PDFWAC 296-96-24133

Car enclosures.

Car enclosures shall be:
(1) Enclosed on all sides, except at the entrance, to a height of at least 42 in.;
(2) Enclosed with a type of material that will reject a 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 3/4 in. or above 1 in.;
(5) Weather resistant plastic and tempered safety glass may be used in car enclosures.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24133, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]