Washington Administrative Code

Appellants may either represent themselves or be represented by an attorney. The department shall be represented by the office of attorney general.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485, 2002 c 268, and chapter 43…

The hearing process shall be conducted according to chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 10-08 WAC. All appeals of the hearing decision shall be to the superior court according to chapter 34.05 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, …

(1) Appeal notices that are received timely are first reviewed by the department for purposes of reconsideration.(2) Appeal notices that are not received timely will be returned to the appellant with appeal rights stated.(3) Appeal notices that are received timely and are not rec…

Monetary penalties that may be assessed for a violation of chapter 43.22 RCW and this chapter are:Monetary PenaltiesDollar AmountFirst Violation$ 200.00*Second Violation$ 400.00 Third Violation$ 800.00 Each Additional Violation$ 1,000.00 *Minimum penalty per violation. Once a vio…

(1) If a contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation named in a notice of infraction does not choose to appeal the notice, then the contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation must pay the department the amount of the penalty prescribed for the infraction.(2) After an adminis…

(Effective until July 1, 2026)DESIGN PLAN FEES: STRUCTURAL ALTERATION$229.80 RESUBMITTAL FEE$101.30 ADDENDUM (Approval expires on the same date as original plan.)$101.30 ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $6.90 per page for the first set of plans and $1.00 per page for each additional…

(1) This chapter is authorized by RCW 43.22.335 through 43.22.434 and covers the requirements for:(a) Obtaining state-plan status if you manufacture recreational park trailers for sale or lease in Washington state.(b) Obtaining state-plan insignia if you manufacture recreational …

"Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or material that affects the fire and life safety provisions, structural system, plumbing systems, fuel systems and equipment or electrical systems of a recreational park trailer.The following ch…

(1) We enforce this chapter through the state-plan insignia approval process (see WAC 296-150P-0300 through 296-150P-0720).(2) Recreational park trailer inspections occur where the recreational park trailers are manufactured, sold, or leased. We conduct inspections during normal …

We will only release manufacturing information, such as design plans, specifications, test results, and manuals, according to 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 43.22.3…

(1) We may prohibit the sale or lease of your recreational park trailer because it is unlawful for any person to sell, lease, or offer for sale a recreational park trailer within this state if it violates any of the requirements of this chapter (see RCW 43.22.345).(2) If an inspe…

(1) Consumers may file complaints with us, if they have reason to believe a manufacturer and/or dealer is in violation of this chapter and ANSI.(2) The complaint should be in writing and describe the items that may not comply with this chapter and ANSI.(3) After we receive the co…

(1) If we determine that you are in violation of this chapter and ANSI, you will receive a notice of noncompliance and we may withdraw your certification. (See WAC 296-150P-0710.)(2) If you disagree with our decision, you can send us a written request for a hearing, stating why y…

The factory assembled structures (FAS) board advises us on issues relating to plumbing, heating, electrical, installation, alterations, inspections, and rules for recreational park trailers. (See RCW 43.22.420.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 2…

We provide field technical service to recreational park trailer manufacturers for an hourly fee (see WAC 296-150P-3000). Field technical service may include an evaluation, consultation, plan examination, interpretation, and clarification of technical data relating to the applicat…

We allow one recreational park trailer to be displayed without an insignia, if you:(1) Get written approval from us in advance of displaying the unit; we should receive your written request at least thirty days prior to display of the unit. Your request must include:(a) The model…

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) If you manufacture recreational park trailers to be sold or leased in Washington, you must purchase a state-plan insignia for each recreational park trailer.(2) Individuals that build recreational park trailers to sell or lease in Washington must purchase an insignia.(3) If y…

Upon request, we will provide you with a packet of information that includes required forms and fee schedule for obtaining the state-plan insignia. Our address is noted in the definition of department.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 296-150P-02…

(1) If you are approved to purchase insignia based on state-plan approval, you may purchase the insignia by submitting the insignia application with the required fees. (See WAC 296-150P-3000.)(2) The application must be on the department's approved "application for insignia" form…

(1) If an insignia is lost or damaged after it is placed on a recreational park trailer and you are the manufacturer or owner, you must notify us in writing immediately.(2) Your notification should include the following information:(a) Your name, address, and telephone number;(b)…

Every new recreational park trailer manufactured, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased in Washington must also have a vehicle identification number (VIN) label in compliance with the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) safety standards.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.…

(1) Insignia must be attached to the finished recreational park trailer before it leaves the approved manufacturer's location.(2) The state-plan insignia must be attached adjacent to the main door, on the strike side of the door, at least twelve inches above the floor line. The s…

Before you can obtain insignia based on state-plan approval, you must:(1) Have your quality control manual approved by us; and(2) Have your design plan(s) approved in accordance with WAC 296-150P-0315 (see WAC 296-150P-0220); and(3) Pass a quality control program audit which incl…

Once you have obtained approval as a state-plan manufacturer:(1) You are required to submit comprehensive design plans to us for approval;(2) You can inspect your own recreational park trailer based upon your quality control manual specifications; and(3) You are subject to a semi…

(1) Comprehensive design plans for recreational park trailers can be approved by us or by a licensed professional or firm authorized by us. (See WAC 296-150P-0520 and 296-150P-0530.)(2) All design plans for quality control manuals must be reviewed and approved by the department.[…

Upon request, we will send you a design-plan approval request form.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 296-150P-0320, filed 7/31/97, effective 12/1/97.]

If you are the manufacturer applying for state-plan approval:(1) You must submit two sets of comprehensive design plans (do not send originals) to us for approval. Design plans must be accompanied by the initial filing fee, if appropriate, and the design-plan fee. (See WAC 296-15…

(1) Your design plan will be approved if it complies with the requirements of this chapter and ANSI.(2) We will send you an approved copy of the design plan with the approval number.(3) You must keep copies of the approved design plan for all models produced at the manufacturing …

(1) You have ninety days to correct and resubmit your original design plan and send us the resubmittal fee once 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, you m…

Your quality control program must implement your approved quality control manual. The quality control manual must provide instructions, procedures, and assign responsibilities to assure quality control requirements are met when the recreational park trailers are manufactured. The…

We will provide the form and instructions upon request.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 296-150P-0410, filed 7/31/97, effective 12/1/97.]

(1) Your quality control manual will be approved if it meets the requirements of this chapter and ANSI.(2) We will send you an approved copy of your quality control manual.(3) If your quality control manual is not approved, you will be notified in writing of the deficiencies. You…

(1) Once you have received state-plan approval and you want to change your design plan or quality control manual, we must approve the changes/addenda.(2) You should send design plan or quality control manual changes to us thirty days before you want the changes/addenda to take ef…

(1) As a state-plan manufacturer, your approval for insignia is based upon approval of your design plan and quality control manual. Design plans are considered approved until a new ANSI code edition is adopted or unless revisions to ANSI prior to code changes would not support ou…

(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; and(2) A description of the services the professional engineer, architect, or firm will provide in the areas of structural, fire and life safety, mecha…

Within 60 days after you submit the information requested in WAC 296-150P-0530, 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 approv…

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 renewa…

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 park model recreational vehicles.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 23-09-024, § 296-150P-0580, filed 4/11/23, effective 4/11/23.]

(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 Authori…

If you are a manufacturer, individual builder, or a dealer, you must request a recreational park trailer inspection by us:(1) If you have approval of your design plan and quality control manual and need to complete the state-plan process;(2) If you are making a recreational park …

(1) Complete an inspection application which can be obtained from us.(2) Send the completed application, application fee, and inspection fee to us prior to the date you would like an inspection performed. (See WAC 296-150P-3000.)(3) During the inspection, have your approved desig…

(1) If your recreational park trailer passes inspection and you have met the other requirements of this chapter and ANSI, you will be approved to purchase state-plan insignia from us.(2) If you send your insignia application and fee to us prior to the inspection, we will attach y…

(1) If your recreational park trailer does not pass inspection, you will receive a notice of noncompliance.(2) You have ten days after receiving the notice of noncompliance to send us a written response explaining how you will correct the violation(s) and prevent its reoccurrence…

(1) If you ask us to inspect recreational park trailers within Washington state but are not prepared when we arrive, you must pay the minimum inspection fee and travel.(2) If you ask us to inspect recreational park trailers outside Washington state but are not prepared when we ar…

(1) During your annual audit for state-plan insignia, we will review your quality control program and randomly inspect your recreational park trailer.(2) If our audit indicates that you are complying with the requirements of this chapter and ANSI, you may purchase state-plan insi…

Should you fail to meet the requirements of this chapter or ANSI after you have been approved to purchase state-plan insignia, we will withdraw your certification.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 296-150P-0710, filed 7/31/97, effective 12/1/97.]