Wash. Admin. Code § 296-878-18020 - Move safely on the outside of buildings

You must make sure you travel on the outside of the building only when:

(1) You keep at least one window-cleaner's belt terminal attached at all times;

(2) The anchors are not more than forty-eight inches apart.

Note: Anchors can be up to seventy-two inches apart if:

1.The sill or ledge is continuous;

2.The sill or ledge is at least twelve inches wide;

3.The sill or ledge has a slope less than five degrees;

4.There is at least six inches of window sill in front of the mullions.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-878-18020

Amended by WSR 14-09-095, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/2014

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 02-22-027, § 296-878-18020, filed 10/28/02, effective 1/1/03.