Washington Administrative Code

A manufacturer's installation manual must be provided for the inspecting jurisdiction when the manufacturer's original installation instructions are not available for a secondary installation, the installer shall provide an affidavit in lieu of the installation instruction manual…

Adjacent structures such as, but not limited to, additions, decks, porches, and awnings should be self-supporting, unless the manufacturer has designed the manufactured home to support an "attached accessory building or structure" as indicated on the HUD data plate posted in the …

(1) If a dispute arises between any person, business, or local enforcement agency concerning an installation requirement of the Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards 24 C.F.R. Part 3285 or this chapter, the issue may be submitted to the factory assembled structures advis…

(1) Manufactured homes that are damaged prior to, or during installation and are repaired at a location other than the manufacturer's facility require permits, inspections, and approval of the repairs from labor and industries. Permits are not required for the repair of minor dam…

(Effective until July 1, 2026)Penalties(1) Monetary penalties for infractions listed in WAC 296-150I-0210 may be assessed for each violation of chapter 43.22A RCW in the following amount:(a) Failure to have a certified installer on the installation site whenever installation work…

(1) This chapter is authorized by RCW 43.22.340 through 43.22.445. The law requires that any alteration to a manufactured home be approved by the department. A manufactured home with an approved alteration requires an alteration insignia. Alteration insignia can be purchased from…

"Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or installation that affects the construction, planning considerations, fire safety, or the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems of a manufactured home. The installation of whole-house wa…

We will only release manufacturing information such as design plans for structural alterations 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: RCW 43.22…

(1) Prior to the sale of any installed manufactured or mobile home, the homeowner must:(a) Deliver to the buyer a completed property transfer disclosure statement in accordance with chapter 64.06 RCW, unless the seller is exempt or the buyer waives his or her rights pursuant to c…

(1) A manufactured home may be posted with a prohibited sale notice when:(a) The home is being sold or offered for sale by a retailer, dealer, distributor or manufacturer and we find that the home is not an installed manufactured or mobile home per WAC 296-150M-0020 and the home …

(1) You may not sell, lease, or offer for sale a manufactured home that is posted with a prohibited sale or lease notice.(2) A prohibited sale or lease notice shall remain posted until the code violation(s) are corrected, we inspect and approve the correction, and you pay the req…

The Washington state department of labor and industries (L&I), factory assembled structures program, handles consumer complaints about manufactured homes. Labor and industries, factory assembled structures program is the state administrative agency (SAA) for the United States Dep…

(1) If we determine that you are in violation with the federal standards, or this chapter, you will receive a notice of noncompliance.(2) If you disagree with our decision, you can submit a written request for a hearing, stating why you disagree.(3) After we receive your hearing …

We provide field technical service upon written request, on manufactured (mobile) homes for an hourly fee. Field technical service may include an evaluation, consultation, plan examination, interpretation, and clarification of technical data relating to the application of our rul…

An applicant may apply to the director or designee for an order for a variance from the requirements of this chapter for alterations initiated after the expiration of any written warranty(ies) required by RCW 46.70.135 that use alternate materials, alternate design and methods of…

(1) A HUD label must be attached to the exterior of each section of a manufactured home built on or after June 15, 1976.(2) An alteration insignia must be attached to the exterior of a manufactured home. It should be placed next to the HUD label or to the Washington state insigni…

(1) If an alteration insignia or a Washington state insignia is lost or damaged after it is placed on a manufactured home, you should notify us in writing immediately. You should provide the following information:(a) Your name, address, and telephone number;(b) The name and addre…

The HUD labels have been removed from my home. I can't sell/refinance my home without the HUD label.You must contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD does not reissue labels for manufactured homes. However, HUD can issue a letter verifying a label for th…

If you alter a manufactured home in Washington state, you must purchase permits prior to making an alteration. This includes:(1) Alterations made by a contractor working for a homeowner;(2) Alterations made by a homeowner to their own home;(3) Alterations made by a dealer after a…

type of workalteration permit and inspection required?YesNo(1) Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (a) New installationX (b) ReplacementX (c) Reconnection after moving homeX (d) Repair X(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance X(2) Bottom Board - Repair X(3) Clothes Washer (a) New installation X(…

Alterations to a manufactured/mobile home must be in compliance with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 C.F.R. Part 3280, as adopted by the Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the amendments to that federal standard ado…

Copies of the federal standard may be obtained by writing to:DirectorManufactured Housing Standards DivisionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development451 Seventh Street SouthwestWashington, D.C. 20410[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0307, filed …

(1) To apply for alteration approval and the alteration insignia, you must:(a) Complete an alteration permit form and an application for alteration insignia. You may purchase a permit online at the L&I website or by visiting the nearest L&I office.(b) If applying using paper form…

If you alter a manufactured home without getting our approval and an alteration insignia, your manufactured (mobile) home must meet the requirements of WAC 296-150M-0049.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. WSR 05-01-102, § 296-150M-0310, filed 12/14/04, effect…

(1) For approval of an alteration, you must complete and return our alteration permit application form. The application must contain:(a) A description of the proposed alteration(s);(b) Applicable specifications, manufacturer's instructions, engineering data, test procedures and r…

(1) Any one of the following documents shall be considered sufficient evidence upon which to base the final determination of indigent status, when the income information is annualized as may be appropriate:(a) A "W-2" withholding statement from all employers for the previous year…

Energy conservation inspections are random inspections for utilities and/or their contractors who have prior approval from the department and who provide energy conservation related equipment which affects the electrical systems of a manufactured or mobile home.See WAC 296-150M-3…

Information to obtain alteration insignia information and forms may be found online at the L&I website or by contacting an L&I office.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 16-01-163, § 296-150M-0330, filed 12/22/15, effective 2/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43…

Yes, your alteration permit will expire one year after the date of purchase.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 16-01-163, § 296-150M-0331, filed 12/22/15, effective 2/1/16; WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0331, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98.]

(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 or …

(1) Tests to an alteration design must be performed and evaluated by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Washington or by a DAPIA who approved the original design plan.(2) Test reports must contain the following items:(a) A description of the methods or standards tha…

(1) Design plan approval is required when you make a structural alteration to your manufactured home. A design plan approval may require engineering by a professional engineer currently licensed and certified in the state of Washington.(2) A structural alteration is a change to t…

(1) You must have your design plan approved by:(a) A design approval primary inspection agency (DAPIA), if they approved the initial design plan; or(b) A professional engineer or architect who is licensed in Washington state.(2) You must submit two copies of your alteration desig…

(1) Your design plan will be approved if it meets the requirements of this chapter and federal standards in 24 C.F.R. 3280.(2) We will send you an approved copy of your design plan with the plan approval number.(3) If your design plan is not approved, you will be notified in writ…

(1) You have ninety days to correct and resubmit your original design plan and send us any applicable 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…

(1) Roof over framing (dormer) additions to manufactured/mobile homes must meet the following requirements:(a) Maintain a minimum twenty pound roof, live load, and provide documentation to the department.(b) The dead load for the dormer must be the difference between the live loa…

(1) You must purchase a permit and request an inspection from the department, if you are altering a manufactured home. Note: Purchasing the permit is not the same as requesting the permit. You may request an inspection online at the L&I website, in person at the time of purchase,…

If you ask us to inspect your manufactured home or your alteration, but you are not prepared when we arrive, you must pay the minimum inspection fee. (See WAC 296-150M-3000.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. W…

In order to install a pre-HUD home in Washington, you will need to obtain and pass an inspection by the department. To apply for a fire safety certificate, you must:(1) Complete an alteration permit form and a fire safety certificate application. We will provide you the forms on …

You will need to complete the following requirements for your pre-HUD home. (A pre-HUD home is defined as a mobile home manufactured before June 15, 1976, not built to the HUD standards.)(1) Wiring system. Aluminum wiring is not permitted for use in fifteen and twenty amp branch …

"Audit" means an assessment, evaluation, examination or investigation of a contractor's accounts, books and records for the purpose of verifying the contractor's compliance with RCW 43.22.360 through 43.23.390 requiring permits for alterations to manufactured and mobile homes."Re…

Yes, based on RCW 43.22.434 the department may audit the records of contractors as defined in chapter 18.27, 18.106, or 19.28 RCW when the department has reason to believe that a violation of the permitting requirements has occurred.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400,…

The department will follow the following procedures when auditing:(1) The time period covered by the audit may be less than one year but will not exceed three years from the date of notification of an audit.(2) Every construction, plumbing and electrical contractor must keep reco…

"Administrative law judge" is any person appointed by the chief administrative law judge (as defined in RCW 34.12.020(2)) to preside at a notice of infraction appeal hearing convened under chapter 43.22 RCW."Appeal hearing" is any proceeding in which an administrative law judge i…

The department of labor and industries ensures that contractors, firms, partnerships, and corporations comply with the requirements of chapter 43.22 RCW and this chapter which require the contractor or homeowner to purchase the appropriate permits and the department will inspect …

(1) Under chapter 43.22 RCW, the department can issue a notice of infraction to a firm, partnership, or corporation for:(a) Failure to obtain a permit before altering a manufactured or mobile home as required by chapter 296-150M WAC;(b) Failure to correct violations noted as a re…

When a contractor violates chapter 43.22 RCW, the department may issue a notice of correction which must contain the following:(1) A description of the violation;(2) A statement of what is required to correct the violation;(3) The date by which the department requires corrections…

A contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation may be issued a notice of infraction for violations of chapter 43.22 RCW and this chapter.The department must by certified mail send the written notice of infraction penalties imposed under chapter 43.22 RCW and this chapter to the …

The contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation must:(1) File two copies of an appeal notice, specifying the reasons for the appeal, at the office designated on the notice of infraction; and(2) File the appeal notice within twenty days of the mailing of the infraction.[Statutor…

An administrative law judge from the office of administrative hearings will preside over the hearing and give a decision. The hearing shall be conducted in the county where the infraction occurred. However, both the appellant and the department have a right to ask the administrat…