Sec. 8-1.4. Freight elevators—transportation of employees

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(a) The commissioner may, upon application, permit the use of freight elevators for the transportation of employees, provided the elevator will lift not less than 75 pounds per square foot of floor area, and the elevator car is equipped with guide safeties actuated by a speed governor, and there is in attendance a competent operator, and there is provided an emergency exit as required by the provisions of paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of section 8-1.40.
Exceptions:
Freight elevator hoistways equipped with trap doors.
(b) The maximum number of persons permitted to be carried shall be based on 150 pounds per person.

                    
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