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 296-96-23460. What requirements apply to safety zone?
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- The entry and exit zone shall be kept clear of all obstacles. The width of the zone shall be not less than the width between the centerlines of the handrails plus eight inches. The length of the zone, measured from the end of the newel, shall be not less than twice the distance between the centerlines of the handrails.EXCEPTION:On the entrance side, the safety zone distance may be reduced, when cart restriction devices are installed, with prior written permission.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-23460, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]
Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-23460, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.