WAC 296-96-02410
Are there additional work requirements
when performing an alteration? For certain types of
alterations additional work may be required as part of the
alteration and prior to approval of the conveyance. These
alterations include, but are not limited to:
(1) Replacements of controllers will require the
following:
(a) Firefighter service requirements must be met in
accordance with the most recent code adopted by the
department.
(b) Seismic requirements ("Derailment and/or seismic
switch as required") must be met in accordance with the most
recent code adopted by the department. In addition, the car
must operate according to A17.1 seismic requirements.
(c) Lighting in the machine room and pit must comply with
the most recent code adopted by the department.
(d) Electrical outlets in the machine room and pit must
be of the ground fault interrupter type.
(2) Replacement of controllers and a car operating panel
and/or hall fixtures:
(a) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section
must be met.
(b) All panels and fixtures must meet the applicable
(e.g., height, sound, Braille, etc.) requirements in
accordance with this chapter.
(3) Replacement of door operators and/or door equipment:
Any changes to these items require the installation of door
restrictors.
(4) Hydraulic piping: Replacement or relocation of
hydraulic piping will require the installation of a rupture
(overspeed) valve.
Note:
The department may grant exceptions to the requirements identified in this section.