Section 296-96-02545. What are the requirements for installation and operation of hall lanterns?

(1) A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answering a call and the car's direction of travel. Where in-car signals are provided, they shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call buttons.

(2) Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at seventy-two inches minimum above the floor. The visible signal elements shall be 2-1/2 inches minimum measured along the vertical centerline of the element. Signals shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call button.

(3) Audible signals shall sound once for the up direction and twice for the down direction, or shall have verbal annunciators that indicate the direction of elevator car travel.

(4) Audible signals shall have a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum. Verbal annunciators shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum and 3000 Hz maximum.

(5) The audible signal or verbal signal annunciator shall be 10 dBZ minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dBA, measured at the call button.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02545, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02545, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.