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 296-96-02490. Are there exceptions for correction facility elevators?
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- Facilities that require special consideration to ensure the safety of security personnel and to prevent escapes must meet the relevant requirements of ASME A17.1, except that accessible "in-car" stop switches and signaling devices are not required when the elevator operation is:(1) Continually monitored by audio-visual equipment.(2) Remotely controlled from a single location.(3) Controls necessary for an elevator's operation may be located inside a car when the operating panel has a locked cover.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02490, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]
Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02490, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.