Section 296-96-02580. Are keys required to be on-site?

The keys to the machine room and the keys that are necessary to operate the elevator must be located in a locked key retainer box in the elevator lobby at the designated level above the hall buttons, or located by machine room doors at no more than six feet above the floor, provided access to the key box doesn't require passage through locked doors. If in order to meet this requirement the box would be located in an unsecured location (such as the outside portion of a condo), other arrangements shall be accommodated with the written permission of the department.

The key retainer box must be:

• Readily accessible to authorized personnel;

• Clearly labeled "ELEVATOR";

• Securely mounted;

• Equipped with a 1-inch mortise cylinder cam lock with keyway set to a #39504 Fort type key and securely mounted;

Further:

• Keys for access to elevator machine rooms and for operating elevator equipment must be tagged and kept in the key box.

• The box must contain all keys.

• Mechanical hoistway access devices must be located in the key box or machine room.

Note:

The cities of Seattle and Spokane may designate their own options for keys and lockbox arrangement via their rule processes. ASME A17.1-2.27.8 Local fire or building code authorities may specify the requirements for a uniform keyed lock box and its location to contain the necessary keys (this will be in addition to the requirements above). Where required, a lock box, including its lock and other components, shall conform to the requirements of UL 1037 (see Part 9). These keys shall be kept on the premises in a location readily accessible to firefighters and emergency personnel, but not where they are available to the public.

EXCEPTION:	Residential elevators are exempt from this section.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02580, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02580, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02580, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02580, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.