Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-870 - Powered platforms
Section 296-870-600 - Section contents

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-870-600

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Summary

Important:

This section applies to permanent powered platform installations that meet either of the following:

(1) Were completed after July 23, 1990;

OR

(2) Have had major modifications done to an existing installation after July 23, 1990.

Note:

If affected parts of the building meet the requirements of the edition of American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers ANSI/ASME A120.1, Safety Requirements for Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance, that was in effect when the powered platform installation was completed, they will be considered to meet the requirements of this section.

Your responsibility:

To make sure new powered platform installations meet these building requirements.

You must meet the requirements ... in this section:
Design WAC 296-870-60005
Stabilization systems WAC 296-870-60010
Intermittent stabilization system WAC 296-870-60015
Button guide stabilization system WAC 296-870-60020
Stabilization system using angulated roping and building face rollers WAC 296-870-60025
Cable stabilization WAC 296-870-60030
Electrical WAC 296-870-60035
Guarding roofs and other elevated areas WAC 296-870-60040
Moving equipment WAC 296-870-60045
Repair and maintenance WAC 296-870-60050
Communications WAC 296-870-60055

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 47.17.060. 06-19-075, § 296-870-600, filed 9/19/06, effective 1/1/07.

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