// DEFINITION
Member, Suspension
an individual load-carrying component of the suspension means (e.g., a single rope or belt).
Related Code Sections
2.20.11 Electric Elevators, Suspension Member Test
Each type of suspension means designed to support elevator cars or counterweights shall be subjected to the engineering tests specified in 8.3.12 ...
4.3.16.3 Elevators With Other Types of Driving Machines, Length of Suspension Members
The length of suspension members shall be such as to provide the minimum top car and counterweight clearances specified in 4.3.3 ...
8.3.12 General Requirements, Suspension Member Tests
Suspension member tests required in 2.20.11 shall be performed as required by 8.3.12.1 through 8.3.12.3. Test results shall be documented as required ...
8.4.3.1 General Requirements, Retainers for Suspension Members
Retainers for suspension members shall be provided on deflecting and secondary sheaves, driving-machine sheaves and drums, compensating sheaves ...
8.7.2.21.1 General Requirements, Change in Suspension Members
(a) Where the material, grade, number, or size of suspension members is changed, the new suspension members and their fastenings shall conform ...