Washington Administrative Code

The state treasurer will provide to each pool participant a monthly statement showing that pool participant's beginning balance, contributions, withdrawals, transfers, administrative charges, earnings rate, earnings, and ending balance in each subpool for the preceding calendar m…

As authorized in RCW 43.250.060, the state treasurer will require reimbursement for the administration and recovery of costs associated with the operation of the pool. Each pool participant will reimburse the state treasurer based upon each pool participant's share of the total p…

The state treasurer shall manage the funds invested in each subpool in such a manner as to effectively maximize the yield to the subpool. The state treasurer shall have the sole responsibility in setting the investment strategy for each subpool.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.250.06…

The state treasurer may specify by means of a prospectus, or supplement thereto, such terms and conditions not otherwise set forth in the administrative code applicable to the management and operation of the pool and/or any subpool, including investment policies, restrictions, ob…

The state treasurer may liquidate and terminate any subpool in its sole discretion. Upon declaring a liquidation, the state treasurer shall make arrangements for the disposition of the affected subpool's assets and either the payment of all liabilities or the establishment of ade…

The state treasurer may take any measure and impose any restriction on withdrawals from any subpool or any category of pool participant, including, but not limited to, prorating over time any withdrawal order and/or satisfying any withdrawal order by offering pool participants wi…

These rules are adopted pursuant to chapter 50, Laws of 1980, entitled smoke detection devices in dwelling units, and to RCW 43.44.110 to provide for the installation and maintenance of smoke detection devices inside all dwelling units:(1) Occupied by persons other than the owner…

(1) The provisions of these rules shall apply to:(a) All dwelling units occupied by persons other than the owner after December 31, 1981;(b) All dwelling units built or manufactured in this state after December 31, 1980; and(c) All dwelling units sold on or after July 1, 2019.(2)…

(1) Smoke detection device. A self-contained alarm for detecting visible or invisible particles of combustion, which consists of an assembly of electrical components including a smoke chamber, alarm sounding appliance, and provision for connection to a power supply source, either…

All smoke detection devices shall be designed, manufactured, and installed in conformance with the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard UL 217 or codes adopted by chapter 19.27 RCW, and shall be approved or listed for the purposes for which they are intended.E…

(1) It is the responsibility of the builder or manufacturer of each new building, mobile home or factory built housing to install smoke detection devices within each dwelling unit.(2) It is the responsibility of the owner of each existing building, mobile home or factory built ho…

It is the responsibility of the occupant of all new or existing dwelling units, owned by other than the occupant, to maintain and test all smoke detection devices installed within the dwelling unit by the owner. Actual costs of maintenance, repair or replacement of smoke detectio…

Any person who violates any of the provisions of RCW 43.44.110 or these rules shall be punished by a fine as defined in RCW 43.44.110(5).[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.44.110. WSR 21-19-005, § 212-10-055, filed 9/2/21, effective 10/3/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48.140. WSR 81-0…

If any provision of these rules or its application to any person is held invalid, the remainder of the rules or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48.140. WSR 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2), § 212-10-060, fil…

The state director of fire protection is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with RCW 43.44.010.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 43.43.939, 70.41.080, 70.97.210, 71.12.485, 74.15.050 and chapter 43.44 RCW…

Unless otherwise provided in this section, definitions in the Washington State Building Code, chapter 19.27 RCW, and 42 C.F.R. Ch. IV § 483.70, National Fire Protection Association, standard 101 "Life Safety Code" current adopted edition by Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services …

The following administrative codes and regulations are hereby adopted by reference as set forth fully herein:(1) Chapter 51-50 WAC, State Building Code adoption and amendment of the International Building Code.(2) Chapter 51-51 WAC, State Building Code adoption and amendment of t…

The provisions of this chapter apply to all facilities for which the director of fire protection is responsible for fire protection and enforcement including:Adult rehabilitation center.Alcoholism hospital.Alcoholism intensive inpatient treatment services.Alcoholism treatment fac…

This section shall be applicable to existing facilities that do not have fire sprinkler protection and smoke compartmentation on floors in which residents reside.(1) Resident evacuation capability levels.(a) Evacuation capability is the ability of the resident of a facility licen…

(1) Before and after school programs that are not located in an existing, operational, public or private school must be inspected as a new facility, as defined in WAC 212-12-005, and must be required to meet the code requirements outlined in chapter 19.27 RCW.(2) Before and after…

Any facility licensed by the department of health or the department of social and health services, and inspected by the office of the state fire marshal, shall report within twenty-four hours to the office of the state fire marshal any accidental or unintentional fire, any delibe…

The following procedure will apply to appeals of orders, decisions or citations made by the state fire marshal's office and it does not apply to CMS federal surveys:(1) Administrative appeal (step 1) - A facility will have an opportunity to dispute cited deficiencies with a chief…

In addition to the fire and life safety standards listed in WAC 212-12-010, the following shall apply: In all occupancies inspected by the state fire marshal's office, emergency lighting for means of egress shall be provided. Emergency systems shall activate automatically in a po…

All occupancies inspected by the state fire marshal's office shall develop and maintain a written plan. In addition to the adopted code and standards in WAC 212-12-010, the plan shall include the following:(1) Action to take by the person discovering a fire.(2) Method of sounding…

In all Group I, Group E, and Group R2 Occupancies licensed by the state and inspected by the state fire marshal's office, at least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills shall be held every year.(1) Drills shall be conducted quarterly on each shift in Group I and Group R2, Oc…

These rules apply to the manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, importation, possession, classification, and discharge of fireworks of every class or kind in this state. With the exception of importation regulations, this chapter does not apply to tribal fireworks stands ope…

(1) The state fire marshal adopts the following standards in effect on the effective date of this section unless otherwise outlined in this chapter:(a) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes:(i) NFPA 140 2013 edition, Standard on motion picture and television productio…

(1) Consumer fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.136 includes the following devices manufactured in accordance with the American Pyrotechnics Association Standards outlined in WAC 212-17-021:(a) Ground and hand-held sparkling devices;(i) Wire sparkler/dipped stick;(ii) Cylindrical …

(1) "Citation" means a document issued by the office of the state fire marshal pursuant to chapter 70.77 RCW to issue a civil penalty for a violation of RCW 70.77.480 through 70.77.520. A citation may include, but is not limited to, a description of the violation(s) and a notice …

(1) No state fireworks license is required to purchase or use explosive pest control devices (EPCDs); however, as they are classified explosive devices and regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a federal explosives permit is required.(2) In o…

(1) All consumer fireworks devices must meet the chemical content, design, and construction requirements required by the American Pyrotechnic Association Standard adopted under WAC 212-17-021, and the U.S. DOT regulations and Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.(2) Consu…

(1) It is illegal to alter any firework from its originally manufactured form and intended use except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.(2) It is illegal to possess, sell, purchase, store, or discharge any dangerous fireworks.(3) The altering of a consumer or display …

(1) Fireworks intended for consumer sale and use must be labeled in conformance with the requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) and regulations promulgated thereunder in Title 16 C.F.R., § 1500.(2) All outside packaging containing fireworks must be marked and…

(1) The public may purchase and use consumer fireworks from licensed CFRS facilities only:(a) During the periods provided in RCW 70.77.395.(b) With a permit issued by the local authority having jurisdiction under RCW 70.77.311(2) as follows:(i) Application must be on forms provid…

(1) Before receiving a state license under RCW 70.77.315 or local permit, persons intending to manufacture, import, or wholesale fireworks in this state must procure a federal and state license where required.(2) All state license applications must be made on or before January 31…

(1) Upon receipt of application and license fee, the state fire marshal will cause an investigation to be made. The state fire marshal will grant or deny a license application within ninety days following the receipt of a properly submitted or amended application.(a) If the inves…

(1) Manufacturer:(a) A fireworks manufacturer license, together with a permit from local authorities having jurisdiction, authorizes the holder to engage only in the business of manufacturing fireworks of all types and their sale and transportation to licensed wholesalers in Wash…

(1) License holders will maintain written reports on the following information for each license type for a period of three years, and submit reports for each type of license when requested to do so to the state fire marshal:(a) Manufacturer: Production, sale, and distribution of …

The storage, transportation, sale, and transfer of ownership by manufacturers of all classes and types of fireworks will be subject to the restrictions and provisions of chapter 70.77 RCW and this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250. WSR 15-22-082, § 212-17-130, filed 11/…

(1) Any importer whose fireworks have been laboratory tested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and found not to be in compliance with the standards in 16 C.F.R. Part 1500 and 1507 must notify the state fire marshal within five business days. Notification to the sta…

(1) Persons desiring to engage in the business of selling fireworks at retail must:(a) Secure a license from the state fire marshal.(b) Obtain a permit from the local governmental officials having jurisdiction.(2) A license and permit are valid and effective from January 1 of the…

(1) Retailers are limited to offering for sale or selling only those consumer fireworks which have been approved for sale to the public and appear on the list of approved types of fireworks published annually by the state fire marshal.(2) Retailers must post prominently at each r…

(1) A retail licensee must purchase only Division 1.4G consumer fireworks, not otherwise prohibited by chapter 70.77 RCW, this chapter, or local ordinance from state-licensed wholesalers.(2) Sale of consumer fireworks:(a) Will occur only from a licensed consumer fireworks retail …

(1) Consumer fireworks will only be permitted to be sold at retail in any of the following structures:(a) Temporary, stable structures made from wood, metal, fiberglass, or other material. Any temporary fireworks retail stand greater than four hundred square feet will meet the re…

(1) CFRS facilities will be permitted only in the county shown on the license. If the county needs to be changed, or other corrections made, the license will be surrendered to the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal will issue a new license for the new county. Any corre…

(1) The minimum areas around the CFRS facility specified in WAC 212-17-21509 will be kept free of accumulation of dry grass, dry brush and combustible debris. No parking will be permitted within this minimum area.(2) No motor vehicle or trailer may be parked within twenty feet of…

(1) If electrical power is supplied by an extension cord, the size and length of the cord and, the amperage and voltage supplied will be in compliance with the requirements of the current edition of National Electrical Code. The cord must be protected as necessary from "drive-ove…

(1) Licensees must familiarize all persons working in a CFRS facility with the provisions of these rules.(2) Sleeping inside a CFRS facility or an associated temporary fireworks storage facility is prohibited.(3) The location of the nearest permanently mounted telephone and addre…

(1) At the end of the legal selling period, all fireworks must remain in the CFRS facility, temporary storage or structure location authorized by the retail permit or another location approved by the local authority having jurisdiction or his or her designee until returned to the…

(1) Pyrotechnic operators are licensed to conduct displays of fireworks and articles pyrotechnic.(2) No public display license will be issued unless at least one licensed pyrotechnic operator is listed on the application as being responsible for conducting the display.(3) An oper…