(1) Adequate precautions shall be taken to guard against any possibility of an Escalator being operated by un-authorized persons. Precautions shall also be taken to prevent an Escalator from being operated by any person when it is not intended for use.
(2) An Attendant shall be on duty in the premises where an Escalator is installed during the whole period the Escalator remains in use.
(3) Where an Escalator is under examination or repairs suitable steps shall be taken to ensure that the Escalator is not operated inadvertently by any person in such a manner which may endanger the safety of persons working in the Escalator.
(4) Explosive or other inflammable materials shall not be carried in the Escalator as may endanger the safety of persons.
(5) · The Escalator machine room shall be provided with a suitable fire extinguisher.
(6) Escalator pit pans shall be periodically cleaned ofoil and refuse.
(7) All parts oftheMachine and equipment requiring lubrication shall be lubricated at regular periodical intervals with lubricants of standard grade.
(8) The sides and undersides ofEscalator trusses and machinery area shall be enclosed in fire resistive materials.
Means shall be provided for adequate ventilation ofthe driving and driven machine and control spaces;
(9) Floor openings for Escalator shall be protected against the passage of flame, smoke or gases in the event of fire.
(10) Open sky elevators should conform to IP-55 grade ofprotection.
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