Washington Administrative Code

(1) Each tent must be constructed to sleep no more than fifteen occupants.(2) Tents must provide protection from the elements, insects, and animals.(3) Structural stability and floors.(a) Tents and their supporting framework must be adequately braced and anchored to prevent weath…

No FAS will be approved unless the FAS has an insignia of approval installed by the manufacturer. Alterations to manufactured housing and mobile homes must be approved by the Washington state department of labor and industries.[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.081. WSR 99-03-065,…

The department of health will approve the installation of all FAS except for manufactured homes (see WAC 246-359-720) when the following requirements are met:(1) New and relocated FAS must be installed according to the manufacturer's written instructions;(2) If the manufacturer's…

The department of health will use the following criteria for approving the installation of manufactured homes:(1) New and relocated manufactured homes must be installed according to the manufacturer's written installation instructions;(2) If the manufacturer's installation instru…

A manufactured home may be installed by:(1) The applicant;(2) A certified installer as required by WAC 296-150M-0630;(3) An individual supervised by an on-site certified installer; or(4) A specialty trades person, for certain aspects of installation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.1…

(1) A FAS containing plumbing fixtures must be connected to the drain inlet by a drain connector:(a) Approved by the department of health;(b) Consisting of pipe not less than Schedule 40 with appropriate fittings and connectors; and(c) Not less in size than the FAS outlet.(2) The…

(1) A FAS with plumbing fixtures must be connected to the approved water service outlet by a flexible connector, such as copper tubing or other approved material, not less than three-fourths inch interior diameter.(2) A separate water service shutoff valve installed on the supply…

(1) A FAS, when using gas for heating or cooking purposes, must be connected to the gas outlet by an approved mobile or manufactured home connector. Gas connectors must be of adequate size to supply the total demand of the connected FAS and have a maximum length of six feet.(2) A…

(1) A separate sleeping area must be provided for the husband and wife in all family units in which one or more children over six years of age are housed.(2) If a camp is used during cold weather, adequate heating equipment must be provided.(3) All heating, cooking and water heat…

(1) General fee information.(a) The plan review fee and permit or inspection fees for:(i) Wood framed construction and concrete masonry units will be charged based on square footage and the time required to complete the work, according to Table I, Parts A through C;(ii) The insta…

(1) This chapter outlines the minimum public health and safety standards for the licensure and operations of transient accommodations in Washington state.(2) This chapter applies to facilities offering three or more lodging units to guests for periods of less than thirty days. Th…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) "Approved" means a written statement of acceptability issued by a governmental agency or meeting nationally recognized testing standards…

(1) A license issued by the department is required before operating or advertising a transient accommodation. A license is effective for one year from date of issuance.(2) For initial licensure, an applicant shall submit a complete application packet to the department at least 60…

(1) The licensee must:(a) Comply with the provisions of chapter 70.62 RCW, other applicable state and local agency regulations and this chapter;(b) Conspicuously display the license in the lobby or office of the transient accommodation for which it is issued;(c) Conduct self-insp…

(1) The department shall:(a) Conduct an on-site survey prior to issuing an initial transient accommodation license or reinstating an invalid license;(b) Conduct announced or unannounced on-site surveys during routine business hours and conduct complaint investigations at any time…

The licensee must:(1) Ensure that the water supply is from an approved source as specified in chapter 246-290 or 246-291 WAC;(2) Ensure that the plumbing inside the transient accommodation that provides potable water is free of any actual or potential cross connections with any s…

The licensee must provide documentation that demonstrates that sewage and liquid waste drain into:(1) A municipal sewage system if available; or(2) A sewage disposal system designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with chapters 246-272, 246-272B, and 173-240 WAC and lo…

The licensee must:(1) Provide in each lodging unit one or more washable, leak-proof refuse containers of adequate size, kept in sanitary condition, or an equivalent container(s) with a leak-proof disposable liner;(2) Collect refuse as necessary to maintain a clean, and sanitary e…

The licensee must:(1) Ensure all transient accommodations, including any construction, buildings, facilities, fixtures, furnishings and surroundings meet the requirements of:(a) Chapter 70.62 RCW and this chapter;(b) The state building code;(c) All other applicable municipal and …

The licensee must provide lodging units with:(1) An occupancy level not to exceed the number of persons accommodated by the beds present, based on their intended maximum usage; and(2) Adequate space to provide a clear path of egress from each bed, including any cot, crib, mat or …

The licensee must:(1) Provide adequate private or common-use bathrooms, water closets, and handwashing sinks to meet the needs of guests;(2) Provide private and common-use bathrooms, water closets, and handwashing areas with cleanable floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and furnish…

(1) A licensee offering kitchens in lodging units must provide each kitchen with:(a) Cleanable and durable floors and walls in good repair. Effective April 1, 2007, lodging unit kitchens must be uncarpeted and covered with a cleanable floor covering;(b) Ventilation according to t…

(1) The licensee must provide a safe, adequate means of maintaining an ambient air temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit in each lodging unit.(2) A licensee providing a cooling system must keep the system safe, clean, and in good working condition.(3) All air filters must…

The licensee must:(1) Maintain light intensities adequate for safety;(2) Upon request from a guest, provide additional light for tasks or general illumination; and(3) Provide sufficient emergency lighting for guests to be able to exit the facility safely in the event of a power o…

(1) The licensee must provide ventilation in all lodging units, kitchen areas, bathrooms, water closet rooms, and laundry rooms.(2) All areas of the building must be ventilated to minimize odors and moisture. The ventilation system must be in compliance with the Washington Ventil…

A licensee providing beds must:(1) Provide clean, sanitary mattresses and bedding in good repair;(2) Maintain durable, clean, and safe beds, cots, bunks, or other furniture for sleeping;(3) Ensure bunk beds have sufficient unobstructed vertical space so that an adult may sit up c…

(1) A licensee providing food service to guests must meet the requirements of:(a) Chapter 246-215 WAC, Food service;(b) Chapter 246-217 WAC, Food worker permits; and(c) Local ordinances.(2) A licensee providing cooking utensils and ice buckets for guests must:(a) Ensure multiple-…

The licensee must:(1) Provide clean, sanitary bedding, linens, towels, washcloths, and other items intended for guest use by:(a) Using a commercial laundry service; or(b) Washing and sanitizing laundry in accordance with the washer's manufacturer's recommendations and detergent a…

The licensee must:(1) Establish and follow policies and procedures for properly and safely storing, labeling, and using all hazardous chemical agents or any substance bearing a warning label, such as cleaners, solvents, disinfectants and insecticides to assure they are:(a) Stored…

The licensee must establish and maintain a fire-safe environment:(1) Except as described in subsection (2) of this section, effective October 1, 2005, the licensee must establish and implement a written plan to ensure:(a) Smoke detectors are installed and maintained in all sleepi…

(1) If the transient accommodation is a rustic resort, the licensee must ensure the transient accommodation meets the requirements of:(a) The administrative regulations specified in:(i) WAC 246-360-020 Licensure;(ii) WAC 246-360-030 Responsibilities and rights—Licensee and depart…

(1) A licensee may request an exemption from a requirement in this chapter for part or all of a particular licensure period by submitting a written request to the department, including:(a) The specific section number or numbers of the rule for which exemption is requested;(b) An …

(1) To apply for a transient accommodation initial license or to renew an annual license, an applicant or licensee shall submit an initial or annual license renewal fee according to the following schedule:number of lodging unitsfee3 - 10 $230.00 11 - 49 $458.00 50 - over $922.00 …

These rules and regulations are established as minimum environmental standards for educational facilities and do not necessarily reflect optimum standards for facility planning and operation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-366-…

The purpose of this chapter is to maintain minimum environmental health and safety standards for school facilities until legislative action allows for full or partial implementation of new standards, intended to replace or supersede this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.05…

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and the enforcement of these rules and regulations:(1) "School" - Shall mean any publicly financed or private or parochial school or facility used for the purpose of school instruction, from the kindergarten through twel…

The secretary may allow the substitution of procedures or equipment for those outlined in these regulations, when such procedures or equipment have been demonstrated to be equivalent to those heretofore prescribed. When the secretary judges that such substitutions are justified, …

(1) Before a new school facility is constructed, an addition is made to an existing school facility, or an existing school facility is remodeled, the board of education shall obtain written approval from the health officer that the proposed development site presents no health pro…

(1) Any board of education, before constructing a new facility, or making any addition to or major alteration of an existing facility or any of the utilities connected with the facility, shall:(a) First submit final plans and specifications of such buildings or changes to the jur…

(1) Buildings shall be kept clean and in good repair.(2) Instructional areas shall have a minimum average ceiling height of 8 feet. Ceiling height shall be the clear vertical distance from the finished floor to the finished ceiling. No projections from the finished ceiling shall …

(1) Plumbing: Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with the state building code. However, local code requirements shall prevail, when these requirements are more stringent or in excess of the state building code.(2) Water supply: The water supply syste…

All sewage and waste water from a school shall be drained to a sewerage disposal system which is approved by the jurisdictional agency. On-site sewage disposal systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with chapters 246-272 and 173-240 WAC.[Statutory Aut…

(1) All rooms used by students or staff shall be kept reasonably free of all objectionable odor, excessive heat or condensation.(2) All sources producing air contaminants of public health importance shall be controlled by the provision and maintenance of local mechanical exhaust …

The entire facility inhabited by students and employees shall be heated during school hours to maintain a minimum temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit except for gymnasiums which shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20…

Heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning systems shall be equipped with automatic room temperature controls.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-366-100, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 82-07-015 (Order 225), § 248-64-310…

(1) In new construction, plans submitted under WAC 246-366-040 shall specify ventilation equipment and other mechanical noise sources in classrooms are designed to provide background sound which conforms to a noise criterion curve or equivalent not to exceed NC-35. The owner shal…

(1) The following maintained light intensities shall be provided as measured 30 inches above the floor or on working or teaching surfaces. General, task and/or natural lighting may be used to maintain the minimum lighting intensities. Minimum Foot - Candle IntensityGeneral instru…

(1) Food storage, preparation, and service facilities shall be constructed and maintained and operated in accordance with chapters 246-215 and 246-217 WAC.(2) When central kitchens are used, food shall be transported in tightly covered containers. Only closed vehicles shall be us…

(1) The existence of unsafe conditions which present a potential hazard to occupants of the school are in violation of these regulations. The secretary in cooperation with the state superintendent of public instruction shall review potentially hazardous conditions in schools whic…

The board of health may, at its discretion, exempt a school from complying with parts of these regulations when it has been found after thorough investigation and consideration that such exemption may be made in an individual case without placing the health or safety of the stude…