with Section 407 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, Minnesota Elevator and Related Devices Code. Elevators shall be passenger elevators as classified by Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, Minnesota Elevator and Related Devices Code. Elevator operation shall be automatic. Elevators shall not be attendant or key operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the elevator.

Exception: When approved by the administrative authority, attendant or key operation shall be permitted when all occupants have controlled or restricted access to the space served by the elevator.

Subp. 2.

A117.1 Section 407.4.3, Platform to hoistway clearance.

A117.1 Section 407.4.3 is amended to read as follows:

407.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall comply with Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, Minnesota Elevator and Related Devices Code.

Subp. 3.

A117.1 Section 407.4.10, Emergency communications.

A117.1 Section 407.4.10 is amended to read as follows:

407.4.10 Emergency Communications. Emergency two-way communication systems between the elevator car and a point outside the hoistway shall comply with Section 407.4.10 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, Minnesota Elevator and Related Devices Code.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009