The department shall adopt rules governing the mechanical and
electrical operation, acceptance tests, conveyance work,
operation, and inspection that are necessary and appropriate and
shall also adopt minimum standards governing existing
installations. In the execution of this rule-making power and
before the adoption of rules, the department shall consider the
rules for safe conveyance work, operation, and inspection,
including the American National Standards Institute Safety Code
for Personnel and Material Hoists, the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, and
Escalators, and any amendatory or supplemental provisions
thereto. The department by rule shall establish a schedule of
fees to pay the costs incurred by the department for the work
related to administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter limits the authority of the department to
prescribe or enforce general or special safety orders as provided
by law.
The department may consult with: Engineering authorities
and organizations concerned with standard safety codes; rules and
regulations governing conveyance work, operation, and inspection;
and the qualifications that are adequate, reasonable, and
necessary for the elevator mechanic, contractor, and inspector.
During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.010(12), the governor may waive or suspend the collection
of fees under this section or any portion of this section or
under any administrative rule, and issue any orders to facilitate
the operation of state or local government or to promote and
secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.
[2008 c 181 § 206; 2003 c 143 § 11; 2002 c 98 § 3; 1998 c 137 § 2; 1994 c 164 § 28; 1983 c 123 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 52 § 10; 1971 c 66 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 22 § 1; 1963 c 26 § 3.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law -- 2008 c 181: See note following RCW 43.06.220.
Part headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- 2003 c 143: See notes following RCW 70.87.020.
Effective date -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 52: See note following RCW 43.22.010.