Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.
70.87.185 - Penalty for violation of chapter—Rules—Notice.

RCW 70.87.185
Penalty for violation of chapter—Rules—Notice.

(1) The department may assess a penalty against a person violating a provision of this chapter. The penalty shall be not more than five hundred dollars. Each day that the violation continues is a separate violation and is subject to a separate penalty.
(2) The department may not assess a penalty until it adopts rules describing the method it will use to calculate penalties for various violations.
(3) The department shall notify the violator of its action, and the reasons for its action, in writing. The department shall send the notice using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the violator's last known address. The notice shall inform the violator that a hearing may be requested under RCW 70.87.170. The hearing shall not stay the effect of the penalty.

[ 2011 c 301 § 23; 1983 c 123 § 18.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.

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 emergency.

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.