| 1. Elevator car window glass | |
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| (1) | Car window glass installed below 500 mm from the floor shall be protected by metallic or other material. |
| (2) | A handrails shall be provided if car window glass is installed below 750 mm from the floor. |
| 2. Hoistway glass | |
| (1) | It is recommended that heat-absorbing glass be used for the hoistway glass to prevent the temperature in the hoistway from rising. |
| (2) | A gap of 300 mm shall be provided between the hositway and elevator to allow space for the hoistway glass to be cleaned. |
| (3) | The hoistway glass structure shall be sealed to prevent water leakage from outside. |
| 3. Air-conditioning and ventilation | |
| (1) | To keep passengers comfortable it is recommended that air-conditioning be provided in the elevator lobby and ventilation be provided in the hoistway. |
| (2) | When air-conditioning is required for the elevator car:
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| 4. Others | |
| (1) | A maintenance deck shall be provided for cleaning and maintaining the elevator car. |
| (2) | The hoistway shall be sheltered by a 1.8 meter high concrete wall to protect the hoistway glass from damage. |
