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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 296-96-23226. What requirements apply to car lighting?
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- (1) Car interiors must be equipped with at least 2 electric lights.(2) Minimum illumination at the car threshold, with the door closed, must be at least:(a) 5 foot candle (54 lx) for passenger elevators; and(b) 2 1/2 foot candle (27 lx) for freight elevators.(3) The department does not require light control switches, however, if installed they must be located in or adjacent to the car's onboard operating device.(4) In automatic elevators, the light control switch must be either a key-operated type or located in a fixture with a locked cover.(5) Light fixtures mounted on car tops must be equipped with a nonkey operated switch located in or adjacent to the fixture.