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 |
§ 14-16-85. Emergency releases.
Emergency releases are not required, but where provided shall meet the following requirements:
A.
They shall be equipped with a break-glass cover and a means for breaking the glass.
B.
They shall be equipped with continuous pressure type buttons or switches.
C.
They shall not function when the car can be moved by operating devices located at the landing.
(Code 1967, § 49-135; Code 1985, § 46-155)