Memphis |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 14. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Chapter 14-16. ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES |
Article 6. MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATORS |
§ 14-16-65. Pipes and wiring.
A.
Electric apparatus enclosure. All live parts of electric apparatus in or connected with the elevator shaftway shall be suitably enclosed to protect against accidental contact.
B.
Electric grounds. All machine frames, controller frames, control ropes and metal conduits shall be effectively grounded.
C.
Maximum voltage. The maximum voltage or rated system permitted an the operating device of power elevators shall be 300 volts to ground for automatic operation, elevators having operating devices in the car and at landings and 750 direct current or 600 volts alternating current for other types of operating devices.
(Code 1967, § 49-115; Code 1985, § 46-135)