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 |
§ 14-16-71. Strength of hatch covers.
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A.
Hatch covers, when closed, shall be able to support a uniformly distributed load of at least 40 pounds per square foot.
B.
Sidewalk hatch covers of the hinged or vertical-lift type shall be able to support a uniformly distributed load of 300 pounds per square foot.
(Code 1967, § 49-121; Code 1985, § 46-141)