- (1) Pursuant to RCW 70.87.090, a temporary construction use operating permit may be requested by the elevator contractor.
- (2) Elevators granted a temporary construction-use permit shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 5.10 as a minimum.
- (3) Temporary construction operating permits are valid for thirty days (see RCW 70.87.090).
- (4) The elevator shall be provided with an operator during all hours of elevator operation. The operator shall be provided with a means to communicate with personnel who can assist in the event of an elevator-related emergency.
- (5) The elevator is restricted for use by construction workers and construction materials only.
- (6) Renewal of a temporary operating permit is at the discretion of the department. A reinspection is required before a permit can be renewed.
- (7) All elevators with expired temporary construction operating permits that have not passed a final inspection may not be operated. Operating an elevator with an expired permit shall result in a civil penalty (see WAC 296-96-01070 (1)(a)).
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-02415, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02415, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]