Washington Administrative Code

(1) If your vehicle 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.(3) You are not a…

(1) If you ask us to inspect recreational vehicles 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 vehicles outside Washington state but are not prepared when we arrive, you …

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

Should you fail to meet the requirements of this chapter and ANSI after you have been approved to purchase state-plan insignia, we will withdraw your certification.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-1…

If your state-plan insignia approval is withdrawn because you have failed to comply with this chapter and ANSI:(1) You must return any issued but unused insignia to us; and(2) You cannot sell or lease vehicles in Washington.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22…

If you want to be self-certified, you must:(1) Send us a written request for self-certification;(2) Have us approve your self-certification quality control manual;(3) Have us approve your comprehensive design plans for the current models you sell in Washington state if you do not…

During the initial self-certification comprehensive audit, we will:(1) Review your quality control program;(2) Review your comprehensive design plans; and(3) Randomly inspect your vehicles.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and…

(1) If the initial self-certification comprehensive audit indicates that you are complying with this chapter and ANSI, we will send you a self-certification approval letter. Once you are approved as self-certified you may purchase self-certification insignia.(2) If we discover a …

(1) If you are a new manufacturer applying for self-certification, you must pay the initial filing fee, the quality control manual fee, the audit fee, travel and per diem expenses.(2) If you are a current state-plan manufacturer applying for self-certification who has approved de…

(1) If you are a new manufacturer applying for self-certification:(a) You must send us two sets of comprehensive design plans (do not send originals) for approval. Design plans must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. (See WAC 296-150R-3000.)(b) Your comprehensive design plan…

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 expectations are met when vehicles are manufactured. The minimum quality contr…

(1) Once you are self-certified, you are not required to send us your comprehensive design plans nor are we required to approve your comprehensive design plan changes.(2) You are required to maintain your comprehensive design plans for each model at each manufacturing location wh…

Once you are self-certified, you are required to have any changes to your quality control manual approved by us.[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-0870, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25…

(1) We audit self-certified manufacturers, if we have reason to believe, you are not complying with this chapter and ANSI.(2) Reasons to believe that you may not be complying with this chapter and ANSI may include, but are not limited to:(a) Consolidation of manufacturing locatio…

A performance audit after you are self-certified includes:(1) A review of your quality control program;(2) Verification that you are manufacturing vehicles according to this chapter and ANSI; and(3) Verification that your comprehensive design plans are available at all locations …

Should you fail to meet the requirements of this chapter and ANSI after you have been approved for self-certification, your self-certification can be withdrawn.[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, …

If your self-certification 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 vehicles in Washington.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43…

(1) Any alteration by a manufacturer, dealer, or individual to a vehicle with state-certified insignia must be approved by us before the alteration is made. "Alteration" is defined in WAC 296-150R-0020.(2) Any alteration by a manufacturer, dealer, or individual to a vehicle with …

You are required to purchase an alteration insignia from us.[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-1010, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

(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 vehicle insignia fee, to us.…

(1) We must approve each recreational vehicle 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;(c) P…

(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 vehicle manufacturing business changes ownership, the new owner must notify us in writing immediately.(2) A new owner may continue to manufacture vehicles using approved design plans or comprehensive design plans according to this chapter.(3) The departmen…

(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 vehicle(s); and(e) Contact person.(2) You m…

(Effective until July 1, 2026)STATE PLANINITIAL FILING FEE$41.30DESIGN PLAN FEES: NEW PLAN REVIEW FEE$115.70 RESUBMITTAL FEE$83.60 ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan.)$83.60 PLANS APPROVED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS$16.90 FEES FOR RESUBMITTAL OF DESIGN PLANS …

(1) This chapter is authorized by RCW 43.22.420, 43.22.434 and 43.22.450 through 43.22.490 and 43.70.337, covering the construction and approval of factory-built temporary worker housing.(2) This chapter applies to the approval:(a) Of factory-built temporary worker housing struct…

"Approved" is approved by the department of labor and industries."Damaged in transit" is damage that effects the integrity of the structural design or damage to any other system referenced in the codes required by the temporary worker housing construction standard."Department" is…

(1) To enforce this chapter, we or another governmental inspection agency will inspect each factory-built temporary worker housing structure that is sited in Washington. Inspections will be conducted during normal work hours or at other reasonable times. (See WAC 296-150T-0070.)(…

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 installation of factory-built temporary worker housing structures if they do not conform to the requirements of this chapter. (See RCW 43.22.465.)(2) If an inspection reveals that a factory-built temporary worker hosing structure violates this chapter, we …

(1) We may enter into reciprocal agreements with states who have construction standards that are equal to or greater than our standards for factory-built structures.(2) When we have a reciprocal agreement with another state:(a) The reciprocal state inspects factory-built temporar…

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

(1) If we determine you are in violation of this chapter, you will receive a notice of noncompliance.(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 request, we will:(a) Schedule a …

The factory assembled structures (FAS) board advises us on issues relating to structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, installation, inspections, and rules for factory-assembled structures. (See RCW 43.22.420.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-12-079, § 296-150T-01…

We provide field technical service to factory-built temporary worker housing manufacturers 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 …

A person who believes that a structure or component does not meet the requirements of this chapter may register a complaint with the department. The complaint must be in writing and must specifically describe the alleged violations of this chapter. Upon receipt of the complaint, …

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) You must obtain insignia from us for each factory-built temporary worker housing unit sited in Washington state.(2) You must have an approved design plan and have passed inspection before an insignia can be attached to your factory-built temporary worker housing structure by …

(1) If you are applying for insignia for factory-built temporary worker housing structures you must have your design plan approved and your units inspected and approved by us.(2) We will attach the insignia after:(a) We receive the required forms and fees from you (see WAC 296-15…

Upon request, we will provide you with a packet of information that includes the required forms.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-12-079, § 296-150T-0220, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99.]

(1) If you are requesting insignia for units 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 if required, t…

(1) If an insignia is lost or damaged after it is attached to your factory-built temporary worker housing structure 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 t…

Design plans for factory-built temporary worker housing structures prior to installation at the building site in Washington must be approved when:(1) You build a new unit;(2) You modify an approved design plan through an addendum; or(3) You add options to an approved design plan …

All requests for design-plan approval must include:(1) A completed design-plan approval request form;(2) One complete set of design plans, specifications, engineering analysis when required, test procedures and results plus one additional set for each manufacturing location where…

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

(1) Tests to a design for a factory-built temporary worker housing structure must be witnessed by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Washington state.(2) Test reports must contain the following items:(a) A description of the methods or standards that applied to the …

(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 at each location where a factory-built temporary w…

(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, you …

Once your design plan is approved, we will inspect each related factory-built temporary worker housing structure.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-12-079, § 296-150T-0400, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99.]

Your factory-built temporary worker housing design plan expires either one year after approval or when there is a code change. You must submit new design plans for approval when there is a change to the temporary worker housing construction standard. You may use your design plan …