§ 7.238. Signs required.
(a) Instruction signs. Signs of conspicuous and easily read style giving instructions for the use of the manlift shall be posted at each landing or stenciled on the belt. Such signs shall be of letters not less than one inch in height and of a color having high contrast with the surface on which it is stenciled or painted, such as white or yellow on black or black on white or gray. The instruction shall read approximately as follows:
Face the belt. Use the handhold. To stop—pull rope. (b) Top floor warning. At the top floor an illuminated sign shall be displayed, and shall conform to the following:
(1) It shall bear the words, ‘‘Top floor—get off.’’
(2) Such signs shall be in block letters not less than 2 inches in height.
(3) The sign shall be located within easy view of an ascending passenger and not more than 2 feet above the top terminal landing.
(4) As an alternate for such sign, a red light of not less than a 40-watt rating may be provided immediately below the upper terminal landing and so located as to shine in the face of a passenger.
(c) Visitor warning. A conspicuous sign having the legend: ‘‘Employes only—visitors keep off,’’ shall be displayed at each landing. Such sign shall be of block letters not less than 2 inches in height and of a color offering high contrast with the background color.
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