Which element provides the sign for restricted loads and accessibility?

• A. Data Plate
• B. Safety Standard ASME 18.1-2005
• C. Capacity Sign
• D. Hinged Track

Answer: (C)

The capacity sign is the element that provides the sign for restricted loads and accessibility. It is the posted notice on the equipment that states the maximum number of riders or the weight that can be safely on the escalator or moving walk, along with any accessibility restrictions (such as limitations for strollers or wheelchairs). This is the user-facing information used to enforce safe operation and compliance with codes. The data plate on the machine contains technical specs and the rated capacity, but the capacity sign is the actual sign shown to users. The standard ASME 18.1-2005 is the code that governs safety requirements, not a sign itself, and a hinged track is a structural component, not a sign.