(1) All of the components associated with inclined private residence elevators shall be built to a minimum safety factor of 5, unless otherwise specified in this part.
(2) Inclined private residence elevator car frames and platforms shall:
(a) Be built of metal, a combination of metal and wood or other materials of equal strength;
(b) Be suitably prepared and/or protected for exposure to weather.
(3) Incline car chassis shall:
(a) Be built of metal, except for the guiding members; and
(b) Chassis guiding members shall be retained and/or enclosed in guides so that the chassis cannot be derailed.
(4) Cast iron shall not be used in the construction of a car frame or chassis.
(5) A car shall have only one compartment.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24130, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]