WAC 296-96-00903. Exceptions to elevator contractor license requirements

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 › Chapter 296-96 › Section 296-96-00903

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Elevator contractor licenses issued under chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter are not required for:

(1) An owner or regularly employed employee of the owner performing only maintenance work of conveyances in accordance with RCW 70.87.270 .

(2) Permanent removal of a stairway chairlift or platform lift located in a private residence in accordance with RCW 70.87.270 performed by:

(a) Homeowners;

(b) Persons hired by homeowners, who are registered as required by 18.27 RCW.

(3) A public agency that employs licensed elevator mechanics to perform maintenance.

(4) Demolition of a conveyance as outlined in RCW 70.87.230 and WAC 296-96-00902 .

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