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BC 3011 — Elevator Being Serviced, Repaired, Inspected or Tested

New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Building Code § BC 3011

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Section BC 3011: Elevator Being Serviced, Repaired, Inspected or Tested

3011.1 Signage. When an existing or new automatic passenger elevator in any building or structure is being serviced, repaired, inspected or tested by an elevator company, or elevator personnel, and there are no elevator personnel available to remain in the elevator car, "CAUTION" sign tapes shall be placed across the car door jamb. One strip of "CAUTION" sign tape shall be placed at a height of 18 inches (457 mm) above the car floor and another strip of "CAUTION" sign tape shall be placed at a height of 54 inches (1372 mm) above the car floor. 3011.1.1 Sign tape. The "CAUTION" sign tape shall be 3 inches (76 mm) in width with the words "CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER" repeated every 6 inches (152 mm). The lettering shall be black on yellow background. The letters shall be at least 2 inches (51 mm) high. Caution tape may be replaced with OSHA approved elevator barricades. 3011.1.2 Elevator out of service. When an elevator is out of service with the car door open at a landing prior to the elevator personnel arriving, Sections 3011.1 and 3011.1.1 shall apply.