Date of Adoption: May 28, 2004.

     Purpose: Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances, chapter 296-96 WAC.

     This rule making adopts the following:

•	Changes to the elevator rules in response to the following legislation that passed in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 legislative sessions:

-	Chapter 98, Laws of 2002 (SHB 2629)
-	Chapter 143, Laws of 2003 (ESSB 5942)
-	Chapter 66, Laws of 2004 (SB 6650)

•	Most recent versions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers national standards for elevators, escalators, and other conveyances, with exceptions and state specific requirements;
•	Necessary policy into rule;
•	Feedback and recommendations of the Elevator Safety Advisory Committee and various other stakeholders;
•	Clarifying and housekeeping changes.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 296-96-01080, 296-96-02365 and 296-96-11000; and amending WAC 296-96-00500, 296-96-00600, 296-96-00650, 296-96-00700, 296-96-00800, 296-96-01000, 296-96-01005, 296-96-01010, 296-96-01027, 296-96-01035, 296-96-01070, 296-96-02240, 296-96-02275, 296-96-02277, 296-96-02278, 296-96-02280, 296-96-02281, 296-96-02310, 296-96-02315, 296-96-02320, 296-96-02325, 296-96-02330, 296-96-02340, 296-96-02350, 296-96-02360, 296-96-05010, 296-96-05030, 296-96-05070, 296-96-05160, 296-96-05170, 296-96-05230, 296-96-05290, 296-96-07010, 296-96-07080, 296-96-07100, 296-96-07170, 296-96-07180, 296-96-07190, 296-96-07200, 296-96-07230, 296-96-07250, 296-96-08010, 296-96-08020, 296-96-08030, 296-96-08050, 296-96-08060, 296-96-08090, 296-96-08100, 296-96-08110, 296-96-08140, 296-96-08150, 296-96-08160, 296-96-08170, 296-96-08175, 296-96-08180, 296-96-08190, 296-96-08200, 296-96-08220, 296-96-08230, 296-96-08250, 296-96-09002, 296-96-11001, 296-96-11016, 296-96-11019, 296-96-11022, 296-96-11045, 296-96-11057, 296-96-11078, 296-96-14045, 296-96-14060, 296-96-14070, 296-96-14080, 296-96-16040, 296-96-16150, 296-96-23100, 296-96-23101, 296-96-23151, 296-96-23240, 296-96-23270, 296-96-23287, and 296-96-23610.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, chapter 98, Laws of 2002 (SHB 2629), chapter 143, Laws of 2003 (ESSB 5942) and chapter 66, Laws of 2004 (SB 6650).

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 04-08-087 on April 6, 2004.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 66, Amended 81, Repealed 3.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 66, Amended 81, Repealed 3.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 66, Amended 81, Repealed 3.
     Effective Date of Rule: June 30, 2004.

May 28, 2004

Paul Trause

Director

OTS-7040.5

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 01-02-026, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01)

WAC 296-96-00500   Scope, purpose, and authority.   This chapter is authorized by chapter 70.87 RCW covering elevators, lifting devices, ((and)) moving walks, and other conveyances. The purpose of this chapter is to:

     (1) Provide for the safe design, mechanical and electrical operation, ((construction, installation, alteration, inspection, relocation, and repair of conveyances;)) and inspection of conveyances, and performance of conveyance work;

     (2) Ensure that all such operation, ((construction, installation, alteration, inspection, and repair)) design inspection, and conveyance work subject to the provisions of this chapter will be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the applicable statutes of the state of Washington.

     (3) Establish and ensure compliance with the minimum standards for becoming a licensed elevator contractor and/or licensed elevator mechanic performing work on elevators or other conveyances covered by chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-00500, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     Please note, if the ((elevator)) conveyance is altered ((it)) the components associated with the alteration must comply with all of the applicable rules adopted by the department in effect at the time the conveyance was altered. If the department determines that a conveyance was altered without a permit and inspection, the alteration will be required to comply with the applicable rules adopted by the department at the time the noncompliant alteration was identified.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-00600, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

NATIONAL ELEVATOR CODES AND SUPPLEMENTS ADOPTED
TYPE OF CONVEYANCE	NATIONAL CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS	DATE INSTALLED		COMMENTS
		FROM	TO
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators	American Standard Safety Code (ASA) A17.1, 1960	Prior to 11/1/1963		Adopted Standard Part X of ASA applies to all installations in existence prior to 11/1/63.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators	American Standard Safety Code (ASA) A17.1, 1960	11/1/1963	12/29/1967	Adopted Standard
Moving Walks	American Safety Association A17.1.13, 1962	11/1/1963	12/29/1967	Adopted Standard
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	U.S.A. Standards (USAS) USAS A17.1, 1965; Supplements A17.1a, 1967; A17.1b, 1968; A17.1c, 1969;	12/30/1967	2/24/1972	Adopted Standard USAS 1965 includes revision and consolidation of A17.1-1, 1960, A17.1a, 1963, and A17.1-13, 1962. Adopted code and supplements, excluding Appendix E and ANSI 17.1d, 1970.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	American National Standard Institute ANSI A17.1, 1971	2/25/1972	6/30/1982	Adopted Standard as amended and revised through 1971.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1, 1971; A17.1a, 1972	2/25/1972	6/30/1982	Adopted Supplement
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1, 1981	7/1/1982	1/9/1986	Adopted Standard
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1a, 1982	3/1/1984	1/9/1986	Adopted Supplement
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1b, 1983	12/1/1984	1/9/1986	Adopted Supplement, except portable escalators covered by Part VIII of A17.1b, 1983.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1, 1984	1/10/1986	12/31/1988	Adopted Standard Except Part XIX. After 11/1/1988 Part II, Rule 211.3b was replaced by WAC 296-81-275.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1a, 1985	1/10/1986	12/31/1988	Adopted Supplement
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1b, 1985; A17.1c, 1986; A17.1d, 1986; and A17.1e, 1987	12/6/1987	12/31/1988	Adopted Supplement
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1, 1987	1/1/1989	12/31/1992	Adopted Standard Except Part XIX and Part II, Rule 211.3b. WAC 296-81-275 replaced Part II, Rule 211.3b.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1, 1990	1/1/1993	2/28/1995	Adopted Standard Except Part XIX and Part V, Section 513. Chapter 296-94 WAC replaced Part V, Section 513.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ANSI A17.1, 1993	3/1/1995	6/30/1998	Adopted Standard Except Part XIX and Part V, Section 513. Chapter 296-94 WAC replaced Part V, Section 513.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ASME A17.1, 1996	6/30/1998	((Current)) Effective date of these rules	Adopted Standard Except Part V, Section 513.
Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks	ASME A17.1, 2000; A17.1a, 2002; A17.1b, 2003	Effective date of these rules	Current	Adopted Standards and Addenda Except Rules 2.4.12.2, 8.6.5.8 and Sections 5.4, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.9, 7.10, 8.10.1.1.3 and 8.11.1.1.
Safety Standards for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts	ASME A18.1, 1999; A18.1a, 2001; A18.1b, 2001	Effective date of these rules	Current	Adopted Standards and Addenda.
Note: Copies of codes and supplements can be obtained from The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey, 07007-2900 or by visiting www.asme.org.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-00650, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     "ANSI" means the American National Standard Institute.

     "ASA" means the American Safety Association.

     "ASME" means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

     (("Automobile parking elevator" means an elevator that is located in either a stationary or horizontally moving hoistway and is used exclusively for parking automobiles.

     (a) During the parking process, each automobile moves onto or off of the elevator under its own power or by a power driven transfer device into parking spaces or cubicles directly in line with the elevator.

     (b) Normally, no person is stationed on any level except the receiving level.

     "Belt manlift" means a power-driven endless belt with steps or platforms and handholds used for the transportation of personnel from floor to floor.

     "Boat launching elevator" means an elevator that:

     (a) Serves a boat launching structure and a beach or water surface; and

     (b) Is used for carrying or handling boats in which people ride.

     "Casket lift" means a lift that:

     (a) Is installed at a mortuary;

     (b) Is designed exclusively for carrying caskets;

     (c) Moves in guides in basically a vertical direction; and

     (d) Serves two or more floors or landings.

     "Code" refers to nationally accepted codes (i.e. ASME, ANSI, ASA, and NEC) and/or the Washington Administrative Code.

     "Conveyance" means an elevator, escalator, dumbwaiter, belt manlift, automobile parking elevator, moving walk, as well as, other elevating devices defined in this chapter.

     "Department" means the department of labor and industries.

     "Director" means the director of the department or the director's representative.

     "Direct-plunger hydraulic elevator" means a hydraulic elevator with a plunger or cylinder attached to the car frame or platform.

     "Dumbwaiter" means a hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car that:

     (a) Moves in guides in substantially a vertical direction;

     (b) Has a floor area that does not exceed 9 square feet;

     (c) Has an inside height that does not exceed 4 feet;

     (d) Has a capacity that does not exceed 500 pounds; and

     (e) Is used exclusively for carrying materials.

     "Electric elevator" means an elevator powered by an electric driving machine.

     "Electro-hydraulic elevator" means a direct-plunger elevator where a pump driven by an electric motor pumps liquid, under pressure, directly into the cylinder.

     "Elevator" means:

     (1) A hoisting or lowering machine;

     (2) Equipped with a car or platform that moves in guides; and

     (3) Services two or more floors or landings of a building or structure.

     "Escalator" means a power-driven, inclined, continuous stairway used for raising and lowering passengers.

     "Freight elevator" means an elevator:

     (a) Used primarily for carrying freight; and

     (b) Whose passengers are limited to the operator, people needed to load and unload freight, and other employees approved by the department.

     "Hand elevator" means an elevator where manual energy moves the car.

     "Hydraulic elevator" means an elevator powered by a plunger or piston moved by pressurized liquid in a cylinder.

     "Inclined elevator" means an elevator that travels at an inclined angle of 70 degrees or less from the horizontal.

     "Inspector" means a department elevator inspector or an inspector in a municipality with an elevator ordinance in effect according to RCW 70.87.200.

     "Limited-use/limited-application elevator (LULA)" means a powered passenger elevator whose use and application is limited by size, capacity, speed, and rise. It is principally used for vertically transporting people with physical disabilities.

     "Maintained-pressure hydraulic elevator" means a direct-plunger elevator where pressurized liquid is always available for transfer into the cylinder.

     "Material hoist" means a hoist that is:

     (a) Not part of a permanent structure;

     (b) Installed inside or outside buildings during construction, alteration, or demolition;

     (c) Used to raise or lower materials associated with the building project; and

     "Material lift" means a lift that is not part of a conveying system and is:

     (a) Permanently installed in a commercial or industrial area;

     (b) Not accessible to the general public or intended to be operated by the general public.

     "Moving walk" means a passenger-carrying device on which:

     (a) Passengers stand or walk; and

     (b) The carrying surface remains parallel to its direction of motion.

     "Multideck elevator" means an elevator having two or more compartments located one immediately above the other.

     "NEC" means the National Electrical Code.

     "Observation elevator" means an elevator designed for exterior viewing by passengers while the car is traveling.

     "One-man capacity manlift" means a single passenger device that:

     (a) Is either hand-powered counterweighted or electric-powered;

     (b) Travels vertically in guides; and

     (c) Serves two or more landings.

     "Owner" means any person having title to or control of a conveyance, as guardian, trustee, lessee, or otherwise.

     "Passenger elevator" means an elevator used to carry passengers but may also be used to carry freight or materials if the load does not exceed the capacity of the elevator.

     "Permit" means a permit issued by the department to construct, alter, install, relocate, or operate a conveyance.

     "Person" means an individual, this state, a political subdivision of this state, any public or private corporation, any firm, or any other entity.

     "Personnel hoist" means a hoist that is:

     (a) Not part of a permanent structure;

     (b) Installed inside or outside buildings during construction, alteration or demolition;

     (c) Used to raise or lower workers and other persons associated with the building project; and

     (d) Used for the transportation of materials when necessary.

     "Power elevator" means an elevator using energy, other than gravitational or manual energy, to move the car.

     "Private residence conveyance" means a conveyance installed in or on the premises of a single-family dwelling and used to transport people or property from one elevation to another.

     "Rack and pinion elevator" means a power elevator, with or without counterweights, supported, raised and lowered by a motor(s) driving a pinion(s) on a stationary rack mounted in the hoistway.

     "Rooftop elevator" means a powered passenger or freight elevator that operates between a roof level landing and a landing below and opens, horizontally, onto a building roof.

     "Roped hydraulic elevator" means a hydraulic elevator with its plunger or piston coupled to the car by wire ropes and sheaves.

     "Screw column elevator" means a powered elevator with a non-counterweighted car supported, raised and lowered by a screw thread.

     "Sidewalk elevator" means a freight elevator that operates between the sidewalk or other areas outside a building and the building floor levels below; and

     (a) At its upper travel limit, has no landing opening into the building; and

     (b) Is not used to carry automobiles.

     "Special purpose personnel elevator" means an elevator that is limited in size, capacity, and speed and is:

     (a) Permanently installed in grain elevators, radio antennas, bridge towers, underground facilities, dams, power plants and similar structures; and

     (b) Used to vertically transport authorized personnel, their tools and equipment.

     "Stairway chair lift" means a lift that travels in an inclined direction and is designed for use by disabled persons.

     "USAS" means the U.S.A. Standards.

     "WAC" means the Washington Administrative Code.

     "Wheelchair lift" means a lift that travels in a vertical or inclined direction and is designed for use by wheelchair users.

     "Workmen's construction elevator" means a permanent elevator used temporarily during construction for personnel and materials.)) "Acceptable proof" refers to the documentation that must be provided to the department during the elevator contractor and mechanic license application and renewal process. Acceptable proof may include department-approved forms documenting years of experience, affidavits, letters from previous employers, declarations of experience, education credits, copies of contractor registration information, etc. Additional documentation may be requested by the department to verify the information provided on the application.

     "Code" refers to nationally accepted codes (i.e., ASME, ANSI, ASA, and NEC) and/or the Washington Administrative Code.

     "Decommissioned conveyance" means an installation whose power feed lines have been disconnected and:

     (a) A traction elevator, dumbwaiter, or material lift whose suspension ropes have been removed, whose car and counterweight rests at the bottom of the hoistway, and whose hoistway doors have been permanently barricaded or sealed in the closed position on the hoistway side;

     (b) A hydraulic elevator, dumbwaiter, or material lift whose: Car rests at the bottom of the hoistway, pressure piping has been disassembled and a section removed from the premises, hoistway doors have been permanently barricaded or sealed in the closed position on the hoistway side, suspension ropes have been removed and counterweights, if provided, landed at the bottom of the hoistway; or

     (c) An escalator or moving walk whose entrances have been permanently barricaded.

     "Final judgment" means any money that is owed the department as the result of an individual's or firm's unsuccessful appeal of a civil penalty. Final judgment also includes any penalties assessed against an individual or firm owed the department as a result of an unappealed civil penalty or any outstanding fees due under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     "General direction -- Installation and alteration work" means the necessary education, assistance, and supervision provided by a licensed elevator mechanic (in the appropriate category) who is on the same job site as the helper/apprentice at least seventy-five percent of each working day. The ratio of helper to mechanic shall be one-to-one.

     "General direction -- Maintenance work" means the necessary education, assistance, and supervision provided by a licensed elevator mechanic (in the appropriate category) to ensure that the maintenance work is performed safely and to code.

     "Lockout" means the placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed.

     "Primary point of contact" is the designated individual employed by a licensed elevator contractor.

     "Red tag" or "red tag status" means an elevator or other conveyance that has been removed from service and operation because of noncompliance with chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter or at the request of the owner.

     "Private residence elevator" (residential elevator) means a power passenger elevator which is limited in size, capacity, rise and speed and is installed in a private residence or multiple dwelling as a means of access to a private residence provided the elevators are so installed that they are not accessible to the general public or to other occupants in the building.

     "RCW" means the Revised Code of Washington.

     "Tagout" means the placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.

     "Traction elevator" means an elevator in which the friction between the hoist ropes and the machine sheave is used to move the elevator car.

     "USAS" means the U.S.A. Standards.

     "WAC" means the Washington Administrative Code.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-00700, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) The advisory committee consists of ((five persons)) seven members appointed by the director ((of the department with the advice of the chief of the elevator section)) or his or her authorized representative.

     (3) The committee members shall serve four years. However, if a member is unable to fulfill his or her obligations, a new member may be appointed.

     (4) The committee shall meet on the third Tuesday of February, May, August, and November of each year, and at other times at the discretion of the chief of the elevator section. ((The committee members shall serve without per diem or travel expenses.))

     (5) The chief of the elevator section shall be the secretary for the advisory committee.

     (6) An advisory committee member may appoint an alternate to attend meetings in case of conflict or illness.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-00800, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) A person who contests a notice of violation or infraction issued by the department may request a hearing. The request for a hearing must be:

     (a) In writing;

     (b) Accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, payable to the department, for two hundred dollars; and

     (c) Postmarked or received by the department within fifteen days after the person receives the department's violation notice.

     (3) In all appeals of chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter the appellant has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.

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NOTE: Total fees include the sum of the permit cost plus plan check fees.
NEW SECTION
WAC 296-96-00900   In general, who is required to be licensed under this chapter?   (1) Any person, firm, or company wishing to engage in the business of conveyance work regulated under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter must be a licensed elevator contractor.

     (2) Any person wishing to perform conveyance work regulated under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter must be a licensed elevator mechanic employed by a licensed elevator contractor.

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     (1) Elevator mechanic licenses issued under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter are not required for:

     (a) Individuals who install signal systems, fans, electric light fixtures, illuminated thresholds and feed wires to the terminals on the elevator main line control provided that the individual does not require access to the pit, hoistway, or top of the car for the installation of these items.

     (b) An owner or regularly employed employee of the owner performing only maintenance work of conveyances in accordance with RCW 70.87.270.

     (2) Elevator mechanic licenses may not be required for certain types of incidental work that is performed on conveyances when the appropriate lockout and tagout procedures have been performed by a licensed elevator mechanic in the appropriate category. The department must be notified and must approve the scope of work prior to it being performed.

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     (1) An owner or regularly employed employee of the owner performing only maintenance work of conveyances in accordance with RCW 70.87.270.

     (2) A public agency that employs licensed elevator mechanics to perform maintenance.

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     (2) Complete and submit a department-approved application. As part of the application:

     (a) Specify the employee who is the licensed elevator contractor's primary point of contact.

     (b) The person, firm or company who is applying for the elevator contractor's license must:

     (i) Provide acceptable proof to the department that shows that the person, firm, or company has five years of work experience in performing conveyance work as verified by current and previous elevator contractor licenses to do business; or

     (ii) Pass a written examination administered by the department on chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter. (In the case of a firm or company, the exam will be administered to the designated primary point of contact.)

     (iii) Failure to pass the examination will require the submittal of a new application.

     (3) Pay the fees specified in WAC 296-96-00922.

     (4) The department may deny application of a license under this section if the applicant owes outstanding final judgments to the department.

     (5) If the primary point of contact identified in subsection (2)(a) of this section separates employment, his/her relationship or designation is terminated, or death of the designated individual occurs, the elevator contractor must, within ninety days, designate a new individual who has successfully completed the elevator contractor examination and inform the department of the change in writing or the elevator contractor license will be automatically suspended.

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     (a) For conveyance work covered by all categories identified in WAC 296-96-00910 except material lifts (05), residential conveyances (06), residential inclined elevators (07) and temporary licenses (09), the applicant must comply with the applicable mechanic licensing requirements as follows:

     (i) Test.

     (A) The applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the applicable license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) of not less than three years' work experience in the elevator industry performing conveyance work as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state or as an employee of a public agency; and

     (B) Pass an examination administered by the department on chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     (ii) Grandfather.

     (A) Before October 1, 2004, the applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the applicable license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) of not less than three years' work experience in the elevator industry, performing conveyance work, as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state or as an employee of a public agency; and

     (B) Have worked without direct and immediate supervision for an elevator contractor licensed to do business in this state or as an employee of a public agency. This employment may not be less than three years immediately before March 1, 2004.

     (iii) National exam/education.

     (A) Have obtained a certificate of completion and successfully passed the mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program for the elevator industry such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program or its equivalent; or

     (B) Have obtained a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship program for an elevator mechanic, having standards substantially equal to those of chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter, and registered with the Washington state apprenticeship and training council under chapter 49.04 RCW.

     (iv) Reciprocity. The applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows that the applicant is holding a valid license from a state having entered into a reciprocal agreement with the department and having standards substantially equal to those of chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     (b) For conveyance work performed on material lifts as identified in WAC 296-96-00910(5):

     (i) Test.

     (A) The applicant and the licensed elevator contractor/employer must comply with the provisions of RCW 70.87.245; and

     (B) The applicant must pass an examination administered by the department on chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter;

     (ii) Grandfather.

     (A) Before October 1, 2004, the applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the material lift license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) performing conveyance work on material lifts, as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state; and

     (B) Worked without direct and immediate supervision for an elevator contractor licensed to do business in this state. This employment may not be less than three years immediately before March 1, 2004.

     (c) For residential conveyance work covered by category (06) as identified in WAC 296-96-00910:

     (i) Test.

     (A) The applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the applicable license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) of not less than two years' work experience in the elevator industry performing conveyance work as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state; and

     (B) Pass an examination administered by the department on chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     (ii) Grandfather.

     (A) Before October 1, 2004, the applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the residential conveyance license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) performing conveyance work on residential inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts and stair chairlifts, as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state; and

     (B) Worked without direct and immediate supervision for an elevator contractor licensed to do business in this state. This employment may not be less than two years immediately before March 1, 2004.

     (d) For residential inclined conveyance work covered by category (07) as identified in WAC 296-96-00910;

     (i) Test.

     (A) The applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the applicable license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) of not less than one year's work experience in the elevator industry or not less than three years' documented experience and education credits in conveyance work as described in category (01) performing conveyance work as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state; and

     (B) Pass an examination administered by the department on chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     (ii) Grandfather.

     (A) Before October 1, 2004, the applicant must provide acceptable proof to the department that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the residential inclined conveyance license category (see WAC 296-96-00910) performing conveyance work on residential inclined conveyances, as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state; and

     (B) Worked without direct and immediate supervision for an elevator contractor licensed to do business in this state. This employment may not be less than one year immediately before March 1, 2004.

     (e) For temporary mechanic licenses as identified in WAC 296-96-00910 category (09) the applicant must provide acceptable proof from a licensed elevator contractor that attests that the temporary mechanic is certified as qualified and competent to perform work under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     (2) Complete and submit a department-approved application.

     (a) Applications received before October 1, 2004. If an applicant who meets subsection (1)(d)(i)(A) of this section, who applies before October 1, 2004, and is required to take an examination under the provisions of this section, the applicant may perform the duties of a licensed elevator mechanic until the applicant has been provided notice by the department of the results of his/her examination.

     (b) Applications received on or after October 1, 2004. An applicant who is required to take an examination under the provisions of this section may not perform the duties of a licensed elevator mechanic until the applicant has been notified by the department that he/she has passed the examination.

     (3) Pay the fees specified in WAC 296-96-00922.

     (4) The department may deny application of a license under this section if the applicant owes outstanding final judgments to the department.

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     (1) Category (01): A general elevator mechanic license encompasses mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of all types of elevators and other conveyances in any location covered under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

     (2) Category (02): This license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of the following commercial and residential conveyances:

     (a) Wheelchair lifts;

     (b) Dumbwaiters; and

     (c) Incline chairlifts.

Note:

Work experience on residential conveyances in (a)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this subsection may not be applied toward the category (02) license requirements.

     (3) Category (03): This license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of the following conveyances in industrial sites and grain terminals:

     (a) Electric and hand powered manlifts;

     (b) Special purpose elevators; and

     (c) Belt manlifts.

     (4) Category (04): This license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of the following conveyances:

     (a) Temporary personnel hoists;

     (b) Temporary material hoists; and

     (c) Special purpose elevators.

     (5) Category (05): This license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of material lifts.

     (6) Category (06):

     (a) This license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of the following conveyances:

     (i) Residential wheelchair lifts;

     (ii) Residential dumbwaiters; and

     (iii) Residential incline chairlifts.

     (b) Work experience on conveyances in (a)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this subsection may not be applied toward the category (02) license requirements.

Note:

Maintenance work performed by the owner or at the direction of the owner is exempted from licensing requirements provided that the owner resides in the residence at which the conveyance is located and the conveyance is not accessible to the general public. Such exempt work does not count toward work experience for licensure.

     (7) Category (07): This license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of residential inclined elevators.

Note:

Maintenance work performed by the owner or at the direction of the owner is exempted from licensing requirements provided that the owner resides in the residence at which the conveyance is located and the conveyance is not accessible to the general public. Such exempt work does not count toward work experience for licensure.

     (8) Category (08): This license is limited to maintenance of all conveyances and is further limited to employees of public agencies to obtain and maintain the license. This work should not count towards other licenses.

     (9) Category (09): This temporary license is limited to the mechanical and electrical operation, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, relocation, and repair of conveyances. This license is limited to individuals that are certified as qualified and competent by licensed elevator contractors. The individual must be an employee of the licensed elevator contractor. The contractor shall furnish acceptable proof of competency as the department may require. Each license must recite that it is valid for a period of thirty days from the date of issuance and for such particular elevators or geographical areas as the department may designate, and otherwise entitles the licensee to the rights and privileges of an elevator mechanic license issued under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter.

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     (a) The renewal period is two years from the date of issuance.

     (b) As part of the renewal process the elevator contractor must:

     (i) Complete and submit a department-approved application.

     (ii) Designate an employee as a primary point of contact.

     (iii) Pay the fees specified in WAC 296-96-00922.

     (2) Elevator mechanics.

     (a) The renewal period is two years from the date of your birthday. The initial license may be for a shorter period as follows. If your birth year is:

     (i) In an even-numbered year, your certificate will expire on your birth date in the next even-numbered year.

     (ii) In an odd-numbered year, your certificate will expire on your birth date in the next odd-numbered year.

     (b) As part of the renewal process you must:

     (i) Complete and submit a department-approved application.

     (ii) Have attended an approved continuing education course and submitted a certificate of completion for the course. The course must consist of not less than eight hours of instruction that must have been attended and completed within one year immediately preceding any license renewal.

     (iii) Pay the fees specified in WAC 296-96-00922.

     (3) Temporary elevator mechanics.

     (a) The renewal period is thirty days from the date of issuance.

     (b) As part of the renewal process you must:

     (i) Complete and submit a department-approved application.

     (ii) Pay the fees specified in WAC 296-96-00922.

     (4) The department may deny renewals of licenses under this section if the applicant owes outstanding final judgments to the department.

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     The department may also provide continuing education training.

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     (2) The department will review and approve courses.

     (a) All providers seeking course approval must submit the required information to the department on a form provided by the department.

     (b) The courses must be taught by instructors through continuing education providers; courses may include but are not limited to, association seminars and labor training programs.

     (c) All instructors must be approved by the department and are exempt from the requirements of WAC 296-96-00912 (2)(b)(ii) with regard to his or her application for license renewal, provided that such applicant was qualified as an instructor at any time during the one year immediately preceding the scheduled date for such renewal and the instructor must teach two or more courses in the year preceding the renewal.

     (d) All training courses must conform to and be based upon current standards and requirements governing the operation, construction, installation, alteration, inspection and repair of elevators and other conveyances.

     (e) All course approval requests must include:

     (i) A general description of the course, including its scope, the instructional materials to be used and the instructional methods to be followed;

     (ii) A detailed course outline;

     (iii) The name and qualifications of the course instructor(s);

     (iv) The locations where the course will be taught;

     (v) The days and hours the course will be offered; and

     (vi) The specific fees associated with the course, as well as, the total cost of the course.

     (f) Training courses will be approved for a two-year period.

     (g) It is the responsibility of the provider to annually review and update its courses and to notify the department of any changes.

     (h) The department may withdraw its approval of any training course if it determines the provider is no longer in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. If the department withdraws its approval of a training course, it will give the provider written notification of the withdrawal, specifying the reasons for its decision.

     (i) Approved training providers must keep uniform records, for a period of ten years, of attendance of licensees and these records must be available for inspection by the department at its request. The provider must submit a list of names of the attendees to the department on or before thirty days after the date of the course being held. Approved training providers are responsible for the security of all attendance records and certificates of completion. Falsifying or knowingly allowing another to falsify attendance records or certificates of completion constitutes grounds for suspension or revocation of the approval required under this section.

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     (1) A licensee who is unable to complete the continuing education course required under this section before the expiration of his or her license due to a temporary disability may apply for a waiver from the department. Application shall be made on a form provided by the department and signed under the penalty of perjury and accompanied by a certified statement from a competent physician attesting to the temporary disability. Upon the termination of the temporary disability, the licensee must submit to the department a certified statement from the same physician, if practicable, attesting to the termination of the temporary disability at which time a waiver sticker, valid for ninety days, must be issued to the licensee and affixed to his or her license.

     The licensee can work during the time that a certified statement from the physician is submitted to the department. The licensee has ninety days from this date to take the required courses in order to renew his/her license. If the licensee has not taken the required courses on or before the ninetieth day from the date the certified statement was sent in to the department, he/she will no longer be able to perform work.

     (2) Approved instructors under WAC 296-96-00916 with regard to his or her application for license renewal, provided that such applicant was qualified as an instructor at any time during the one year immediately preceding the scheduled date for such renewal and that the instructor must teach two or more courses in the year preceding the renewal.

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Type of Fee		Period Covered by Fee	Dollar Amount of Fee
Elevator contractor/mechanic application fee (not required for renewal of valid license)		Per application	$50.00
Elevator contractor/ mechanic examination fee		Per application	$150.00
Reciprocity application fee*		Per application	$50.00
Elevator mechanic license		2 years	$100.00
Elevator contractor license		2 years	$100.00
Temporary elevator mechanic license		30 days	$25.00
Elevator mechanic/contractor timely renewal fee**		2 years	$100.00
Elevator mechanic/contractor late renewal fee***		2 years	$200.00
Training provider application/renewal fee		2 years	$100.00
Continuing education course fee by approved training provider****		1 year	Not applicable
Replacement of any licenses			$15.00
Refund processing fee			$30.00

*	Reciprocity application is only allowed for applicants who are applying for licensing based upon possession of a valid license that was obtained in state(s) with which the department has a reciprocity agreement.
**	Renewals will be considered "timely" when the renewal application is received on or prior to the expiration date of the license.
***	Late renewal is for renewal applications received no later than ninety days after the expiration of the licenses. If the application is not received within ninety days from license expiration, the licensee must reapply and pass the competency examination.
****	This fee is paid directly to the continuing education training course provider approved by the department.

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     (a) A person who is advertising, offering to do work or submitting a bid to perform conveyance work, or employing elevator mechanics and does not have a valid elevator contractor's license as required under chapter 70.87 RCW or this chapter; or

     (b) An individual who is working under chapter 70.87 RCW or this chapter and does not have a valid elevator mechanic license.

     (2) A person may appeal a civil penalty issued under chapter 70.87 RCW or this chapter.

     (3) The following enforcement schedule will be used for licenses issued under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter:

     (a) July 1, 2004, through September 30, 2004. Any individual, firm, or company that is found in violation of the licensing requirements will be notified of the violation and be allowed ten calendar days to make application with the department to avoid being issued a civil penalty. If the individual, firm, or company does not make application within ten calendar days they will be issued a civil penalty.

     (b) On or after October 1, 2004. Any individual, firm, or company that is found in violation of the licensing requirements may be issued a civil penalty.

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First Violation	$500.00
Each additional Violation	$500.00

     (2) Each day a person, firm or company is in violation may be considered a separate violation.

     (3) Each job site at which a person is in violation may be considered a separate violation.

     (4) The department must serve notice by certified mail to a person for a violation of chapter 70.87 RCW or this chapter.

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     (2) Prior to construction, alteration, or relocation of any conveyance, you must get an installation permit from the department. See WAC 296-96-01010 ((and 296-96-01015)) through 296-96-01025.

     (3) Your conveyance must be inspected upon completion of the construction, alteration, or relocation. See WAC 296-96-01035.

     (4) You must obtain and renew an annual operating permit for each conveyance that you own, except for residential conveyances. See WAC 296-96-01065.

     (5) After initial purchase and inspection private residence conveyance(s) do not require an annual permit. However, annual inspections may be conducted upon request. See WAC 296-96-01065 for the associated fees.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01000, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Construction and alteration permits are valid for one year from the date of issue((;)). However, permits may be renewed if you:

     (a) Apply for a renewal permit before your current permit expires;

     (b) The department approves your request for a renewal permit; and

     (c) You pay a fifty-dollar renewal fee to the department for each permit you renew; ((and

     (d))) (3) If your permit has expired you must reapply for a new permit.

     (((3))) (4) You are not required to obtain permits and pay fees for repairs and replacement associated with normal functions and necessary maintenance done with parts of equivalent materials, strength and design; or for any conveyance exempted by RCW 70.87.200.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-96-01005, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01005, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) All alterations and other conveyance work requires permitting and inspection and includes but is not limited to:

     (a) Items identified in ASME A17.1.

     (b) Any conveyance work that requires the conveyance to be tested prior to being returned to service, including:

     (i) The replacement or repair of any parts, the installation of which would require recalibration or testing (e.g., brakes, hydraulic valves and piping, safeties, door reopening devices, governors, communication systems, cab interiors, car/hall buttons, etc.); or

     (ii) Work performed on components or equipment affecting or necessary for fire and life safety (e.g., cab interiors, systems associated with fire recall, etc.).

     Contact the department if you have any questions or need assistance determining if a permit and inspection are required.

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     (a) Obtain a permit from the department prior to performing the alteration. The permit application must include detailed information on the scope of the alteration.

     (b) Take the conveyance out-of-service and perform the alteration.

     (c)(i) If the conveyance requires an inspection prior to being returned to service (as identified on the alteration permit), you must contact the department to perform an inspection and:

     (A) If the conveyance passes the inspection, the conveyance may be placed back into service.

     (B) If the conveyance fails the inspection, the conveyance must remain out-of-service until the corrections are made and approved by the department.

     (ii) If the conveyance is not required to be inspected prior to being returned to service, you must contact the department to perform an inspection and:

     (A) If the conveyance passes the inspection, the conveyance may remain in service.

     (B) If the conveyance fails the inspection, the conveyance will be placed out-of-service until the corrections are made and approved by the department.

     (2) For certain types of alterations additional work may be required as part of the alteration and prior to approval of the conveyance. These alterations include, but are not limited to:

     (a) Replacements of controllers:

     (i) Fire fighter service requirements must be met in accordance with the most recent code adopted by the department.

     (ii) Seismic requirements ("ring and string" or "shaker box") must be met in accordance with the most recent code adopted by the department. In addition, the car must be capable of moving away from the floor.

     (iii) Lighting in the machine room and pit must comply with the most recent code adopted by the department.

     (iv) Electrical outlets in the machine room and pit must be of the ground fault interrupter type.

     (b) Replacement of controllers and a car operating panel and/or hall fixtures:

     (i) The requirements of (a) of this subsection must be met.

     (ii) All panels and fixtures must meet the applicable (e.g., height, sound, Braille, etc.) requirements in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

     (c) Replacement of door operators and/or door equipment: Any changes to these items require the installation of door restrictors:

     (d) Hydraulic piping: Replacement, repair, or relocation of hydraulic piping will require the installation of a rupture valve.

Note:

The department may grant exceptions to the requirements identified in this section.

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     Permits are only required for alterations and installations. Beginning with the effective date of these rules, the homeowner will no longer be allowed to purchase a permit.

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TOTAL COST OF CONVEYANCE		FEE
$0 to and including $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .		$50.00
$1,001 to and including $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .		75.00
$5,001 to and including $7,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .		125.00
$7,001 to and including $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .		150.00
$10,001 to and including $15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .		200.00
OVER $15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .		280.00 plus
	Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof . . . . . . . . . . . .	7.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01010, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01010, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01010, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

The processing fee for ((a)) each refund is . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01027, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01027, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01027, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     The following ((exceptions do)) inspections require ((a)) an additional inspection fee:

     (1) Reinspection. If a conveyance does not pass an initial inspection and an additional inspection is required, the fee for each reinspection of a conveyance is $100.00 per conveyance plus $50.00 per hour for each hour in addition to the first hour.

     The department may waive reinspection fees.

     (2) Inspecting increases in the height (jumping) of personnel and material hoists.

     The fee for inspecting an increase in the height (jumping) of each personnel hoist or material hoist is $100.00 plus $50.00 per hour for each hour in addition to 2 hours. This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

     (3) Variance inspections.

     (a) The fee for an on-site variance inspection is $150.00 per conveyance plus $50.00 per hour for each hour in addition to 2 hours. This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

     (b) The fee for a variance ((approval)) that does not require an on-site inspection is $50.00 per conveyance. The individual requesting the variance ((approval)) must provide the department with pictures, documentation, or other information necessary for the department to review the variance. The department may conduct an on-site variance inspection to verify the information provided or if it determines that an inspection is necessary. If an on-site variance inspection is performed, the fees in (a) of this subsection will apply.

     (4) "Red tag" ((inspection)) status fee. The annual fee for ((performing an annual inspection to)) a conveyance((s that are)) in "Red tag" status is $25.00.

Note:

You must provide the department with written approval from the building official, indicating that the conveyance is not required for building occupancy, when you apply to have the conveyance placed in voluntary red tag status.

     (5) Decommission inspection. The fee for performing a decommission inspection is $50.00. Once the decommission inspection has been performed and approved, the conveyance will no longer require annual inspections until such time that the conveyance is brought back into service. Prior to operating the conveyance, a new inspection and annual operating permit must be obtained.

     (6) Voluntary inspections by request. The owner or potential purchaser of a building within the department's jurisdiction may request a voluntary inspection of a conveyance. The fee for this inspection will be $100.00 per conveyance and $50.00 per hour for each hour in addition to 2 hours plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors. The owner/potential purchaser requesting the voluntary inspection will not be subject to any penalties based on the inspector's findings.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01035, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01035, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01035, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

(a)	Operation of a conveyance without a permit:
	First violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	$150.00
	Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	300.00
	Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
(b)	Installation of a conveyance without a permit:
	First violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	$150.00
	Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	300.00
	Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
(c)	Relocation of a conveyance without a permit:
	First violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	$150.00
	Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	300.00
	Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
(d)	Alteration of a conveyance without a permit:
	First violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	$150.00
	Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	300.00
	Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
(e)	(i) Operation of a conveyance for which the department has issued a red tag or has revoked or suspended an operating permit((:)) or operation of a decommissioned elevator . . . . . . . . . . . .	$500.00
	(ii) Removal of a red tag from a conveyance . . . . . . . . . . . .	$500.00
(f)	Failure to comply with a correction notice:
	Within 90 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	$100.00
	Between 91 and 180 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	250.00
	Between 181 and 270 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	400.00
	Between 271 and 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
	Each 30 days after 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
	Note: Penalties cumulate
(g)	Failure to submit official written notification that all corrections have been completed:
	Within 90 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	$100.00
	Between 91 and 180 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	250.00
	Between 181 and 270 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	400.00
	Between 271 and 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
	Each 30 days after 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . .	500.00
	Note: Penalties cumulate
(h)	Failure to notify the department of each accident to a person requiring the services of a physician or resulting in a disability exceeding one day may result in a $500 penalty per day. The conveyance must be removed from service until the department authorizes the operation of the conveyance. This may require an inspection and the applicable fees will be applied. Failure to remove the conveyance from service may result in an additional $500 penalty per day.

     (2) A violation as described in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section will be a "second" or "additional" violation only if it occurs within one year of the first violation.

     (3) The department must ((use)) serve notice by certified mail to ((notify the)) an installer, licensee, owner, or operator ((of)) for a violation of chapter 70.87 RCW, or ((these rules)) this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01070, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

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     (2) The department may grant exceptions to this notice requirement.

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     (a) The elevator must pass load tests and safety circuit inspections.

     (b) Temporary or permanent lights in the cab, machine room and at the landings must be provided.

     (c) Machine rooms must be fully enclosed and have a lockable door.

     (d) Hoistways must be fully enclosed.

     (e) A single means of disconnecting the elevator must be provided and related equipment must be identified by the use of numbers or letters on the disconnect, the controller, the drive machine, the cross head, and the car operating panel.

     (f) Elevator cab interiors must be completed. Temporary cabs may be used and walls must be covered with fire retardant materials.

     (g) The key operation of Phase I must recall the elevator.

     (h) A means of emergency communication with the elevator must be provided. If there is no permanent method of emergency communication an operator with communication equipment must be provided.

     (2) The person operating the permitted conveyance under this section must be properly trained in operation and safety and:

     (a) The operator must be on the elevator whenever it is in use. The operator may be one of your employees.

     (b) He or she must be designated to be the sole operator of the elevator.

     (c) The operator must be trained in the proper operation of the elevator, the proper procedure to handle an emergency and must know who to contact in the event of an emergency involving the operation of the elevator.

     (d) The operator must carry a means of two-way communication on his/her person at all times. (This may be in the form of a cell-phone, walkie-talkie, etc., providing proper reception is obtainable at all times.)

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     (2) Temporary operating permits are valid for thirty days.

     (3) You must contact the department for a reinspection to renew the permit.

     (4) All elevators with expired temporary operating permits that have not passed a final inspection may not be operated.

     (5) Renewal of a temporary operating permit is at the discretion of the department.

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     (1) ASME requires that a shut-off valve be installed in the machine room.

     (2) When the pit is lower than the machine a shut-off valve must be installed in the pit. A separate shut-off valve is not required in the pit for hydraulic elevators equipped with a safety/rupture valve that rotates no more than 180 degrees to stop the flow of hydraulic fluid and has a safety shut-off handle capable of being grasped.

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02240, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     The illuminated visual signal in the car that indicates when Phase I Emergency Recall Operation is in effect must stay illuminated until the car is taken off Phase I operation.

     Once the car returns to the designated landing on Phase I recall and the doors have reached their full open position, the buzzer must be silenced within ten seconds.

     Groups of elevators containing four or more cars shall be provided with two, three-position key switches per group. For purposes of this section, a group shall be defined as all elevators serving the same portion of a building. Hall call buttons common to a group will remain in service unless both Phase I recall switches of a four car or larger group are placed in the recall mode or a fire alarm recall signal is initiated.

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose, and residential elevators are exempt from ((the Phase I recall requirement)) this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02275, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) The hoistway must not be used to supply sprinkler runs to more than one floor.

     (3) The pit will be considered as a floor level.

     (4) Sprinkler heads at the top of the shaft must terminate in the shaft. The sprinkler must not run through the hoistway to other spaces. "Other spaces" includes the machine room.

     (5) All risers and returns must be located outside of the hoistway and machine room.

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     (1) The department enforces this rule as follows:

     (a) When sprinkler systems are installed in an elevator hoistway, fixed temperature heat detectors, set only at 135°F, must be located at the top of the hoistway. If sprinklers are installed in the machine room, the same rule applies to heat detectors in the machine room. If ((you install)) heat detectors are installed, ((you must also install a)) smoke detectors must also be installed for elevator recall. The purpose of ((these)) the heat detector((s)) is to automatically disconnect mainline power to the elevator before water flows from any sprinkler associated with the elevator system.

     (b) ((Smoke detectors at the top of the hoistway shall not recall the elevator to the bottom landing.)) Activation of a smoke detector or other initiating device at the top of the hoistway shall cause all elevators having any equipment in that hoistway, and any associated elevators of a group automatic operation, to be returned nonstop to the designated level.

     (c) Heat detectors must be:

     (i) Located ((near)) within 18 inches of each sprinkler head, as required by the local building official, or as required by NFPA 13((;)).

     (ii) ((Considered only as an auxiliary function of elevator equipment;

     (iii) Identified as "elevator controls only - DO NOT TEST"; and

     (iv))) Ceiling mounted. However, pit detectors, if installed, may only be used as a signaling device and wall-mounted if they are so designed.

     (((v))) (iii) Heat detectors are not required in pits provided the automatic sprinkler heads are installed in such a way that the water spray pattern does not spray higher than three feet above the pit floor with a spray pattern directed level and down. The shunt trip disconnect must be installed in the machine room or machinery space and it must be easily identifiable.

     (d) The shunt trip disconnect must be installed in the machine room or machinery space and it must be easily identifiable.

     (e) Power for the automatic disconnect control circuit must be derived from ((the load side of the elevator power main disconnecting means or from)) a 120 volt separate branch circuit. Circuit location must be identified on or next to the elevator disconnects. ((If a 120 volt separate branch circuit is used)) An illuminated visual device must be installed in the machine room adjacent to each elevator's disconnect. The purpose of this visual device is to indicate that power is available to the shunt trip activation mechanism.

     (((e))) (f) All electrical equipment and wiring associated with shunt trip devices must conform to the applicable ANSI/NFPA 70.

     (((f))) (g) The department does not require sprinkler shut-off valves. However, where they are installed, they must be located in an accessible place outside the hoistway, machine room or machinery space with their handles placed at no more than 6 feet above the floor.

     (((g))) (h) Emergency return units must be disabled when the shunt trip is activated.

     (2) ((The department must approve)) Alternative methods used to achieve ASME A17.((1 – 102.2 (c)(3))) 2.8.2.3.2 must be approved by the department prior to installation.

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose, and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02277, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

NOTE:

The department recommends the use of a locked key retainer box in the elevator lobby at the designated level above the hall buttons or by machine room doors at no more than 6 feet above the floor. This key retainer box should be:

•	Readily accessible to authorized personnel;
•	Clearly labeled "Elevator"; and
•	Equipped with a 1-inch cylinder cam lock key #39504.

The department further recommends that:)) located in a locked key retainer box in the elevator lobby at the designated level above the hall buttons; or located by machine room doors at no more than six feet above the floor, provided access to the key box doesn't require passage through locked doors. The key retainer box must be:

•	Readily accessible to authorized personnel;
•	Clearly labeled "elevator";
•	Securely mounted; and
•	Equipped with a 1-inch cylinder cam lock key #39504 and securely mounted.
	Further:

•	Keys for access to elevator machine rooms and for operating elevator equipment ((are)) must be tagged and kept in the key box.
•	The key box must contain((s)) all keys necessary for inspection of the elevator.
•	Mechanical hoistway access devices ((are)) must be located in the key box or machine room.

EXCEPTION:

Residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02278, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) Straight through runs of electrical conduit without junction boxes may be installed in this space.

     (2) Pipes and ducts conveying gases, vapor, or liquids may be installed in the space above the machine room provided they are encased in a noncombustible secondary pipe without joints, or a moisture barrier without penetration.

EXCEPTION:

Residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02280, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02281, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose, and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

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     (2) There must be a minimum of eighteen inches working space (other than the required controller panel clearances) on either side of the hydraulic tank.

     (3) The requirements in subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not supersede NFPA 70.

     (4) The side with the hydraulic outlet pipe is not considered usable working space.

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     (1) Continually monitored by audio-visual equipment; and

     (2) Remotely controlled from a single location.

     (3) Controls necessary for an elevator's operation may be located inside a car when the operating panel has a locked cover.

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     (1) The plastic casing shall be constructed of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The plastic pipe wall thickness must not be less than 0.125 inches (3.175 mm). The casing shall be capped at the bottom and all joints must be solvent or heat welded.

     (2) The casing shall be sealed and dry around hydraulic pipe and cylinder to contain any leakage into the ground and to prevent electrolysis to the hydraulic pipe and the cylinder. Dry sand may be used to stabilize the hydraulic cylinder.

     (3) A one-half inch pipe nipple with a one-way check valve shall be located between the casing and cylinder for monitoring purposes.

     (4) Alternate methods must receive approval from the department prior to installation.

     (5) This rule shall apply to all conveyances with installation permits issued by the department on or after the effective date of these rules.

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     (1) For HALL CALLS, minimum acceptable initial transfer time is based upon the distance between a point in the center of the corridor or lobby (maximum 5 feet) that is directly opposite the farthest hall button controlling the car and the centerline of the hoist-way entrance. Minimum acceptable times for specific distances are:

     (a) 0-5 feet: 4 seconds;

     (b) 10 feet: 7 seconds;

     (c) 15 feet: 10 seconds; and

     (d) 20 feet: 13 seconds.

     (2) For CAR CALLS, the minimum acceptable initial transfer time for doors to remain fully open is 3 seconds.

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose, and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02310, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Minimum door width must be 36 inches.

     (3) Minimum cab depth:

     (a) From the rear wall to the return panel must be 51 inches; and

     (b) From the rear wall to the inside face of the cab door must be 54 inches.

     (4) For cabs with side-opening doors, the minimum cab width is 68 inches;

     (5) For cabs with center-opening doors, the minimum cab width is 80 inches; ((and))

     (6) Maximum clearance between a car platform sill and the edge of a hoistway landing sill must be 1 1/4 inch; and

     (7) If the building official having jurisdiction determines the elevator must comply with accessibility requirements, the elevator must comply with subsections (1) through (6) of this section.

EXCEPTION 1:	Elevators located in existing school buildings or other buildings specifically identified by local authorities may have a minimum clear distance between walls or between a wall and the door, including the return panel, of 54 inches, and a minimum distance from the wall to the return panel of 51 inches.
EXCEPTION 2:	LULA, special purpose, and residential elevators must meet the specifications in ASME A17.1 pertaining to car size.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02315, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

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     (2) Installation of LULAs in existing buildings that are not required to comply with accessibility requirements, will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the department.

     (3) For LULAs installed according to subsections (1) and (2) of this section a form provided by the department must be signed by the local building official.

     (4) LULAs must be equipped with an emergency communication device meeting the requirements of WAC 296-96-02330.

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     (a) Upon entering an elevator, at least one set of controls must be readily accessible from a wheelchair;

     (b) The centerline of the alarm button and emergency stop switch must be 35 inches;

     (c) Where a side approach is used, the highest floor buttons must be no higher than 54 inches from the floor;

     (d) Where a forward approach is used, the highest floor buttons must be no higher than 48 inches from the floor;

     (e) Emergency controls must be grouped together at the bottom of the control panel and centered at 35 inches; and

     (f) Controls unessential to the elevator's operation may be located in a convenient place.

     (2) The following requirements apply to the construction of control panels:

     (a) Raised or flush floor registration buttons, exclusive of the panel border, must be at least 3/4 inch and arranged from left to right in ascending order.

     (b) When pushed, the depth of flush buttons must not exceed 3/8 inch.

     (c) Indicator lights must be installed to show each call registered and they must extinguish when a call is answered.

     (d) All markings must be located to the left of and adjacent to the car controls on a contrasting color background.

     (e) All letters or numbers must be at least 5/8 inches high and must be raised .030 of an inch.

     (f) Braille must be used to identify all control buttons. Permanently attached plates are acceptable.

     (g) Standard ASME A17.1 symbols must be used to identify essential controls.

EXCEPTION:

Special purpose and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02320, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) As ((a)) the car passes or stops at a floor, the corresponding floor numbers must light up and a signal must sound.

     (3) All numerals must be at least 1/2 inch high.

     (4) All audible signals must be at least 20 decibels with a frequency no higher than 1500 Hz.

     (5) The automatic announcement of a floor number may be substituted for an audible signal.

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose, and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02325, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) The communication device located in the elevator car must comply with the following:

     (a) The maximum height of any operable part of the communication system is 48 inches above the floor.

     (((2))) (b) Raised symbols and letters must identify the communication system. These symbols and letters must be located adjacent to the communication device. The characters used must be:

     (((a))) (i) At least 5/8 inches but no more than 2 inches high;

     (((b))) (ii) Raised 1/32 inch;

     (((c))) (iii) Upper case;

     (((d))) (iv) Sans serif or simple serif type; and

     (((e))) (v) Accompanied by Grade 2 Braille.

     (((3))) (c) If the system is located in a closed compartment, opening the door to the compartment must:

     (((a))) (i) Require the use of only one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and

     (((b))) (ii) Require a maximum force of 5 pounds.

     (((4))) (d) The emergency communication system must not be based solely upon voice communication since voice-only systems are inaccessible to people with speech or hearing impairments. An indicator light must be visible when the telephone is activated. This nonverbal means must enable the message recipient to determine the elevator's location address and, when more than one elevator is installed, the elevator's number.

     (((5))) (e) The emergency communication system must use a line that is capable of communicating with and signaling to a person or service that can respond appropriately to the emergency at all times.

     (2) A communication device must be installed in the lobby adjacent to the Phase I key switch. This device must be a two-way communication device used to communicate with individuals in the elevator.

     (a) The height of any communication device(s) located in the lobby must be located between 48-60 inches above the floor.

     (b) Additional communication device(s) may also be located in other parts of the building in addition to the one located in the lobby.

     (c) Exception: Elevators that have less than sixty feet of travel do not require an intercom.

     (3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to special purpose elevators. However, residential, and special purpose elevators must have a means of communication located inside the elevator cab. This communication device must be available at all times.

EXCEPTION:

Residential inclined elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02330, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (((1))) (a) Attached to the wall at a height of between 32 and 35 inches from the floor.

     (((2))) (b) Attached to the wall with a 1 1/2 inch space between the wall and the rail;

     (((3))) (c) Constructed with the hand grip portion ((at least)) not less than 1 1/4 inches but not more than 2 inches wide;

     (((4))) (d) Constructed with a cross-section shape that is substantially oval or round;

     (((5))) (e) Constructed with smooth surfaces and no sharp corners.

     Approaching handrail ends on a blank wall in the interior corners of a car do not have to return to the wall. However, if the handrail is located on the closing door wall of a single-slide or two-speed entrance elevator and it projects an abrupt end towards people entering the car, the handrail end must return to the wall.

     (2) Residential elevators must have at least one handrail. The handrail must be installed on a car wall not used for normal exits.

EXCEPTION:

Special purpose elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02340, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) Located on both sides of the doorjamb at each hoist-way entrance;

     (2) Visible from within the car and from the lobby;

     (3) Positioned on a centerline height of 60 inches above the floor;

     (4) Two inches high and raised 3/10 inch;

     (5) Placed on a contrasting color background; and

     (6) Accompanied by Grade 2 Braille. Permanently attached plates are acceptable.

EXCEPTION:

Special purpose and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02350, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) The visual signal for each direction must be at least 2 1/2 inches in size and must be visible from the vicinity of the hall call button.

     (3) The audible signal must sound once for "up" and twice for "down."

     (4) The centerline of the lantern fixture must be located at least 6 feet above the floor.

     (5) ((Hall)) Car lanterns may be located either on the jamb or in the car.

EXCEPTION:

Limited use/limited application (LULA), special purpose, and residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-02360, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) For multicar machine rooms the switches shall be grouped together as close as possible to that location.

     (3) For machine rooms with double swing doors, the doors must swing out and the switch(es) must be on the wall adjacent to the hinge side of the active door panel.

     (4) The switch(es) must be designed so that they may be locked out and tagged in the open position.

EXCEPTION:

Special purpose and residential inclined elevators are exempt from this section.

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     (2) The lighting control switch must be located inside the machine room within twenty-four inches of the lock jamb side of the machine room door.

     (3) Cooling or venting of the elevator machine room:

     (a) When solid state equipment is used to operate the elevators, the elevator machine room must be provided with an independent ventilation or air conditioning system to prevent overheating of the electrical equipment.

     (b) The operating temperature shall be established by the elevator equipment manufacturer's specifications. Where no specifications are available, the machine room temperature shall be maintained at no less than fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit and no more than one hundred degrees Fahrenheit.

     (c) When standby power is connected to the elevators, the machine room ventilation or air conditioning system shall be connected to the standby power.

     (i) All cooling and heating systems must be independent.

     (ii) If air conditioners are used, they must service the elevator machine room only. If the air conditioner is mounted overhead, seven feet of headroom clearance must be provided from the underside of the unit to the machine room floor.

     (iii) If air exchange is used, it must not draw air from or exhaust air into other parts of the building.

     (d) Machine rooms located in underground parking garages must have a means to exchange the air in the machine room. An "exchange of air" is completed through separate intake and exhaust systems.

EXCEPTION:

The air in an underground parking garage machine room can be exchanged directly into the parking garage area.

     (4) All elevators that are provided with remote elevator machine and/or control rooms must be provided with a permanent means of communication between the elevator car and the remote machine room and/or control room.

     (5) Elevator machine room doors must have signs with lettering at least two inches in height with "elevator equipment room authorized personnel only - no storage."

EXCEPTION:

Residential conveyances, LULAs and special purpose elevators are exempted from these requirements.

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     (1) Be permanently attached to the hoistway door assembly.

     (2) Encroach upon the full width and height of the hoistway door opening.

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     In residential installations where the pit depth exceeds three feet, a fixed vertical ladder, designed to the current adopted rules for commercial installations, must be provided.

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     Sump hole covers must be designed to withstand a load of three hundred pounds per square foot.

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     (2) All inclined stairway chairlifts and inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts installed in residences licensed as group homes must be equipped with a standard electric key switch Chicago style lock and #2252 key.

     (3) All inclined stairway chairlifts and inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts installed in schools, day care centers, churches and other facilities which typically accommodate or provide services for children must also be equipped with a standard electric key switch Chicago style lock and #2252 key.

     (4) Where these conveyances are installed outdoors, they must be equipped with either a standard electric key switch Chicago style lock and #2252 key or a timing device. The timing device must not allow the conveyance to run outside of normal business hours.

     (5) In locations where the conveyance is not visible at all times, the conveyance must be equipped with a means of two-way communication that is capable of communicating with and signaling to a person or service that can respond appropriately at all times.

EXEMPTION:

Inclined stairway chairlifts and inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts in private residences are not required to be equipped with key switches.

     (6) Beginning July 1, 2004, vertical wheelchair lifts in commercial installations must be equipped with low energy power-operated doors or gates complying with ANSI/BHMA A156.19. Doors and gates shall remain open for twenty seconds minimum. End doors shall be thirty-two inches minimum clear width. Side doors shall be forty-two inches minimum clear width.

EXCEPTION:

Lifts having doors or gates on opposite sides shall be permitted to have manual doors and gates.

     (7) For purposes of this section, "not visible at all times" includes, but is not limited to, conveyances located in stairwells, auditoriums, and other areas which are not generally in the normal path of travel during the hours that the building is occupied.

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     (a) Has a car or platform moving in guides;

     (b) Serves two or more floors of a building or structure;

     (c) Has a vertical rise of at least 5 feet and no more than 60 feet;

     (d) Has a maximum speed of 50 feet per minute;

     (e) Is not part of a conveying system but is an isolated self-contained lift;

     (f) Travels only in an inclined or vertical direction;

     (g) Is operated or supervised by an individual designated by the employer;

     (h) Is installed in a commercial or industrial area not accessible to the general public; and

     (i) May not be operated from within the car.

     (2) ((Material lift installation and operation must comply with chapter 296-155 WAC (Safety standards for construction work).

     (3))) Material lifts must not carry people so their operation or failure will not endanger people working near them. WAC 296-96-05010 through 296-96-05290 establishes requirements for the construction, installation, and operation of material lifts. These rules allow certain conveyances designed solely to transport material and equipment to be constructed to less stringent and costly standards than ASME A17.1.

     These rules do not apply to conveyances that lack a car (platform) and use rollers, belts, tracks, power conveyors, or similar carrying (loading) surfaces. (See ASME/ANSI B20.1.)

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05010, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) The gate must guard the full width of each opening on every landing.

     (2) It must be built in one of the following styles:

     (a) Vertically sliding;

     (b) Biparting;

     (c) Counter-balanced;

     (d) Horizontally swinging; or

     (e) Horizontally sliding.

     (3) Be constructed of either solid material or material with openings that will reject a 2-inch diameter ball.

     (4) Be constructed with a distance of not more than 2 1/2 inches between a hoistway gate or hoistway door face and a landing sill edge.

     (5) Be designed and guided to withstand (without being broken, permanently deformed, or displaced from its guides or tracks) a 100 pound lateral pressure applied near its center.

     (6) ((Employ a combination mechanical lock and electrical contact)) Be equipped with labeled and listed electrical interlock(s) that prevents the operation of the lift when the doors or gates are open.

     (7) ((Construct)) Be constructed with balanced type vertically sliding gates that extend no more than 2 inches vertically from the landing threshold and no less than 66 inches above it.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05030, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05070, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Iron (low carbon steel) or steel wire ropes with fiber cores must be used to suspend cars and counterweights.

     (b) The minimum safety factor for suspension ropes must be 6 times the manufacturers rated breaking strength per rope.

     (c) The car, the counterweight end of the car and the counterweight wire ropes (or the stationary hitch ends where multiple roping is used) must be fastened so that the looped ends of the turned back portion in the rope sockets are clearly visible. Fastenings must either be:

     (i) Individual tapered, babbitted rope sockets; or

     (ii) Other types of department approved rope fastenings.

     (d) Rope sockets must develop at least 80 percent of the breaking strength of the strongest rope used in the sockets.

     (e) U-bolt rope clips (clamps) cannot be used for load fastenings.

     (f) A metal or plastic data tag must be securely attached to one of the wire rope fastenings each time the ropes are replaced or reshackled. The data tag must include:

     (i) The diameter of the ropes in inches; and

     (ii) The manufacturer's rated breaking strength.

     (iii) All replacements of wire rope or chain must be in accordance with the lift manufacturer's specifications.

     (2) The following requirements apply to specific types of material lifts:

     (a) Traction type lifts must use at least three hoisting ropes.

     (b) ((Owners, operators and installers of)) Lifts suspended by hoisting chains must comply with the chain manufacturer's specifications for maintenance, inspection, and application.

     (c) Lifts using roller chain type lifting chains must use chains with a six to one safety factor based on ASME/ANSI B-29.1M minimum (not average) chain strength.

     (d) Drum type lifts, must use either at least two hoisting ropes or a secondary as well as a primary load path to the hoist must be employed. Also, the cable secured to the drum must be at least one and one-half turns around the drum when the carrier is at its extreme limit of travel.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05160, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) Be manually operated;

     (2) Have red operating handles or buttons;

     (3) Be conspicuously and permanently marked "STOP"; and

     (4) Clearly indicate the stop and run position.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05170, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05230, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

     (a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested;

     (b) The representative of a firm that ((manufactures, installs or services material lifts or a person approved by the department)) manufactured the particular material lift, and who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state;

     (c) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.

     (2) The car safety devices must be tested while the car is carrying a 100 percent rated load and the counterweight is at no load.

     (3) A report of the test results must be submitted to the department for approval.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05290, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07010, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     If the department determines that an inclined private residence elevator was installed without a permit and/or without an inspection the conveyance will be required to comply with the current rules adopted by the department unless you are able to provide documentation determining the date the conveyance was installed (e.g., sales receipts, building permits, or other appropriate documentation).

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     (2) The inside net platform area must not exceed 12 square feet. EXCEPTION: The net platform area may be increased by no more than 3 square feet provided that shelves or benches permanently affixed to the car structure reduce the standing area to 12 square feet.)) The minimum rated load shall be not less than the following:

     (1) For net platform areas up to and including twelve square feet, the rated load shall be not less than forty pounds per square foot or three hundred fifty pounds whichever is greater.

     (2) For net platform areas greater than twelve square feet, the rated load shall be based upon sixty-two and one-half pounds per square foot.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07080, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Inclined private residence elevator car frames and platforms must:

     (a) Be built of metal, a combination of metal and wood or other materials of equal strength;

     (b) ((Have a safety factor of at least five; and

     (c))) Be suitably prepared and/or protected for exposure to weather.

     (((2))) (3) Incline car chassis must:

     (a) Be built of metal, except for the guiding members, and

     (b) ((Have a safety factor of at least 5, based upon the car's rated load.

     (c))) Chassis guiding members must be retained and/or enclosed in guides so that the chassis cannot be derailed.

     (((3))) (4) Cast iron may not be used in the construction of a car frame or chassis.

     (((4))) (5) A car may have only one compartment.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07100, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Elevator safeties must be type "A" or "B" or other devices approved by the department and must be operated by a speed governor.

     (b) Elevator safeties must operate independently of governor speed action and without delay when a hoist rope breaks.

     (2) ((Speed)) Governors ((must)) shall operate ((with)) to set the safety ((set)) at a maximum ((speed)) of 140 percent of rated speed ((and)). Upon slackening of the hoist ropes the safety shall set without appreciable delay and independently of the speed governor. The governor shall be located where:

     (a) If over-travel occurs, ((they)) the governor will not be struck by the car or counterweight;

     (b) All parts can freely and fully move; ((and))

     (c) ((They are)) The governor is accessible for a complete examination;

     (d) Governors are required to be of the mechanical type; and

     (e) Belt driven governors must be monitored. In the case of belt breakage or disengagement, the car must be shut down.

     (3) If ropes are used, ((they)) the ropes must be made of iron, steel, Monel metal or phosphor bronze and be at least 1/4 inch in diameter. Tiller rope construction must not be used.

     (4) Motor-control circuits and brake-control circuits must be opened either before the safety applies or at the time ((it)) the safety applies.

     (5) All safeties must apply mechanically. Electrically operated safeties must not be used.

     (6) All winding drum type ((incline)) inclined elevators that use rope suspensions must be equipped with a manually reset slack-rope device. During a car's descent, if ((it)) the travel of the car is obstructed and the hoisting ropes go slack, the slack-rope device must stop power to the elevator motor and brake

     (7) Cast iron must not be used to build any elevator safety part that stops and sustains the elevator.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07170, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (((a))) (i) Be made of cast iron or steel;

     (((b))) (ii) Have diameters at least 30 times the diameter of the wire hoisting ropes; and

     (((c))) (iii) Have machined rope grooves.

     (b) EXCEPTION:

     (((1))) (i) If 8 x 19 steel ropes are used, drum and sheave diameters may be reduced to 21 times the diameter of the hoisting rope.

     (((2))) (ii) Existing incline lifts suspended by cables are not required to have machine grooves, except for the first row of cables wrapped on the drum and shall be required to have a tracking device.

     (((3))) (iii) On existing inclined lifts suspended by cables that do not have machine grooves on the drum, the first layer of ropes will be recognized as providing the same traction as grooves, provided that this layer remains on the drum at all times and is not allowed to wind out. Such lifts must be provided with a tracking device to ensure that the rope does not wind over itself on the drum.

     (2) The factor of safety, based on the static load (the rated load plus the weight of the car, ropes, counterweights, etc.) to be used in the design of driving machines and sheaves, must be at least:

     (a) Eight for driving machines and sheaves built of wrought iron and steel; or

     (b) Ten for driving machines built of cast iron, cast steel or other materials.

     (((4))) (3) Set screw type fastenings must not be substituted for keys or pins if connections are subject to torque or tension.

     (((5))) (4) Gears:

     (a) When connecting drums or sheaves to the main driving gear, friction gears, clutch mechanisms or couplings must not be used.

     (b) Worm gears having cast iron teeth must not be used.

     (((6))) (5) Brakes:

     (a) Electric brakes must be of the friction type set by springs and must release electrically.

     (b) All brakes must be able to stop and hold a elevator carrying 125 percent of its rated load.

     (c) At least one brake must be mounted ((on the load side of the driving machine's worm shaft. On indirectly driven elevators, brakes must engage when the driving machine fails.)) so that in the case of gearbox failure, the drum will hold the rated load.

     (d) If a single ground or short-circuit, a counter-voltage or a motor field discharge occurs and the operating device is set in the stop position, the brake magnet must set the brake.

     (((7))) (6) Driving machines:

     (a) A driving machine may be mounted on a elevator chassis or in a remote location. However, if mounted in a remote location, all sheaves and sprockets must be guarded and positioned so the hoisting ropes and chains remain properly aligned while the elevator is in use.

     (b) Screw type machines must not be used.

     (c) Hydraulic driving machines must conform to ASME A17.1.

     (d) Roped-hydraulic machines may be used.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07180, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) A hoistway must be equipped with final terminal stopping switches that are activated by a elevator chassis. These switches must stop the elevator ((from traveling)) if the elevator travels beyond the normal terminals and prevent ((it)) the elevator from moving in ((both)) either direction((s)).

     (2) Winding drum machines may use a slack cable switch instead of a bottom final terminal switch.

     (3) Normal and final terminal stopping switches must not control the same switches on the controller unless at least two separate and independent switches are used. At least two of these separate switches must be closed in order to complete the motor and brake circuits for each direction of travel.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07190, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (4) Hand rope operation must not be used.)) (1) If the activation of the elevator is by key switch or key pad it must conform to the requirements of (a) and (b) of this subsection. The department may approve alternative methods of equal security such as key card or magnetic swipe card. Methods must conform to the following:

     (a) The key or code must be entered each time to move the elevator.

     (b) Key-operated switches must be of the spring return type and must be operated by a weatherproof cylinder type lock having not less than five pin or five disc combination with the key removable only when the switch is in the off position.

     (2) If activation of the elevator is provided by a timing circuit that only allows the circuits to be initiated or unlocked for a sufficient amount of time to allow passengers to board the elevator and begin transit, a separate activation switch on the car is not required. The operating circuits must automatically relock:

     (a) If the elevator is not activated within its preset period of time;

     (b) When any landing stop button is activated;

     (c) When the preset timing period has expired and the car has completed transit to another landing or returns to the departure landing.

     (3) Emergency stop switches must be provided on or adjacent to the operating station.

     (a) Stop switches in the car must:

     (i) Be of a manually opened and manually closed type;

     (ii) Have red handles or buttons and be conspicuously marked "STOP";

     (iii) Open even if springs fail when springs are used.

     (b) Stop switch at other operating stations:

     (i) May be of a momentary type;

     (ii) Must have red handles or buttons and be conspicuously marked "stop";

     (iii) Must open even if springs fail when springs are used;

     (iv) After initiation of stopping, the car may not automatically restart. Run condition must be manually initiated.

     (4) Design and installation of control and operating circuits must meet the following:

     (a) Control systems based upon the completion or maintenance of an electric circuit must not be used for interrupting power and applying machine brakes at terminals; stopping elevators when an emergency stop switch is open or when any electrical protective device operates; stopping a machine when the safety applies.

     (b) If springs are used to activate switches, contact, or circuit breaking relays to stop the elevator at a terminal, the springs must be of the restrained compression type.

     (5) Hand rope operation must not be used.

     (6) Radio controls may be used in lieu of wiring for all car controls provided:

     (a) The system is set up so that it is fail safe (if contact is lost, the unit will stop);

     (b) In such installations, the stop button in the car shall interrupt the circuit of frequency; and

     (c) The controls are permanently mounted and conform to code.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07200, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

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     (2) If a driving machine is mounted on the elevator chassis, the electrical connections between the elevator and the power source must be able to stop power if a traveling cable parts.

     (3) All electrical connections between the elevator and the stationary connections must be insulated flexible conductors conforming to the applicable articles in the NEC ((Article 620,)) relating to Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Wheelchair Lifts, and Stairway Chair Lifts.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07230, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) A ((hand crank capable)) Manual method of moving the elevator in accordance with ASME A17.1; and

     (b) A machine brake with a lever to release the brake allowing use of the ((hand crank)) manual method.

     (2) Machinery spaces must be protected from weather and accidental contact. Machinery spaces must be locked.

     (3) Guiding members and moving parts of the inclined private residence elevator must be free of brush and other types of material that might either impede the travel or cause deterioration of the equipment over time.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-07250, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08010, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08020, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     If the department determines that an inclined private residence conveyance for transporting property was installed without a permit and inspection the conveyance will be required to comply with the current rules adopted by the department unless you are able to provide documentation determining the date the conveyance was installed (e.g., sales receipts, building permits, or other appropriate documentation).

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     If the department determines that a conveyance was altered without a permit and inspection, the conveyance will be required to comply with the applicable rules adopted by the department at the time the noncompliant alteration was identified.

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     (2) Plans and specifications covering the installation of an inclined private residence ((elevator)) conveyance for transporting property must be endorsed by a professional engineer before the department will approve the plans.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08030, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Where gates are not provided at the entrance to the platform, a chain with a sign must be provided to block the landing entrance. The sign must state "Keep off landing until elevator has stopped at platform."

     (3) If gates are provided, they must be:

     (a) Either ((be)) a horizontally sliding type or a swing type; and

     (b) Equipped with a latch that holds the gate closed and an electrical contact to prevent movement of the elevator when a gate is open.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08050, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Be built of wood or other suitable resilient material;

     (b) Have the ability to resist deterioration from weather; and

     (c) Have sufficient strength to withstand, without failure, the impact of a descending ((elevator)) conveyance carrying its rated load or counterweight and traveling at 115 percent of its rated speed.

     (2) Spring type buffers, if used, must:

     (a) Be built with a minimum stroke of 3/4 inch and with a maximum stroke of 1 1/2 inches; and

     (b) Not fully compress when struck by the ((elevator)) conveyance carrying its rated load or counterweight and traveling at 115 percent of its rated speed.

     (3) Inclined private residence ((elevators)) conveyances for transporting property are not required to have bumpers and buffers except when obstructions are encountered.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08060, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08090, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Be built of metal, a combination of metal and wood or other materials of equal strength;

     (b) Have a safety factor of at least 5; and

     (c) Be suitably prepared and/or protected ((for)) from exposure to weather.

     (2) ((Incline elevator)) Inclined conveyance chassis must:

     (a) Be built of metal, except for the guiding members;

     (b) Have a safety factor of at least 5, based upon the ((elevator's)) conveyance's rated load; and

     (c) Have the chassis guiding members retained and/or enclosed in guides so that the chassis cannot be derailed.

     (3) Cast iron may not be used in the construction of the ((elevator)) conveyance frame or chassis.

     (4) A car may have only one compartment.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08100, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Securely fastened to the car platform so that it cannot become loose or displaced due to ordinary service, application of the ((elevator)) conveyance safety, or from the ((elevator)) conveyance coming into contact with the buffer.

     (b) Built to withstand a 75 pound pressure, horizontally applied at any point on the wall, without causing a wall deflection that reduces running clearance below 3/4 inch or above 1 inch.

     (2) If glass or plastic is used in the car enclosure, it must be weather resistant plastic or tempered safety glass.

     (3) Where there is no car enclosure, a means must be provided to secure all materials to the platform.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08110, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) The manufacturer must install a metal data plate showing the ((elevator's)) conveyance's weight, speed, suspension means data, manufacturer's name and date of installation. The data plate must be securely fastened in a conspicuous place in the machine area.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08140, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Guides, guide rails, guide rail brackets, and their fastenings and supports must, at the point of support, deflect 1/8 inch or less while resisting horizontal forces encountered during loading. When horizontal force is measured at a midpoint between brackets, guide rails must deflect 1/4 inch or less in any direction.

     (3) The top and bottom of each guide or guide rail run must not allow the ((elevator)) conveyance and counterweight guiding members to travel beyond the guide rail ends.

     (4) Guides for inclined private residence ((elevators)) conveyances must have no more stresses and deflection than allowed by the manufacturer's specifications.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08150, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Counterweights must not be of sufficient weight to cause undue slackening of any ((elevator)) conveyance hoisting rope or chain during acceleration or retardation of the ((elevator)) conveyance. Counterweight weight section must be mounted in structural or formed metal frames which are designed to retain weights securely in place.

     exception: Counterweights may be constructed of a single metal plate.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08160, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Other types of approved safety devices may be used. If so, such devices must meet the requirements of WAC 296-96-07170.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08170, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08175, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Be made of cast iron or steel;

     (b) Have diameters at least 30 times the diameter of the wire hoisting ropes. EXCEPTION: If 8 x 19 steel ropes are used, drum and sheave diameters may be reduced to 21 times the diameter of the hoisting rope; and

     (c) Have machined rope grooves.

     (2) The factor of safety, based on the static load (the rated load plus the weight of the car, ropes, counterweights, etc.) to be used in the design of driving machines and sheaves, must be at least 5.

     (3) Set screw type fastenings must not be substituted for keys or pins if connections are subject to torque or tension.

     (4) Gears:

     (a) When connecting drums or sheaves to the main driving gear, friction gears, clutch mechanisms or couplings must not be used.

     (b) Worm gears having cast iron teeth must not be used.

     (5) Brakes:

     (a) Electric brakes must be of the friction type set by springs and must release electrically.

     (b) All brakes must be able to stop and hold a car carrying 125 percent of its rated load.

     (c) At least one brake must be mounted on the load side of the driving machine's worm shaft. On indirectly driven lifts, brakes must engage when the driving machine fails.

     (d) If a single ground or short-circuit, a counter-voltage or a motor field discharge occurs and the operating device is set in the stop position, the brake magnet must set the brake.

     (6) Driving machines:

     (a) A driving machine may be mounted on a ((elevator)) conveyance chassis or in a remote location. However, if mounted in a remote location, all sheaves and sprockets must be guarded and positioned so the hoisting ropes and chains remain properly aligned while the ((elevator)) conveyance is in use.

     (b) Screw type machines must not be used.

     (c) Hydraulic driving machines must conform to ASME A17.1.

     (d) Roped-hydraulic machines may be used.

     (e) Rack and pinion drive may be used.

     EXCEPTION: Existing inclined private residence ((elevators)) conveyances for transporting property may use wrapped cable drums as long as they do not show signs of excessive wear.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08180, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) Winding drum machines may use a slack cable switch as a bottom final terminal switch.

     (2) Normal and final terminal stopping switches must not control the same switches on the controller unless at least two separate and independent switches are used. At least two of these separate switches must be closed in order to complete the motor and brake circuits for each direction of travel.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08190, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (4) Hand rope operation must not be used.)) (1) If activation of the conveyance is by key switch, key pad or swipe card, the activation and operation must conform to the requirements of (a) and (b) of this subsection. The department may approve alternative methods of equal security.

     (a) The key or code must be entered each time to move the conveyance.

     (b) Key-operated switches must be of the spring return type and must be operated by a weatherproof cylinder type lock having not less than five pin or five disc combination with the key removable only when the switch is in the off position.

     (2) If activation is provided by a timing circuit that only permits the circuits to be initiated or unlocked for a sufficient amount of time to allow the loading of materials, the operating circuits must automatically relock:

     (a) If the conveyance is not activated within its preset period of time;

     (b) When any landing stop button is activated; or

     (c) When the car has completed transit to another landing or returns to the departure landing.

     (3) Emergency stop switches must be provided on or adjacent to the operating station. Stop switches:

     (a) May be of a momentary type;

     (b) Must have red handles or buttons and be conspicuously marked "STOP"; and

     (c) Must open even if springs fail when springs are used.

     (4) After initiation of stopping, the car may not automatically restart. Run condition must be manually initiated.

     (5) Design and installation of control and operating circuits must meet the following:

     (a) Control systems based upon the completion or maintenance of an electric circuit must not be used for interrupting power and applying machine brakes at terminals, stopping elevators when an emergency stop switch is open or when any electrical protective device operates, or for stopping a machine when the safety applies.

     (b) If springs are used to activate switches, contact, or circuit breaking relays to stop the elevator at a terminal, the springs must be a restrained compression type.

     (6) Hand rope operation must not be used.

     (7) Radio controls may be used in lieu of wiring for all car controls provided:

     (a) The system is set up so that it is fail safe (if radio contact is lost, the unit will stop);

     (b) In such installations, the stop button in the car shall interrupt the circuit of frequency; and

     (c) The controls are permanently mounted and comply with the applicable rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08200, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

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     (2) Where circuits through the traveling cable(s) exceed 30 volts, a means must be provided to stop the power automatically if the traveling cables part.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08220, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) If a driving machine is mounted on the ((elevator)) conveyance chassis, the electrical connections between the ((elevator)) conveyance and the power source must be able to stop power if a traveling cable parts.

     (3) All electrical connections between the ((elevator)) conveyance chassis and the stationary connections must be insulated flexible conductors conforming to the applicable articles of the NEC ((Article 620,)) relating to Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Wheelchair Lifts, and Stairway Chair Lifts.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08230, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) A ((hand crank)) manual method capable of moving the ((elevator)) conveyance in accordance with ASME A17.1; and

     (b) A machine brake with a lever to release the brake allowing use of the ((hand crank)) manual method.

     (2) Machinery spaces must be protected from weather and accidental contact. Machinery space must be locked.

     (3) Metal signs stating "NO RIDERS" in two-inch letters must be conspicuously posted and permanently attached to the ((elevator)) conveyance and at each landing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08250, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-09002, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

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((BELT MANLIFT CODE
TITLE	DATE INSTALLED		COMMENTS
	FROM	TO
Existing Belt Manlifts	1962	1974	Used as existing standard for belt manlifts installed in years effective.))

WAC 296-96-11010 through 296-96-11078 applies to all existing belt manlifts. After the effective date of these rules all belt manlifts must be installed according to Belt Manlifts USAS A90.1-1997.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11001, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Floor space adjacent to floor openings must be kept clear and free of obstructions at all times.

     (3) Adequate lighting (not less than ((3)) 5 foot-candle power) must be provided at each floor landing whenever the lift is in use.

     (4) The landing surfaces at all entrances and exits must provide safe footing and must have a coefficient of friction of at least 0.5 to help insure safe footing.

     (5) Emergency landings must be provided so that the maximum distance a person must travel on the emergency ladder between an emergency landing and a floor landing is 25 feet. Emergency landings must:

     (a) Be accessible from both runs of the lift;

     (b) Give access to the emergency ladder; and

     (c) Be completely enclosed with a standard railing and toeboard.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11016, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Where possible, a cone must make an angle with the horizontal of at least 45 degrees. A cone angle of 60 degrees or more must be used where ceiling heights permit.

     (b) Where possible, ((a)) the guard or cone must extend at least 42 inches outward from any belt handhold. A guard or cone must not extend beyond the upper surface of the floor above.

     (c) A cone must be built of sheet steel (at least No. 18 U.S. gauge) or any material of equivalent strength or stiffness. The lower edge of a cone must be rolled to a minimum diameter of 1/2 inch. The interior of a cone must be smooth with no protruding rivets, bolts or screws.

     (2) All obstructions must be guarded just like floor openings with the same minimum distances observed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11019, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) When a maze is used:

     (a) Maze or staggered openings must not allow direct passage between a platform enclosure and the outer floor space;

     (b) Rails must be located between 2 and 4 feet from the edge of the opening as measured at right angles to the face of the belt; and

     (c) At openings, the intersection of the top rail and the end post must form a bend or standard long sweep "ell."

     (3) When a handrail is used:

     (a) Rails must be standard guardrails with rounded corners, toeboards and meet the guard rail requirements ((located in chapter 296-24 WAC, General safety and health standards)) adopted according to chapter 49.17 RCW; and

     (b) Gates must have rounded corners, open outward, and be self-closing.

     (4) Unless prevented by building design, all entrances and exits at all landings must be in the same relative location.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11022, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Cast iron gears must not be used.

     (3) Brakes:

     (a) On direct connected machines, the brake must be mechanically applied to the motor shaft and released electronically.

     (b) On "V" belt driven machines, the brake must be mechanically applied to the input shaft and released electronically.

     (c) All brakes must be capable of stopping and holding the lift while carrying its rated capacity.

     (4) Belts:

     (a) Belts may not have more than one splice per belt.

     (b) There shall not be more than one inch of space between the opposing ends of the belt.

     (c) A belt manlift that has evidence of severe belt damage must be removed from service immediately. Belts with severe belt damage may not be repaired and/or returned to service. "Severe belt damage" means that the protective outer cover of a belt becomes cut, cracked or separated exposing damaged inner fabric, and such damage extends across the full width of the belt, spans between adjacent bolt holes, or damage goes through the entire thickness of the inner fabric. A torn belt is also considered severe.

     Exception: A lap splice that has become cracked or damaged may be converted to a butt splice and returned to service, provided that the damaged area on the splice is completely removed.

     (d) The conversion of a lap splice to a butt splice does not constitute a repair.

     (e) A belt that has evidence of superficial belt cover damage while in use on a manlift is not required to be replaced. "Superficial belt cover damage" means that the protective outer cover of a belt becomes scratched, cut or cracked exposing the inner fabric. Such damage may not be continuous across the full width of the belt.

     (5) Belts fastening:

     (a) Belts must be fastened either by a ((lapped)) lap splice or a butt splice with a strap on the belt side opposite the pulley.

     (b) For lapped splices on manlifts with travel distances not exceeding 100 feet, the overlap of the belt at the splice must be at least 3 feet; or

     (c) For lapped splices exceeding 100 feet, the overlap at the splice must be at least 4 feet.

     (d) For butt splices on manlifts with travel distances not exceeding 100 feet, the strap must extend at least 3 feet on one side of the butt; or

     (e) For butt splices not exceeding 100 feet, the strap must extend at least 4 feet on one side of the butt.

     (f) For 12-inch belts, the joint must be fastened with a minimum of 20 special elevator bolts with minimum diameters of 1/4 inch. To effectively cover the belt joint area, these bolts must be arranged symmetrically in 5 rows.

     (g) For a 14-inch belt, the minimum number of bolts is 23.

     (h) For a 16-inch belt, the minimum number of bolts is 27.

     (((5))) (6) All installations must use machines designed and constructed to hold the driving pulley when there is shaft failure or overspeed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11045, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) A roller switch located above but not in line with the first switch;

     (b) A photocell and light source (an "electric eye"); or

     (c) A switch activated by a lever, bar, rod or plate.

     ((()) (i) If a plate is used, it should be positioned above the head pulley so it barely clears a passing step.(()))

     (ii) If a bar is used, the bar must be of the "breakaway" type.

     (2) The stop device must stop the lift before a loaded step reaches a point 24 inches above the top terminal landing.

     (3) Once the lift has stopped, the automatic stop device must be manually reset. Therefore, this device must be located on the top landing where the reset person has a clear view of both the "up" and "down" runs of the lift; and it must be impossible to reset from a step.

     (4) Electric stop devices must meet the following requirements:

     (a) All electric switches that directly open the main motor circuit must be multiple type switches;

     (b) Photoelectric devices must be designed and installed so that failure of the light source, the light sensitive element or any vacuum tube used in the circuit will result in shutting off power to the driving motor;

     (c) In areas where flammable vapors or dust may be present, all electrical installations must be in accordance with the NEC requirements for those installations; and

     (d) All controller contacts carrying main motor current must be copper to carbon types unless the circuit is simultaneously broken at two or more points or the contacts are immersed in oil.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11057, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) The inspection must cover (but is not limited to) the following items:

     • Belt and belt tension

     • Bottom (boot) and pulley

     • Brake

     • Clearance

     • Drive pulley

     • Driving mechanism

     • Electrical switches

     • Guardrails

     • Handholds and fastenings

     • Lubrication

     • Motor

     • Pulley supports

     • Rails, rail supports and fastenings

     • Rollers and slides

     • Signal equipment

     • Steps and fastenings

     • Warning signs and lights

     (3) A written record must be kept of results of each inspection, and it must be made available to all inspectors. This information must be recorded under the monthly portion of the test log required by Appendix A of ASME A90.1-1997.

     (4) For purposes of this section "adequate lighting" means five-foot candles.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-11078, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

     (a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category of the conveyance being tested;

     (b) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular belt manlift who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state; or

     (c) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular belt manlift who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category of the conveyance being tested.

     (2)(a) The up capacity of the belt manlift must be tested with two hundred pounds on each horizontal step. During the up-run portion of the test the belt manlift must not show appreciable slip of the belt when standing or running at rated speed.

     (b) The down capacity of the belt manlift must be tested with two hundred pounds on each horizontal step. During the down-run portion of the test the belt manlift must not show appreciable slip of the belt when standing or running at the rated speed.

     The brake shall stop and hold the belt with test load within a maximum of twenty-four inches of travel.

     (3) After the five-year test has been performed a tag indicating the date of the test and name of the company performing the test must be attached in a visible area of the drive motor machine.

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     (2) Perforated enclosures can be used where fire resistance is not required. However, such an enclosure must use at least No. 13 U.S. gauge steel wire, if a steel wire grill or expanded metal grill type, and it must have openings that reject a one-inch diameter ball.

     (3) All landings must be properly and adequately lighted.

     (4) For purposes of this section "adequate lighting" means five-foot candles.

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     (a) Steel wire and expanded metal gates must be constructed of at least No. 13 U.S. gauge steel.

     (b) Wood slat gates must have slats at least two inches wide and one-half inch thick, nominal size.

     (c) Solid material gates must be constructed of at least one-eighth inch reinforced sheet steel or one-half inch plywood.

     (2) Gates may be horizontal swinging, vertical or horizontal sliding or biparting types, and must:

     (a) Span the full width of the elevator car;

     (b) Extend from one inch above the landing floor to at least six feet above it;

     (c) Not swing into the hoistway; and

     (d) Be equipped with interlocks or mechanical locks and electric contacts that prevent the gate from opening when a car is away from a landing.

     (3) Hoistway doors must be closed before the car can leave the landing. Once the car leaves the landing, the door must be latched so that it will not open when the elevator is not at the landing.

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     (1) If constructed of solid materials, cars must be capable of withstanding a horizontal thrust of seventy-five pounds while deflecting no more than one-quarter inch.

     (2) If constructed of perforated materials, all openings must be capable of rejecting at least a one-inch diameter ball.

     (3) Cars frames must be of substantial metal or wood construction.

     (a) Metal frames must have a safety factor of four.

     (b) Wood frames must have a safety factor of six.

     (c) Wood frames must be constructed with gussets and bolts secured with large washers, lock washers and nuts.

     (4) Cars must have platforms whose inside dimensions do not exceed thirty inches on each side (six and one-quarter square feet area).

     (5) Cars must have substantial protective tops. These tops:

     (a) May have hinged front halves;

     (b) May be made of No. 9 U.S. wire-gauge screen, No. 11 gauge expanded metal, No. 14 gauge sheet steel, or one-quarter inch or heavier plywood.

     (c) If made of wire screen or metal with openings, must reject a one-half inch diameter ball.

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     (1) Car doors must be:

     (a) Constructed of solid or perforated material which is capable of resisting a seventy-five pound thrust without deflecting one-quarter inch. If perforated material is used, it must reject a one-inch diameter ball.

     (b) Biparting or otherwise horizontally swung provided the door swings within the elevator car.

     (c) Equipped with a positive locking latch device that resists a two hundred fifty pound thrust.

     (2) Interlocks or a combination consisting of mechanical locks and electric contacts must be provided for all elevators having car doors. An electrical/mechanical interlock must be provided on car gates on elevators in unenclosed hoistways unless a safe means of self-evacuation is provided. Such means must be approved by the department.

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     (1) At the bottom of a counterweight enclosure, there must be an inspection opening large enough to allow the inspection of cable fastenings, counterweight and buffer.

     (2) Rectangular shaped counterweights must be secured by at least two and one-half inch mild steel bolts with lock nuts.

     (3) Round counterweights must be fastened with a center bolt at least three quarter inch in diameter and secured with a lock nut.

     (4) All bolt eyes must be welded closed.

     (5) Cable fastenings shall be by babbitted tapered elevator sockets or other acceptable methods. If cable clamps are used, a minimum of three cable clamps must be provided. U-shaped clamps shall not be acceptable.

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     (1) Extend at least six inches beyond the maximum travel distance of the car with the buffers compressed.

     (2) Be securely fastened to a vertical support for the full length of the elevator's travel.

     (3) Be constructed of vertical grain fir, angle iron:

     (a) If constructed with vertical grain fir, the rails must be at least one and one-half inch by one and one-half inch and not vary in thickness by more than three-sixteenths inch on brake surfaces.

     (b) If constructed with angle iron, the angle iron must be at least one-quarter inch by two inch by two inch.

     (4) Be able to resist a two hundred fifty pound horizontal thrust.

     (5) Be able to resist more than one-half inch total deflection when the car safety is applied.

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     (1) Made of a good grade of elevator traction wire rope;

     (2) At least three-eighths inches in diameter and possessing a safety factor of five;

     (3) Fastened by babbitted tapered elevator sockets or other acceptable methods. If cable clamps are used, a minimum of three cable clamps must be provided. U-shaped clamps shall not be acceptable.

     (4) Long enough so the car platform will be no more than six inches above the top landing when the counterweight buffer is fully compressed, and at least six inches from the counterbalance sheave when the car buffer is fully compressed.

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     (1) Car safeties must be mechanically operated and not be affected by any interruptions in the electrical circuit.

     (2) Car safeties and governor controlled safeties must operate automatically and the control circuit must be broken in the event of cable breakage.

     (3) A no-load annual safety test must be performed and a tag with the date and company conducting the test must be attached to the governor with a wire and seal. A safety tag must also be permanently affixed to the inside of the car.

     (4) A five-year full load test must be performed and a safety tag with the date and company conducting the test must be permanently attached to the governor with a wire and seal. A safety tag must also be permanently affixed to the inside of the car. Documentation must be submitted to the department.

     Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

     (a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested;

     (b) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift and who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state; or

     (c) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.

     (5) Separate safety tags must be used to distinguish the no-load annual safety test and the five-year full load test.

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     (1) Brakes must be located on the final drive of all elevator machines.

     (2) The brake activating circuit must be designed so that interruption of power by the slack cable switch, control switch, and limit switches activate the brake.

     (3) The brakes must activate under short circuit, phase failure, or reverse phase conditions.

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     (2) If a car is not equipped with constant pressure push button controls, then it must be equipped with a manually operated emergency stop switch that is clearly marked "emergency stop."

     (3) Terminal limiting devices must operate independently of car controls and must automatically stop the car at the top and bottom terminal landings.

     (4) All winding drum machine type elevators must be equipped with top and bottom final limit switches.

     (5) A manual-reset slack rope device that breaks the circuit to the drive motor and brake must be installed on all winding drum type machines.

     (6) All electric manlifts lifts must be equipped with an overspeed governor that must not exceed one hundred seventy-five feet per minute and must deenergize the brake control and motor drive circuits simultaneously when the car safety mechanism is activated.

     (7) Car speeds for electric lifts must not exceed one hundred twenty-five feet per minute.

     (8) Elevator controls and disconnects must be accessible and marked.

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     (a) On direct drive or approved worm gear driven type, a mechanically actuated, electrically released brake must be installed on the driving unit.

     (b) On V belt driven types, a minimum of four belts, one-half inch minimum size, must be used to transmit power from the motor to the drive shaft and a mechanically activated, electrically released brake must be installed on the final drive shaft.

     (2) Wherever practical, elevator machines must be installed on the top side of the supporting structure.

     (3) All components of the driving mechanism and parts subject to stress involved in suspending the load or related equipment must be designed to withstand eight times the total weight to be suspended, including load, counterweight, car and cables.

     (4) Gears must be made of steel or equivalent material. Cast iron gears are prohibited.

     (5) A working platform, with railings complying with the applicable requirements adopted according to chapter 49.17 RCW, shall be provided to allow for safely working on equipment.

     (6) A light with a switch must be located near the elevator driving machine or the machinery space.

     (7) A means to lockout/tagout the elevator equipment must be located near the elevator driving machine or the machinery space.

     (8) The elevator machinery shall be protected from the weather.

     (9) All sheaves must be appropriately guarded per the requirements adopted according to chapter 49.17 RCW.

     (10) Changes based on the requirement found in subsections (5) through (9) of this section must be completed within two years of the effective date of these rules.

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     (2) All elevators using counterweights must be equipped with adequate counterweight buffers.

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     (2) A sign bearing the following information must be posted in a conspicuous place within the car:

     (a) Total load limit in pounds;

     (b) "Maximum capacity-one person"; and

     (c) "For authorized personnel use only."

     (3) A properly working fire extinguisher must be present in each car.

     (4) For purposes of this section "adequate lighting" means five-foot candles.

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     (a) The car platform must be no greater than 30 inches on either side (6.25 square feet area).

     (b) The car frame and platform must be of steel or sound seasoned wood construction and be designed with a safety factor of not less than 4 for metal and 6 for wood, based on a maximum capacity of 250 pounds.

     (c) All frame members must be securely bolted, riveted or welded and braced. If bolted, lock washers or lock nuts must be used.

     (d) Where wooden frame members are bolted, large washers or metal plates must be used to minimize the possibility of splitting or cracking the wood.

     (2) The sides of the car must be enclosed by a minimum of 2 safety guard rails with the top rail not less than 36 inches nor more than 42 inches from the car floor. Rails must sustain a horizontal thrust of 250 pounds. If solid material is used, it must be smooth surfaced and not less than 1/2 inch thickness, if wood; not less than 16 gauge thickness, if steel; and must be constructed from the car floor to a height of not less than 3 feet.

     (a) Where the hoistway is not enclosed on the entrance side of the car, a self-locking or drop bar gate must be provided. The car gate may be of the folding type, horizontally swung, provided it swings into the car enclosure. Drop bar gates must be of two bar construction, parallelogram type, and conform to requirements specified for car guard rails.

     (b) The car gate must drop into locking slots or be provided with a positive locking type latch capable of withstanding 250 pounds horizontal thrust.

     (3) Every car must have a substantial protective top. The front half may be hinged. The protective top may be made from No. 9 U.S. wire gauge screen, No. 11 gauge expanded metal, No. 14 gauge sheet steel, 3/4 inch or heavier plywood. If made of wire screen or metal, the openings must reject a 1/2 inch diameter ball.

     (4) Every car must have a proper rack to hold the balance weights. Weights must be contained in the proper rack when the car is in motion.

     (5) A sign bearing the following information must be conspicuously posted within the car:

     (a) Total load limit in pounds;

     (b) "Maximum capacity one person"; and

     (c) "For authorized personnel use only."

     (6) Every car must be equipped with a spring loaded foot brake which:

     (a) Operates independently of the car safeties;

     (b) Operates in both directions and will stop and hold the car and its load; and

     (c) Locks the car in its position automatically whenever the operator releases the pressure on the foot pedal.

     (7) Every car must be equipped with a car safety device which:

     (a) Applies to the sides of the main guide rails; and

     (b) Stops and holds the car and its load immediately when the hoisting rope breaks.

     (8) Every car must have a minimum clearance of 6 feet 6 inches from the top of the car platform to the bottom edge of the crosshead or any other obstruction.

     (9) A tool box with minimum dimensions of 4 inches long by 3 inches deep must be provided and firmly attached to the car structure.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-14045, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (a) Be not less than 3/8 inch in diameter((;)).

     (b) Provide a safety factor of 5 based on the maximum weight supported((;)).

     (c) Be of sufficient length to prevent the counterweight from striking the overhead structure when car is at the bottom, and prevent the car from striking the overhead before the counterweight is at its lower limit of travel((;)).

     (d) ((Be fastened at each end by at least 3 or more clamps, with the "U" of the clamp bearing on the dead end of the rope; and)) Cable fastenings shall be by babbitted tapered elevator sockets or other acceptable methods approved by the department. If cable clamps are used, a minimum of three cable clamps must be provided. U-shaped clamps shall not be acceptable.

     (e) Where passed around a metal or other object less than three times the diameter of the cable, have a thimble of the correct size inserted in the eye.

     (2) Approved sockets or fittings with the wire properly turned back and babbitted may be used in place of clamps noted in subsection (1)(d) of this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-14060, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     For purposes of this section "adequate lighting" means five-foot candles.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-14070, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Escape ladders must be installed extending the full length of the hoistway and must be located in a position so that in an emergency a person can safely transfer from the car platform to the ladder. Transfer is considered safe when a person can maintain three points of contact while making the transfer. An "IMPAIRED CLEARANCE" sign must be posted at the bottom of a ladder when the face of the ladder is less than 30 inches from any structure.

     (3) An automatic safety device which will prevent the car from leaving the landing until manually released by the operator must be installed at the bottom landing.

     (4) A fire extinguisher in proper working condition must be available in the car.

     (5) A five-year full load test must be performed and a tag indicating the date and the company conducting the test must be permanently attached with a wire and a seal. Documentation of the test submitted to the department. Manlifts with wooden rails must ((perform)) have a no-load drop test performed on the equipment.

     Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

     (a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested;

     (b) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift and who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state; or

     (c) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.

     (6) ((An annual)) A no load annual safety test must be performed and a tag ((with)) indicating the date and company conducting the test must be attached to the conveyance with a wire and seal. A safety tag must also be permanently affixed to the inside of the car.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-14080, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) Pipes or ducts that convey gases, vapors, or liquids and are not used in connection with the elevator must not be installed in any hoistway, machine room, or machinery space.

     (3) Machinery and sheave beams, supports, and foundations must comply with the American Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks A17.1, Section ((105)) 2.9.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-16040, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) A metal plate which gives the rated load in letters and figures not less than 1/4 inch high stamped, etched or raised on the surface of the plate must be fastened in a conspicuous place in the car.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-16150, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     NOTE: The department recommends the use of)) located in a locked key retainer box in the elevator lobby ((at the designated level above the hall buttons or by machine room doors at no more than 6 feet above the floor. This)); or located by machine room doors at no more than six feet above the floor, provided access to the key box doesn't require passage through locked doors. The key retainer box ((should)) must be:

     • Readily accessible to authorized personnel;

     • Clearly labeled "Elevator"; and

     • Equipped with a 1-inch cylinder cam lock key #39504.

     ((The department)) Further ((recommends that)):

     • Keys for access to elevator machine rooms and for operating elevator equipment ((are)) must be tagged and kept in the key box.

     • The key box must contain((s)) all keys necessary for inspections of the elevator.

     • Mechanical hoistway access devices ((are)) must be kept in the key box or machine room.

     The department may approve existing retainer boxes provided they are:

     • Readily accessible to authorized personnel;

     • Clearly labeled "elevator"; and

     • The lock must be either a 1-inch cylinder cam lock key #39504 or a combination lock. The combination for the lock must be on record with the department.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23100, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) This subpart does not apply to elevators located in grain terminals, residential elevators, or special purpose elevators.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23101, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

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     (2) Horizontal swinging single or center-opening doors on automatic-operation elevators must be self-closing.

     (3) Door closers are not required for the swinging portion of combination horizontally sliding and swinging doors.

     (4) On center-opening doors that utilize relating cables if the cabling fails or when the cabling is replaced a method shall be provided to ensure that both doors automatically close if the car for any reason leaves the landing zone.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23151, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (1) For an elevator with an inside net platform area of no more than 50 feet squared, W = 0.667A squared + 66.7A.

     (2) For an elevator with an inside net platform area of more than 50 feet squared, W = 0.0467A squared + 125A - 1367.

NOTE:	A = inside net platform area, ft. squared
	W = minimum rated load, lb.

MAXIMUM* INSIDE NET PLATFORM AREAS FOR THE VARIOUS RATED LOADS
Rated Load, lb.	Inside Net Platform Area, ft2	Rated Load, lb.	Inside Net Platform Area, ft2
500	7.0	5,000	50.0
600	8.3	6,000	57.7
700	9.6	7,000	65.3
1,000	13.25	8,000	72.9
1,200	15.6	9,000	80.5
1,500	18.9	10,000	88.0
1,800	22.1	12,000	103.0
2,000	24.2	15,000	125.1
2,500	29.1	18,000	146.9
3,000	33.7	20,000	161.2
3,500	38.0	25,000	196.5
4,000	42.2	30,000	231.0
4,500	46.2
*To allow for variations in cab designs, an increase in the maximum inside net platform area not exceeding 5% will be permitted for the various rated loads.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23240, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (2) The means for transferring the control of the elevator to the top-of-car operating device must be on the car top and located between the car crosshead and the side of the car nearest the hoistway entrance normally used for access to the car top.

     (3) A top of car operating station must be installed on all existing elevators which have more than fifteen feet of travel.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23270, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     Equalizers of other types may be used with traction elevators provided the equalizers and fastenings are approved by the authority having jurisdiction on the basis of adequate tensile and fatigue tests made by a qualified laboratory. Such tests must show the ultimate strength of the equalizer and its fastenings in its several parts and assembly, which must be no less than 10 percent in excess of the strength of suspension ropes, provided that equalizers of the single-bar type, or springs in tension, must not be used to attach suspension ropes to cars or counterweights or to dead-end hitch plates.

EXCEPTION:

The requirements of this section do not apply to rope equalizers that meet Rule 2.20.5 in ASME A17.1-2000.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23287, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     (h) Section 1010, Rule 1010.1, Rule 1010.2, Rule 1010.3, Rule 1010.4, Rule 1010.5, Rule 1010.6, Rule 1010.7)). All conveyances must be tested to the applicable code(s) by an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.

     (1) For annual testing of electric, hydraulic, and roped hydraulic elevators, a log indicating the date of testing with all pertinent data included must be posted in the machine room. The log must be completed by the qualified person performing the test.

Note:

The fire service and smoke detector testing may be performed and logged by the building owner.

     (2)(a) For five-year testing of electric, hydraulic and roped hydraulic elevators a full load safety test must be performed with weights.

     (b) For roped hydraulic elevators a static load test with the full load on the car must also be performed.

     (c) For tests administered under this subsection:

     (i) A log indicating the date of testing with all pertinent data included must be posted in the machine room. The log must be completed by the licensed elevator mechanic performing the test.

     (ii) A safety tag with the date and company conducting the test must be permanently attached to the governor, safeties, and the rupture valves with a wire and seal.

     (iii) Documentation must be submitted to the department.

Note:

Separate safety tags must be used to distinguish the no-load annual safety test and the five-year full load test.

     (d) Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

     (i) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested;

     (ii) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift, and who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state; or

     (iii) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.

     Escalators shall be tested and cleaned annually. Upon completion of this work, the appropriate form indicating that the work was done must be submitted to the department.

     (3) All other conveyances requiring annual testing must have tags indicating the date and the name of the company who performed the test. When the required location for mounting the tag is not readily accessible, the tag may be mounted on the main line disconnect.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-23610, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:

WAC 296-96-01080	How do you appeal a notice of violation?
WAC 296-96-02365	What is required for physically handicapped lifts?
WAC 296-96-11000	What regulations apply to belt manlifts after 1974?

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