Section 7.12. Rules of operation

(a) Passenger or freight elevators, except when operated by automatic control or double-button control, shall be operated only by authorized persons who have received instruction in the proper operation thereof.

(b) No person shall be allowed to operate an elevator unless he is at least 18 years of age and is selected with consideration for his ability to perform his duties in a careful and competent manner, and is free from mental or serious physical defects.

(c) Operators of elevators shall see that all the provisions of this chapter are complied with. Operators shall report to their employers any violations or defects which come to their attention.

(d) No person shall ride on elevators constructed and used as power-driven freight elevators, except the operator and designated assistants (not more than three). No person shall ride upon hand elevators, gravity elevators, dumbwaiters, or hoists.

(e) A duplex elevator requires operators in each cab or compartment.

(f) When seats are placed in the cars of elevators for the use of elevator operators they shall be of the collapsible type and without legs.

(g) The provisions of this section apply to all installations.

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Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 7.251 (relating to general); 34 Pa. Code § 7.37 (relating to combination elevators); and 34 Pa. Code § 7.283 (relating to safety requirements).