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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 12. Department of Labor |
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Chapter I. Industrial Board of Appeals |
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Subchapter A. The Industrial Code |
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Part 8. Construction, Guarding, Equipment, Maintenance and Operation of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Hoists and Hoistways in Factories and Mercantile Establishments |
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Subpart 8-1. Power Driven |
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General |
Sec. 8-1.5. Doors and gates
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- (a) All elevator car and hoistway doors and gates shall be closed before the car leaves a landing.Exception:Self-closing hoistway doors and gates.(b) No hoistway door or gate shall be wedged or otherwise fastened in an open position.(c) All hoistway doors and gates and their equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition.