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Chapter 296-96 WAC

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SAFETY REGULATIONS AND FEES FOR ALL ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND OTHER CONVEYANCES

(Formerly chapters 296-81, 296-82, 296-84, 296-85, 296-87, 296-89, 296-91, 296-93A, 296-94, 296-95, and 296-100 WAC)

WAC Sections

PART A - ADMINISTRATIVE
HTMLPDF 296-96-00500 Scope, purpose, and authority.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00600 Application of adopted standards and rules.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00650 Adopted standards.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00675 Amendments to adopted standards.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00700 Chapter definitions.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00800 Advisory committee on conveyances.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00805 Appeal rights and hearings.
PART B - ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR AND CONVEYANCE MECHANIC LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AND FEES
NOTE:
Total fees include the sum of the permit cost plus plan check fees.
Part 1 – Licensing Requirements
NOTE:
This part covers licensing requirements for elevator contractors and individuals working on conveyances.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00900 General license requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00902 Exceptions to elevator mechanic license requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00903 Exceptions to elevator contractor license requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00904 License requirements for elevator contractors.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00905 Primary point of contact.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00906 License requirements for elevator mechanics.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00907 Making safety devices ineffective.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00908 Elevator mechanic experience and education requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00910 Elevator mechanic license categories.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00912 License renewal requirements.
Part 2 – Continuing Education
HTMLPDF 296-96-00914 Continuing education course providers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00916 Continuing education course provider requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00918 Exemptions to continuing education requirements.
Part 3 – License Examinations, Fees, and Penalties
HTMLPDF 296-96-00920 Elevator licensing examinations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00922 Licensing fees.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00924 Civil penalties for licensing violations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-00930 Outstanding judgments.
PART B-1 - PERMIT REGULATIONS AND FEES, PENALTIES AND INSPECTION TYPES FOR ALL CONVEYANCES
HTMLPDF 296-96-01000 Permits for new construction and alterations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01005 Obtaining permits.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01006 Work requiring permits.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01008 Decommissioning a conveyance.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01009 Purchasing a permit.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01010 Installation and alteration permit fees.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01025 Permit fees for personnel and material hoists.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01027 Permit fee refunds.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01030 Plan approval.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01035 Inspection fees.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01040 Construction-use inspection fee.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01045 Residential elevator inspection and fees.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01055 Technical services and consultations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01057 Accident investigations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01060 Inspections after normal business hours.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01065 Annual operating permit fees.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01070 Operating a conveyance without an operating permit.
HTMLPDF 296-96-01075 Requests for variances (exceptions to requirements).
PART C - REGULATIONS FOR NEW AND ALTERED ELEVATORS AND LIFTING DEVICES
NOTE:
This part provides requirements for new and altered equipment in lieu of, or in conjunction with, ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
Section 1
Inspections, Alterations, and Construction-Use Permits
HTMLPDF 296-96-02400 Requests for acceptance inspections.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02405 Inspection and approval process for alterations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02410 Alterations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02415 Construction-use permit.
Section 2
Plan Submittals and Layout Drawings
HTMLPDF 296-96-02421 Layout plans.
Section 3
Requirements for Hydraulic Elevators
HTMLPDF 296-96-02425 Shut-off valves.
Section 4
Machine Space in Hoistways
HTMLPDF 296-96-02452 Access to machines, overhead sheaves, shackles, and hitch supports.
Section 5
Main Line Disconnects and Shunt-Trip Breakers
HTMLPDF 296-96-02460 Location.
Section 6
Additional Machine/Control Room Requirements
HTMLPDF 296-96-02465 Machine rooms, control rooms, and control spaces.
Section 7
Fire Service, Sprinklers, Sprinkler Pipes, Shunt Trip
HTMLPDF 296-96-02481 City of Seattle requirements for sprinklers and shunt trips.
Section 8
Correction Facility Elevators
HTMLPDF 296-96-02490 Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02525 Communication devices and systems.
Section 9
Additional Requirements
HTMLPDF 296-96-02530 Handrails.
Section 10
Hoistway and Pit
HTMLPDF 296-96-02552 Location of equipment in hoistway.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02558 Working platforms.
Section 11
Outside Hoistway
HTMLPDF 296-96-02580 Inspection keys.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02590 Building official signatures.
Section 12
Accessibility Equipment
HTMLPDF 296-96-02605 Inclined stairway chairlifts.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02610 Private residence platform lifts.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02650 Additional required on-site documentation.
Section 13
Private Residence Elevators
HTMLPDF 296-96-02700 Residential machinery space requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02705 Location of speed governor.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02710 Residential governor ropes.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02715 Disconnecting means, hoistwayless elevators.
HTMLPDF 296-96-02720 Two-way communications means.
PART C1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NEW AND ALTERED WAC MATERIAL LIFTS
HTMLPDF 296-96-05000 Scope.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05010 Definition and use.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05020 Hoistway enclosure.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05030 Hoistway gates and doors.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05040 Space below hoistway.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05050 Drive machines.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05070 Car enclosures.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05080 Running clearance.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05090 Car and counterweight guides.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05100 Loading and unloading.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05120 Operating devices, terminal stopping devices and electrical protective devices.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05140 Car safeties.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05150 Brakes.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05160 Suspension means.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05170 Control stations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05190 Pits.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05200 Illumination of landings.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05210 Signage.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05220 Electrical requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05230 Exposed equipment.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05240 Minimum maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05260 Inspections required.
HTMLPDF 296-96-05290 Periodic tests.
PART C2 - PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED ELEVATORS
HTMLPDF 296-96-07150 Guide rails, track supports and fastenings.
PART C3 - CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED CONVEYANCES FOR TRANSPORTING ONLY PROPERTY
NOTE:
New installations shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, 5.4.
PART C4 - PERSONNEL HOISTS
Personnel Hoists
NOTE:
All newly installed personnel hoists shall comply with ASSE/ANSI A10.4.
PART C5 - ADDITIONAL TYPES OF CONVEYANCES
Material Hoists
NOTE:
New installations to comply with ANSI A10.5.
Belt Manlifts
NOTE:
New installations of belt manlifts shall comply with current adopted version of ASME A90.1.
Electric Manlifts
NOTE:
New installations shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 5.7.
Hand Powered Elevators
NOTE:
New installations shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 4.3.
Casket Lifts
NOTE:
These conveyances are intended to be used only in mortuaries where moving caskets is necessary. The installation of new lifts for this purpose shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Part 7 or chapter 296-96 WAC Part C, Section 1.
PART D - PART D - REGULATIONS FOR EXISTING ELEVATORS, WAC MATERIAL LIFTS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS, AND ACCESSIBILITY LIFTS
NOTE:
This part provides the minimum requirements for existing conveyances. Application of Part D rules apply where a conveyance was not provided, or required to be provided, with a device or system when originally installed or altered. Where Part D does not cover a particular device or system, refer to ASME A17.3.
Section 1
Compliance Time Frames
HTMLPDF 296-96-23000 Compliance time frames.
Section 2
Additional Requirements
HTMLPDF 296-96-23100 Elevator operating keys.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23101 Identification numbers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23102 Roof access through horizontal hatch-type covers.
Subpart I
Section 1
Hoistways
HTMLPDF 296-96-23115 Access to overhead sheaves.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23116 Car numbers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23117 Car top guard railings.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23119 Low overhead signs.
Section 2
Machine Rooms and Machinery Spaces
HTMLPDF 296-96-23122 Machine room and machinery space illumination.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23123 Duplex and simplex receptacles.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23126 Guarding of equipment.
Section 3
Pits
HTMLPDF 296-96-23130 Pit access.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23132 Pit illumination and receptacles.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23158 Identification of floors.
Subpart II
Machinery and Equipment for Existing Electric Elevators
HTMLPDF 296-96-23200 Scope.
Section 1
Compensating Means Connections
HTMLPDF 296-96-23205 Compensating means.
Section 2
Suspension Systems and Their Connections
HTMLPDF 296-96-23283 Missing data tags.
Subpart III
Absence of Safety Bulkheads
Subpart IV
Alterations, Repairs, Maintenance, and Testing
HTMLPDF 296-96-23605 Examination of WAC material lifts, special purpose elevators, electric manlifts, and hand-powered manlifts.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23606 Installations placed in red tag status.
Subpart V
Lifts for Persons with Disabilities
HTMLPDF 296-96-23700 Lifts for persons with disabilities.
HTMLPDF 296-96-23701 Maintenance and tests on commercial accessibility lifts.
Subpart VI
WAC Material Lifts
HTMLPDF 296-96-24000 Applicable codes and rules.
Subpart VII
Inclined Private Residence Elevators
HTMLPDF 296-96-24100 Definition of inclined private residence elevators.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24103 Requirements for existing inclined elevators.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24106 Alterations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24109 Minimum maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24112 Runway clearances.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24115 Landing enclosures and gates.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24118 Bumpers and buffers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24121 Machinery beams and supports.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24124 Car platforms.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24127 Maximum rated speed.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24130 Construction requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24133 Car enclosures.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24136 Car doors and gates.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24139 Capacity and data plates.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24142 Guide rails, track supports and fastenings.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24145 Counterweights.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24148 Safeties and governors.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24151 Testing of safeties and governors.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24154 Driving machines and sheaves.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24157 Terminal stopping switches.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24160 Operation.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24163 Suspension means.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24166 Controllers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24169 Traveling cables.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24172 Electrical wiring.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24175 Supporting structures.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24178 Additional requirements.
Subpart VIII
Private Residence Inclined Conveyances for Transporting Only Property
HTMLPDF 296-96-24200 Scope.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24203 Definition.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24206 Existing conveyances.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24209 Alterations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24212 Plans.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24215 Minimum maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24218 Cars, landing gates and enclosures.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24221 Bumpers and buffers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24225 Machinery beams, sheaves, and supports.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24228 Rated load of platforms.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24231 Rated speed.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24234 Frames and platforms.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24237 Car enclosures.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24240 Capacity and data plates.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24243 Guide rails, track supports, and fastenings.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24246 Counterweights.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24249 Safeties and governors.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24252 Testing of safeties.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24255 Drive machines, sheaves and brakes.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24258 Terminal stopping switches.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24261 Activation and operation.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24264 Suspension means.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24267 Controllers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24270 Traveling cables.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24273 Electrical requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24276 Track supporting structures.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24279 Additional requirements.
Subpart IX
Material Hoists
HTMLPDF 296-96-24301 Applicable regulations.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24350 Inspection of jumps.
Subpart X
Belt Manlifts
HTMLPDF 296-96-24401 Applicable requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24457 Up-limit stop devices.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24480 Additional annual testing requirements.
Subpart XI
Electric Manlifts
HTMLPDF 296-96-24500 Scope.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24516 Maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24519 Hoistway and landing construction.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24522 Hoistway doors and gates.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24525 Car enclosures and frames.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24528 Car doors and gates.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24531 Counterweight enclosures, counterweight and fastenings.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24534 Guide rails.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24537 Suspension means.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24540 Habitable space below elevator.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24543 Car safeties.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24547 Drive machine brakes.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24550 Car controls.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24553 Drive machines.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24557 Buffers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24560 Additional applicable requirements.
Subpart XII
Hand-Powered Manlifts
HTMLPDF 296-96-24600 Scope.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24611 Maintenance and test requirements.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24620 Landings and entrances.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24630 Habitable space beneath the car and counterweight.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24635 Guide rails.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24640 Buffers.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24645 Car construction.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24650 Counterweights.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24655 Sheaves and supporting members.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24660 Suspension means.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24665 Operating ropes.
HTMLPDF 296-96-24670 Hoistway requirements.
Subpart XIII
Casket Lifts
NOTE:
As a minimum, all such lifts currently installed shall comply with this section. These conveyances are intended to be used only in mortuaries where moving of caskets is necessary. New casket lifts shall comply with either ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Part 7 or with this chapter, Part C1.
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