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Requirement to barricade pit while working in commercial building

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mia

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Can anyone in the forum tell me where in the elevator code it is required that elevator technicians barricade the pit while they have the passenger doors open please? This is for the state of North Dakota; do they have their own state code?

Thanks, Mia
 
mia,

Don't have a copy of the elevator code, but here is one section in

the OSHA requirements.

1910.23(a)(5) Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently

used, shall be guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength

and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap

opening shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be

protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings.

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Not a code but a good reference

http://safety.elevator-world.com/pdf/2005_sh1.pdf

Copyright© 2004 Elevator World, Inc.

4.4 Elevator Maintenance Barricades

(a) Barricade shall be positioned to restrict public access to the

hoistway where doors are open greater than 5 in.(125 mm).

(b) Barricade shall be a minimum of 42 in. (1067 mm) high.

© Barricade shall be securely attached to the entrance

frame, hoistway wall and/or floor.

(d) All sections shall be connected.

(e) A system shall be in place to keep the barricade rigid.

(f) See Figure 4e.

 
Thank you Mtlogcabin, Globe Trekker and Kearney.200! I thought it would be in the elevator code, but it is spelled out in OSHA and the Field Technician Safety Handbook as you listed.

Mia
 
mia,

You might also check ASME A17.1 - Safety Code For Elevators and Escalators

..if you can get your hands on a copy. I surfed the `net and could not find

a FREE version to access. Maybe Section 2.11.???

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Thank you for the link Paul. I have tried to find ASME A17.1 for other issues with no luck:)

Mia
 
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