Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-96-00700
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WAC 296-96-00700:
WACs > Title 296 > Chapter 296-96 > Section 296-96-00700
296-96-00675 << 296-96-00700 >> 296-96-00800
PDFWAC 296-96-00700
The following definitions apply to this chapter (see RCW 70.87.010 and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 for additional definitions necessary for use with this chapter):
"Acceptable proof" refers to the documentation that is required to be provided to the department during the elevator contractor and mechanic license application and renewal process.
"Alteration" means an intended change to the original design of elevator equipment.
"Code" refers to nationally recognized codes (i.e., ASME, ANSI, ICC, and NFPA) and the Washington Administrative Code.
"Decommissioning conveyance" means a group of tasks that are to be accomplished in order to place the conveyance in a long-term out-of-service status.
"Final judgment" means any money that is owed the department as the result of an individual's or firm's unsuccessful appeal or failure to appeal a civil penalty.
"Form, fit, and function" means specific characteristics of a device (such as a component or assembly) that enable direct substitution of the device for a similar device without adversely affecting the operation or safety of the overall equipment. Factors to be considered with respect to form, fit, and function include, but are not always limited to: The ability of the device to be connected in place of the original; having similar size, shape and appearance; ability to perform the same function as the original device; and having ratings equal to or greater than the original device.
"General direction - Installation and alteration work" means the necessary education, assistance, and supervision provided by a licensed elevator mechanic (in the appropriate license category) who is on the same job site as the helper/apprentice.
"General direction - Maintenance work" means the necessary education, assistance, and supervision provided by a licensed elevator mechanic (in the appropriate license category) to ensure that the maintenance work is performed safely and to code.
"Layout drawings" or "plans" or "shop drawings" means elevation and plan view drawings that show required clearances and dimensions of elevator equipment in relation to building structure and other elevator equipment.
"Layout drawings, engineering" means structural drawings verified and stamped by a professional engineer registered in the state of Washington.
"Lockout/tagout" means the placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device.
"Private residence elevator" means a power passenger elevator which is installed in a private residence or multiple dwelling as a means of access to a single private residence.
"Repair" means a procedure used to restore a device or system to its original design parameters without supplying a complete new component or device.
"Replacement" means the complete replacement of a device or component that has the same "form, fit, and function" as the original but is not intended as a change in design.
"Standard application material lift" means a lift used strictly for freight transport and is in compliance with this chapter, Part C1. (Note: These are not to be confused with Type A and Type B material lifts covered in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Part 7).
"Traction elevator" means an elevator in which the friction between the hoist ropes and the drive machine sheave is used to move the elevator car.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 18-18-070, § 296-96-00700, filed 8/31/18, effective 10/1/18; WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-00700, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-00700, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. WSR 04-12-047, § 296-96-00700, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 01-02-026, § 296-96-00700, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]