PoweredPlatforms-WAC 296-870-Scope

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Chapter 296-870, WAC

Effective Date: 01/01/07

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This chapter covers permanent powered platform installations dedicated to interior or exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures.

Building maintenance includes, but isn’t limited to, tasks such as window cleaning, caulking, metal polishing, and reglazing.

Exemption:

This chapter doesn’t apply to suspended scaffolds covered by a separate chapter, Scaffolds, chapter 296-874 WAC.

Definition:

A powered platform installation consists of all the equipment and the parts of the building involved with using the powered platform for building maintenance.