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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 296-96-11031. What requirements apply to bottom landings?
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- (1) Bottom landing clear areas:(a) Where possible, the clear area of a bottom landing must be at least the size of the area enclosed by guardrails on the floors above;(b) A clear area must be free of stairs and ladders; and(c) If a wall on the bottom landing is located in front of the down-running side of the belt, it must be installed at least 48 inches away from the belt face.(2) The lowest landing served by the lift must support the lower (boot) pulley installation.(3) A mounting platform must be installed on the lowest landing unless the landing floor is at or above the point at which the upper surface of the belt steps assume or leave a horizontal position.(4) If a mounting platform is installed, it must be located in front of or to one side of the up/down run.