A standard railing shall be installed on the top of all elevators in compliance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, 2.14.1.7. Where existing conditions do not permit the railing to be installed according to clearances of 2.14.1.7.2, the following shall apply:

(1) The top railing shall be installed at a height of not less than 1070 mm (42 in.) nor more than 1100 mm (43 in.) from the car top.

(2) Where overhead conditions prevent the top railing from being located between 1070 mm (42 in.) and 1100 mm (43 in.), the railing shall be permitted to be lowered to a height that will still provide the minimum 100 mm (4 in.) vertical clearance to the nearest overhead object. In such cases the top railing shall be provided with red and white stripes 50 mm (2 in.) in width.

(3) The stripes are only required on the side(s) where the top rail is below 900 mm (35 in.).

(4) Where required, the stripes shall extend the entire length of the top rail.

(5) Where overhead conditions prevent the railing from complying with the vertical height and/or the clearances in 2.14.1.7.2(a) or (b), provide signage as required by WAC 296-96-23119(2).

(6) Toeboards are not required.