Chapter 296-96 Chapter 296-96 WAC 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 296-96-01035 Are there inspection fees? 296-96-01040 What is the fee for testing and inspecting regular eleva- PART A - ADMINISTRATIVE tors used as temporary elevators to provide trans- 296-96-00500 Scope, purpose, and authority. portation for construction personnel, tools, and 296-96-00600 What rules apply to your conveyance? materials only? 296-96-00650 Which National Elevator Codes and Supplements has 296-96-01045 What are the inspection requirements and fees for con- the department adopted? veyances in private residences? 296-96-00700 Chapter definitions. 296-96-01050 How do I get a supplemental inspection? 296-96-00800 Advisory committee on conveyances. 296-96-01055 Are technical services available and what is the fee? 296-96-00805 Appeal rights and hearings. 296-96-01057 Does the department charge a fee to perform investiga- tions and what is the fee? PART B - ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR AND CONVEYANCE 296-96-01060 Can I request an after hours inspection and what is the MECHANIC LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AND FEES fee? 296-96-01065 What are the annual operating certificate fees? NOTE: Total fees include the sum of the permit cost plus plan check fees. 296-96-01070 What are the civil (monetary) penalties for violating the 296-96-00900 In general, who is required to be licensed under this conveyance permit and operation requirements of chapter? chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter? 296-96-00902 Are there exceptions from the elevator mechanic licens- 296-96-01075 How does an owner or licensee receive a variance from ing requirements? the installation and alteration requirements of chap- 296-96-00903 Are there exceptions from the elevator contractor licens- ter 70.87 RCW and this chapter? ing requirements? PART C - REGULATIONS FOR NEW AND ALTERED ELEVATORS 296-96-00904 What must you do to become and remain a licensed ele- AND LIFTING DEVICES vator contractor? 296-96-00906 What must you do to become a licensed elevator NOTE: The following rules set the minimum standard for all new mechanic? installations and, where applicable, alterations. 296-96-00910 What are the elevator mechanic license categories? NOTE: Part C is not intended to replace the current adopted standards 296-96-00912 How long is the elevator contractor, elevator mechanic, outlined in WAC 296-96-00650. In conflicts between Part C and the and temporary mechanics licensing period and what adopted standards, Part C will take precedent. is required for renewal? 296-96-00914 Where can you obtain information regarding depart- 296-96-02400 When must the department be notified for a new or ment-approved continuing education course pro- altered inspection? viders? 296-96-02405 What is the inspection and approval process for altera- 296-96-00916 Who approves and what is the process for becoming a tions? continuing education course provider? 296-96-02410 Are there additional work requirements when perform- 296-96-00918 Who is exempt from the continuing education require- ing an alteration? ments? 296-96-02415 What are the conditions for obtaining a temporary con- 296-96-00920 When and where are elevator licensing examinations struction operating permit? held? 296-96-02420 What are the requirements for temporary construction 296-96-00922 What are the fees associated with licensing? operating permits? 296-96-00924 What procedures does the department follow when issu- 296-96-02425 Where is a shut-off valve required for hydraulic eleva- ing a civil penalty for licensing violations? tors? 296-96-00926 What are the civil (monetary) penalties for violating the 296-96-02450 Can pipes and ducts be installed above a machine room? licensing requirements of chapter 70.87 RCW or 296-96-02455 What is the minimum working space required in this chapter? machine rooms? 296-96-00930 What if I owe outstanding final judgments to the depart- 296-96-02460 What are the requirements for electrical main line dis- ment? connects? PART B-1 - PERMIT REGULATIONS AND FEES, PENALTIES AND 296-96-02465 What are the requirements associated with elevator INSPECTION TYPES FOR ALL CONVEYANCES machine rooms? 296-96-01000 What is the permit process for conveyances? Fire Service, Sprinklers, Sprinkler Pipes, Shunt Trip 296-96-01005 When do I need and what are the steps in obtaining a permit? 296-96-02470 What are the requirements for Fireman's Service Phase I 296-96-01006 What type of conveyance work requires permitting and and Phase II recall? inspection? 296-96-02475 What are the requirements for sprinklers in hoistways 296-96-01009 Who can purchase a permit? and machine rooms? 296-96-01010 What are the installation permit fees for conveyances, 296-96-02480 How does the department enforce ASME requirements material lifts, and hoists and how are they calcu- for sprinklers, smoke detectors, and heat detectors lated? in hoistways and machine rooms? 296-96-01012 What are the permit fees for alterations to conveyances, Car(s) material lifts, and hoists and how are they calcu- lated? 296-96-02485 What is required for emergency escape hatches? 296-96-01025 What is the permit fee for personnel and material hoists? 296-96-02490 Are there exceptions for correction facility elevators? 296-96-01027 Are initial installation permit fees refundable? 296-96-02495 Are self-leveling devices required? 296-96-01030 What is the process for installation and alteration plan 296-96-02500 Is a door reopening device required on automatic-clos- approval? ing car doors? (3/6/12) [Ch. 296-96 WAC—p. 1] Chapter 296-96 Safety Regulations and Fees for All Conveyances 296-96-02505 What is the minimum acceptable initial transfer time for PART C2 - CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND an elevator door? INSPECTION OF INCLINED PRIVATE RESIDENCE ELEVATOR FOR 296-96-02510 What are the minimum cab size and other applicable TRANSPORTING PERSON(S) requirements for car interiors? 296-96-02515 What is required for car controls? 296-96-07010 What is the scope of Part C-2? 296-96-02520 What are the location and operation requirements for car 296-96-07020 What is the definition for inclined private residence ele- position indicators in the car? vator? 296-96-02525 What is required for installation and operation of emer- 296-96-07021 What are the requirements for existing inclined private gency communication systems? residence elevators? 296-96-02530 What requirements apply to the size and location of car 296-96-07024 What rules apply to alterations of inclined private resi- handrails? dence elevators? 296-96-02535 What requirements apply to floor designations on eleva- 296-96-07030 Does the department approve private residence elevator tor door jambs? plans and specifications? 296-96-02540 What are the installation and operation requirements for 296-96-07035 What are the minimum maintenance requirements for hall buttons? inclined private residence elevators? 296-96-02545 What are the requirements for installation and operation 296-96-07040 What are the clearance requirements for an incline run- of hall lanterns? way? 296-96-07050 What are the construction requirements for car landing Hoistway and Pit enclosures and gates for inclined private residence elevators? 296-96-02550 What are the requirements for underground hydraulic 296-96-07060 What types of bumpers and buffers must be installed on elevator pipes, fittings, and cylinders? inclined private residence elevators? 296-96-02555 What are the requirements for accessing elevated eleva- 296-96-07070 What are the requirements for machinery beams and tor pit equipment? supports? 296-96-02560 What are the requirements for submersible pumps or 296-96-07080 What are the load and size requirements for car plat- sumps? forms? 296-96-02565 What are the requirements for top of car lighting for 296-96-07090 What is the maximum rated speed of an incline eleva- freight and passenger elevators? tor? 296-96-02570 How do we enforce hoistway ventilation? 296-96-07100 What construction requirements apply to inclined pri- 296-96-02575 How do we enforce hoistway pressurization? vate residence elevators? Outside Hoistway 296-96-07110 What construction requirements apply to car enclo- sures? 296-96-02580 Are keys required to be on-site? 296-96-07120 What construction requirements apply to car doors and 296-96-02585 What are the requirements for fire doors installed in gates? front of hoistway doors? 296-96-07130 What type of glass or plastic can be used in a car enclo- sure? LULA 296-96-07140 Are capacity and data plates required? 296-96-02590 When does the department require a local building offi- 296-96-07150 What are the construction requirements for guide rails, cial to sign off for the installation of LULAs, stair track supports and fastenings? lifts, inclined wheelchair lifts and vertical wheel- 296-96-07160 What construction requirements apply to counter- chair lifts? weights? 296-96-02595 What are the general requirements for LULA elevators? 296-96-07170 What are the requirements of safeties and governors? 296-96-07171 How and when are safeties and governors tested? Accessibility Equipment 296-96-07180 What are the construction requirements for driving machines and sheaves? 296-96-02600 What is required for physically handicapped lifts? 296-96-07190 What construction requirements apply to terminal stop- 296-96-02605 Are private residence inclined stairway chairlifts ping