§ 92.0302 — PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED ELEVATORS

SEC. 92.0302. PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED ELEVATORS.

(Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) All inclined elevators in private residences shall comply with the provisions of ASME A 17.1-2004, A17.1-2004 Sections 5.3.1.7.2 and this article. Part 5, Section 5.4 of ASME A 17.1-2004 is adopted by reference, with the following exceptions and modifications: ASME Sections 5.3.1.7.2, 5.3.1.7.7, 5.3.1.18.4, 5.3.1.18.5 and 5.4.8 are not adopted. (a) Suspension Means. Suspension means shall comply with Part 5, Section 5.3.1.12 of ASME A 17.1-2004. (b) Machine and Controls. Machine and controls shall be located as follows: 1. Machines, controls and disconcerting means shall not be mounted on cars, and shall be located outside of the hoistway in spaces dedicated to the elevator equipment. 2. The machine room shall have a head clearance of at least seven feet, and shall be provided with permanent electric lighting and a duplex receptacle rated at not less than 15A at 120V. 3. Required workspace clearance for elevator control and/or machinery spaces shall be located entirely within the interior of the building. (c) Maintenance. The owner shall develop, implement, and maintain a written maintenance program for Private Residence Inclined Elevators in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The maintenance shall be performed by a registered Journey-Level Elevator Mechanic as required by LAMC Section 92.0119. A log of all repairs and maintenance shall be kept at the location.