WAC 296-880-30020. Powered platforms

This section applies to permanent powered platform installations dedicated to interior or exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures under the scope of chapter 296-870 WAC, Powered platforms. (1) Building owner certifications. The employer must obtain written certification from the building owner of any building with a powered platform installation that was completed or had major modification done after July 23, 1990, that the building and equipment meets the requirements of new installations-buildings in WAC 296-870-600 and new installations-equipment in WAC 296-870-700 . Note: The building owner needs to base the certification on: 1.The field test of the installation done before it is first placed into service or following any major modification to an existing installation; and 2. All other relevant available information including, but not limited to: a. Test data; b. Equipment specifications; c. Verification by a registered professional engineer. (2) The employer must obtain written certification from the building owner that the installation: (a) Has been inspected, tested, and maintained as required by inspection, testing, and maintenance in WAC 296-870-300 ; and (b) All fall protection anchorages meet the requirements of WAC 296-880-40020 . (3) The employer must prohibit employees from using the installation until the building owner has provided the required written certifications. (4) The employer must protect employees on working platforms with a personal fall arrest system that meets the requirements of WAC 296-880-40020 . (5) The employer must ensure employees working on a roof or other elevated working surface four feet or more above a lower level are protected in accordance with WAC 296-880-200 . Additional requirements for powered platforms can be found in chapter 296-870 WAC, Powered platforms.