Telescoping Break-Away Canopy Assembly

A break-away canopy assembly configured for use with a work platform in an elevator hoistway, the break-away canopy assembly comprising:

• a plurality of spaced apart canopy posts configured in a substantially vertical orientation;
• a first support framework connected to one or more of the spaced apart canopy posts, the first support framework having connected first and second extension assemblies;
• a second support framework connected to one or more of the spaced apart canopy posts and opposing the first support framework, the second support framework having connected first and second extension assemblies;
• and
• one or more roof sections spanning and connected to the first and second support frameworks;
• wherein the first and second extension assemblies of the first support framework and the first and second extension assemblies of the second support frameworks are each configured to separate from each other in the event of an uncontrolled descent of the work platform.