Section 296-96-16140. How must car frames and platforms be connected?  


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  • Connections between members of the car frames and platform must be riveted, bolted, or welded and must meet the following specifications:
    (1) Bolts where used through sloping flanges of structural members must have bolt heads of the tipped head type or must be fitted with beveled washers.
    (2) Nuts used on sloping flanges of structural members must seat on beveled washers.
    (3) Welding of parts upon which safe operation depends must be done in accordance with the appropriate standards established by the American Welding Society.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-16140, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-16140, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]
Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-16140, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-16140, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.