§ 7.412. Stipulations.
In addition to detailed requirements provided for the principal categories of this Subchapter, the following stipulations apply to each category of this subchapter:
(1) For purposes of design, the average passenger shall be considered as having a weight of 170 pounds.
(2) If a designer or manufacturer of equipment wishes to use materials not covered by the code or which may be developed in the future, it is intended that full information be submitted to the committee. The design details, materials and construction features shall provide safety factors equivalent to those specified in this Subchapter.
(3) It is assumed in all cases that tramways will run in a straight line, in plan, between the terminals. Proposals involving lines with angles require special consideration by the authority having jurisdiction unless this subchapter is amended to include such designs.
(4) Provision shall be made to render first aid in the event persons are injured on the tramway. This shall include provision for transporting an injured person off the mountain.
(5) Good housekeeping shall prevail at all times.
(6) During lightning storms in the immediate vicinity, all passengers shall be unloaded and the tramway shut down immediately.
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