Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 70.87 RCW
ELEVATORS, LIFTING DEVICES, AND MOVING WALKS
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Sections
70.87.010Definitions.
70.87.020Conveyances to be safe and in conformity with law.
70.87.030RulesWaivers during state of emergency.
70.87.034Additional powers of department.
70.87.036Powers of attorney general.
70.87.040Privately and publicly owned conveyances are subject to chapter.
70.87.050Conveyances in buildings occupied by state, county, or political subdivision.
70.87.060Responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment and for periodic tests.
70.87.070Serial numbers.
70.87.080PermitsWhen requiredApplication forPosting.
70.87.090Operating permitsLimited permitsDurationPosting.
70.87.100Conveyance work to be performed by elevator contractorsAcceptance testsInspections.
70.87.110Exceptions authorized.
70.87.120InspectorsInspections and reinspectionsSuspension or revocation of permitOrder to discontinue usePenaltiesInvestigation by departmentWaiver of provisions during state of emergency.
70.87.125Suspension or revocation of license or permitGroundsNoticeStay of suspension or revocationRemoval of suspension or reinstatement of license or permit.
70.87.140Operation without permit enjoinable.
70.87.145Order to discontinue operationNoticeConditionsContents of orderRecision of orderViolationPenaltyRandom inspections.
70.87.170Review of department action in accordance with administrative procedure act.
70.87.180Violations.
70.87.185Penalty for violation of chapterRulesNotice.
70.87.190AccidentsReport and investigationCessation of useRemoval of damaged parts.
70.87.200Exemptions.
70.87.205Resolution of disputes by arbitrationAppointment of arbitratorsProcedureDecisionEnforcement.
70.87.210Deposit of moneys from chapter.
70.87.220Elevator safety advisory committee.
70.87.230Conveyance workWho may performPossession of license and identification.
70.87.240Elevator contractor license, elevator mechanic licenseQualificationsReciprocity.
70.87.245Material lift mechanic license.
70.87.250LicensesRenewalsFeesTemporary licensesContinuing educationRecords.
70.87.260Liability not limited or assumed by state.
70.87.270Exemptions from licensure.
70.87.280License categoriesRules.
70.87.290RulesEffective date.
70.87.305Private residence conveyancesLicensing requirementsRules.
70.87.310WhistleblowerIdentity to remain confidential.
NOTES:
State building code: Chapter 19.27 RCW.