Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 3062 – Counterweights.

(a) Applicable Requirements. Counterweights, where provided, shall conform to the requirements of Section 3032.
Exception: Rod-type counterweights may be used provided that, in addition to the two tie rods, they also have two supporting rods having a factor of safety of not less than 5 with the elevator at rest and the counterweight at the top of its travel.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

1. New Note filed 12-8-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86. No. 50).