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PDFWAC 296-96-05020

Hoistway enclosure.

Generally, local codes and ordinances govern hoistway enclosure construction. When not in conflict with a local code requirement, the enclosure shall:

(1) Be built to a height of 2133.6 mm (84 in.) above each floor, landing and adjacent stairway tread;

(2) Extend (adjacent to the counterweights) the full height of the floor and 203.2 mm (8 in.) beyond the counterweight raceway;

(3) Be constructed of either solid material or material with openings that will reject a 50.8 mm (2 in.) diameter ball;

(4) Be supported and braced so that it does not deflect more than 25.4 mm (1 in.) when subjected to a force of 100 lbs. applied perpendicular at any point;

(5) A full height hoistway enclosure is required only on the side(s) of the material lift for which the car is not equipped with a gate or enclosure.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030. WSR 23-17-141, § 296-96-05020, filed 8/22/23, effective 10/2/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 21-18-096, § 296-96-05020, filed 8/31/21, effective 10/1/21; WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-05020, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-05020, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-05020, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]