Car enclosures shall be:
(1) Enclosed on all sides, except at the entrance, to a height of at least 1066.8 mm (42 in.);
(2) Enclosed with a type of material that will reject a 38.1 mm (1.5 in.) diameter ball;
(3) Securely fastened to the car platform so that it cannot become loose or displaced due to ordinary service, application of the car safety, or car contact with a buffer;
(4) Built to withstand a 75 lb. pressure, horizontally applied at any point on the wall, without causing a wall deflection that reduces running clearance below 19.05 mm (0.75 in.) or above 25.4 mm (1 in.);
(5) Weather resistant plastic and tempered safety glass may be used in car enclosures.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
70.87.030. WSR 23-17-141, § 296-96-24133, filed 8/22/23, effective 10/2/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24133, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]