N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12, § 8-1.5
Doors and gates.
Department of Labor
(a) All elevator car and hoistway doors and gates shall be closed before the car leaves a landing.
Exception:
Self-closing hoistway doors and gates.
- (b) No hoistway door or gate shall be wedged or otherwise fastened in an open position.
- (c) All hoistway doors and gates and their equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition.