Figure 22
Minimum Dimensions of Elevator Cars
Figure 22
Minimum Dimensions of Elevator Cars
Diagram (a) illustrates an elevator with a door providing a 36 inch (915 mm) minimum clear width, in the middle of the elevator. The width of the elevator car is a minimum of 80 inches (2030 mm). The depth of the elevator car measured from the back wall to the elevator door is a minimum of 54 inches (1370 mm). The depth of the elevator car measured from the back wall to the control panel is a minimum of 51 inches (1291 mm).
Diagram (b) illustrates an elevator with door providing a minimum 36
inch (915 mm) clear width, located to one side of the elevator. The
width of the elevator car is a minimum of 68 inches (1730 mm). The
depth of the elevator car measured from the back wall to the elevator
door is a minimum of 54 inches (1370 mm). The depth of the elevator
car measured from the back wall to the control panel is a minimum of
51 inches (1291).