§ 70.87.010 Definitions
§ 70.87.020 Conveyances to be safe and in conformity with law
§ 70.87.030 Rules — Waivers during state of emergency
§ 70.87.034 Additional powers of department
§ 70.87.036 Powers of attorney general
§ 70.87.040 Privately and publicly owned conveyances are subject to chapter
§ 70.87.050 Conveyances in buildings occupied by state, county, or political subdivision
§ 70.87.060 Responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment and for periodic tests
§ 70.87.070 Serial numbers
§ 70.87.080 Permits — When required — Application for — Posting
§ 70.87.090 Operating permits — Limited permits — Duration — Posting
§ 70.87.100 Conveyance work to be performed by elevator contractors — Acceptance tests — Inspections
§ 70.87.110 Exceptions authorized
§ 70.87.120 Inspectors — Inspections and reinspections — Suspension or revocation of permit — Order to discontinue use — Penalties — Investigation by department — Waiver of provisions during state of emerge
§ 70.87.125 Suspension or revocation of license or permit — Grounds — Notice — Stay of suspension or revocation — Removal of suspension or reinstatement of license or permit
§ 70.87.140 Operation without permit enjoinable
§ 70.87.145 Order to discontinue operation — Notice — Conditions — Contents of order — Recision of order — Violation — Penalty — Random inspections
§ 70.87.170 Review of department action in accordance with administrative procedure act
§ 70.87.180 Violations
§ 70.87.185 Penalty for violation of chapter — Rules — Notice
§ 70.87.190 Accidents — Report and investigation — Cessation of use — Removal of damaged parts
§ 70.87.200 Exemptions
§ 70.87.205 Resolution of disputes by arbitration — Appointment of arbitrators — Procedure — Decision — Enforcement
§ 70.87.210 Deposit of moneys from chapter
§ 70.87.220 Elevator safety advisory committee
§ 70.87.230 Conveyance work — Who may perform — Possession of license and identification
§ 70.87.240 Elevator contractor license, elevator mechanic license — Qualifications — Reciprocity
§ 70.87.245 Material lift mechanic license
§ 70.87.250 Licenses — Renewals — Fees — Temporary licenses — Continuing education — Records
§ 70.87.260 Liability not limited or assumed by state
§ 70.87.270 Exemptions from licensure
§ 70.87.280 License categories — Rules
§ 70.87.290 Rules — Effective date
§ 70.87.305 Private residence conveyances — Licensing requirements — Rules
§ 70.87.310 Whistleblower — Identity to remain confidential
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, lifting devices, and moving walks

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