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WashingtonHB 24722025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters.

Sponsored By: Dan Bronoske (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger certification checks for sprinkler fitters

Beginning June 11, 2026, people doing sprinkler fitting must show a state certificate when a fire code official asks. Not showing it is an infraction. Officials can issue stop‑work orders for uncertified or noncompliant fitting work until it meets the rules. They may require removal and replacement of work by uncertified people when public safety needs it. State representatives must investigate alleged violations, and local officials must promptly notify the director to start an investigation. A “fire code official” is anyone a local government or the state director authorizes to enforce these rules.

Stronger licensing checks for sprinkler contractors

Beginning June 11, 2026, contractors working on fire sprinkler systems must show a state license when a fire code official asks. Not showing it is an infraction. Officials can issue stop‑work orders for unlicensed or noncompliant work until it meets the rules. They may require removal and replacement of unlicensed installations when public safety needs it. The state director of fire protection can investigate and can require payroll records during an active case. Local officials must promptly notify the state director to start an investigation. A “fire code official” is anyone a local government or the state director authorizes to enforce these rules.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Brandy Donaghy

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Timmons

    Democratic • House

  • Julio Cortes

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

  • Zach Hall

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 45 • No: 3 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/10/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 92 • No: 3 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 29, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  3. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/24/2026House

  11. Minority; do not pass.

    2/23/2026House

  12. LC - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026House

  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    2/12/2026House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    2/10/2026House

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/10/2026House

  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/10/2026House

  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/6/2026House

  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/3/2026House

  19. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/30/2026House

  20. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/30/2026House

  21. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

    1/14/2026House

  22. Introduced

    1/14/2026House

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