Washington Administrative Code

As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:(1) Handicapped pedestrian - A pedestrian, or person in a wheelchair, who has limited mobility, stamina, agility, reaction time, impaired vision or hearing, or who may have difficulty walking, with or …

The following construction standards are applicable to all curb-ramps set forth in this chapter.(1) The width of the center ramps shall be at least thirty-six inches.(2) Shoulder slopes shall not exceed one inch in 6.(3) The center ramp slope shall not exceed 1 in 12 and the cros…

Whenever curb ramps are placed in the main flow of pedestrian traffic, an advance warning system is necessary in order to aid the blind. Warning materials should be adapted to local conditions. This texture should be in advance of a ramp curb. (See WAC 236-60-060.)[Statutory Auth…

Notes:(a)Type No. 1 is recommended for the center ramp surface. (b)These standards are not a substitute for engineering judgment. They provide design guidance.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-340-040, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutor…

The curb ramp depicted in WAC 236-60-060 is the suggested design for a typical curb ramp including warning system. The drawings contained in WAC 236-60-070, 236-60-080, and 236-60-090 show the suggested location for curb ramps in three different but typical curb situations. All o…

The following is a design for a typical curb ramp:(1)Texturing of center ramp recommended, with metal grid placed in wet concrete and then removed to leave ridged surface pattern. Pattern not to exceed 1/2" width.(2)Advance warning strip (shown dotted), necessary when ramp is in …

[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-340-070, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 35.68.076. WSR 78-02-066 (Order 77-5), § 236-60-070, filed 1/24/78.]

(1)This curb ramp type can be used with the existing planting area or with the sidewalk extension into the parking area.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-340-080, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 35.68.076. WSR 78-02-0…

This curb ramp type is acceptable when utilities are a conflict and/or the street grade exceeds twenty-five to one (4%).[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-340-090, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 35.68.076. WSR 78-02-0…

Factors which should be considered by a city, town or county when deciding whether to follow or deviate from the design, surface textures and/or location standards set forth in this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) Street alignments and curb configuratio…

Excess and/or surplus property will be offered for sale, transfer, or donation as designated below and according to the following priorities:(1) Sale or transfer to state agencies (including state universities and colleges);(2) Sale or transfer to other tax-supported educational …

Excess and/or surplus property may be disposed of without offering to other state agencies if the director of enterprise services determines that it is in the best interest of the state. In this event, the following guidelines will apply:(1) Items will be transferred or sold for …

Surplus property purchased, transferred or donated pursuant to the priorities of WAC 200-360-010 (1) through (5) is intended for the sole use of the purchaser, transferee or donee. Entities with priority under WAC 200-360-010 (1) through (5) shall not profit from the immediate re…

Auctions shall be advertised to the general public, provisions being made for interested parties to inspect items either at the auction site or user's location.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-360-025, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11; Order 7…

Public notice shall be given of the sealed bid and the date set for public bid openings. In addition, information will be provided to interested parties describing the merchandise in question, together with an opportunity for inspection of the same.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43…

Negotiation shall be the method of disposal whenever it is determined by the director that such procedure is the most advantageous to the state. The reasons for choosing negotiation shall be set forth in writing and placed in the file relating to the disposition.[Statutory Author…

All sales of surplus property are "as is," and the state takes no responsibility for and makes no guarantees with respect to items sold: Provided that the state shall make a statement of the condition of the merchandise, including major known defects, before sale. No sale shall b…

If the property to be disposed of is measured by weight, the successful bidder shall furnish to the custodian of the property, a certified weight ticket showing the gross tare and net weight of the shipment with a notation on the ticket of the driver on or off of the vehicle for …

Surplus property must be removed within a reasonable time after purchase, or if a specific time is stated, within that time.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-360-050, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11; Order 77-2, § 236-48-196, filed 1/28/77.]

The state may withdraw from sale the item(s) scheduled for disposal at any time prior to the formation of a contract. The state may also reject any or all bids if the best interests of the state so require.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-360-05…

Surplus property available for disposal under the provisions of RCW 43.19.1919 shall not be sold to state elected officials, officers or employees, except at public sale: Provided, however, An item valued at less than direct buy limit and declared surplus of a personal nature suc…

RCW 43.19.742 requires the department to put in place rules and guidelines to improve the efficiency and minimize the costs of agency-based printing.The requirements and definitions of this chapter are used by agencies in conjunction with the department's guidelines for managing …

For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions in this section apply unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Additional definitions are in RCW 39.26.010.(1) "Agency-based printing" means an agency's internal printing, which does not require a private sector print shop o…

In order to fully implement the requirements of this chapter:(1) Agencies must adopt agency wide policies, standards and procedures governing the management of their print operations.(2) Agencies must determine baseline print costs using life cycle cost analysis as defined by RCW…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for obtaining approval for the use of a distinctive departmental, office, agency, institutional or commission insignia in marking of state-owned or controlled vehicles and for permitting exceptions to the vehicle marking requ…

Agencies—As used in this chapter, the word "agencies" includes state departments, offices, agencies, boards, commissions[,] or institutions financed in whole or in part by funds appropriated by the legislature.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-50…

Agencies may request approval of a distinctive insignia for use in lieu of the state seal in marking vehicles. A standard decal must include the words "State of Washington," agency's name and "for official use only." The request for approval shall be sent to the director of enter…

(1) Requests for exceptions shall be forwarded to the director of enterprise services by the head of the agency owning or controlling the vehicle. Requests for exceptions normally will not be granted unless the vehicle is used more than 50% of the time for law enforcement, confid…

Employers, employees, and the department share the responsibility for employee training and development.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-600-010, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-195, § 357-34…

Each employer is responsible for:(1) Developing a training and development plan as prescribed by WAC 200-600-025; and(2) Providing employee orientation, required job-related training, and assistance with career planning.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.19 RCW. WSR 14-21-102, § 20…

Employers may require employees to attend training that is job-related, meets an identified employer need, and/or is required by state or federal law. Required attendance during and/or outside of working hours is considered time worked and must be compensated in accordance with t…

(1) The employer's training and development plan must be based on an assessment of the organization's employee training and development needs. The director or department may provide assistance to the employer in assessing the organization's need.(2) The employer's training and de…

By authority of RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.320, 46.37.400, and 46.37.530 (1)(b) the Washington state patrol hereby adopts the following rules setting forth standards for motor vehicle equipment for which approval is required in chapter 46.37 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005 and …

(1) "Eye glasses" means any spectacles, sunglasses, or goggles having two separately mounted lenses, excluding contact lenses.(2) "Goggles" means an optical device worn over the eyes, the predominant function of which is to protect the eyes without obstructing peripheral vision. …

The Washington state patrol adopts by reference Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for vehicle equipment standards. The patrol adopts the version of FMVSS in effect on the effective date of this section unless oth…

(1) Defroster and defogging devices: Every enclosed motor vehicle must be equipped with a device capable of defogging and defrosting the windshield area. Vehicles or exact replicas of vehicles manufactured prior to January 1938 are exempt from this requirement.(2) Door latches: E…

(1) The windshield must be framed and in such a position that it affords continuous horizontal frontal protection to the driver and front seat occupants. The minimum vertical height of the unobstructed windshield glass must be six inches, or as originally equipped by a recognized…

If a vehicle does not have a windshield, and the driver is required to wear eye protection by chapter 46.37 RCW, the eye protection device (EPD) must:(1) Be one of the following: Goggles, face shield, or eye glasses.(a) Eye glasses must:(i) Have a convex frontal surface on each l…

(1) A motor vehicle must be equipped with an operating speedometer calibrated to indicate "miles per hour," and may also indicate "kilometers per hour."(2) The headlamp circuit for a motor vehicle must be equipped with a driver-controlled high and low beam selector switch unless …

A motor vehicle must be equipped with mirrors as outlined under 49 C.F.R. 571 and RCW 46.37.400. The mirror mountings must provide for mirror adjustment by tilting both horizontally and vertically. The following definitions must be used for additional backup alert devices or mirr…

(1) A motor vehicle must be equipped with brakes acting on all wheels. The service brakes, upon application, must be capable of stopping the vehicle within a twelve-foot lane, and:(a) Developing an average tire to road braking or retardation force of not less than 52.8% of the gr…

A motor vehicle must be equipped with a continuous rim steering wheel meeting the requirements set forth under RCW 46.37.375, and this chapter. The steering must:(1) Include a steering wheel which must:(a) Have an outside diameter of not less than twelve inches.(b) Not move less …

A motor vehicle must be capable of stable, controlled operation while traversing a slalom-type path passing alternately to the left and right of at least four cones or markers arranged in a straight line and spaced sixty feet apart at a minimum speed of 25 mph.Body lifts are perm…

A motor vehicle must be equipped with a leakproof exhaust system that includes the exhaust manifold(s), headers, the piping leading from the flange of the exhaust manifold(s), the muffler(s), and the tail piping.Exhaust systems on property-carrying vehicles must:(1) Discharge the…

Hands-free cellular telephone devices may be used by motorists while driving motor vehicles as long as the use complies with RCW 46.61.667. Listening devices that include an earpiece must cover or be attached to only one ear.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005 and 46.37.320. WSR …

Reflectorized warning devices used by law enforcement must:(1) Conform to those devices described in RCW 46.37.450 and requirements of the Washington state department of transportation standard specifications for road, bridge, and municipal construction, Section 9-28.6, "Enclosed…

(1) On motor vehicles, reflex reflectors must be securely mounted on a rigid part of the vehicle with the plane of the lens perpendicular to the roadway and parallel to the rear axle. Side reflex reflectors must be mounted with the lens face perpendicular to the roadway and paral…

(1) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J639 is adopted by reference as the standard for automotive air conditioning units.(2) SAE Standard J51 is adopted by reference as the standard for automotive air conditioning hose.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005 and 46.37.32…

The wheelchair conveyance must be equipped with a propulsion device capable of propelling the vehicle at a minimum speed of 20 mph on level ground.(1) Every wheelchair conveyance that is designed to travel on four wheels in contact with the ground must comply with the provisions …

If aftermarket equipment is installed on a vehicle, it must not impair the effectiveness of equipment required by 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 571, chapter 46.37 RCW or Title 204 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005 and 46.37.320. WSR 08-19-079, § 204-10-090, f…