Section 32.02 - Hoistway Enclosure(1) The hoistways of all VRCs that penetrate any fully enclosed solid floor above the bottom landing shall be enclosed throughout their height and constructed in accordance with 780 CMR: State Board of Building Regulations and Standards in effect at that time of installation.(2) Where 524 CMR 32.03(1) does not apply, hoistway enclosures shall be constructed at each landing according to the following standards: (a) The enclosure height of the hoistway shall be not less than 96 inches (2,440 mm). Where a car gate is not used, the hoistway shall be fully enclosed on the open end(s) of the car.(b) Enclosures shall be constructed with material having the ability to withstand a 100-pound lateral force without deflection and reject a ball two inches (50 mm) in diameter.(c) Where the VRC is adjacent to a stairway, the enclosure shall be of solid or perforated construction and shall not be less than 96 inches (2,440 mm) above any step. Perforated construction shall reject a ball one inch (25 mm) in diameter.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1366, eff. 6/1/2018.