The following are the department's elevator license fees for FY23, effective January 1, 2023, and FY24, effective January 1, 2024:

(1) See WAC 296-96-01000 for the permit process.

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

(a) Application for a renewal permit is submitted before the current permit expires;

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

(c) A renewal fee ((of $67.20)) is paid to the department for each permit renewed((;))as follows:

(3) If the permit has expired the applicant shall reapply for a new permit.

(4) See WAC 296-96-01006 for work requiring a permit.

Permit fees are based on the total cost of the conveyance or alteration and the labor to install or alter the conveyance. The following permit fees apply to the construction, alteration, or relocation of all conveyances except personnel and material hoists (see WAC 296-96-01025). The fees for FY23, effective January 1, 2023, and FY24, effective January 1, 2024, are as follows:

The fee for each personnel hoist or material hoist installation is (($298.50))as follows:

(2) For FY24, effective January 1, 2024: $349.20.

See WAC 296-96-01035(2) for requirements for jumps.

The initial installation permit fees are refundable minus a processing fee if the installation work has not been performed. No refunds will be issued for expired permits. All requests for refunds shall be submitted in writing to the elevator section and shall identify the specific permits and the reasons for which the refunds are requested.

The processing fee for each refund is (($44.40))as follows:

(2) For FY24, effective January 1, 2024: $51.90.

Prior to the start of construction and the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall submit to the department for approval a permit application and plans for new installations or major alterations. To be approved, the plan shall comply with the latest adopted applicable standard and applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC). In addition, the plans shall include all information necessary to determine whether each installation/alteration complies with all applicable codes. The permit holder shall keep a copy of the approved plan on the job site until the department has witnessed all acceptance tests. Any alterations to the approved plan shall be submitted to the department for approval before a final inspection will be conducted. The nonrefundable fees for processing the applications ((are $36.80)) for each installation/major alteration are as follows:

(2) For FY24, effective January 1, 2024: $43.00.

The initial inspection of construction, alteration or relocation of a conveyance is included with the permit fee. Once the department has approved the initial installation of the conveyance, a temporary 30-day operating certificate will be issued. Prior to the expiration of the 30-day temporary operating certificate, the application for an annual operating certificate and the appropriate fees shall be paid to the department. Once the department has received the appropriate fees and application the owner will be issued the first annual operating certificate. The owner or owner's representative will receive an invoice from the department for renewal. The owner is required to renew the annual operating certificate yearly.

The following inspections require 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 (($149.00))as follows:

(a) For FY23, effective January 1, 2023: $161.65 per conveyance plus (($72.30))$78.45 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 (($149.00))as follows:

(a) For FY23, effective July 1, 2023: $161.65 plus (($74.10))$80.40 per hour for each hour in addition to two hours.

This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

(c) The permit holder may be allowed to operate a hoist prior to the jump inspection if:

(((a)))(i) The electrical limits will not allow the lift to operate above the previously inspected landing; and

(((b)))(ii) The state elevator inspector is contacted, agrees and can schedule an inspection within three days.

(3) Variance inspections.

(a) The fee for an on-site variance inspection is (($223.70))as follows:

(i) For FY23, effective July 1, 2023: $242.70 per conveyance plus (($74.10))$80.40 per hour for each hour in addition to two hours.

This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

(b) The fee for a variance that does not require an on-site inspection is (($74.10))as follows:

(ii) For FY24, effective July 1, 2024: $86.70 per conveyance.

The individual requesting the variance shall 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" status fee. The annual fee for a conveyance in "Red tag" status is (($36.80))as follows:

(b) For FY24, effective July 1, 2024: $43.00.

(5) Decommission inspection. The fee for performing a decommission inspection is (($74.10))as follows:

(b) For FY24, effective July 1, 2024: $86.70.

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 shall 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 $149.00))is as follows:

(a) For FY23, effective July 1, 2023: $161.65 per conveyance and (($74.10))$80.40 per hour for each hour in addition to two 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.

(1) The fee for the inspecting and testing of elevators used for construction ((is $119.10)), in addition to any other fees required in this chapter, is as follows:

(b) For FY24, effective July 1, 2024: $139.90.

This fee purchases a 30-day temporary use permit that may be renewed at the department's discretion.

(2) When this temporary use permit is purchased, a notice declaring that the equipment has not received final approval from the department shall be conspicuously posted in the elevator.

(1) Chapter 70.87 RCW requires the department to inspect all new, altered or relocated conveyances operated exclusively for single-family use in private residences. Prior to installation, a licensed elevator contractor shall complete a permit application as described in WAC 296-96-01005 and pay the appropriate fee listed in WAC 296-96-01010.

(2) Chapter 70.87 RCW allows the department to inspect conveyances operated exclusively for single-family use in private residences when the department is investigating an accident or an alleged or apparent violation of the statute or these rules.

(3) No annual inspection and operating certificate is required for a private residence conveyance operated exclusively for single-family use unless the owner requests it. When an owner requests an inspection and an annual operating certificate, the ((following)) fee shall be paid prior to an inspection. The fees for FY23, effective January 1, 2023, and FY24, effective January 1, 2024, are as follows:

A person, firm, corporation, or governmental agency may request elevator field technical services from the department by paying a fee ((of $89.10))as follows:

(1) For FY23, effective July 1, 2023: $96.65 per hour or any portion thereof (including travel time) plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors.

These field technical services may include code evaluation, code consultation, plan examination, code interpretation, and clarification of technical data relating to the application of the department's conveyance rules. Field technical services do not include inspections.

The department shall investigate an injury-related accident reported by the owner or owner's duly authorized agent. The department may charge ((at)) a rate ((of $89.10))as follows:

(1) For FY23, effective July 1, 2023: $96.65 per hour or portion thereof (including travel time) plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors.

An inspection outside of normal business hours and business days (i.e., Monday through Friday excluding holidays; 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) may be requested under the following conditions:

(1) An inspector is available; and

(2) The inspection is authorized by the department.

(3) The minimum fee for an after-hours inspection is (($111.50 and $111.50))as follows:

(a) For FY23, effective July 1, 2023: $120.95 and $120.95 per hour for each hour in addition to the first hour plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors.

(4) This fee is in addition to any other fees required for the project.

An annual operating certificate will be issued to the building owner upon payment of the appropriate fee. The owner of record shall be invoiced by the department. If a change of ownership has occurred, it is the new owner's responsibility to ensure the department has the corrected information. ((Below is the fee structure table))The fees for FY23, effective July 1, 2023, and FY24, effective July 1, 2024, are as follows: