WAC 296-56-60207. General requirements

(1) Employers must prohibit any person other than an employee or duly authorized person from riding in the car. (2) Employers must install escape ladders extending the full length of the hoistway and must be located in a position so that, in an emergency, a person can safely transfer from the car platform to the ladder. An "impaired clearance" sign must be posted at the bottom of a ladder when the face of the ladder is less than 30 inches from any structure. (3) Employers must install an automatic safety dog or device which will prevent the car from leaving the landing until manually released by the operator. (4) Employers must make available a fire extinguisher in proper working condition in the car. For additional requirements relating to portable fire extinguishers see WAC 296-800-300 .