Section 408.12432. Foot pedals.  


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  • (1) The pedal mechanism shall be protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or  moving  objects,   or   by  accidental stepping onto the pedal.

    (2)  A pad with a nonslip contact area shall be firmly  attached  to   the pedal.

    (3)   The pedal return spring shall be of the compression type, operating on a rod or guided  within   a  hole  or  tube,   or    designed   to   prevent interleaving of spring coils in event of breakage.

    (4)   If pedal counterweights are provided, the path of the travel  of  the weight shall be enclosed.

History: 1979 AC.