WAC 296-96-00600. Application of adopted standards and rules

Conveyances are required to comply with rules and standards that:

(1) Were in effect at the time of the original installation or

at the time of any alteration;

(2) Apply to new and existing elevators (see ASME A17.1/CSA B44 1.1.3); and

(3) Apply to ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators and chapter 296-96 WAC, Part D.

Copies of previous rules adopted by the department are available upon request.

If the department determines that a conveyance was installed or altered without a permit and inspection, the installation or alteration will be required to comply with the applicable rules and standards adopted by the department at the time the noncompliant installation or alteration was identified.