§ 14-16-56. Definitions.

For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

Capacity is the load which the elevator is designed and equipped adequately to handle as determined by the rules and regulations of this article and/or as designated by the supervising inspector.

Capacity speed is the maximum velocity of the car in feet per minute (F.P.M.) in the up direction with capacity load in the car.

Shall means that the provisions are mandatory in all cases.

Should means that the provisions are advisory on all existing installations and that the provisions are mandatory whenever there is effected a major or substantial alteration or change in the installation.

(Code 1967, § 49-106; Code 1985, § 46-126)