Elevator inspection and maintenance in Spokane is regulated by WA Department of Labor and Industries under RCW 70.87 and WAC 296-96. Annual operating permits and periodic L and I inspections are required. Spokane does not administer its own elevator program.
All elevators, escalators, and other conveyances in Spokane fall under Washington's statewide elevator program administered by the Department of Labor and Industries per RCW 70.87 and WAC 296-96. An L and I operating permit is required annually for each conveyance. L and I inspectors conduct periodic safety inspections (typically every 1 to 2 years depending on type). Installation, alteration, and repair must be done by a licensed elevator contractor and permitted through L and I. ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators is adopted by reference. Fire service operation (Phase I recall, Phase II operation) coordination with Spokane Fire Department is required for buildings with fire alarm systems. Annual test of fire service is required per ASME A17.1. Residential private-home elevators serving a single dwelling are also regulated but with less frequent inspection.
Operating without a current permit: L and I can order immediate shutdown and assess penalties up to 10,000 dollars per RCW 70.87.185. Unauthorized work by non-licensed contractor: additional penalties and removal.
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