PDFWAC 296-96-23132
Pit illumination and receptacles.
(1) Light fixtures shall be installed in all pits.
(a) Installations prior to 7/1/2004 require a permanent lighting fixture producing at least 5 foot-candles as measured in the working areas at the pit floor.
(b) A light switch shall be installed and shall be accessible from the pit access door.
(2) A permanent GFCI 15-20 amp duplex receptacle shall be provided in all pits.
(3) Where more than one elevator shares a common pit, a GFCI 15-20 amp duplex receptacle shall be located in the area below each elevator and above when traction machines are located in top of the hoistway.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 21-18-096, § 296-96-23132, filed 8/31/21, effective 10/1/21; WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-23132, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-23132, 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 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-23132, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]