Gear made of steel, or gear which contains (as in ball bearing swivels), or is permanently attached to (as with blocks), equipment made of materials which cannot be subjected to heat treatment, shall be exempt from the requirements of WAC
296-304-16007. Such gear, however, shall be thoroughly examined in the manner described in WAC
296-304-16005(3).
[Order 74-25, ยง 296-304-16009, filed 5/7/74.]