All spar trees must be equipped with passlines that are:

1. (1) At least 5/16-inch and a maximum of 1/2-inch in diameter;
2. (2) Not subjected to sawing on other lines or rigging, and are kept clear of all moving lines and rigging;
3. (3) A continuous length and in good condition with no splices, knots, molles, or eye-to-eye splices between the ends; and
4. (4) Long enough to provide three wraps on the drum before the climber leaves the ground.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040 and [49.17].050. WSR 99-17-117, § 296-54-70120, filed 8/18/99, effective 12/1/99.]