PDFWAC 296-96-23119
Low overhead signs.
(1) Elevators that do not have a minimum of 609.6 mm (24 in.) clearance from the crosshead, or any equipment mounted on the crosshead, to the lowest member of the overhead structure in the hoistway when the car has reached its maximum upward movement shall be provided with caution signage. A sign shall be located near the top of car inspection station. An additional sign shall be posted on the hoistway wall. This sign shall be visible when accessing the car top. The sign shall consist of alternating 101.6 mm (4 in.) diagonal red and white stripes and shall clearly state "danger low clearance" in lettering not less than 101.6 mm (4 in.) in height.
(2) Where required by WAC 296-96-23117(5), a sign shall be provided that reads "Caution: Low Clearances Above Guardrail."
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030. WSR 23-17-141, § 296-96-23119, filed 8/22/23, effective 10/2/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 21-18-096, § 296-96-23119, filed 8/31/21, effective 10/1/21; WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-23119, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-23119, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. WSR 04-12-047, § 296-96-23119, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04.]