Section 296-96-02415. What are the conditions for obtaining a temporary construction operating permit?

Note:	See WAC 296-96-01040 for fees.

(1) In order to obtain a permit: The elevator must at a minimum adhere to:

(a) ASME A17-1 Section 5.10 Elevators Used for Construction.

(b) A single means of disconnecting the elevator must be provided and related equipment must be identified by the use of numbers or letters on the disconnect, the controller, the drive machine, the cross head, and the car operating panel.

(c) The key operation of Phase I must recall the elevator.

(d) A means of emergency communication with the elevator must be provided. If there is no permanent method of emergency communication an operator with communication equipment must be provided.

(e) Tests shall be conducted according to A17.1-8.10.5.10 Elevators Used for Construction.

(f) Hydraulic elevators with less than four stops may not be issued a temporary construction operating permit unless preapproved by the department.

(g) Elevator cab interiors must be completed. Temporary cabs may be used and walls must be covered with fire retardant materials.

(h) The elevator must pass load tests and safety circuit inspections.

(i) Temporary or permanent lights in the cab, machine room and at the landings must be provided.

(j) Machine rooms must be fully enclosed and have a lockable door.

(k) Hoistways must be fully enclosed.

(l) The elevator is for construction use only. Office furniture and goods used to stock the building are not to be considered construction work.

(2) The person operating the permitted conveyance under this section must be properly trained in operation and safety and:

(a) The operator, which may be one of your employees, must be on the elevator whenever it is in use.

(b) The operator must be designated to be the sole operator of the elevator.

(c) The operator must be trained in the proper operation of the elevator, the proper procedure to handle an emergency and must know who to contact in the event of an emergency involving the operation of the elevator.

(d) The operator must carry a means of two-way communication on his/her person at all times. (This may be in the form of a cellphone, walkie-talkie, etc., providing proper reception is obtainable at all times.)

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02415, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02415, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.

Rules

296-96-01040,