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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-96. Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances.

  Section 296-96-16210. What specific requirements apply to hydraulic casket lifts?  

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  • (1) All hydraulic elevators must be a plunger type with the plunger securely attached to the car platform.
    (2) Plungers composed of more than one section must have the joints designed and constructed to carry in tension the weight of all plunger sections below the joints.
    (3) Plungers must be provided with solid metal stops to prevent the plunger from traveling beyond the limits of the cylinder. Stops must be designed and constructed so as to stop the plunger from maximum speed in the "up" direction under full pressure without damage to the hydraulic system.
    (4) Any leaking hydraulic oil must be collected.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-16210, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14. 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, § 296-96-16210, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]
Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-16210, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14. 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, § 296-96-16210, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.