Washington State Statutes - Washington Attorney Directory

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: (1) For an owner exempt from licensing requirements under RCW 70.87.270 and performing maintenance; (2) for a public agency performing maintenance; or (3) 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.

[2003 c 143 § 1; 2002 c 98 § 10.]

Click here to visit the Official Washington State Statutes