1. (1) You must store your window-cleaning equipment in a way that:

   1. (a) Is easy to get to, inspect, and safely take out for use;
   2. (b) Provides protection from moisture, sunlight, or corrosion.

2. (2) You must make sure a competent person inspects these items before each use:

   1. (a) Window-cleaners' belts;
   2. (b) Boatswains' chairs;
   3. (c) All components of rope descent systems;
   4. (d) Suspension devices;
   5. (e) Certified roof anchorages;
   6. (f) Primary support ropes or lines;
   7. (g) The descent device;
   8. (h) Carabiners or shackles;
   9. (i) A seatboard or boatswain's chair;
   10. (j) Wear points on rope descent system components exposed to constant friction.

3. (3) You must make sure you do not use any piece of window-cleaning equipment with defects.

   1. (a) Prohibit makeshift repairs to any piece of window-cleaning equipment;
   2. (b) Label any piece of window-cleaning equipment that is defective "dangerous, do not use."

4. (4) You must secure any padding or softeners so they do not come loose from:

   1. (a) The surface of the building;
   2. (b) The rope if not attached to the building.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-878-13010, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 02-22-027, § 296-878-13010, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.]