Design and Construction Handbook - Los Angeles World Airports

Guide Specification
L. Baked Enamel Finish: Prime finish per above. Unless specified "prime finish" only, apply and
bake three (3) additional coats of enamel in the selected solid color.
M. Glass: Laminated safety glass, minimum 9/16-inch thick, conforming to ANSI Z97.1 and
CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201.
2.3 SPECIAL FEATURES:
A. General
1. Elevator size, arrangement and capacity shall be justified via thorough analysis of
passenger and material transport needs and shall comply with design criteria specified in
this Section 3.7.1 and 3.7.2. Elevators shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of CCR Title 8 and the ASME A17.1-Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators, hereinafter in this Section the "Code".
2. Provide all material and equipment necessary for the complete execution of all elevator
work as specified in this Section and as shown on the Contract Drawings.
3. Provide hoistway guards for protecting hoistway during construction. In existing
terminals, hoistway protection shall include high solid panels surrounding each hoistway
opening at each floor.
4. All electric equipment, conduit, fittings and wiring shall conform to the requirements of
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 National Electric Code.
5. Provide concrete inserts and other similar anchoring devices for the installation of guide
rails, machinery and other elevator components. Epoxy ceiling anchors or epoxy side
wall anchors shall not be permitted.
6. Clearance around equipment located in each elevator control room and machine area
shall comply with the applicable provisions of ANSI/NFPA No. 70 National Electrical
Code.
2.4 SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
A. Machine Room-Less Passenger Elevators
Elevator Use Passenger C-3 Loading
Contract Load, in Pounds 4000 minimum
Contract Speed, in FPM
Machine Location Overhead in hoistway
Machine Type Gearless
350 for travel distances of 20'-0" or more. 200 for
travel distances of less than 20'-0"
Type of Control AC variable voltage, variable frequency
Operation Simplex selective collective or Group automatic
HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT TYPE MACHINE ROOM-LESS ELEVATORS
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