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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
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Chapter 296-96. Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances. |
Section 296-96-07110. What construction requirements apply to car enclosures?
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- Car enclosures must be:(1) Enclosed on all sides, except at the entrance, to a height of at least 42 inches;(2) Enclosed with a type of material that will reject a 1 1/2 inch diameter ball;(3) Securely fastened to the car platform so that it cannot become loose or displaced due to ordinary service, application of the car safety, or car contact with a buffer.(4) Built to withstand a 75 pound pressure, horizontally applied at any point on the wall, without causing a wall deflection that reduces running clearance below 3/4 inch or above 1 inch.