reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
WA Rev Code § 70.84.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.84 - Blind, Handicapped, and Disabled Persons—"white Cane Law".|70.84.070 - Penalty for violations.

RCW 70.84.070 Penalty for violations.Any person or persons, firm or corporation, or the agent of any person or persons, firm or corporation, who denies or interferes with admittance to or enjoyment of the public facilities enumerated in RCW 70.84.010, or otherwise interferes with the rights of a totally or partially blind, hearing impaired, or otherwise physically disabled person as set forth in RCW 70.84.010 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1985 c 90 § 5; 1980 c 109 § 7; 1969 c 141 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 70.84.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.84 - Blind, Handicapped, and Disabled Persons—"white Cane Law".|70.84.080 - Employment of persons with disabilities in public service.

RCW 70.84.080 Employment of persons with disabilities in public service.In accordance with the policy set forth in RCW 70.84.010, the blind, persons with visual disabilities, the hearing impaired, and other persons with disabilities shall be employed in the state service, in the service of the political subdivisions of the state, in the public schools, and in all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as the able-bodied, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.[ 2020 c 274 § 49; 1980 c 109 § 8; 1969 c 141 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 70.84.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.84 - Blind, Handicapped, and Disabled Persons—"white Cane Law".|70.84.900 - Short title.

RCW 70.84.900 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "White Cane Law."[ 1969 c 141 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70.85.010 Definitions."Party line" means a subscribers' line telephone circuit, consisting of two or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number."Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.[ 1953 c 25 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.020 - Refusal to yield line—Penalty.

RCW 70.85.020 Refusal to yield line—Penalty.Any person who shall wilfully refuse to yield or surrender the use of a party line to another person for the purpose of permitting such other person to report a fire or summon police, medical or other aid in case of emergency, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1953 c 25 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.030 - Request for line on pretext of emergency—Penalty.

RCW 70.85.030 Request for line on pretext of emergency—Penalty.Any person who shall ask for or request the use of a party line on pretext that an emergency exists, knowing that no emergency in fact exists, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1953 c 25 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.040 - Telephone directories—Notice.

RCW 70.85.040 Telephone directories—Notice.After September 9, 1953, every telephone directory thereafter distributed to the members of the general public shall contain a notice which explains this chapter, such notice to be printed in type which is no smaller than any other type on the same page and to be preceded by the word "warning": PROVIDED, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to those directories distributed solely for business advertising purposes, commonly known as classified directories.[ 1953 c 25 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.100 - Authority to isolate telephones in barricade or hostage situation—Definitions.

RCW 70.85.100 Authority to isolate telephones in barricade or hostage situation—Definitions.(1) The supervising law enforcement official having jurisdiction in a geographical area who reasonably believes that a person is barricaded, or one or more persons are holding another person or persons hostage within that area may order a telephone company employee designated pursuant to RCW 70.85.110 to arrange to cut, reroute, or divert telephone lines for the purpose of preventing telephone communications between the barricaded person or hostage holder and any person other than a peace officer or a person authorized by the peace officer.(2) As used in this section:(a) A "hostage holder" is one who commits or attempts to commit any of the offenses described in RCW 9A.40.020, 9A.40.030, or 9A.40.040; and(b) A "barricaded person" is one who establishes a perimeter around an area from which others are excluded and either:(i) Is committing or is immediately fleeing from the commission of a violent felony; or(ii) Is threatening or has immediately prior threatened a violent felony or suicide; or(iii) Is creating or has created the likelihood of serious harm within the meaning of chapter 71.05 RCW relating to mental illness.[ 1985 c 260 § 1; 1979 c 28 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.110 - Telephone companies to provide contacting information.

RCW 70.85.110 Telephone companies to provide contacting information.The telephone company providing service within the geographical jurisdiction of a law enforcement unit shall inform law enforcement agencies of the address and telephone number of its security office or other designated office to provide all required assistance to law enforcement officials to carry out the purpose of RCW 70.85.100 through 70.85.130. The designation shall be in writing and shall provide the telephone number or numbers through which the security representative or other telephone company official can be reached at any time. This information shall be served upon all law enforcement units having jurisdiction in a geographical area. Any change in address or telephone number or identity of the telephone company office to be contacted to provide required assistance shall be served upon all law enforcement units in the affected geographical area.[ 1979 c 28 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.120 - Liability of telephone company.

RCW 70.85.120 Liability of telephone company.Good faith reliance on an order given under RCW 70.85.100 through 70.85.130 by a supervising law enforcement official shall constitute a complete defense to any civil or criminal action arising out of such ordered cutting, rerouting or diverting of telephone lines.[ 1979 c 28 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.85.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.|70.85.130 - Applicability.

RCW 70.85.130 Applicability.RCW 70.85.100 through 70.85.120 will govern notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this chapter and notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 9.73 RCW.[ 1979 c 28 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.86.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.86 - Earthquake Standards for Construction.|70.86.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70.86.010 Definitions.The word "person" includes any individual, corporation, or group of two or more individuals acting together for a common purpose, whether acting in an individual, representative, or official capacity.[ 1955 c 278 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.86.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.86 - Earthquake Standards for Construction.|70.86.020 - Buildings to resist earthquake intensities.

RCW 70.86.020 Buildings to resist earthquake intensities.Hospitals, schools, except one story, portable, frame school buildings, buildings designed or constructed as places of assembly accommodating more than three hundred persons; and all structures owned by the state, county, special districts, or any municipal corporation within the state of Washington shall hereafter be designed and constructed to resist probable earthquake intensities at the location thereof in accordance with RCW 70.86.030, unless other standards of design and construction for earthquake resistance are prescribed by enactments of the legislative authority of counties, special districts, and/or municipal corporations in which the structure is constructed.[ 1955 c 278 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 70.86.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.86 - Earthquake Standards for Construction.|70.86.030 - Standards for design and construction.

RCW 70.86.030 Standards for design and construction.Structural frames, exterior walls, and all appendages of the buildings described in RCW 70.86.020, whose collapse will endanger life and property shall be designed and constructed to withstand horizontal forces from any direction of not less than the following fractions of the weight of the structure and its parts acting at the centers of gravity:Western Washington 0.05.[ 1955 c 278 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.86.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.86 - Earthquake Standards for Construction.|70.86.040 - Penalty.

RCW 70.86.040 Penalty.Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That any person causing such a building to be built shall be entitled to rely on the certificate of a licensed professional engineer and/or registered architect that the standards of design set forth above have been met.[ 1955 c 278 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.87.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.020 - Conveyances to be safe and in conformity with law.

RCW 70.87.020 Conveyances to be safe and in conformity with law.(1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide for safety of life and limb, to promote safety awareness, and to ensure the safe design, mechanical and electrical operation, and inspection of conveyances, and performance of conveyance work, and all such operation, inspection, and conveyance work subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the applicable statutes of the state of Washington, and all orders, and rules of the department. The use of unsafe and defective conveyances imposes a substantial probability of serious and preventable injury to employees and the public exposed to unsafe conditions. The prevention of these injuries and protection of employees and the public from unsafe conditions is in the best interest of the people of this state. It is the policy of the legislature that employees should be protected from workplace reprisal or retaliatory action for the opposition to or reporting in good faith of practices that may violate the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated hereunder, or of the safety, installation, repair, or maintenance policies of their employers. Personnel performing work covered by this chapter must, by documented training or experience or both, be familiar with the operation and safety functions of the components and equipment. Training and experience must include, but not be limited to, recognizing the safety hazards and performing the procedures to which the personnel performing conveyance work covered by this chapter are assigned in conformance with the requirements of this chapter. This chapter establishes the minimum standards for personnel performing conveyance work.(2) This chapter is not intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, code effectiveness, durability, and safety to those required by this chapter, provided that there is technical documentation to demonstrate the equivalency of the system, method, or device, as prescribed in this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.(3) In any suit for damages allegedly caused by a failure or malfunction of the conveyance, conformity with the rules of the department is prima facie evidence that the conveyance work, operation, and inspection is reasonably safe to persons and property.[ 2012 c 54 § 1; 2003 c 143 § 10; 2002 c 98 § 2; 1983 c 123 § 2; 1963 c 26 § 2.]NOTES:Part headings and captions not law—2003 c 143: "Part headings and captions used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 2003 c 143 § 23.]Effective date—2003 c 143: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 7, 2003]." [ 2003 c 143 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 70.87.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.030 - Rules—Waivers during state of emergency.

RCW 70.87.030 Rules—Waivers during state of emergency.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.
WA Rev Code § 70.87.034 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.034 - Additional powers of department.

RCW 70.87.034 Additional powers of department.The department also has the following powers:(1) The department may adopt any rules necessary or helpful for the department to implement and enforce this chapter.(2) The director may issue subpoenas for the production of persons, papers, or information in all proceedings and investigations within the scope of this chapter. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena, the director, through the attorney general, may ask the superior court to order the person to obey the subpoena.(3) The director may take the oral or written testimony of any person. The director has the power to administer oaths.(4) The director may make specific decisions, cease and desist orders, other orders, and rulings, including demands and findings.[ 1983 c 123 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 70.87.036 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.036 - Powers of attorney general.

RCW 70.87.036 Powers of attorney general.On request of the department, the attorney general may:(1) File suit to collect a penalty assessed by the department;(2) Seek a civil injunction, show cause order, or contempt order against the person who repeatedly violates a provision of this chapter;(3) Seek an ex parte inspection warrant if the person refuses to allow the department to inspect a conveyance;(4) File suit asking the court to enforce a cease and desist order or a subpoena issued by the director under this chapter; and(5) Take any other legal action appropriate and necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.All suits shall be brought in the district or superior court of the district or county in which the defendant resides or transacts business. In any suit or other legal action, the department may ask the court to award costs and attorney's fees. If the department prevails, the court shall award the appropriate costs and attorney's fees.[ 1983 c 123 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 70.87.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.040 - Privately and publicly owned conveyances are subject to chapter.

RCW 70.87.040 Privately and publicly owned conveyances are subject to chapter.All privately owned and publicly owned conveyances are subject to the provisions of this chapter except as specifically excluded by this chapter.[ 1983 c 123 § 4; 1963 c 26 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.87.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.050 - Conveyances in buildings occupied by state, county, or political subdivision.

RCW 70.87.050 Conveyances in buildings occupied by state, county, or political subdivision.The conveyance work on, and the operation and inspection of any conveyance located in, or used in connection with, any building owned by the state, a county, or a political subdivision, other than those located within and owned by a city having an elevator code, shall be under the jurisdiction of the department.[ 2003 c 143 § 12; 2002 c 98 § 4; 1983 c 123 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 108 § 2; 1963 c 26 § 5.]NOTES:Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2003 c 143: See notes following RCW 70.87.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.87.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.060 - Responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment and for periodic tests.

RCW 70.87.060 Responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment and for periodic tests.(1) The person, elevator contractor, or public agency performing conveyance work is responsible for operation and maintenance of the conveyance until the department has issued an operating permit for the conveyance, except during the period when a limited operating permit in accordance with RCW 70.87.090(2) is in effect, and is also responsible for all tests of a new, relocated, or altered conveyance until the department has issued an operating permit for the conveyance.(2) The owner or his or her duly appointed agent shall be responsible for the safe operation and proper maintenance of the conveyance after the department has issued the operating permit and also during the period of effectiveness of any limited operating permit in accordance with RCW 70.87.090(2). The owner shall be responsible for all periodic tests required by the department.[ 2003 c 143 § 13; 1983 c 123 § 6; 1963 c 26 § 6.]NOTES:Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2003 c 143: See notes following RCW 70.87.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.87.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.070 - Serial numbers.

RCW 70.87.070 Serial numbers.All new and existing conveyances shall have a serial number painted on or attached as directed by the department. This serial number shall be assigned by the department and shown on all required permits.[ 1983 c 123 § 7; 1963 c 26 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 70.87.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.080 - Permits—When required—Application for—Posting.

RCW 70.87.080 Permits—When required—Application for—Posting.(1) A permit shall be obtained from the department before performing work, other than maintenance, on a conveyance under the jurisdiction of the department.(2) The installer of the conveyance shall submit an application for the permit in duplicate, in a form that the department may prescribe.(3) The permit issued by the department shall be kept posted conspicuously at the site of installation.(4) A permit is not required for maintenance.(5) After the effective date of rules adopted under this chapter establishing licensing requirements, the department may issue a permit for conveyance work only to an elevator contractor unless the permit is for conveyance work on private residence conveyances. After July 1, 2004, the department may not issue a permit for conveyance work on private residence conveyances to a person other than an elevator contractor.[ 2003 c 143 § 14; 1983 c 123 § 8; 1963 c 26 § 8.]NOTES:Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2003 c 143: See notes following RCW 70.87.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.87.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.|70.87.090 - Operating permits—Limited permits—Duration—Posting.

RCW 70.87.090 Operating permits—Limited permits—Duration—Posting.(1) An operating permit is required for each conveyance operated in the state of Washington except during its erection by the person or firm responsible for its installation. A permit issued by the department shall be kept conspicuously posted near the conveyance.(2) The department may permit the temporary use of a conveyance during its installation or alteration, under the authority of a limited permit issued by the department for each class of service. Limited permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed thirty days and may be renewed at the discretion of the department. This limited-use permit is to provide transportation for construction personnel, tools, and materials only. Where a limited permit is issued, a notice bearing the information that the equipment has not been finally approved shall be conspicuously posted.[ 1998 c 137 § 3; 1983 c 123 § 9; 1963 c 26 § 9.]