Section 296-96-05040 - Space below hoistway If the space directly below the hoistway is accessible, the following requirements apply:
(1) All lift counterweights shall have safeties.(2) All cars and counterweights shall have either spring or oil buffers.(3) Spring buffers shall not fully c o mp r ess wh en struck by a car carrying its rated load or by the counterweights when they are moving at the following speeds: (a) For safeties operated by a governor, the tripping speed of the governor is the maximum striking speed.(b) For safeties not operated by a governor, 125 percent of the rated speed is the maximum striking speed.(4) Car and counterweight-buffer supports shall be able to withstand any impact upon the buffer (without permanent deformation) while occurring at the following speeds: (a) For safeties operated by a governor, the tripping speed of the governor at the rated capacity is the maximum impact speed.(b) For safeties not operated by a governor, 125 percent of the rated speed is the maximum impact speed.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-96-05040
Amended by WSR 18-18-070, Filed 8/31/2018, effective 10/1/2018Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-05040, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.