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What is NYC RCNY § 1-05?

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(a) Freight prohibition. Passenger elevators and escalators may not be used to carry freight.

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§ 1-05 Elevators, Escalators, and Loading Docks.

RCNY § 1-05

(a)Freight prohibition. Passenger elevators and escalators may not be used to carry freight.

(b)Causing an elevator or escalator to stop. No unauthorized person shall cause an elevator or escalator to stop by means of any emergency stopping device unless continued operation would appear to result in probable injury to a person or persons. Any such stoppage should be reported immediately to the Manager.

(c)Truck loading docks. Truck loading docks located in the terminals are designed to accomplish the immediate transfer of merchandise between the freight elevators and trucks. All persons will confine their use of the docks to such purpose as directed by the Manager. No storage or holding of merchandise on the truck loading docks awaiting the arrival of trucks or awaiting transfer to premises or space at the terminals will be permitted.

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