ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGER & FREIGHT ELEVATORS
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Location
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Passenger
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Freight
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Pre-March
2003
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As of March
2003
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Pre-March
2003
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As of March
2003
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Pit Area
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50 lx ( 5 ftc)
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100 lx (10 ftc)
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50 lx ( 5 ftc)
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100 lx (10 ftc)
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Machine Room
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100 lx (10 ftc)
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200 lx (19 ftc)
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100 lx (10 ftc)
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200 lx (19 ftc)
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Inside Car
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50 lx (5 ftc)
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50 lx (5 ftc)
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25 lx (2.5 ftc)
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25 lx (2.5 ftc)
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Emergency Light in Car
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21 lx (0.2 ftc)
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21 lx (0.2 ftc)
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N/A
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N/A
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Corridor
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50 lx (5 ftc)
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100 lx (10 ftc)
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50 lx (5 ftc)
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100 lx (10 ftc)
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lx = lux
ftc = foot-candles
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General
While taking readings, avoid casting shadows on the meter or standing between the light source and the light meter. The following examples should help clarify how and where illumination levels
are to be measured.
Pit Area
Pit lighting is to be measured at floor level and the meter should be directed toward the light source. Incident lighting can give lower readings than required.
Machine Rooms
Lighting in the elevator machine room is taken at floor level. The illumination should be as evenly distributed as possible over the floor area. Particular attention should be given to the
illumination of controllers and machinery.
Inside Car
Illumination levels are to be measured at the threshold with the elevator doors closed.
Corridor
The area immediately outside the elevator entrance is to be properly illuminated. Readings are to be taken with the elevator doors closed.
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