248. The emergency braking system of a hoist used for the transport of persons may not produce any deceleration greater than 7.5 m (24.6 ft) per second squared.
In the case of a hoist installed on or after 1 April 1993, the deceleration shall be less than 5 m (16.4 ft) per second squared if it occurs at a speed greater than 3 m (9.8 ft) per second and shall be less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft) per second squared if it occurs at a speed of 3 m (9.8 ft) or less per second.
O.C. 213-93, s. 248; Erratum, 1993 G.O. 2, 2603.