1. (1) Maintenance and tests shall comply with the applicable requirements found in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 8.6.

   1. (a) Test tag(s) shall be attached to the inside of the car.
   2. (b) Manlifts with wooden rails shall be safety tested with no load annually. There is not a full load testing requirement.

2. (2) Qualified people shall conduct the test. A qualified person is either:

   1. (a) An elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested;
   2. (b) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular conveyance and who holds a current temporary mechanic's license in this state; or
   3. (c) The representative of a firm that manufactured the particular conveyance who is working under the direct supervision of an elevator mechanic licensed in the appropriate category for the conveyance being tested.
3. (3) Examinations, in compliance with WAC 296-96-23605, are to be performed and documented in the maintenance and testing records.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 21-18-096, § 296-96-24611, filed 8/31/21, effective 10/1/21; WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-24611, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18.]