WAC 296-96-02552. Location of equipment in hoistway

Elevator equipment shall be permitted to be located within the hoistway subject to the requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and the following: (1) Where an elevator cannot be prevented from movement electrically and mechanically prior to entering the pit area motor controllers, motion controllers, drives, hydraulic control valves, hydraulic reservoirs (tank), hydraulic pump motors, and driving machines shall not be located in the pit. (2) Where a means is used to secure the elevator electrically and mechanically prior to entering the pit, the means shall be designed such that the activation can be performed without full bodily entry into the pit.