The state Legislature makes elevator laws, found in the Revised Code of Washington in Chapter 70.87 RCW. You may also find laws through the RCW search tool.
The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) contains rules that are written by L&I based on the law. Elevator rules are found in Chapter 296-96 WAC.
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L&I has adopted changes that increase fees by 6.41% to support operating expenses for L&I's Elevator Program. Additional changes were also adopted to reorganize the existing fees and make the rules easier to use.
L&I filed a CR-103 Rulemaking Order on Sept. 30.
The changes affect rules under Chapter 296-96 WAC, Safety Regulations and Fees for all Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Other Conveyances.
The adopted rules take effect Nov. 1, 2025.
Rulemaking documents
Notice of Intent (04/01/2025)
Proposed Rule Language (06/03/2025)
Final Adoption (09/30/2025)
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