De La Salle University- Dasmariñas

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

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Interfacing with building

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Code stipulates the width and the length of the landing zone at each Interfacing with building
of the escalator, both of which are driven by the distance between the
centerline of the handrails (CLHR). This varies with step width and
among manufacturers.

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Face of support detail

The distance between FOS at the upper end and the FOS at the
lower end formulates the actual structural opening of the escalator
well-way. Then, an 8” pocket is typically provided at each landing to
allow for the alignment of plate finishes with the walk-on plate.

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Face of support detail

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Pit dimensions

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