Section 32.05 - Hoistway Doors and Gates(1) The openings at each landing shall be provided with gates or doors that guard the full width and height of the opening and prevent entry to any hoistway area during VRC operation. Hoistway gates or doors shall extend vertically not more than two inches (50 mm) from the landing threshold.(2) The horizontal running clearance between the platform and landing threshold shall not be less than ½ inch (13 mm) nor greater than 1½ inches (40 mm).(3) The horizontal clearance between the landing edge and the nearest portion of the hoistway door shall not exceed five inches (130 mm).(4) Each hoistway gate or door shall have an electromechanical interlock or combination mechanical door lock and contact to prevent the door from opening while the VRC platform is not within the landing zone and to prevent the VRC from operating if a door or gate is open at any landing. The interlock shall be located so it is not accessible from the landing side when the hoistway doors are closed. Access to the interlock through use of special tool is permitted provided the interlock is located not more than 84 inches (2,130 mm) from floor level.(5) There shall be a sign on each landing door or gate reading "NO RIDERS." Letters on the sign shall be a minimum of two inches (50 mm) high and be a contrasting color to the surrounding background.(6) Power doors, when provided, shall conform to the following: (a) Swing door closing force shall not exceed ten lbf (45 N).(b) Horizontal sliding or vertical operating doors closing force shall not exceed 30 lbf (133 N).(c) The maximum closing speed for doors shall not exceed one ft./sec (0.305 m/s).(d) The control device to open and close the door shall be within sight of the hoistway door it controls. Door control shall be of the constant pressure type and shall not be controlled automatically.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1366, eff. 6/1/2018.