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.




[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. 07-24-041, § 296-96-02410, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]