Section 301.62. Power lift.

 

(1)  The lifting mechanism shall have a minimum capacity of 700 pounds.

(2)  All power lift mechanisms shall be enclosed.

(3)  Power lift may be mounted to chassis frame.

(4)  Lift platform edges shall be designed to prevent wheelchairs or attendant's feet from becoming entangled during raising and lowering process.

(5)  The platform floor surface shall be of nonskid material.

(6)  The platform shall lock mechanically when in the stored position. A power lift designed to remain in a rigid position with the power off is exempt from having a mechanical lock. The intent of this subsection is to prevent a lift from having any movement while the vehicle is in motion.

(7)  Up and down limits shall be controlled by limit switch or by-pass valve. A lift with gravity lowering capabilities is exempt from having a by-pass valve.

(8)  Positioning power lift shall be controlled by switches which give the operator instant and positive control to move, stop, or reverse the lift travel at will.

(9)  With the exception of floor molding, no metal screws are to be used in fabrication of platform assembly.

(10)  The lift control shall be interlocked with the vehicle brakes, transmission or door, or shall provide other appropriate mechanisms or systems, to ensure that the vehicle cannot be moved when the lift is not stowed and so the lift cannot be deployed unless the interlocks or systems are engaged.

(11)  New, used or remanufactured buses and vans placed in operation after February 25, 1992, and used to transport physically disabled persons shall comply with the requirements found in 36 CFR 1192.21 and 1192.23 .

Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315 , eff. 4-1-82; am. (2), (5) and (6), cr. (10) and (11), Register, April, 1997, No. 496 , eff. 5-1-97.