WAC 296-96-08160: What requirements apply to counterweights?

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WACs > Title 296 > Chapter 296-96 > Section 296-96-08160

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296-96-08150 << 296-96-08160 >> 296-96-08170

WAC 296-96-08160	Agency filings affecting this section
What requirements apply to counterweights?

  (1) Counterweights, where used, must be in a guide or track.

     (2) Counterweights must not be of sufficient weight to cause undue slackening of any conveyance hoisting rope or chain during acceleration or retardation of the conveyance. Counterweight weight section must be mounted in structural or formed metal frames which are designed to retain weights securely in place.

     EXCEPTION: Counterweights may be constructed of a single metal plate.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-08160, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-08160, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]