# WAC 296-79-080: WAC 296-79-080. Elevators, manlifts and other lifting devices

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_080

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-79-080
- **Heading:** WAC 296-79-080. Elevators, manlifts and other lifting devices
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-79 / Section 296-79-080

## Text

(1) All elevators, manlifts or other lifting devices must be installed and maintained in conformity with the requirements specified in the Washington state elevator laws and regulations adopted by the elevator section of the department of labor and industries.
(2) Inspection of elevators, etc., for acid towers.
(a) Outside elevators must be inspected daily during winter months when ice materially affects safety.
(b) Elevators, runways, stairs, etc., for acid towers must be inspected monthly for defects that may occur because of exposure to acid or corrosive gases.
(3) Respirators on elevators. Elevators located in areas where exposure to potentially harmful concentrations of toxic substances may occur must be equipped with an adequate supply of respirators to protect the maximum number of passengers.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-79-010 WAC 296-79-010. Scope and application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_010.md)
- [WAC 296-79-011 WAC 296-79-011. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_011.md)
- [WAC 296-79-020 WAC 296-79-020. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_020.md)
- [WAC 296-79-030 WAC 296-79-030. Guards and guarding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_030.md)
- [WAC 296-79-040 WAC 296-79-040. Fire protection, ignition sources and means of egress](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_040.md)
- [WAC 296-79-050 WAC 296-79-050. Personal protection clothing and equipment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_050.md)
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- [WAC 296-79-110 WAC 296-79-110. Elevated runways and ramps used by vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_110.md)
- [WAC 296-79-120 WAC 296-79-120. Scaffolds, construction, use and maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_120.md)
- [WAC 296-79-130 WAC 296-79-130. Crossovers, aisles, passages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_79_130.md)
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