Posted on 11/28/2013 11:24:48 AM PST by Rex1971
Edited on 11/28/2013 11:27:18 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
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That is correct. The code requirement for a door protective device was for years just the mechanical contact bumper type. When light ray type devices were introduced and codified, the original requirement was a beam at 6" from the bottom and (I think) 24" from the bottom. With that configuration, it was found that a person in, for instance, a wheelchair could position themselves in the opening in such a way that the light beams actually passed through open spaces in the wheelchair (for instance, through the wheel spokes) is such a way as to render the wheelchair invisible to the light ray door protective device which pretty much guaranteed that the door would smash the wheelchair - and hopefully activate the bumper edge and reopen - otherwise there were unpleasing results.
With the passage of the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) the code required all new elevators to have a continuous type of sensing device that operated up to (I think) 72" from the floor.
Elevator companies made a lot of money retrofitting old elevators with the new 'light curtain' devices, especially if the sales department convinced the owner that there was a possible liability if they didn't refurbish (something that the code did not require - old stuff was grandfathered, only new installs were required to meet the new code..)
And speaking of canes and elevators... One day back in the dark ages (or maybe it was the early '70's...) we got a call about someone trapped in an elevator. On arrival in the building you could hear this alarm bell going off. Alarm bells will sound if someone pushes the alarm button, but most people don't do that continuously. Alarm bells will also ring if someone pushes the 'stop' button (note, the newer codes have eliminated the stop button and replaced it with a key operated switch..) and the 'stop' button does exactly that. And rings the alarm. Continuously. Until the stop button is pulled out/restored to its normal position.
Anyway, we found that an older gentleman had entered the elevator, and apparently after the doors closed and the elevator was in motion to some upper floor, the gentleman somehow bumped the stop button with his cane. When the elevator screeched to a halt with this noisy bell continuously ringing, the older gent apparently panicked and started beating the crap out of the interior of the elevator with his crowbar, er, cane. By the time we were able to extricate him, he had broken most of the push-buttons, a panel in the dome (the false ceiling) and dented the crap out of the door panels..
Next time, I’ll take the stairs.
If it was before the common usage of LED devices for lighting tasks, I.E. before the advent of the blue LED, then it can legitimately be considered the dark ages.
I should know.
See? I sometimes think family are the worst people to deal with, as they seem to think they have carte blanche to disrespect other family members.
I don’t blame you a bit for leaving; as a matter of fact, I think you did the right thing, all the way through.
How is your son’s eye? Was the eye itself injured? I hope he’s OK. (Too bad your family had be so ugly.)
Awww...cute...
Good morning, ‘Face and DC. Sorry things went poorly with one side of the family, DC.
Aww, isn’t that kyute! He wants to give his snack a kiss....
It is still dark here and it’s only 34 degrees. *shiver* I have nothing on the docket for today, which is a good thing because yesterday wore me out.
Dang. I hate when that happens, so I try to compensate by keeping a low profile. Of course, I still need to get the TV is the bedroom hooked up, but that can wait. At least I can watch something besides inane sitcom re-runs and talking heads from the alphabet channels...
Left eye, upper eyelid just above the lashes. Was sporting a shiner by the time we got home, but I don’t think it did damage to his eyeball itself.
Just felt like I’d dropped into the middle of an impending Jerry Springer episode.
Ah well... Last time, it took 7 years to resolve things. At least it’ll be peaceful for a while. ;-)
I hope you had a Merry Christmas. *hugs*
Meh... It happens. Normally, it doesn’t feel like I stepped into a screening for a variant on the “Honey Boo Boo” theme.
Ain’t nobody got time fo’ that...
*sigh*
I hope you have a peaceful work day.
I’ve already been to Walmart (not busy) for some staples like cereal. Next several people are going to see “The Hobbit.” DP and me, Anoreth, Elen, Pat, James, and Vlad. Tom already saw it with his friends, so he’ll stay home with Frank and Kathleen. Bill has to go to work, and Sally is going to a friend’s house.
Kathleen has learned to say, “Thank you!” and “I want to go OUTside.”
I’m interested to get your take on the Hobbit “remake”. I’m in the camp of “I wish they would have just made the one movie and would stop trying to re-invent the wheel”... IOW, I haven’t seen the second one and probably won’t until it’s on DVD.
I hope it’s a good day for you. :-)
Tickets are $5.50 for the 11:15 a.m. show.
I really liked what they did with the Dwarves in the first movie, and I think Bilbo is doing excellently. And Elrond is hot, like a young, pointy-eared Sam Neill.
The other stuff, *shrug*. That reminds me, I need to get my earplugs. Movies are way too loud.
I love a theater with a well tuned sound system. You can hear the dialog and the action sequences/auditory effects can be FELT as well as heard.
But yeah, replacing volume for a good balance isn’t a good thing.
I hope that’s a kiss and not taste-testing. Good morning!
Poor kid! I hope he heals soon. Families can be so rude.
And it’s possible your sister will never admit her son did it, and never apologize to you. That’s the worst part of all of it.
At least you don’t have to spend a lot of time with them. I hope your son heals fast, with no damage to the eye itself.
Poor kid! I hope he heals soon. Families can be so rude.
And it’s possible your sister will never admit her son did it, and never apologize to you. That’s the worst part of all of it.
At least you don’t have to spend a lot of time with them. I hope your son heals fast, with no damage to the eye itself.
My oldest grandson saw the new Hobbit film and really enjoyed it, so I’m looking for ward to when it comes out on DVD, now that I can watch it in surround sound! I may just put the first one in and watch it this morning!
Kathleen is growing so big! Do you have any recent pics of her?
I’m sure we must have pictures!
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