Section 296-96-23601. ASME A17.1-8.6.1.2.1 General maintenance requirements for conveyances regulated by ASME A17.1 Part 8.

(1) ASME A17.1-8.6.1.2.1(4) All persons authorized per chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter to perform maintenance shall have detailed, code required written procedures including, but not limited to, check out, inspection, testing, maintenance, and examination, which shall be in the mechanic's possession and available upon request to the department's personnel.

(2) ASME A17.1-8.6.1.2.1 (4)(c) The maintenance records required by ASME A17.1-8.6.1.4 shall be kept at a central location either in the machine/control room, space or within the building where the conveyance exists. Other on-site locations as permitted by the department.

(3) ASME A17.1-8.6.1.2.1(d) The Maintenance Control program shall be accessible to the elevator owner, the owner's representative, inspector, and elevator service personnel and document compliance with 8.6, applicable sections of 8.11, and this chapter.

(4) Devices that remotely interact with conveyances covered by this chapter can create a hazard when used to effect a change in its controls. Therefore, any conveyance found operating with a device that can directly effect a change in its controls from a remote location is prohibited unless it is operated under the direct on-site supervision of a person who meets the definition of "licensed elevator mechanic."

Note:	Remote operation controls, operated by building personnel located within the building, may be installed for security purposes upon approval of installation or alteration permit.
	Table N-2, monitoring is for information only and shall not be a substitute for on-site inspections or examinations.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-23601, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-23601, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14.