§ 14-16-78. Buffers.

A.

Generally. All buffers shall be maintained in an upright position and directly under the bumper striker plates affixed to the car or counterweights. The pit striker plate shall be kept centered under the buffer in cases where the inverted buffer is attached to the counterweight.

B.

Oil buffers. Oil buffers shall be kept continuously filled with oil to the level indicated on the reservoir.

C.

Required oil. Whenever oil is added, oils equivalent to those recommended by the buffer manufacturer for use in the buffer shall be used.

D.

Required buffers. Where elevator pits are not equipped with bumpers and where the depth of the pit will permit, spring bumpers with tops at least 12 inches above the bottom of the pit when compressed, shall be installed in the elevator pit.

Exception: hydraulic plunger elevators, platform elevators, sidewalk elevators, hand elevators, and all elevators with a car speed of 50 feet per minute or less.

(Code 1967, § 49-128; Code 1985, § 46-148)