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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-96. Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances.

  Section 296-96-01000. What is the permit process for conveyances?  

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  • (1) Prior to construction, alteration, or relocation of any conveyance, the licensed elevator contractor shall:
    (a) Submit an installation application to the department. See WAC 296-96-01010 through 296-96-01025.
    (b) Submit plans to the department for approval. See WAC 296-96-01030.
    EXCEPTION:
    Most alterations will not require plans.
    (c) Post an approved installation or alteration permit issued by the department on the job site.
    (i) The annual operating certificate is considered suspended once alteration work begins.
    (ii) The certificate shall not be reinstated until the alteration work is approved by an inspector employed by the department.
    (d) Obtain and pass an inspection prior to placing the conveyance in service. See WAC 296-96-01035.
    (e) Abstain from working without a permit or releasing the conveyance for use without the department's written permission. Failure to comply is a violation of this chapter and may result in civil penalties (WAC 296-96-01070 (1)(a)).
    (2) The owner must obtain and renew an annual operating certificate for each conveyance that they own, except for residential conveyances. See WAC 296-96-01065.
    (3) After initial purchase and inspection, private residence conveyance(s) do not require an annual operating certificate. However, annual inspections may be conducted upon request. See WAC 296-96-01045 for the permit process.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-01000, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-01000, 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, § 296-96-01000, 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, § 296-96-01000, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]
Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-01000, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-01000, 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, § 296-96-01000, 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, § 296-96-01000, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.

Rules

296-96-01010,296-96-01025,296-96-01030,296-96-01035,296-96-01070,296-96-01065,296-96-01045,