Statutes, codes, and regulations
Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department ofChapter 296-96 - Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances
Part C1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NEW AND ALTERED WAC MATERIAL LIFTS
Section 296-96-05020 - Hoistway enclosure

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-96-05020

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Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-96-05020 - Hoistway enclosure

Generally, local codes and ordinances govern hoistway enclosure construction. When not in conflict with a local code requirement, the enclosure shall:

(1) Be built to a height of 2133.6 mm (84 in.) above each floor, landing and adjacent stairway tread;
(2) Extend (adjacent to the counterweights) the full height of the floor and 203.2 mm (8 in.) beyond the counterweight raceway;
(3) Be constructed of either solid material or material with openings that will reject a 50.8 mm (2 in.) diameter ball;
(4) Be supported and braced so that it does not deflect more than 25.4 mm (1 in.) when subjected to a force of 100 lbs. applied perpendicular at any point;
(5) A full height hoistway enclosure is required only on the side(s) of the material lift for which the car is not equipped with a gate or enclosure.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-96-05020

Amended by WSR 18-18-070, Filed 8/31/2018, effective 10/1/2018
Amended by WSR 21-18-096, Filed 8/31/2021, effective 10/1/2021
Amended by WSR 23-17-141, Filed 8/22/2023, effective 10/2/2023

Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. 07-24-041, § 296-96-05020, 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. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05020, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.