Section 296-96-02410. Are there additional work requirements when performing an alteration?

For certain types of alterations additional work may be required as part of the alteration and prior to approval of the conveyance. These alterations include, but are not limited to:

(1) Replacements of controllers will require the following:

(a) Firefighter service requirements must be in accordance with the most recent code adopted by the department and include ASME A17.1-8.7.2.27.4(a) when travel is five feet or more above or below the designated landing.

(b) Seismic requirements for derailment and/or seismic switch as required must be met in accordance with the most recent code adopted by the department. In addition, the conveyance must operate according to ASME A17.1 seismic requirements.

(c) Lighting in the machine room and pit must comply with the most recent code adopted by the department.

(d) Electrical outlets in the machine room and pit must be of the ground fault interrupter type.

(2) Replacement of controllers and a car operating panel and/or hall fixtures:

(a) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section must be met.

(b) All panels and fixtures must meet the applicable (e.g., height, sound, Braille, etc.) requirements in accordance with this chapter.

(3) Replacement of door operators and/or door equipment: Any changes to these items require the installation of door restrictors.

(4) Hydraulic piping: Replacement or relocation of hydraulic piping including a control valve will require the installation of a rupture (overspeed) valve. Gaskets and seals are excluded from this requirement.

Note:	The department may grant exceptions to the requirements identified in this section.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02410, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02410, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02410, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02410, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.