Washington Administrative Code

(1) If the activation of the elevator is by key switch or key pad, it shall conform to the requirements of (a) and (b) of this subsection. The department may approve alternative methods of equal security such as key card or magnetic swipe card. Methods shall conform to the follow…

(1) When a chassis is suspended from a driving machine by a wire rope, a single method of suspension may be used. The suspension means shall be any one of the following:(a) Steel elevator wire rope;(b) Steel aircraft cable; or(c) Roller chain conforming to ANSI transmission rolle…

All controllers shall be labeled and listed where required at the time of installation or alteration. In addition, controller covers shall be locked.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24166, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]

(1) All traveling cables shall conform to the edition of NFPA 70 in effect at the time of installation or major alteration.(2) Where circuits through the traveling cable(s) exceed 30 volts, a means shall be provided to stop the power automatically if the traveling cable parts.[St…

(1) All wiring shall conform to the National Electrical Code (NEC) in effect at the time of installation or major alteration.(2) If a driving machine is mounted on the elevator chassis, the electrical connections between the elevator and the power source must be able to stop powe…

All supporting structures shall meet the local building codes.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24175, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]

(1) All inclined private residence elevators shall be equipped with:(a) A manual method of moving the elevator in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44; and(b) A machine brake with a lever to release the brake allowing movement by use of a manual method.(2) Machinery spaces shall be…

The rules in this section are the minimum standard for all existing inclined private residence conveyances for transporting property for single family use in a private residence. The purpose of this section is to ensure that inclined private residence conveyances will be used onl…

"Inclined private residence conveyances for transporting property" means a device constructed and operated for transporting property from one elevation to another at an angle of inclination of 70 degrees or less from the horizontal. Essentially, it is a car or platform traveling …

Inclined private residence conveyances for transporting property shall comply with the rules adopted by the department that were in effect at the time the conveyance was permitted, regardless of whether the rule(s) has been repealed, unless any new rule specifically states that i…

If the inclined private residence conveyance for transporting property is altered, only the component(s) that was altered shall comply with the applicable rules adopted by the department in effect at the time the conveyance was altered.If the department determines that a conveyan…

(1) Before commencing alteration of any inclined private residence elevator for transporting property, the owner shall submit complete plans and specifications to the department for approval.(2) Plans and specifications covering the installation of an inclined private residence c…

Owners of inclined private residence elevators for transporting property are responsible for ensuring that:(1) Elevators and their parts are maintained in a safe condition;(2) All devices and safeguards required by these regulations are maintained in good working order.The depart…

(1) Any landing enclosure shall have a railing at least 42 in. high to protect all landing platforms and those areas of a building used as landing platforms.(2) Where gates are not provided at the entrance to the platform, a chain with a sign shall be provided to block the landin…

Solid bumpers or spring type buffers may be used.(1) Solid bumpers shall:(a) Be built of wood or other suitable resilient material;(b) Have the ability to resist deterioration from weather; and(c) Have sufficient strength to withstand, without failure, the impact of a descending …

(1) All machinery and sheaves shall be sufficiently secured and supported to prevent any part from becoming loose or displaced. Beams directly supporting machinery shall be made of steel, sound timber, or reinforced concrete.(2) Beams and support loads shall be computed as follow…

(1) The rated load of a platform shall not exceed 5,000 lbs.(2) The rated load of the platform shall be no less than the load to be carried and shall not exceed 50 lbs./ft2 of inside net platform area.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24228, filed 8…

The maximum rated speed of an inclined conveyance, measured along the incline, is 0.381 m/s (75 ft./min.).[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030. WSR 23-17-141, § 296-96-24231, filed 8/22/23, effective 10/2/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24231, f…

(1) Inclined conveyance elevator frames and platforms shall:(a) Be built of metal, a combination of metal and wood or other materials of equal strength;(b) Have a safety factor of at least 5; and(c) Be suitably prepared and/or protected from exposure to weather.(2) Inclined conve…

(1) Car enclosures are not required; however, if provided, the car enclosure shall be:(a) Securely fastened to the car platform so that it cannot become loose or displaced due to ordinary service, application of the conveyance safety, or from the conveyance coming into contact wi…

(1) The manufacturer shall install a weather resistant capacity plate. It shall be securely fastened to the conveyance in a conspicuous place and state the conveyance's rated load in pounds using letters at least 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) high.(2) The manufacturer shall install a metal …

(1) Guides, guide rails, guide rail brackets, splice plates, and fastenings shall be made of steel or other metals conforming to the requirements of this section.(2) Guides, guide rails, guide rail brackets, and their fastenings and supports shall, at the point of support, deflec…

(1) Counterweights, where used, shall be in a guide or track.(2) Counterweights shall not be of sufficient weight to cause undue slackening of any conveyance hoisting rope or chain during acceleration or retardation of the conveyance. Counterweight weight section(s) shall be moun…

(1) All inclined private residence conveyances for transporting property shall have a slack cable safety device capable of stopping and sustaining a car carrying its rated load.(2) Other types of approved safety devices may be used provided they have been approved by the departme…

Safeties shall be tested before inclined private residence conveyances for transporting property are put into service. Safeties shall be tested while the conveyance is carrying its rated load.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24252, filed 8/31/18, e…

(1) All new winding drums, traction sheaves, overhead sheaves and deflecting sheaves shall:(a) Be made of cast iron or steel;(b) Have diameters at least 30 times the diameter of the wire hoisting ropes;EXCEPTION:If 8 x 19 steel ropes are used, drum and sheave diameters may be red…

A hoistway shall be equipped with normal upper and lower terminal stopping switches that are activated by the conveyance chassis. These switches shall stop the conveyance at the normal top and bottom terminals of travel.(1) Winding drum machines may use a slack cable switch as a …

(1) If activation of the conveyance is by key switch, key pad or swipe card, the activation and operation shall conform to the requirements of (a) and (b) of this subsection. The department may approve alternative methods of equal security.(a) The key or code shall be entered eac…

(1) When a chassis is suspended from a driving machine by a wire rope, a single method of suspension may be used. The suspension means may be any one of the following:(a) Steel elevator wire rope;(b) Steel aircraft cable; or(c) Roller chain conforming to ANSI transmission roller …

All controllers shall be labeled and listed. In addition, controller covers shall be locked.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24267, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]

(1) All traveling cables shall conform to the NEC in effect at the time of installation or major alteration.(2) Where circuits through the traveling cable(s) exceed 30 volts, a means shall be provided to stop the power automatically if the traveling cables part.[Statutory Authori…

(1) All wiring shall conform to the NEC in effect at the time of installation or major alteration.(2) If a driving machine is mounted on the conveyance chassis, the electrical connections between the conveyance and the power source shall be able to stop power if a traveling cable…

All supporting structures shall meet the local building codes.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24276, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]

(1) All inclined private residence conveyances for transporting property shall be equipped with:(a) A manual method capable of moving the conveyance in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44; and(b) A machine brake with a lever to release the brake allowing movement by use of the man…

All material hoist installations, maintenance, repair, and tests shall comply with the edition of ANSI/ASSE A10.5 Safety Requirements for Material Hoists under the edition to which they were installed. EXCEPTION: Lifts and hoists for material that are erected temporarily for use …

Material hoists that have been increased in height (jumped) shall be inspected before being allowed to run to the new landings.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24350, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]

(1) Existing belted manlifts shall comply with the current adopted edition of ASME A90.1 standard and this section.(2) Appendix I and II records shall be kept in a secure location within the building and be readily accessible to maintenance personnel and inspectors.[Statutory Aut…

(1) Two separate automatic stop devices shall be provided to cut off the power and apply the brake when a loaded step passes the upper terminal landing. One of these devices shall consist of a switch mechanically operated by the belt or step roller. The second device shall consis…

(1) Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:(a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category of the conveyance being tested;(b) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular belt manlift who holds a current temporary mecha…

(1) These requirements apply to electric manlifts installed prior to January 1, 1999, in facilities in which agricultural products are stored, food products are processed, goods are manufactured, energy is generated, or similar industrial or agricultural processes are performed.(…

(1) Examinations, in compliance with WAC 296-96-23605, are to be performed and documented in the maintenance and testing records.Test tag(s) shall be attached to a wall inside the cab (car enclosure).(2) Owners of electric manlifts are responsible for ensuring that:(a) Manlifts a…

(1) A hoistway shall be fully enclosed, or enclosed on all landings to a height of 1828.8 mm (72 in.) above the landing floor or 1828.8 mm (72 in.) above the highest working level or stair level adjacent to the hoistway.(2) Perforated enclosures may be used where fire resistance …

(1) Gates may be constructed of wood slat, steel wire grill, expanded metal or solid material provided that all openings reject a 50.8 mm (2 in.) diameter ball and resist a 250 lb. horizontal thrust.(a) Steel wire and expanded metal gates shall be constructed of at least No. 13 U…

Elevator cars shall be fully enclosed to the car height or to a height of at least 1981.2 mm (78 in.), whichever is greater.(1) If constructed of solid materials, cars shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal thrust of 75 lbs. while deflecting no more than 6.35 mm (0.25 in.)…

(1) All electric manlifts shall have car doors, except on fully enclosed hoistways equipped with hoistway gates and enclosed from the top of the hoistway opening to the ceiling on the landing side.(2) Car doors shall be:(a) Constructed of solid or perforated material capable of r…

All counterweights shall be fully enclosed at landings or at the path of travel where inadvertent contact can occur.(1) At the bottom of a counterweight enclosure, there shall be an inspection opening large enough to allow the inspection of cable fastenings, counterweight and buf…

Each elevator shall be equipped with at least 2 guide rails. Guide rails shall:(1) Extend at least 152.4 mm (6 in.) beyond the maximum travel distance of the car with the buffers compressed.(2) Be securely fastened to a vertical support for the full length of the elevator's trave…

(1) There shall be at least 2 hoisting ropes. Each rope shall be:(a) Made of a good grade of elevator traction wire rope;(b) At least 9.525 mm (0.75 in.) in diameter and possessing a safety factor of 5;(c) Fastened by babbitted tapered elevator sockets or other acceptable methods…

There shall not be habitable space below an elevator hoistway or counterweight shaft unless the floor above the space can withstand an impact 125 percent greater than the impact generated by a free falling car with rated load or counterweight falling from the full height of the h…

All cars suspended or operated from overhead machinery shall be equipped with an approved car safety capable of stopping and holding the car while carrying its rated load.(1) Car safeties shall be mechanically operated and not be affected by any interruptions in the electrical ci…