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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-878. Safety standards for window cleaning.

  Section 296-878-20005. Select appropriate rope descent systems.  

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  • (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.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-20005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 02-22-027, § 296-878-20005, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-20005, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 02-22-027, § 296-878-20005, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.