Washington Administrative Code

(1) Who closes self-insured claims?The department has the authority to close all self-insured claims. Self-insurers have the authority to close certain claims.Within two years of claim closure on a claim the self-insurer closed, the department may require a self-insurer to pay ad…

When must a self-insurer forward an application to reopen a claim to the department? A self-insurer must forward an application to reopen a claim to the department within five working days of receipt.[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.14.020, 51.32.190, 51.14.090, and 51.14.…

When must a self-insurer submit a worker’s written protest or appeal to the department?A self-insurer must submit a written protest by a worker to the department within five working days of receipt. The date the protest is received by the self-insurer is considered the date the p…

(1) When must a self-insurer submit a worker's written appeal to the department? A self-insurer must submit to the department a written appeal by a worker within five working days of receipt. The date the appeal is received by the self-insurer is considered the date the appeal is…

What must a self-insurer send to the department when there is a third-party action?When there is a third-party action, in addition to fulfilling the statutory requirements, the self-insurer must send the department copies of:WhenWhatUpon notificationWritten indication of the work…

To be licensed as a TPA, a business entity must:(1) Be licensed to do business in the state of Washington, as evidenced by holding a business license from the department of revenue;(2) Demonstrate to the department's satisfaction that it can meet the requirements for handling cla…

(1) To apply for a TPA license, a business entity must:(a) Submit to the department a department-developed application;(b) Provide a list of the self-insured employers in Washington the TPA is under contract to handle claims for;(c) Provide a list of their certified claims admini…

(1) A TPA must apply annually to renew its license. To apply, the TPA must:(a) Submit a department-developed renewal application to the department;(b) Provide an updated list of the self-insured employers in the state of Washington the TPA handles claims for;(c) Provide an update…

Every TPA must:(1) Agree to be responsible for ensuring that claims are managed in accordance with Title 51 RCW, Washington Administrative Codes, L&I policies, L&I medical treatment guidelines, and medical aid fee schedule.(2) Follow recognized claim processing practices to inclu…

(1) A TPA may be penalized under RCW 51.48.080 for deficiencies involving, but not limited to:(a) Failure to maintain the requirements under WAC 296-15-425, 296-15-520, or 296-15-550. Beginning July 1, 2023, as authorized by RCW 51.48.095, this penalty will be adjusted for inflat…

A TPA's license may become provisional, suspended, or revoked if:(1) Demonstrates a continuing practice of failure to maintain requirements or correct deficiencies. The department may consider issuing a directive listing the specific areas of noncompliance and requiring correctio…

(1) This chapter is authorized by RCW 43.22.340 through 43.22.435 covering the construction, alteration and approval of commercial coaches sold, leased, or used in Washington state.(2) This chapter applies to the approval of commercial coach manufacturers, dealers and to any pers…

"Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or installation that affects the construction, fire and life safety, or the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems of a commercial coach.The following are not considered alterations:•Repair…

(1) To enforce this chapter, we or another governmental inspection agency will inspect each commercial coach manufactured, sold, leased, or used in Washington state as required by this chapter. (See WAC 296-150C-0070 - Reciprocal agreements.)(2) We will inspect all commercial coa…

We will only release manufacturing information such as design plans, specifications, and test results according to the requirements of the Public Records Act (see RCW 42.17.310 (1)(h)) unless we are ordered to do so by a court or otherwise required by law.[Statutory Authority: RC…

(1) We may prohibit the sale or lease of your commercial coach because it is unlawful for any person to sell, lease, or offer for sale a commercial coach within this state if it violates any of the requirements of this chapter. (See RCW 43.22.345.)(2) If an inspection reveals tha…

(1) Consumer may file complaints within one year of the date of manufacture.(2) The complaint should be in writing and describe the item(s) that may not comply with this chapter.(3) After we receive the complaint, we will send the manufacturer and the dealer a copy of the complai…

(1) We have entered into reciprocal agreements with states who have inspection standards equal or greater than our standard.(2) When we have a reciprocal agreement with another state:(a) The reciprocal state inspects the commercial coaches manufactured in that state before shipme…

(1) A local enforcement agency (city or county), under contract with us, can inspect commercial coaches. In some cases, their contract may be limited to specific portions of an inspection at specified manufacturing locations.(2) After approving a unit, the local enforcement agenc…

(1) If we determine that you are in violation of this chapter, you will receive a notice of noncompliance. (See WAC 296-150C-0560.)(2) If you disagree with our decision, you can send us a written request for a hearing, stating why you disagree.(3) After we receive your hearing re…

The factory assembled structures (FAS) board advises us on issues relating to body and frame design, construction, alterations, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, installation, inspections, and rule adoption for commercial coaches. (See RCW 43.22.420.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.…

We offer field technical service to commercial coach manufacturers for an hourly fee. (See WAC 296-150C-3000.) Field technical service may include evaluation, consultation, plan examination, interpretation, and clarification of technical data relating to the application of our ru…

An applicant may apply for the use of alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction different from the requirements of this chapter by filing a written request with the department.(1) Responsibilities of applicant. The applicant must submit in writing the foll…

(1) Commercial coaches that are used as medical units may either:(a) Comply with the requirements of this chapter; or(b) Receive approval by the department to comply with the applicable requirements found in chapter 296-150V WAC.(2) You must contact the department to receive the …

(1) You must obtain an insignia from us for each commercial coach manufactured, sold, leased, or used in Washington state.(2) You do not need an insignia for a commercial coach:(a) When a unit has been used outside of the state for six months before being brought into Washington …

(1) If you are applying for insignia, you must have your design plan approved and your commercial coach inspected and approved by us.(2) If you are a manufacturer, dealer or owner applying for an alteration insignia, your alteration must be inspected and approved by us. Approval …

Upon request, we will provide you with a packet of information that includes the required forms.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150C-0220, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

(1) If you are requesting insignia for commercial coaches that you intend to manufacture under a new design plan, your completed application must include:(a) A completed design-plan approval request form;(b) One complete set of design plans, specifications, engineering analysis, …

(1) If you alter a commercial coach, we must inspect the alteration.(2) Before we perform an alteration inspection and attach an alteration insignia, you must send us:(a) A description of the proposed alteration;(b) Applicable specifications, engineering analysis, test procedures…

(1) If an insignia is lost or damaged after it is placed on a commercial coach, you may obtain a replacement insignia.(2) You should contact us and provide the following information:(a) Your name, address, and telephone number;(b) The name of the manufacturer or person converting…

Design plans for commercial coaches are required for units that are sold, leased, or used in Washington state and must be approved when:(1) You build a new unit;(2) You modify an approved design plan through addendums;(3) You add options to an approved design plan through addendu…

(1) Design plans can be approved by us or by a licensed professional or firm authorized by us. (See WAC 296-150C-0420 and 296-150C-0430.)(2) All electrical design plans for new or altered electrical installations for educational institutions, health care facilities, and other bui…

All requests for design-plan approval must include:(1) A completed design-plan approval request form;(2) Two sets of design plans plus elevation drawings, specifications, engineering analysis, and test results and procedures necessary for a complete evaluation of the design; (see…

(1) The engineering analysis must show that the structural design meets the requirements of this chapter.(2) An engineering analysis must be conducted according to accepted engineering practices and must be signed by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Washington. (S…

(1) Tests to a design must be witnessed by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Washington or by a departmental employee.(2) Test reports must contain the following items:(a) A description of the methods or standards that applied to the test;(b) Drawings and a descrip…

(1) Your design plan will be approved if it meets the requirements of this chapter.(2) We will send you an approved copy of the design plan with the design-plan approval number.(3) You must keep copies of the approved design plan available for inspection at each location where th…

(1) You have ninety days to correct and resubmit your original design plan and send us the resubmittal fee after we notify you of plan deficiencies. After ninety days, your initial design plan is returned to you.(2) If you submit your corrected design plan after ninety days, the …

Once your design plan is approved, we will inspect each commercial coach.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150C-0400, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

Commercial Coach - Master Design Plan:(1) Your commercial coach master design plan expires when there is a code change. You must submit new design plans for approval when there is a state building code cycle change. You may use your approved master design plans to order insignia …

You must have us approve an addendum to a design plan, if we initially approved your design plan.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150C-0415, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

(1) A professional engineer, architect, or firm licensed by the state of Washington according to the Engineers Registration Act, chapter 18.43 RCW and/or the Architects Registration Act, chapter 18.08 RCW; or(2) A professional engineer, architect, or firm licensed in another stat…

(1) Name, a copy of your certificate of registration or authority, and address of the professional engineer, architect, or firm;(2) A description of the services the professional engineer, architect, or firm will provide in the areas of structural, fire and life safety, energy, m…

Within sixty days after you submit the information requested in WAC 296-150C-0430, we will send you a letter either approving or denying your authorization request.(1) If we approve your request, your name is added to the list of licensed professionals and firms authorized to app…

Your authorization to approve design plans is effective until your license expires, is revoked or suspended or until your authorization to approve plans is revoked or suspended in accordance with subsection (3) or (4) of this section.(1) You must notify us of your license renewal…

You must send us the following information in your approved design plans:(1) A completed departmental design-plan approval request form;(2) A set of the design plan drawings, specifications, engineering analysis, and test results and procedures necessary for a complete code evalu…

(1) After we receive your approved design plans and information, we will check the design plans and information to reasonably assure they contain the documents and plan information outlined in our written guidelines for plan reviews as provided to approved licensed professionals.…

Yes. We will maintain a list of the licensed professionals and firms that are authorized to approve design plans for commercial coaches.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 23-09-024, § 296-150C-0480, filed 4/11/23, effective 4/11/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, […

(1) You must have the professional or firm approve an addendum to a design plan, if they initially approved your design plan.(2) If the professional or firm who approved your design plan is no longer on the department list you may have us approve your addendum.[Statutory Authorit…

Manufacturers are required to open and maintain, for the purpose of inspection payments, a deposit account. Funds, for the purpose of inspections performed by the department, must be withdrawn from the account and all inspections paid in full prior to an insignia being placed on …

(1) Before we issue an insignia, each unit manufactured or converted must be inspected as many times as required to show compliance with this chapter.Note:Each commercial coach must have a serial number so we can track inspections.(2) Before we issue an insignia, each commercial …