Older elevators may not comply with this rule and like the federal government residential elevators takes violations of this safety rule extremely seriously.
Residential elevator door baffles.
Real door baffle drawing.
That s why this important safety feature is a must if you have a residential elevator installed and plan to have children and pets around to visit.
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Pli door baffles mount directly to the back of swing doors to reduce entrapment hazards caused by excessive gaps in elevator and vpl installations.
Additional modifications to the door or jamb may be required.
A real elevator solutions baffle to close the gap and help prevent a swing door from locking and trapping a pet or child.
Some jurisdictions may allow the door baffle on transitional installations where the x 4 rule is being enforced.
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This 3 x 5 rule.
It is the installer s responsibility to comply with the home elevator 3 to 5 rule.
Five inches is the maximum distance permitted between the backside of the closed hoistway door at the elevator landing and the lead post of the elevator car gate.
Per the diagram below a door baffle is intended to reduce the dangers associated with the gap between the swing door and elevator shaft.
The plastic baffle is installed on the hoistway swing door and prevents a gap between the doors.
Elevator door baffle 32 wide x 24 5 tall the protrusion from the door will vary depending on the distance between your outer door and gate.
As a residential elevator manufacturer we understand the importance of using the best materials to create elevators that are safe and innovative and our materials reflect our dedication to craftsmanship.
The baffle color options are black white and brown baked on powder coat.
The baffle is a simple cost efficient safety device designed specifically to help prevent small children from being trapped and injured in this area.
The enterprise baffle guard is a critical addition for any elevator that has a dangerous space between the elevator door and the elevator gate.
This door baffle is intended to reduce the dangers associated with the gap between the swing door and elevator shaft.
