WASHINGTON STATE REGISTER

WSR 07-16-104

INTERPRETIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[ Filed July 31, 2007, 9:23 a.m. ]

аааа In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following are the policy and interpretive statements issued by the department for June-July 2007.

аааа If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Josh Swanson at (360) 902-6805.

Specialty Compliance Services

New Policy 07-01 - Minimum qualifications an elevator applicant needs in order to test for an elevator mechanic license.

аааа Policy to clarify the minimum qualifications an applicant needs in order to test for an elevator mechanic license outlined in WAC 296-96-00906 and 296-96-00910.

аааа Documented work experience. The elevator rule states an applicant needs to have a minimum of three years of experience depending upon the category sought. In an effort to clarify the rules, every applicant needs to have 1,800 hours of documented experience per year working within the conveyance categories 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, and 08. Categories 05 and 06 shall have 1,200 hours of documented work experience per year.

аааа For example: An applicant seeking an 01-elevator license must have three years of experience, which equates to 5,400 hours (1,800 X 3 = 5,400 hours).

аааа Acceptable proof of documented experience. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply the department with the required information:

аааа Signed affidavits from employer(s); or

аааа Time sheets from employer; or

аааа Job/employer reports to prevailing wage.

аааа The acceptable documentation must originate from a company licensed to do business in the state of Washington. Other forms of documentation may be used with department approval. The department may also require additional information in order to determine the applicant's experience.

аааа Training. The applicant must provide the department with a complete list of training credits and certificates of successful completion before the applicant can take the written examination administered by the department. The department recommends the applicants take the following classes before applying for the written examination.

аааа Category 01

Х Basic Safety, Electricity, Rigging, Hoisting

Х Basic Introduction of Installation of Pit, Rails, Machine Room, and Hoistway

Х Basic Introduction Maintenance Practices

Х Basic Electrical Theory; AC, DC, Symbols, and Print Reading

Х Electric Operation and Motor Controls

Х Electrical Wiring, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance

Х Hydraulic Theory, Operation, and Installation

Х Conveyance Safety Test

Х Elevator Doors and Door Operators

Х Basic Electronic Theory and Fundamental Application

Х Suspension Maintenance and Testing

Х Escalator/Moving Walk Safety and Installation

Х Escalator/Moving Walk Maintenance and Safety Test

аааа Category 02

Х Basic Safety, Electricity, Rigging, Hoisting

Х Basic Introduction Maintenance Practices

Х Basic Electrical Theory; AC, DC, Symbols, and Print Reading

Х Electric Operation and Motor Controls

Х Electrical Wiring, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance

Х Conveyance Safety Test

Х Elevator Doors and Door Operators

Х Basic Electronic Theory and Fundamental Application

Х Suspension Maintenance and Testing

аааа Category 06

Х Basic Safety, Electricity, Rigging, Hoisting

Х Basic Introduction Maintenance Practices

Х Basic Electrical Theory; AC, DC, Symbols, and Print Reading

Х Electric Operation and Motor Controls

Х Electrical Wiring, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance

Х Conveyance Safety Test

Х Basic Electronic Theory and Fundamental Application

Х Suspension Maintenance and Testing

аааа Category 08

аааа Contact Jack Day, P.O. Box 44480, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 902-6128.

Specialty Compliance Services

New Policy 07-02 - Shunt Trip Policy

аааа This policy will encompass new elevator technology into existing WAC rule. Currently, customers have to request a variance to deal with new technology.

аааа WAC 296-96-02277(2) recognizes alternative methods to shunt trip the main line disconnect if they have department approval.

аааа WAC 296-96-02277 (1)(e) requires power for the shunt trip device to be derived from a 120 volt separate branch circuit. An illuminated visual device must be installed in the machine room indicating that power is available to the shunt trip activation mechanism (heat detector).

аааа The department will allow disconnects that are labeled and listed to have built in circuits that transform the power for the shunt trip device. This must be a 120 volt supply to the device. The shunt trip device must initiate shunt trip of the main line, not the fire panel.

аааа Their [There] must be an illuminate visual device in the machine room that identifies that power is available to the shunt trip device.

аааа Contact Jack Day, P.O. Box 44480, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 902-6128.

Insurance Services: Office of the Medical Director, Crime Victims, State Fund Claims Administration and Self Insurance

Repeal Policy PB 98-01 Provider Bulletin 98-01 Payment policy for Nurse Case Management Services.

аааа This provider bulletin has been deleted because the information is available in L&I's Medical Aid Rules and Fee Schedules.