RCW 70.87.230
Conveyance work—Who may perform—Possession of license and identification.
(1) Except as provided in RCW 70.87.270, a person may not perform conveyance work within the state unless he or she is an elevator mechanic who is regularly employed by and is working: (a) For an owner exempt from licensing requirements under RCW 70.87.270 and performing maintenance; (b) for a public agency performing maintenance; or (c) under the direct supervision of an elevator contractor. A person, firm, public agency, or company is not required to be an elevator contractor for removing or dismantling conveyances that are destroyed as a result of a complete demolition of a secured building or structure or where the building is demolished back to the basic support structure whereby no access is permitted therein to endanger the safety and welfare of a person.
(2) When performing conveyance work, an elevator mechanic must have his or her license and photo identification in his or her possession. The elevator mechanic must produce his or her license and identification upon request of an authorized representative of the department. The department may establish by rule a requirement that the mechanic also wear and visibly display his or her license.
[ 2009 c 36 § 10; 2003 c 143 § 1; 2002 c 98 § 10.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2009 c 36: See note following RCW 18.106.020.
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.