Washington Administrative Code

If your state-plan insignia approval is withdrawn because you have failed to comply with this chapter and ANSI:(1) You must return any issued but unused insignia to us; and(2) You cannot sell or lease recreational park trailers in Washington.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 an…

Any alteration by a manufacturer, dealer, or individual to a recreational park trailer with state-certified insignia must be approved by us before the alteration is made. "Alteration" is defined in WAC 296-150P-0020.Note:We may remove your insignia if you alter or have someone al…

You are required to purchase an alteration insignia from us.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 296-150P-1010, filed 7/31/97, effective 12/1/97.]

(1) To apply for alteration approval and the alteration insignia, you must:(a) Complete an alteration permit form and an application for alteration insignia. We will provide the forms.(b) Submit the completed forms, with the inspection fee and altered recreational park trailer in…

(1) We must approve each recreational park trailer manufacturing location producing units for sale or lease in Washington state.(2) You must send us the following information for each manufacturing location when you are certified:(a) Company name;(b) Mailing and physical address;…

(1) If you are moving your business from an approved manufacturing location, the new location must be approved before shipping units from that location for sale or lease in Washington state.(2) You must notify us in writing prior to a change of business name or address.[Statutory…

(1) When a recreational park trailer manufacturing business changes ownership, the new owner must notify us in writing immediately.(2) A new owner may continue to manufacture recreational park trailers using approved design plans or comprehensive design plans according to this ch…

(1) You must send us the following information about yourself and each of your Washington dealers when you are certified:(a) Dealership name;(b) Mailing and physical address;(c) Phone and fax number if available;(d) Type of recreational park trailer(s); and(e) Contact person.(2) …

(Effective until July 1, 2026)INITIAL FILING FEE$47.70DESIGN PLAN FEES: NEW PLAN REVIEW FEE WITHOUT STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS$135.60 NEW PLAN REVIEW FEE WITH STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS$179.30 RESUBMITTAL FEE$97.00 ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan.)$97.00 PLANS …

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

"Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or material that affects the fire and life safety provisions, plumbing systems, fuel systems and equipment or electrical systems of a recreational vehicle.The following changes are not considered…

(1) We enforce this chapter through:(a) The state plan insignia approval process (see WAC 296-150R-0300 through 296-150R-0720); or(b) The self-certification insignia approval process (see WAC 296-150R-0800 through 296-150R-0930).(2) Vehicle inspections occur where the recreationa…

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 vehicle because it is unlawful for any person to sell, lease, or offer for sale a recreational vehicle within this state if it violates any of the requirements of this chapter (see RCW 43.22.345).(2) If an inspection reve…

(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 296-150R-0710, 296-150R-0920.)(2) If you disagree with our decision, you can send us a written request for a hearing…

The factory assembled structures (FAS) board advises us on issues relating to plumbing, heating, electrical, installation, alterations, inspections, and rules for recreational vehicles. (See RCW 43.22.420.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. WSR 97-16-043, § 296-15…

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

We allow one recreational vehicle 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 and …

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 vehicles to be sold or leased in Washington, you must purchase either a state-plan or self-certifiedinsignia for each vehicle.(2) Individuals that build recreational vehicles to sell or lease in Washington must purchase an insignia.(3) If you h…

Upon request, we will provide you with a packet of information that includes required forms and fee schedule for obtaining the state-plan or self-certified insignia. Our address is noted in the definition of department.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360…

(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 296-150R-3000.)(2) The application must be on the department's approved "application for insignia" form…

If you are approved to purchase insignia based on self-certification approval, you may purchase the insignia by submitting the insignia application with the required fees. (See WAC 296-150R-3000.) The application must include the design plan with a signed statement from you certi…

(1) If an insignia is lost or damaged after it is placed on a recreational vehicle 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) The …

Every new recreational vehicle 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.Note:Truck campers do not require …

(1) Insignia must be attached to the finished vehicle before it leaves the approved manufacturer's location.(2) The state-plan or self-certification insignia must be attached adjacent to the main door, on the strike side of the door, at least twelve inches above the floor line. T…

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 296-150R-0315 (see WAC 296-150R-0220); and(3) Pass a quality control program comprehensive au…

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 vehicles based upon your quality control manual specifications; and(3) You are subject to an annual comprehensive…

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

Upon request, we will send you a design-plan approval request form.[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, § 296-150R-0320, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

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 vehicles are manufactured. The minimum quality contr…

We will provide the form and instructions upon request.[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, § 296-150R-0410, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

(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/addendums.(2) You should send design plan or quality control manual changes to us thirty days before you want the changes/addendums to tak…

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 our de…

(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 fire and life safety, mechanical, plumb…

Within 60 days after you submit the information requested in WAC 296-150R-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 design plan drawings and specifications necessary for a complete code evaluation of the design;(3) A cover sheet on the design plan…

(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 recreational vehicles.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 23-09-024, § 296-150R-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 vehicle 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 vehicle alteration which must be ins…

(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 296-150R-3000.)(3) During the inspection, have your approved desig…

(1) If your vehicle 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 your insignia when …