# WAC 296-59-005: WAC 296-59-005. Incorporation of other standards

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_005

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-59-005
- **Heading:** WAC 296-59-005. Incorporation of other standards
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-59 / Section 296-59-005

## Text

(1) Lifts and tows must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) B77.1-1982, Standards for Passenger Tramways—Aerial Tramways and Lifts, Surface Lifts, and Tows—Safety Requirements.
(2) Future revised editions of ANSI B77.1-1982 may be used for new installations or major modifications of existing installations, as recommended or approved by the equipment manufacturer or a qualified design engineer, except that, where specific provisions exist, variances must be requested from the department.
(3) Reserved.
(4) The use of military type weapons for avalanche control must comply with all requirements of the United States government and/or the military branch having jurisdiction. Compliance must include qualification of employees, security requirements, and storage and handling of ammunition.
(5) You must develop and maintain a hazard communication program as required by WAC 296-901-140 , which will provide information to all employees relative to hazardous chemicals or substances to which they are exposed, or may become exposed, in the course of their employment.
(6) When employees perform activities such as construction work or logging, the WAC chapter governing the specific activity must apply, e.g., chapter 296-155 or 296-54 WAC, et seq.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-59-001 WAC 296-59-001. Foreword](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_001.md)
- [WAC 296-59-003 WAC 296-59-003. Scope and application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_003.md)
- [WAC 296-59-005 WAC 296-59-005. Incorporation of other standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_005.md)
- [WAC 296-59-007 WAC 296-59-007. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_007.md)
- [WAC 296-59-010 WAC 296-59-010. Safe place standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_010.md)
- [WAC 296-59-015 WAC 296-59-015. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_015.md)
- [WAC 296-59-020 WAC 296-59-020. Management's responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_020.md)
- [WAC 296-59-025 WAC 296-59-025. Employee's responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_025.md)
- [WAC 296-59-027 WAC 296-59-027. Work activities which include skiing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_027.md)
- [WAC 296-59-030 WAC 296-59-030. Safety bulletin board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_030.md)
- [WAC 296-59-035 WAC 296-59-035. First aid](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_035.md)
- [WAC 296-59-050 WAC 296-59-050. Personal protective equipment, general requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_050.md)
- [WAC 296-59-055 WAC 296-59-055. Lockout requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_055.md)
- [WAC 296-59-060 WAC 296-59-060. Vessel or confined area requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_59_060.md)

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