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11B-410 Platform lifts

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-410 Platform lifts
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11B-410.1 General

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Platform lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1. Platform lifts shall not be attendant-operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the lift.

11B-410.2 Floor surfaces

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Floor surfaces in platform lifts shall comply with Sections 11B-302 and 11B-303.

11B-410.3 Clear floor space

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Clear floor space in platform lifts shall comply with Section 11B-305.

11B-410.4 Platform to runway clearance

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The clearance between the platform sill and the edge of any runway landing shall be 11/4 inch (32 mm) maximum.

11B-410.5 Operable parts

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Controls for platform lifts shall comply with Section 11B-309.

11B-410.6 Doors and gates

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Platform lifts shall have low-energy power-operated doors or gates complying with Section 11B-404.3. Doors shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum. End doors and gates shall provide a clear width 32 inches (813 mm) minimum. Side doors and gates shall provide a clear width 42 inches (1067 mm) minimum.

Exception: Platform lifts serving two landings maximum and having doors or gates on opposite sides shall be permitted to have self-closing manual doors or gates.

FIGURE 11B-410.6

PLATFORM LIFT DOORS AND GATES

11B-410.7 Landing size

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The minimum size of landings at platform lifts shall be 60 inches by 60 inches (1524 mm by 1524 mm).

11B-410.8 Restriction sign

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A sign complying with Section 11B-703.5 shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each landing and within the platform enclosure stating “No Freight” and include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1.

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