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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 17F
Chapter 17F.060
Section 17F.060.030
 

Title 17F Construction Standards

Chapter 17F.060 Elevator Code

Section 17F.060.030 Inspection

The elevator inspector inspects and, as necessary, tests:

  1. each installation before the operating permit is issued for initial use; and
  1. each temporary personnel hoist semiannually. All other conveyances annually, except those in private residences.
  1. On a random basis, witness testing of conveyances to ensure that testing is being completed according to current codes adopted.
  1. Witness all Category 5 hydraulic elevator testing and apply a City of Spokane Seal to all overspeed valves and pressure relief valves.
  1. Witness all Category 1 testing and cleaning of all escalators.
  1. Failure to arrange to have City Inspector witness the tests shall result in a Class I Civil Infraction.

Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2018

Effective Date: Thursday, January 3, 2019

ORD C35699 Section 3