Department of Labor & Industries, Tukwila office
12806 Gateway Drive South
Tukwila, WA 98168

The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2023.

The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the elevator rules under chapter 296-96 WAC. The Elevator Program reviewed the existing rules and new safety codes from the 2019 edition of the American Society of Mechanic Engineers (ASME) A17.1/CSA B44 - 2019, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other related codes. The review process included an opportunity for elevator stakeholders to participate in the review of the existing rules, submit proposals for amendments, and provide recommendations to L&I on proposals. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), consisting of multiple industry representatives, and the Elevator Safety Advisory Board (ESAC) reviewed the proposals and provided advice to L&I on adoption of the rules. This rulemaking proposes amendments to adopt new safety codes, along with updates, clarification, housekeeping, and other amendments recommended by stakeholders, TAC, ESAC, and L&I to improve public safety.