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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
HTMLPDF296-96-00500Scope, purpose, and authority.
HTMLPDF296-96-00600Application of adopted standards and rules.
HTMLPDF296-96-00650Adopted standards.
HTMLPDF296-96-00675Amendments to adopted standards.
HTMLPDF296-96-00700Chapter definitions.
HTMLPDF296-96-00800Advisory committee on conveyances.
HTMLPDF296-96-00805Appeal 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.
HTMLPDF296-96-00900General license requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-00902Exceptions to elevator mechanic license requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-00903Exceptions to elevator contractor license requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-00904License requirements for elevator contractors.
HTMLPDF296-96-00905Primary point of contact.
HTMLPDF296-96-00906License requirements for elevator mechanics.
HTMLPDF296-96-00907Making safety devices ineffective.
HTMLPDF296-96-00908Elevator mechanic experience and education requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-00910Elevator mechanic license categories.
HTMLPDF296-96-00912License renewal requirements.
Part 2 – Continuing Education
HTMLPDF296-96-00914Continuing education course providers.
HTMLPDF296-96-00916Continuing education course provider requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-00918Exemptions to continuing education requirements.
Part 3 – License Examinations, Fees, and Penalties
HTMLPDF296-96-00920Elevator licensing examinations.
HTMLPDF296-96-00922Licensing fees.
HTMLPDF296-96-00924Civil penalties for licensing violations.
HTMLPDF296-96-00930Outstanding judgments.
PART B-1 - PERMIT REGULATIONS AND FEES, PENALTIES AND INSPECTION TYPES FOR ALL CONVEYANCES
HTMLPDF296-96-01000Permits for new construction and alterations.
HTMLPDF296-96-01005Obtaining permits.
HTMLPDF296-96-01006Work requiring permits.
HTMLPDF296-96-01008Decommissioning a conveyance.
HTMLPDF296-96-01009Purchasing a permit.
HTMLPDF296-96-01010Installation and alteration permit fees.
HTMLPDF296-96-01025Permit fees for personnel and material hoists.
HTMLPDF296-96-01027Permit fee refunds.
HTMLPDF296-96-01030Plan approval.
HTMLPDF296-96-01035Inspection fees.
HTMLPDF296-96-01040Construction-use inspection fee.
HTMLPDF296-96-01045Residential elevator inspection and fees.
HTMLPDF296-96-01055Technical services and consultations.
HTMLPDF296-96-01057Accident investigations.
HTMLPDF296-96-01060Inspections after normal business hours.
HTMLPDF296-96-01065Annual operating permit fees.
HTMLPDF296-96-01070Operating a conveyance without an operating permit.
HTMLPDF296-96-01075Requests 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
HTMLPDF296-96-02400Requests for acceptance inspections.
HTMLPDF296-96-02405Inspection and approval process for alterations.
HTMLPDF296-96-02410Alterations.
HTMLPDF296-96-02415Construction-use permit.
Section 2
Plan Submittals and Layout Drawings
HTMLPDF296-96-02421Layout plans.
Section 3
Requirements for Hydraulic Elevators
HTMLPDF296-96-02425Shut-off valves.
Section 4
Machine Space in Hoistways
HTMLPDF296-96-02452Access to machines, overhead sheaves, shackles, and hitch supports.
Section 5
Main Line Disconnects and Shunt-Trip Breakers
HTMLPDF296-96-02460Location.
Section 6
Additional Machine/Control Room Requirements
HTMLPDF296-96-02465Machine rooms, control rooms, and control spaces.
Section 7
Fire Service, Sprinklers, Sprinkler Pipes, Shunt Trip
HTMLPDF296-96-02481City of Seattle requirements for sprinklers and shunt trips.
Section 8
Correction Facility Elevators
HTMLPDF296-96-02490Exceptions.
HTMLPDF296-96-02525Communication devices and systems.
Section 9
Additional Requirements
HTMLPDF296-96-02530Handrails.
Section 10
Hoistway and Pit
HTMLPDF296-96-02552Location of equipment in hoistway.
HTMLPDF296-96-02558Working platforms.
Section 11
Outside Hoistway
HTMLPDF296-96-02580Inspection keys.
HTMLPDF296-96-02590Building official signatures.
Section 12
Accessibility Equipment
HTMLPDF296-96-02605Inclined stairway chairlifts.
HTMLPDF296-96-02610Private residence platform lifts.
HTMLPDF296-96-02650Additional required on-site documentation.
Section 13
Private Residence Elevators
HTMLPDF296-96-02700Residential machinery space requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-02705Location of speed governor.
HTMLPDF296-96-02710Residential governor ropes.
HTMLPDF296-96-02715Disconnecting means, hoistwayless elevators.
HTMLPDF296-96-02720Two-way communications means.
PART C1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NEW AND ALTERED WAC MATERIAL LIFTS
HTMLPDF296-96-05000Scope.
HTMLPDF296-96-05010Definition and use.
HTMLPDF296-96-05020Hoistway enclosure.
HTMLPDF296-96-05030Hoistway gates and doors.
HTMLPDF296-96-05040Space below hoistway.
HTMLPDF296-96-05050Drive machines.
HTMLPDF296-96-05070Car enclosures.
HTMLPDF296-96-05080Running clearance.
HTMLPDF296-96-05090Car and counterweight guides.
HTMLPDF296-96-05100Loading and unloading.
HTMLPDF296-96-05120Operating devices, terminal stopping devices and electrical protective devices.
HTMLPDF296-96-05140Car safeties.
HTMLPDF296-96-05150Brakes.
HTMLPDF296-96-05160Suspension means.
HTMLPDF296-96-05170Control stations.
HTMLPDF296-96-05190Pits.
HTMLPDF296-96-05200Illumination of landings.
HTMLPDF296-96-05210Signage.
HTMLPDF296-96-05220Electrical requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-05230Exposed equipment.
HTMLPDF296-96-05240Minimum maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-05260Inspections required.
HTMLPDF296-96-05290Periodic tests.
PART C2 - PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED ELEVATORS
HTMLPDF296-96-07150Guide 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
HTMLPDF296-96-23000Compliance time frames.
Section 2
Additional Requirements
HTMLPDF296-96-23100Elevator operating keys.
HTMLPDF296-96-23101Identification numbers.
HTMLPDF296-96-23102Roof access through horizontal hatch-type covers.
Subpart I
Section 1
Hoistways
HTMLPDF296-96-23115Access to overhead sheaves.
HTMLPDF296-96-23116Car numbers.
HTMLPDF296-96-23117Car top guard railings.
HTMLPDF296-96-23119Low overhead signs.
Section 2
Machine Rooms and Machinery Spaces
HTMLPDF296-96-23122Machine room and machinery space illumination.
HTMLPDF296-96-23123Duplex and simplex receptacles.
HTMLPDF296-96-23126Guarding of equipment.
Section 3
Pits
HTMLPDF296-96-23130Pit access.
HTMLPDF296-96-23132Pit illumination and receptacles.
HTMLPDF296-96-23158Identification of floors.
Subpart II
Machinery and Equipment for Existing Electric Elevators
HTMLPDF296-96-23200Scope.
Section 1
Compensating Means Connections
HTMLPDF296-96-23205Compensating means.
Section 2
Suspension Systems and Their Connections
HTMLPDF296-96-23283Missing data tags.
Subpart III
Absence of Safety Bulkheads
Subpart IV
Alterations, Repairs, Maintenance, and Testing
HTMLPDF296-96-23605Examination of WAC material lifts, special purpose elevators, electric manlifts, and hand-powered manlifts.
HTMLPDF296-96-23606Installations placed in red tag status.
Subpart V
Lifts for Persons with Disabilities
HTMLPDF296-96-23700Lifts for persons with disabilities.
HTMLPDF296-96-23701Maintenance and tests on commercial accessibility lifts.
Subpart VI
WAC Material Lifts
HTMLPDF296-96-24000Applicable codes and rules.
Subpart VII
Inclined Private Residence Elevators
HTMLPDF296-96-24100Definition of inclined private residence elevators.
HTMLPDF296-96-24103Requirements for existing inclined elevators.
HTMLPDF296-96-24106Alterations.
HTMLPDF296-96-24109Minimum maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24112Runway clearances.
HTMLPDF296-96-24115Landing enclosures and gates.
HTMLPDF296-96-24118Bumpers and buffers.
HTMLPDF296-96-24121Machinery beams and supports.
HTMLPDF296-96-24124Car platforms.
HTMLPDF296-96-24127Maximum rated speed.
HTMLPDF296-96-24130Construction requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24133Car enclosures.
HTMLPDF296-96-24136Car doors and gates.
HTMLPDF296-96-24139Capacity and data plates.
HTMLPDF296-96-24142Guide rails, track supports and fastenings.
HTMLPDF296-96-24145Counterweights.
HTMLPDF296-96-24148Safeties and governors.
HTMLPDF296-96-24151Testing of safeties and governors.
HTMLPDF296-96-24154Driving machines and sheaves.
HTMLPDF296-96-24157Terminal stopping switches.
HTMLPDF296-96-24160Operation.
HTMLPDF296-96-24163Suspension means.
HTMLPDF296-96-24166Controllers.
HTMLPDF296-96-24169Traveling cables.
HTMLPDF296-96-24172Electrical wiring.
HTMLPDF296-96-24175Supporting structures.
HTMLPDF296-96-24178Additional requirements.
Subpart VIII
Private Residence Inclined Conveyances for Transporting Only Property
HTMLPDF296-96-24200Scope.
HTMLPDF296-96-24203Definition.
HTMLPDF296-96-24206Existing conveyances.
HTMLPDF296-96-24209Alterations.
HTMLPDF296-96-24212Plans.
HTMLPDF296-96-24215Minimum maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24218Cars, landing gates and enclosures.
HTMLPDF296-96-24221Bumpers and buffers.
HTMLPDF296-96-24225Machinery beams, sheaves, and supports.
HTMLPDF296-96-24228Rated load of platforms.
HTMLPDF296-96-24231Rated speed.
HTMLPDF296-96-24234Frames and platforms.
HTMLPDF296-96-24237Car enclosures.
HTMLPDF296-96-24240Capacity and data plates.
HTMLPDF296-96-24243Guide rails, track supports, and fastenings.
HTMLPDF296-96-24246Counterweights.
HTMLPDF296-96-24249Safeties and governors.
HTMLPDF296-96-24252Testing of safeties.
HTMLPDF296-96-24255Drive machines, sheaves and brakes.
HTMLPDF296-96-24258Terminal stopping switches.
HTMLPDF296-96-24261Activation and operation.
HTMLPDF296-96-24264Suspension means.
HTMLPDF296-96-24267Controllers.
HTMLPDF296-96-24270Traveling cables.
HTMLPDF296-96-24273Electrical requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24276Track supporting structures.
HTMLPDF296-96-24279Additional requirements.
Subpart IX
Material Hoists
HTMLPDF296-96-24301Applicable regulations.
HTMLPDF296-96-24350Inspection of jumps.
Subpart X
Belt Manlifts
HTMLPDF296-96-24401Applicable requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24457Up-limit stop devices.
HTMLPDF296-96-24480Additional annual testing requirements.
Subpart XI
Electric Manlifts
HTMLPDF296-96-24500Scope.
HTMLPDF296-96-24516Maintenance requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24519Hoistway and landing construction.
HTMLPDF296-96-24522Hoistway doors and gates.
HTMLPDF296-96-24525Car enclosures and frames.
HTMLPDF296-96-24528Car doors and gates.
HTMLPDF296-96-24531Counterweight enclosures, counterweight and fastenings.
HTMLPDF296-96-24534Guide rails.
HTMLPDF296-96-24537Suspension means.
HTMLPDF296-96-24540Habitable space below elevator.
HTMLPDF296-96-24543Car safeties.
HTMLPDF296-96-24547Drive machine brakes.
HTMLPDF296-96-24550Car controls.
HTMLPDF296-96-24553Drive machines.
HTMLPDF296-96-24557Buffers.
HTMLPDF296-96-24560Additional applicable requirements.
Subpart XII
Hand-Powered Manlifts
HTMLPDF296-96-24600Scope.
HTMLPDF296-96-24611Maintenance and test requirements.
HTMLPDF296-96-24620Landings and entrances.
HTMLPDF296-96-24630Habitable space beneath the car and counterweight.
HTMLPDF296-96-24635Guide rails.
HTMLPDF296-96-24640Buffers.
HTMLPDF296-96-24645Car construction.
HTMLPDF296-96-24650Counterweights.
HTMLPDF296-96-24655Sheaves and supporting members.
HTMLPDF296-96-24660Suspension means.
HTMLPDF296-96-24665Operating ropes.
HTMLPDF296-96-24670Hoistway 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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