Section 296-96-00650. Which National Elevator Codes and Supplements has the department adopted?

Note:	Copies of codes and supplements can be obtained from The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey, 07007-2900 or by visiting www.asme.org.

Comments: National codes adopted by this chapter will be identified with the applicable ASME/ANSI code reference number contained within the rules or as excluded or amended below.

(1) Exclude all references to QEI certification in ASME A17.1 from code adoption.

(2) Exclude all references and sections to Aramid fiber ropes in ASME A17.1 and A17.6 from code adoption.

(3) ASME A17.1, SECTION 1.2 PURPOSE AND EXCEPTIONS amended as follows:

The purpose of this code is to provide for the safety of life and limb, and to promote the public welfare. Compliance with this code shall be achieved by:

(a) Conformance with the requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and chapter 296-96 WAC. Additions or modifications to ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and/or chapter 296-96 WAC shall require approval from the department; or

(b) Conformance with a combination of the requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, chapter 296-96 WAC, and ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 with the following ASME A17.7 inclusions:

(i) All system or component certifications performed by an accredited elevator/escalator certification organization (AECO) under ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, shall be approved by the department before any such system or component is allowed to be permitted or installed in the state of Washington. The applicant must submit all code documentation required by ASME A17.7 Section 2.10 and any other documentation as may be requested.

(ii) Sections of chapter 296-96 WAC that have taken exception to, made additions to, or modifications to ASME A17.1/CSA B44, such exceptions, additions and modifications shall supersede corresponding requirements in ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7.

(iii) The department has the final authority regarding acceptance of any item in ASME A17.7. The department may remove approval if a design has changed or unforeseen or undisclosed information is obtained.

(iv) The department will post the specific ASME A17.7 AECO certificate including exceptions agreed upon. At that time the certificate and exceptions become part of the adopted rule in the state of Washington and not subject to a variance process. The installer shall post the certificate and exceptions including all required information on each conveyance installed utilizing the ASME A17.7 method.

(v) The department may charge an additional fee for each item in review based upon the variance fee table.

(4) MARINE ELEVATOR SECTION 5.8

This chapter only applies to elevators installed on board a marine vessel flying the Washington state flag and under one hundred gross metric tons.

(5) Exclude ASME A17.1-2.4.7.2 reference for clearance reduction.

(6) Exclude ASME A17.1-5.4 private residence incline elevators and ASME A17.1-7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.9, and 7.10 material lifts and their corresponding 8.10.1.1.3.

(7) Exclude ASME A17.1-2.14.1.5.2 on elevators in partially enclosed hoistways. A top emergency exit shall be required.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-00650, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 08-23-085, § 296-96-00650, filed 11/18/08, effective 12/19/08; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-00650, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. WSR 04-12-047, § 296-96-00650, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-00650, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-00650, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 08-23-085, § 296-96-00650, filed 11/18/08, effective 12/19/08; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-00650, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. WSR 04-12-047, § 296-96-00650, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-00650, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.

Rules

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