Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 3127.5 – Operating and Safety Devices.

(a) Means shall be provided which will cause the opening of the power circuit to the escalator driving machine motor and brake if a horizontal force exceeding 400 lb/ft in the direction of travel is applied at either side, or exceeding 800 lb/ft at the center of the front edge of the combplate.
(Title 24, Part 7, Section 7-3127.5.)

Operating and safety devices shall comply with Section 905 of ASME A17.1-1996, except for Rule 905.3k(1), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(b), Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 9-25-98; operative 10-25-98 (Register 98, No. 39).