Private Residence Elevators [§409]

Private Residence Elevators [§409]

Private residence elevators are permitted only within a residential dwelling unit or in a multiple dwelling unit facility as a means of access to a single private residence. Elevators in residential facilities not located within or serving individual dwelling units must meet requirements in §407.

Private residence elevator. Notes: General (§409.1) - Automatic operation; Compliance with the referenced ASME A17.1 standard. Call Buttons (§409.2) - Compliant as operable parts, including reach range and clear floor space, and ¾” min. in smallest dimension. Elevator Doors (§409.3) - Car and hoistway doors/gates must be power operated and meet the ANSI/BHMA standard for low-energy doors and other applicable provisions for doors in §404 (compliance with maneuvering clearance on push side of doors not required); Manual-open, self-close doors/gates permitted for cars with more than 1 opening; Required location on narrow end of car; Must remain open for 20 seconds min. Elevator Cars (§409.4) - Inside dimensions: 36” min. by 48” min.; Compliant floor surfaces; 1½” max. clearance between platform and edge of landing sill (later editions of the ASME A17.1 specify 1¼” max); Automatic leveling with floor landing within ½” tolerance under rated to 0 loading conditions; 5 ft candles min. at platform, controls, threshold, and landing sill; Car controls must be raised or flush button, ¾” min. in smallest dimension, comply as operable parts, and be located within accessible reach range on side wall 12” min. from any adjacent wall; Telephone and emergency signal two-way communication device required in car with compliant operable parts, including hardware of closed compartment if provided; telephone cord must be 29” long min.

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