Washington Administrative Code

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 Funds, for the purpose of inspections performed by the department, must be withdrawn from the account and all inspections paid in full prior to an insignia being placed on …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 factory-built temporary worker housing structure must be inspected at the manufacturing location as many times as are required by the temporary worker housing construction standard. (See WAC 296-150T-0600.) Inspections may include:(a) A "cove…

(1) You must contact us, and we will let you know where your request for inspection should be submitted. Our address is noted in the definition of department.(2) We must receive in-state inspection requests at least seven calendar days prior to the date that you want the inspecti…

(1) If your factory-built temporary worker housing structure passes inspection and you have met the other requirements of this chapter, we will attach the insignia.(2) After our final inspection, we will send a notice to the local enforcement agency (NLEA) indicating whether furt…

(1) If you ask us to inspect a factory-built temporary worker housing structure within Washington state but you are not prepared when we arrive, you must pay the minimum inspection fee and travel. (See WAC 296-150T-3000.)(2) If you ask us to inspect a factory-built home, commerci…

(1) The department of health must approve the installation.(2) The department of health may also request a set of design plans and specifications for the unit from you.(3) After the unit is manufactured but before occupancy, we must inspect a factory-built temporary worker housin…

After we perform a final inspection of a factory-built temporary worker housing structure we will send a notice to the department of health that:(1) Specifies what connections, standards, and incomplete items the department of health must check when the unit is installed; and/or(…

All used factory-built housing and commercial structures that are to be for temporary worker housing must have an insignia of approval from us prior to being installed as temporary worker housing.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-12-079, § 296-150T-0580, filed 5/28/99, …

We consider used factory-built housing and commercial structures as new structures for purposes of use as temporary worker housing and an insignia approval as temporary worker housing must be obtained. To obtain insignia, you must:(1) Have the design plan approved by us (see WAC …

(1) All design, construction, installations, and alterations of factory-built temporary worker housing structures must conform with the following codes and the requirements of this chapter:(a) The temporary worker housing construction code, chapter 246-359 WAC;(b) The National El…

(1) If you are manufacturing factory-built temporary worker housing structures at more than one location, approved design plans must be available at each manufacturing location.(2) You are required to send us the following information for each manufacturing location:(a) Company n…

(1) If you are moving, notify us in writing prior to a change of business name or address.(2) Your notice must include the change of name and address.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-12-079, § 296-150T-0710, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99.]

(1) When a manufacturer changes ownership, the new owner must notify us in writing immediately.(2) A new owner may continue to manufacture the units according to a prior approved design plan if the prior owner releases the design plan.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-1…

(Effective until July 1, 2026) INITIAL FILING FEE$72.50 DESIGN PLAN FEES: INITIAL ONE YEAR DESIGN$211.20 RENEWAL FEE$72.50 RESUBMIT FEE$105.00 ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan)$105.00 ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $7.00 per page for the first set of plans …

(1) This chapter is authorized by RCW 43.22.340 through 43.22.434 covering the construction, alteration, and approval of conversion vendor units and medical units sold, leased, or used in Washington state.(2) This chapter applies to the approval of conversion vendor unit and medi…

"Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or installation that affects the construction for concentrated floor loads, fire and life safety, or the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit.T…

(1) To enforce this chapter, we or another governmental inspection agency will inspect each conversion vendor unit or medical unit manufactured, sold, leased, or used in Washington state as required by this chapter.(2) We will inspect all alterations.(3) We will conduct inspectio…

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: Ch…

(1) We may prohibit the sale or lease of your conversion vendor unit or medical unit because it is unlawful for any person to sell, lease, or offer for sale a conversion vendor unit or medical unit within this state if it violates any of the requirements of this chapter.(2) If an…

(1) Consumers 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 compla…

(1) We will enter into reciprocal agreements with states that 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 conversion vendor units and medical units manufactured in th…

(1) A local enforcement agency (city or county), under contract with us, can inspect conversion vendor units and medical units. In some cases, another agency's contracts may be limited to specific portions of an inspection at specified manufacturing locations.(2) After approving …

(1) If we determine that 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) Schedu…

The factory assembled structures (FAS) board advises us on issues relating to plumbing, mechanical, electrical, inspections, and rule adoption for conversion vendor units and medical units. (See RCW 43.22.420.)[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 99-18-069, § 296-150V-011…

We offer field technical service to conversion vendor unit and medical unit manufacturers for an hourly fee. (See WAC 296-150V-3000.) Field technical service may include evaluation, consultation, plan examination, interpretation, and clarification of technical data relating to th…

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

(1) You must obtain an insignia from us for each conversion vendor unit or medical unit manufactured, sold, leased, or used in Washington state.(2) You do not need an insignia for a conversion vendor unit or medical unit if a unit was manufactured prior to July 1, 1968. (See RCW …

(1) If you are applying for insignia, you must have your design plan approved when required by WAC 296-150V-0300 and your conversion vendor unit or medical unit inspected and approved by us.(2) If you are a manufacturer, dealer, or owner applying for an alteration insignia, your …

Upon request, we will provide you with a packet of information that includes the required forms. Our address is noted in the definition of "department" in WAC 296-150V-0020.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 99-18-069, § 296-150V-0220, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

(1) If you are requesting insignia for conversion vendor units or medical units your completed application must include:(a) A completed design plan approval request form when required by WAC 296-150V-0300;(b) When required by WAC 296-150V-0300, one complete set of design plans, s…

If you alter a conversion vendor unit or medical unit, we must inspect the alteration.(1) Before we perform an alteration inspection and attach an alteration insignia, you must send us:(a) Description of the proposed alteration;(b) The plan review fee;(c) The inspection fee; and(…

(1) If an insignia is lost or damaged after it is placed on a conversion vendor unit or medical unit, you may obtain a replacement insignia by contacting us and providing the following:(a) Your name, address, and telephone number;(b) The name of the manufacturer or person convert…

Design plans for conversion vendor units and medical units are required for units that are sold, leased, or used in Washington state and must be approved when:(1) Conversion vendor units that contain one or more of the following components:(a) Concentrated loads exceeding five hu…

(1) Design plans for conversion vendor units can be approved by us or by a licensed professional or firm authorized by us. (See WAC 296-150V-0420 and 296-150V-0430.)(2) All design plans for medical units must be reviewed and approved by the department.[Statutory Authority: Chapte…

(1) All requests for design-plan approval must include:(a) A completed design-plan approval request form;(b) Two sets of design plans, specifications and test results and procedures necessary for a complete evaluation of the design;(c) Receipt of the design-plan fee listed in WAC…

An engineering analysis or structural load test may be required when there are concentrated loads of 500 pounds or more in a 16 square feet or less area.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 99-18-069, § 296-150V-0340, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

(1) Test to a design must be witnessed by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Washington or by a department 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 descriptio…

(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 conversion vendor unit and medical unit.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 99-18-069, § 296-150V-0400, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

(1) Your conversion vendor unit or medical unit one-year design plan expires either one year after approval or when there is an electrical code change. You must submit new design plans for approval when there is a state building code cycle change. You may use your design plans to…

Any addendums to a design plan must be approved by the department.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 99-18-069, § 296-150V-0415, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

(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 296-150V-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 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 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 conversion vendor units.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 23-09-024, § 296-150V-0480, 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…