Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Chapter 70.87 Elevators, Lifting Devices, And Moving Walks

70.87.010 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, except where a different interpretation is required by the context: (1) "Owner" means any person having title to or ...

70.87.020 Conveyances to be safe and in conformity with law
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide for safety of life and limb, to promote safety awareness, and to ensure the safe design, ...

70.87.030 Rules -- Waivers during state of emergency
The department shall adopt rules governing the mechanical and electrical operation, acceptance tests, conveyance work, operation, and inspection that are necessary and appropriate and shall ...

70.87.034 Additional powers of department
The department also has the following powers: (1) The department may adopt any rules necessary or helpful for the department to implement and enforce this ...

70.87.036 Powers of attorney general
On request of the department, the attorney general may: (1) File suit to collect a penalty assessed by the department; (2) Seek a civil injunction, ...

70.87.040 Privately and publicly owned conveyances are subject to chapter
All privately owned and publicly owned conveyances are subject to the provisions of this chapter except as specifically excluded by this chapter.[1983 c 123 § ...

70.87.050 Conveyances in buildings occupied by state, county, or political subdivision
The conveyance work on, and the operation and inspection of any conveyance located in, or used in connection with, any building owned by the state, ...

70.87.060 Responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment and for periodic tests
(1) The person, elevator contractor, or public agency performing conveyance work is responsible for operation and maintenance of the conveyance until the department has issued ...

70.87.070 Serial numbers
All new and existing conveyances shall have a serial number painted on or attached as directed by the department. This serial number shall be assigned ...

70.87.080 Permits -- When required -- Application for -- Posting
(1) A permit shall be obtained from the department before performing work, other than maintenance, on a conveyance under the jurisdiction of the department. (2) ...

70.87.090 Operating permits -- Limited permits -- Duration -- Posting
(1) An operating permit is required for each conveyance operated in the state of Washington except during its erection by the person or firm responsible ...

70.87.100 Conveyance work to be performed by elevator contractors -- Acceptance tests -- Inspections
(1) All conveyance installations, relocations, or alterations must be performed by an elevator contractor employing an elevator mechanic. (2) The elevator contractor employing an elevator ...

70.87.110 Exceptions authorized
The requirements of this chapter are intended to apply to all conveyances except as modified or waived by the department. They are intended to be ...

70.87.120 Inspectors -- Inspections and reinspections -- Suspension or revocation of permit -- Order to discontinue use -- Penalties -- Investigation by department -- Waiver of provisions during state of emergency
(1) The department shall appoint and employ inspectors, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, under the provisions of the ...

70.87.125 Suspension or revocation of license or permit -- Grounds -- Notice -- Stay of suspension or revocation -- Removal of suspension or reinstatement of license or permit
(1) A license issued under this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty by the department upon verification that any one or ...

70.87.140 Operation without permit enjoinable
Whenever any conveyance is being operated without a permit required by this chapter, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county may apply ...

70.87.145 Order to discontinue operation -- Notice -- Conditions -- Contents of order -- Recision of order -- Violation -- Penalty -- Random inspections
(1) An authorized representative of the department may order the owner or person operating a conveyance to discontinue the operation of a conveyance, and may ...

70.87.170 Review of department action in accordance with administrative procedure act
(1) Any person aggrieved by an order or action of the department denying, suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew a permit or license; assessing a ...

70.87.180 Violations
(1) The performance of conveyance work, other than maintenance, or the operation of a conveyance without a permit by any person owning or having the ...

70.87.185 Penalty for violation of chapter -- Rules -- Notice
(1) The department may assess a penalty against a person violating a provision of this chapter. The penalty shall be not more than five hundred ...

70.87.190 Accidents -- Report and investigation -- Cessation of use -- Removal of damaged parts
The owner or the owner's duly authorized agent shall promptly notify the department of each accident to a person requiring the service of a physician ...

70.87.200 Exemptions
(1) The provisions of this chapter do not apply where: (a) A conveyance is permanently removed from service or made effectively inoperative; or (b) Lifts, ...

70.87.205 Resolution of disputes by arbitration -- Appointment of arbitrators -- Procedure -- Decision -- Enforcement
(1) Disputes arising under RCW 70.87.200(2) shall be resolved by arbitration. The request shall be sent by certified mail. (2) The department shall appoint one ...

70.87.210 Disposition of revenue
All moneys received or collected under the terms of this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund.[1963 c 26 § 21.] ...

70.87.220 Elevator safety advisory committee
(1) The department may adopt the rules necessary to establish and administer the elevator safety advisory committee. The purpose of the advisory committee is to ...

70.87.230 Conveyance work -- Who may perform
Except as provided in RCW 70.87.270, a person may not perform conveyance work within the state unless he or she is an elevator mechanic who ...

70.87.240 Elevator contractor license, elevator mechanic license -- Qualifications -- Reciprocity
(1) Any person, firm, public agency, or company wishing to engage in the business of performing conveyance work within the state must apply for an ...

70.87.245 Material lift mechanic license
A material lift mechanic license to perform conveyance work on material lifts subject to WAC 296-96-05010 may be granted to any person who possesses the ...

70.87.250 Licenses -- Renewals -- Fees -- Temporary licenses -- Continuing education--Records
(1) Upon approval of an application, the department may issue a license that is biennially renewable. The fee for the license and for any renewal ...

70.87.260 Liability not limited or assumed by state
This chapter cannot be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person, firm, or corporation owning, operating, controlling, testing, inspecting, or ...

70.87.270 Exemptions from licensure
(1) The licensing requirements of this chapter do not apply to the maintenance of conveyances specified in (a) of this subsection if a person specified ...

70.87.280 License categories -- Rules
In order to effectively administer and implement the elevator mechanic licensing of this chapter, the department may establish elevator mechanic license categories in rule.[2003 c ...

70.87.290 Rules -- Effective date
The department of labor and industries may not adopt rules to implement chapter 98, Laws of 2002, and to implement chapter 143, Laws of 2003 ...

70.87.305 Private residence conveyances -- Licensing requirements -- Rules
(1) The department shall, by rule, establish licensing requirements for conveyance work performed on private residence conveyances. These rules shall include an exemption from licensing ...

70.87.900 Severability
If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, or the application ...