RCW 70.87.145
Order to discontinue operation—Notice—Conditions—Contents of order—Recision of order—Violation—Penalty—Random inspections.
(1) An authorized representative of the department may order the owner or person operating a conveyance to discontinue the operation of a conveyance, and may place a notice that states that the conveyance may not be operated on a conspicuous place in the conveyance, if:
(a) The conveyance work has not been permitted and performed in accordance with this chapter; or
(b) The conveyance has otherwise become unsafe.
The order is effective immediately, and shall not be stayed by a request for a hearing.
(2) The department shall prescribe a form for the order to discontinue operation. The order shall specify why the conveyance violates this chapter or is otherwise unsafe, and shall inform the owner or operator that he or she may request a hearing pursuant to RCW 70.87.170. A request for a hearing does not stay the effect of the order.
(3) The department shall rescind the order to discontinue operation if the conveyance is fixed or modified to bring it into compliance with this chapter.
(4) An owner or a person that knowingly operates or allows the operation of a conveyance in contravention of an order to discontinue operation, or removes a notice not to operate, is:
(a) Guilty of a misdemeanor; and
(b) Subject to a civil penalty under RCW 70.87.185.
(5) The department may conduct random on-site inspections and tests on existing installations, witnessing periodic inspections and testing in order to ensure satisfactory conveyance work by persons, firms, or companies performing conveyance work, and assist in development of public awareness programs.
[ 2003 c 143 § 17; 2002 c 98 § 7; 1983 c 123 § 15.]
NOTES:
Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2003 c 143: See notes following RCW 70.87.020.
Structure 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.
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.
70.87.080 - 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.
70.87.140 - Operation without permit enjoinable.
70.87.170 - Review of department action in accordance with administrative procedure act.
70.87.185 - Penalty for violation of chapter—Rules—Notice.
70.87.190 - Accidents—Report and investigation—Cessation of use—Removal of damaged parts.
70.87.210 - 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.