Wash. Admin. Code § 296-96-05190

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-96-05190 - Pits

The following requirements shall apply to lift pits:

(1) Have noncombustible floors;

(2) Be designed to prevent the entry of groundwater into the pit;

(3) Have floors that are substantially level;

(4) Where provided, drains shall not be directly connected to sewers;

(5) Provide safe and convenient access to the pit;

(6) Have an approved access ladder for pits deeper than 914.4 mm (36 in.); and

(7) Have nonperforated metal guards installed on the open sides of the counterweights where spring, solid or oil type buffers are attached. These guards shall:

(a) Extend from a point not more than 304.8 mm (12 in.) above the pit floor to a point at least 2133.6 mm (84 in.) but not more than 2438.4 mm (96 in.) above the floor;

(b) Be fastened to a properly reinforced and braced metal frame which will be at least equal in strength and stiffness to No. 14 U.S. gauge sheet steel; and

(c) Be omitted on the pit side where compensating chains or ropes are attached to the counterweight.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-96-05190

Amended by WSR 18-18-070, Filed 8/31/2018, effective 10/1/2018

Amended by WSR 21-18-096, Filed 8/31/2021, effective 10/1/2021

Amended by WSR 23-17-141, Filed 8/22/2023, effective 10/2/2023

Statutory 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, § 296-96-05190, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.