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// CODE SNIPPET

Section 3009 Elevator Being Serviced

NYC Building Code 2008 > 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems > 3009 Elevator Being Serviced
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3009.1 Signage

When an existing or new automatic passenger elevator in any building or structure is being serviced by an elevator maintenance company, elevator maintenance personnel, or other person and there are no maintenance personnel available to remain in the elevator car, "CAUTION" sign tapes shall be placed across the car door jamb. One strip of "CAUTION" sign tape shall be placed at a height of 18 inches (457 mm) above the car floor and another strip of "CAUTION" sign tape shall be placed at a height of 54 inches (1372 mm) above the car floor.

3009.1.1 Sign Tape

The "CAUTION" sign tape shall be 3 inches (76 mm) in width with the words "CAUTION — DO NOT ENTER" repeated every 6 inches (152 mm). The lettering shall be black on yellow background. The letters shall be at least 2 inches (51 mm) high.

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