Car Frames, Enclosures, Platform Size And Capacity

(1) A car frame and platform shall be of metal. Frame members shall be securely bolted and braced. With a uniformly distributed rated load the factor of safety shall not be less than 4. Solid steel toe board with a minimum height of one (1) inch shall be provided across the base of the guardwork on both sides and the lift shall be so constructed as to operate with a minimum clearance directly to the front, of at least 4 inches, measured from any point between the toe board. (2) The car shall be enclosed to the extent necessary to afford reasonable protection. (3) The platform area shall not exceed 5 square feet. (4) The rated capacity shall not be less than 300 pounds. (5) The limit of travel for any personnel elevator installed in a sewage lift station shall not be more than 50 feet.