N.Y.C. Admin. Code § BC 3004: Section BC 3004: Conveying Systems

3004.1 General.

Escalators, moving walks, conveyors, and amusement devices shall comply with the provisions of Sections 3004.2 through 3004.5 as applicable.

3004.2 Escalators and moving walks.

Escalators and moving walks shall be constructed of approved noncombustible and fire-retardant materials. This requirement shall not apply to electrical equipment, wiring, wheels, handrails and the use of 1/28-inch (0.9 mm) wood veneers on balustrades backed up with noncombustible materials.

3004.2.1 Enclosure.

Escalator floor openings shall be enclosed with shaft enclosures complying with Section 713.

3004.2.2 Escalators.

Where provided in below-grade transportation stations, escalators shall have a clear width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm).

Exception: The clear width is not required in existing facilities undergoing alterations.

3004.3 Conveyors.

Conveyors and conveying systems shall comply with ASME B20.1.

3004.3.1 Enclosure.

Conveyors and related equipment connecting successive floors or levels shall be enclosed with shaft enclosures complying with Section 713.

3004.3.2 Conveyor safeties.

Power-operated conveyors, belts and other material-moving devices shall be equipped with automatic limit switches that will shut off the power in an emergency and automatically stop all operation of the device.

3004.4 Reserved.

3004.5 Amusement devices.

Amusement devices shall comply with rules of the department.