WAC 296-878-20005. Select appropriate rope descent systems

(1) You must make sure the rope descent system is designed, used, and maintained according to: (a) ANSI/IWCA 1-14.1-2001; (b) The manufacturer's instructions. (2) You must make sure the rope descent system has been manufactured and is intended to be used for window cleaning. Note: Equipment that is designed or labeled for recreational use or rescue use only is prohibited for use in window-cleaning operations. (3) You must make sure the rope descent system components are compatible and have a minimum tensile strength of five thousand pounds. This does not apply to the seatboard. (4) You must make sure the rope descent system has specific use instructions for each component.