Washington Administrative Code

In addition to those requirements listed in WAC 296-104-300, the following are also required:(1) All steam power boilers shall be equipped with:(a) Two high steam pressure limit controls, the highest of which shall be provided with a manual reset.(b) Two low-water fuel cutoffs, o…

In addition to those requirements listed in WAC 296-104-300, the following are also required:(1) All automatically fired hot water heating, hot water supply boilers shall be equipped with:(a) Two high temperature limit controls, the highest of which shall be provided with a manua…

In addition to those requirements listed in WAC 296-104-301 and 296-104-302, the following are required with regard to installations or refits of gas, oil, or combinations of gas or oil:(1) All boilers installed or refitted after December 1998, shall be equipped with suitable pri…

Provide platforms allowing safe access to each boiler, when the controls, valves, manholes, or casing openings are over ten feet above the floor.[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. WSR 04-01-194, § 296…

All boilers and unfired pressure vessels, including pressure retaining items listed in RCW 70.79.090(5), shall be safeguarded by safety pressure relief devices as specified in the applicable ASME Code or recognized standard. The pressure relieving device set pressure shall not ex…

Discharge from safety pressure relief devices, blow offs and drains shall be directed to a safe point of discharge to prevent injury to personnel and property. Discharge lines from boilers, accumulators, or headers, with a capacity of 1,000 pounds of steam per hour or more, shall…

Each boiler or unfired pressure vessel shall be supported by masonry or structural supports of sufficient strength and rigidity to safely support the vessel and its contents. There shall be no excessive vibration in either the vessel or its connecting piping.[Statutory Authority:…

The maximum allowable working pressure MAWP of cylindrical components under internal pressure shall be established as follows:(1) For nonstandard steel low pressure steam heating boilers the MAWP shall be computed from the formula in subsection (5) of this section not exceeding 1…

The standard for repairs/alterations is:(1) National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), current edition Part 3, excluding Section 6, Supplements 1, 5, 6, and 7 which may be used as nonmandatory guidelines.(2) The standard for repair of historical boilers or riveted construction preser…

Repairs and alterations to standard nonnuclear boilers and pressure vessels shall be made in accordance with the rules of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), Part 3 as adopted in WAC 296-104-502(1).Repairs and alterations shall be made by an organization in possession of a…

A "lap seam crack" is a crack found in a riveted lap seam, extending parallel to the longitudinal joint and located either between or adjacent to rivet holes. Repairs to a "lap seam crack" on a shell or drum of any boiler or unfired pressure vessel is not allowed. The shell or dr…

Yes, riveted repairs to boilers and unfired pressure vessels requires prior approval by the chief inspector.[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. WSR 04-01-194, § 296-104-515, filed 12/24/03, effective 1…

(1) The resetting, repairing, and restamping of safety valves and relief valves shall be done by a qualified valve repair organization holding a valid "VR" Certificate of Authorization issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. ASME valve manufacturers…

(1) Repairs/replacement to all nuclear components, appurtenances, and their supports shall conform to the rules contained in the ASME Section XI Code. The ASME Section XI Code edition and addenda shall be as specified in the owner in-service inspection program plan.(2) Where a re…

All nuclear pressure retaining items shall be safe-guarded by safety devices, as specified in the ASME Section III, Division 1, Class 1, 2, and 3.(1) The resetting, repair, and restamping of these safety devices shall be performed only by organizations holding a valid National Bo…

The following fees shall be paid by, or on behalf of, the owner or user upon the completion of the inspection. The inspection fees apply to inspections made by inspectors employed by the state.The boiler and pressure vessel installation/reinstallation permit fee of $78.70 shall b…

(1) An installer, owner, user, operator, or repair organization of a boiler or pressure vessel that violates a provision of chapter 70.79 RCW, or of the rules adopted under that chapter, is liable for a civil penalty based on the following schedule.Operating under pressure a boil…

This chapter generally sets requirements according to chapter 88.04 RCW to protect the safety and health of passengers and crew on board charter boats, and provides penalties for violations of these requirements. Specifically, this chapter:(1) Applies to vessels for hire that car…

(1) Approved. Approved by the assistant director or an authorized representative. However, if a provision of this chapter requires approval by an agency or organization other than the department, such as nationally recognized testing laboratories or the United States Coast Guard,…

(1) The department must inspect all vessels subject to this chapter to ensure they are safe and seaworthy at least once each year.(2) The department may also inspect a vessel:(a) If requested to do so by the owner, operator, or master of the vessel;(b) After an explosion, fire, o…

(1) The registered owner of passenger vessels or barges for hire is responsible to obtain an operator's license from the United States Coast Guard or the department for the master or operator of each vessel. A physical examination will be required.(2) The department may recommend…

(1) Each passenger vessel subject to the provisions in this section must be drydocked or hauled out at intervals not to exceed sixty months and the underwater hull and appendages, propellers, shafting, stern bearings, rudders, through-hull fittings, sea valves and strainers must …

(1) Application.(a) These requirements apply to all vessels contracted for construction on or after June 7, 1979.(b) Vessels constructed before the effective date of this chapter must be brought into substantial compliance with the requirements of this section. Where strict compl…

(1) Where an existing charter vessel does not meet a particular requirement of this section, the assistant director may grant:(a) A temporary variance to allow time for modifications to be made.(b) A permanent variance if the degree of protection afforded is judged to be adequate…

(1) No person will rent, lease, or hire out a charter boat, carry, advertise for carrying, or arrange for carrying, more than six passengers on a vessel for a fee or other consideration on state waters unless the vessel meets the requirements of this chapter.(2) Notice of casualt…

The operation and navigation of all charter vessels must be in strict accordance with the United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules International/Inland, Commandants Instruction M16672.2D as now adopted, or legally amended by the United States Coast Guard.(1) A copy of the Unite…

(1) For owners of vessels, any violation of the certification and inspection provisions of this chapter is punishable according to the penalties provided under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, chapter 49.17 RCW.(2) The following fixed schedule penalties apply:(a) …

(1) An aggrieved person may request an evidentiary hearing with the assistant director or their designee regarding denial of a certificate of inspection or license, or a determination of the maximum passengers, crew, or total capacity of a charter boat.Such a request must be made…

The following fees must be paid by, or on behalf of, the owner or user of the vessel(s).Effective June 1, 2023(1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $300 plus $2.40 per ton for each vessel.(2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or…

(1) "Actual damages" means compensation including, but not limited to, wages, salary, or other employment benefit, denied or lost to an employee or applicant, and may include other monetary losses suffered, as a result of a violation.(2) "Benefits" are perks provided by an employ…

(1) Any employer in this state who discriminates in any way in providing compensation based on a person's gender, perceived gender, or membership or perceived membership in a protected class between similarly employed employees of the employer is guilty of a misdemeanor. If any e…

(1) An employer may not, on the basis of a person's gender, perceived gender, or membership or perceived membership in a protected class, limit or deprive an employee of career advancement opportunities that would otherwise be available. For the purposes of this section, "career …

(1) An employer may not:(a) Require nondisclosure by an employee of their wages as a condition of employment; or(b) Require an employee to sign a waiver or other document that prevents the employee from disclosing the amount of the employee's wages.(2) An employer may not dischar…

(1) An employer may not:(a) Seek or inquire about the wage or salary history of an applicant for employment from the applicant or a current or former employer, even if the question is optional; or(b) Require that an applicant's prior wage or salary history meet certain criteria s…

(1) The employer must disclose in each posting for each job opening:(a) The wage scale or salary range, except where the employer is offering only a fixed wage amount and a salary range does not exist for the opening, the employer must disclose the fixed wage amount rather than a…

(1) Unless driving is one of the essential job functions or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, it is unlawful for an employer to:(a) Require a valid driver's license as a condition of employment; or(b) Include a statement in a posting for a job opening fo…

(1) An employer may not retaliate, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee has filed any complaint, or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under this chapter, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, or…

A violation of this chapter occurs when a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted, when an individual becomes subject to a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, when an individual is affected by application of a discriminatory compensat…

(1)(a) An employee or applicant may file a complaint with the department alleging a violation under chapter 49.58 RCW or this chapter within four years of the date of the last alleged violation.(b) Former employees may file a complaint with the department for alleged violations t…

(1)(a) If, following an investigation, the director determines that a violation of WAC 296-123-020, 296-123-030, 296-123-040, 296-123-050, or 296-123-070 has occurred, the director shall attempt to resolve the violation by conference and conciliation.(b) If no agreement is reache…

(1) If, following an investigation, the director determines that a violation of WAC 296-123-060 occurred, the director shall attempt to resolve the violation by conference and conciliation.(2) If no agreement is reached to resolve the violation, the director may issue a citation …

An appeal from the department's determination may be taken within 30 days of service in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. An applicant or employee who prevails is entitled to costs and reasonable attorneys' fees from the employer.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.58.090 and 49.58.110…

For enforcement actions under chapter 49.58 RCW or associated rules, if any person fails to pay an assessment after it has become a final and binding order, or after the court has entered final judgment in favor of the agency, the director may initiate collection procedures in ac…

If any provision of the rules in this chapter, or their application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of these rules or their application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.58.090. WSR 25-11-0…

This chapter applies to every person that employs one or more minors, or who permits, allows, or suffers one or more minors to work at a site or workplace, on premises, or under work conditions controlled by that employer, except for those employers statutorily exempted, as follo…

For the purposes of this chapter:(1) "Department" means the Washington state department of labor and industries.(2) "Employ" means to engage, suffer or permit to work, and includes entering into any arrangement, including a contract, whether implied, express, oral, or written, wi…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 26.28.060, a written order issued by a judge of a superior court of the county in which a minor lives is a prerequisite to the hiring, not otherwise prohibited by federal law, of any minor under the age of fourteen for any labor in or in connection with any st…

(1) You must obtain, keep current and post valid minor work permit endorsements issued by the department.(2) If employing minors for house-to-house sales, you must satisfy the special requirements in WAC 296-125-024 for that activity.(3) You must obtain and keep on file a complet…

If you plan to employ one or more minors, you must obtain, keep current and post valid minor work permit endorsements before you:(1) Employ minors; or(2) Allow minors to work at your workplace; or(3) Allow minors to work under work conditions controlled by you.[Statutory Authorit…

(1) You must obtain, keep current and post separate minor work permit endorsements for each workplace at which you employ minors.(2) In those situations where you place minors in a workplace controlled by another employer, you and the other employer must obtain, keep current and …