Minnesota Administrative Rules

1341.0805 A117.1 SECTION 805, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.

Subpart 1.

A117.1 Section 805.9, Escalators.

A117.1 Section 805.9 is amended to read as follows:

805.9 Escalators. Where provided, escalators shall have a 32 inch (815 mm) minimum clear width, and shall comply with Requirements 6.1.3.5.6, Step Demarcations, and 6.1.3.6.5, Flat Steps of ASME A17.1 as referenced in Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, Minnesota Elevator and Related Devices Code.

Exception: Existing escalators shall not be required to comply with Section 805.9.

Subp. 2.

A117.1 Section 805.10, Track crossings.

A117.1 Section 805.10 is amended to read as follows:

805.10 Track Crossings. Where a circulation path crosses tracks, it shall comply with Section 402 and shall have a 24 inch (610 mm) deep detectable warning complying with Section 705 along the full width of the circulation path. The detectable warning surface shall be located so that the edge nearest the rail crossing is 6 inches (150 mm) minimum and 8 inches (205 mm) maximum from the vehicle dynamic envelope.

Exception: Openings for wheel flanges shall be permitted to be 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) maximum.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009