WAC 296-96-05290   Under what conditions is a five-year test administered?  A five-year test of the material lift car and counterweight safety devices must be conducted, and the test must be administered under the following conditions:

     (1) Qualified people will conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

     (a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested;

     (b) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift, and who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state;

     (c) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular material lift who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.

     (2) The car safety devices must be tested while the car is carrying a 100 percent rated load and the counterweight is at no load.

     (3) A report of the test results must be submitted to the department for approval.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-05290, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. 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, § 296-96-05290, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]