Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-304. Safety standards for ship repairing, shipbuilding and shipbreaking. |
Section 296-304-16025. Limitations on use of chains.
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- Chains forming a part of vessel's cargo gear shall not be used when, due to stretch, the increase of length of a measured section exceeds five percent, when a link is damaged, or when other external defects are evident. Chains shall not be shortened by bolting, wiring, or knotting.[Order 74-25, § 296-304-16025, filed 5/7/74.]
Order 74-25, § 296-304-16025, filed 5/7/74.