§ 3610-05 Capacity and Loading.
RCNY § 3610-05
(a)New and altered elevator devices must comply with the requirements of this rule.
(b)Pursuant to § 28-103.19 of the New York City Administrative Code, Section 2.16.10 of American Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.1-2013, as modified by of the New York City Building Code, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 2.16CAPACITY AND LOADING Revise Section 2.16.10 to read as follows: 2.16.10 Detection of Overload on Passenger Elevators and Freight Elevators Permitted by 2.16.4 to Carry Passengers. Passenger elevators and freight elevators permitted by 2.16.4 to carry passengers must be designed with the means to detect if the load exceeds the rated capacity of the elevator. If an overload is detected, the elevator doors shall reopen and remain open and a voice notification and visual signal must indicate that the car is overloaded. Exception: If Firefighters' Emergency Operations required in Sections 2.27.3 or 2.27.4 are initiated, the elevator shall operate in accordance with 2.27.3 or 2.27.4. (Added City Record 8/28/2018, eff. 9/27/2018; amended City Record 10/6/2022, eff. 11/7/2022)
