Section 4270. Requirements for rope ends

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The end of the rope at the drum shall make at least one full turn on the drum shaft, or a spoke of the drum in the case of a free drum, and shall be fastened securely by means of rope clips or clamps. There shall be three full turns of cable or rope on the hoisting drum when the cable or rope is extended to its maximum working length. This standard does not apply to friction hoists.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.151, eff. July 19, 1989.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-161.294 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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