§ 47.128. Elevators.
When elevators are provided at least one designated elevator shall be accessible to and usable by the physically disabled at all levels normally used by the general public. Elevators shall be self-leveling. Doors shall be slow-closing and shall not close if anything is in the opening, the sensing for which shall be done without touching the intervening object. However, in the event of failure of the sensing device a mechanical safety edge may be employed as an additional safety feature. When photoelectric eyes are installed, which shall be a minimum of two in number, they shall be located not less than 6 inches, nor more than 36 inches, above the car threshold. Elevators shall be designed to allow traffic by wheelchairs.
Source The provisions of § 47.128 amended July 22, 1971, 1 Pa.B. 1435.
Cross References This section cited in 31 Pa. Code § 243.6 (relating to standards for institutional plan of risk management for hospitals and nursing homes); and 31 Pa. Code § 244.3 (relating to standards for institutional plan of risk management for hospitals and nursing homes).
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