Section 408.7047b. Capacity.  


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  • Rule 47b.  Section 5.3.1.10.1 of the ASME A17.1 is amended to read as follows: 5.3.1.10.1.  The maximum inside net platform area shall not exceed 1.7m2 (18 ft2).

    The minimum rated load shall be not less than the following:

    (a)     For net platform areas up to and including 1.1 m2 (12 ft2), the rated load shall be not less than 195 kg/m2 (40 lb/ft2) or 159 kg (350 lb), whichever is greater.

    (b)     For net platform areas greater than 1.1 m2 (12 ft2), the rated load shall be based upon 305 kg/m2 (62.5 lb/ft2).

History: 2014 AACS.