PDFWAC 296-878-20005
Select appropriate rope descent systems.
(1) You must make sure the rope descent system is designed, used, and maintained according to:
(a) ANSI/IWCA 1-14.1-2001;
(b) The manufacturer's instructions.
(2) You must make sure the rope descent system has been manufactured and is intended to be used for window cleaning.
Note: | Equipment that is designed or labeled for recreational use or rescue use only is prohibited for use in window-cleaning operations. |
(3) You must make sure the rope descent system components are compatible and have a minimum tensile strength of five thousand pounds. This does not apply to the seatboard.
(4) You must make sure the rope descent system has specific use instructions for each component.