Washington Administrative Code

(1) Rule for evaluation of permanent liver and biliary tract impairments.(a) Categories 2, 3, 4 and 5 include complaints of whatever degree.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-550, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) There are no objective findings of impairment of the liver or biliary tract. Subjective complaints may be present or absent.(2) There are objective findings on biochemical studies of minimal impairment of liver function with or without symptoms, or there are occasional episod…

(1) Rule for evaluation of permanent impairments of the spleen, loss of one kidney, and surgical removal of bladder with urinary diversion.(a) Categories 1, 2 and 3 include complaints of whatever degree.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-570, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) Loss of spleen by splenectomy after age eight.(2) Loss of one kidney by surgery or complete loss of function of one kidney.(3) Surgical removal of bladder with urinary diversion.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-580, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) Rule for evaluation of permanent impairment of upper urinary tract.(a) Categories 2, 3, 4 and 5 include the presence of complaints of whatever nature.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-590, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) No objective findings of impairment of upper urinary tract. Subjective complaints may be present or absent.(2) Loss of upper urinary function as evidenced by creatinine clearance of 75 to 90 liters/24 hr. (52 to 62.5 ml/min) and PSP excretion of 15 percent to 20 percent in 15…

(1) Rule for evaluation of additional permanent impairments of upper urinary tract due to surgical diversion.(a) These categories include the presence of complaints of whatever degree.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-610, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) Uretero-intestinal diversion or cutaneous ureterostomy without intubation.(2) Nephrostomy or intubated ureterostomy.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-620, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) Rules for evaluation of permanent impairment of bladder function.(a) In making examinations for evaluation of impairments of bladder function, physicians shall use objective techniques including, but not limited to, cystoscopy, cystography, voiding cystourethrography, cystome…

(1) No objective findings are present. Subjective complaints may be present or absent.(2) Objective findings of bladder dysfunction, intermittent treatment required, but there is no dysfunction between such intermittent attacks.(3) Objective findings of bladder dysfunction, conti…

(1) Rule for evaluation of permanent anatomical or functional loss of testes.(a) Categories 2, 3, 4 and 5 include the presence of whatever complaints.[Order 74-32, § 296-20-650, filed 6/21/74, effective 10/1/74.]

(1) No objective findings. Subjective complaints may be present or absent.(2) Anatomical or functional loss of one testicle.(3) Anatomical or functional loss of both testes after the age of 65.(4) Anatomical or functional loss of both testes between the ages of 40 and 65.(5) Anat…

(1) The rules for determining disability are as follows:(a) The determination of the percentage of disability in terms of total bodily impairment for any category is solely an administrative function and shall be done only in accordance with the tables of disability listed in WAC…

(1) Permanent Cervical and Cervico-Dorsal Impairments Category123450%10%20%25%35% (2) Permanent Dorsal Region Impairments Category1230%10%20% (3) Permanent Dorso-Lumbar and Lumbosacral Impairments Category123456780%5%10%15%25%40%60%75% (4) Permanent Impairments of the Pelvis Cate…

(1)Permanent Cervical and Cervicodorsal Impairment Category 1 Plus Permanent Dorsolumbar and Lumbosacral Impairment Category10% 25% 310% 415% 525% 640% 760% 875% (2)Cervical-Cervicodorsal Category 2 Plus Dorsolumbar-Lumbosacral Category110% 215% 320% 425% 535% 650% 770% 875% (3)C…

The goal of this chapter is to:(1) Reduce the paperwork required for contractor registrations.(2) Clarify issues related to suits against contractors and the collection of court judgments.(3) Ensure that the contractors registration law (chapter 18.27 RCW) is efficiently and prop…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms and definitions are important:"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…

(1) "Appliances, equipment"—A contractor in this specialty installs or replaces appliances where minimal gas and water connection are required, such as a refrigerator with an icemaker, gas clothes dryer, gas cook top, gas oven or other similar appliances and only from the existin…

(1) A contractor may register/renew/reregister/reinstate if it:(a) Complete an application for contractor registration, have it notarized, and submit it to the department as required by RCW 18.27.030;(b) Satisfies one of the following:(i) Obtains a continuous surety bond in the t…

(1) The continuous surety bond or savings account amounts for applicants of contractors with no final judgments involving a residential single-family dwelling in the previous five years are as follows:(a) $30,000 for general contractors.(b) $15,000 for specialty contractors.(2) T…

A registration period is for two years per RCW 18.27.060(1).[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 18.27.125, 2001 c 159, and chapter 18.27 RCW. WSR 03-20-097, § 296-200A-035, filed 9/30/03, effective 11/17/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.27 RCW. WSR 97-24…

(1) A contractor's registration will be suspended if the following impairments, cancellations, noncompliance, or errors occur:(a) A surety bond or other security has an unsatisfied final judgment against it or becomes otherwise impaired.(b) A surety bond is canceled.(c) An insura…

The department shall deny an application for registration, renewal or reinstatement if:(1) The applicant does not submit the required documents on the forms required by the department.(2) If the documents are false or incomplete.(3) The documents do not have the legal name of the…

(1) If a contractor changes its business structure (for example, from a partnership to a corporation or if the partners in a partnership change), the contractor must:(a) Apply for a new registration as required in WAC 296-200A-025; and(b) Pay the registration fee shown in WAC 296…

(1) Insurance and bonding companies must send cancellation notices to the department.(2) Cancellation notices must contain the following information:(a) The name of the contractor exactly as it appears in the contractor's registration file;(b) The contractor's registration number…

(1) Once the department has been notified that the surety bond or other security approved by the department has been impaired by a final judgment or reduced by payment to an amount less than is required by WAC 296-200A-030, the contractor's registration will automatically be susp…

(1) The department will release a security deposit two years after the contractor's last registration has expired unless there is an unsatisfied final judgment or on-going claim against the contractor.(2) The department will release a security deposit in less than two years after…

(1) A civil suit against a contractor must be filed in the superior court of the county in which the work was done or of any county in which jurisdiction of the contractor may be had. Unless the suit is filed in a superior court, the department will not be able to direct payment …

(1) The department can only release or order release of payment for a superior court final judgment. The department cannot release or order the release of payment to a district court or to satisfy other types of judgments.(2) Payment of a final judgment by bond. If a contractor i…

Before issuing a building permit, a city, county or town must verify the registration of the general or specialty contractor applying for the permit.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.27 RCW. WSR 97-24-071, § 296-200A-110, filed 12/2/97, effective 1/5/98.]

A city, town, or county may verify contractor's registration by checking the department's contractor registration internet website or by calling the department to confirm that the contractor is registered.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.27 RCW and 2007 c 436. WSR 08-16-091, § 29…

The city, county, or town that issues a building permit without verifying the contractor's registration may be liable for a maximum penalty amount of ten thousand dollars. See RCW 18.27.110(1).[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 18.27.125, 2001 c 159, and c…

(1) Under RCW 18.27.100, the department can issue a notice of infraction to a contractor and assess a penalty up to ten thousand dollars for:(a) Using an unregistered name while advertising as a contractor;(b) Using an unregistered name and address in advertising, correspondence,…

(1) Unless a general contractor or its representative has been given written notification by the department that a subcontractor they have employed, who was registered when employed, has subsequently become unregistered, it is not unlawful for the general contractor to employ tha…

(1) A notice of infraction is served when the notice of infraction is issued personally or mailed to the contractor named in the notice or to an employee of the contractor named by the compliance inspector issuing it.(2) If the notice of infraction is personally served and the pe…

(1) Under RCW 18.27.250 a contractor may appeal a notice of infraction by:(a) Filing the notice of appeal with the department within thirty calendar days of service of the infraction on-site or within thirty calendar days of the postmark date of the infraction served through the …

If a contractor fails to appeal a notice of infraction and assessment within the required time frame, the notice of infraction and assessment becomes final and binding and payment is due. If the department does not receive payment, collections action will be taken, which may incl…

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 contractor and the department have a right to ask the administra…

(1) Contractors may be represented by themselves or be represented by an attorney at law qualified to practice in the state of Washington.(2) The department shall be represented by the office of the attorney general.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.27 RCW and 2007 c 436. WSR 08-1…

The hearing process shall be conducted according to chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 10-08 WAC. All appeals of the administrative law judge's decision shall be to the superior court according to chapter 34.05 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.27.040, 18.…

The admission of evidence is subject to chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 18.27.125, 2001 c 159, and chapter 18.27 RCW. WSR 03-20-097, § 296-200A-380, filed 9/30/03, effective 11/17/03. Statutory Authority: …

(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, and return of the required two hundred dollar appeal bond …

(1) Each day that a violation occurs will be a separate offense.(2) Once a violation of chapter 18.27 RCW or this chapter becomes a final judgment, any additional violation within three years becomes a "second" or "additional" offense subject to an increased penalty as set forth …

(1) If a contractor named in a notice of infraction does not choose to appeal the notice, then the contractor must pay the department the amount of the penalty prescribed for the infraction.(2) After an administrative law judge decides that an infraction has been committed, a con…

(Effective until July 1, 2026)The department charges the following fees:(1) $141.10 for each issuance, renewal or reregistration of a certificate of registration for contractors. This registration is valid for two years from date of issuance, renewal or reregistration or until it…

(Effective July 1, 2026)(1) "Claimant" means the owner of an owner-occupied residential property in the state.(2) "Residential property" means a single-family dwelling, or a multifamily dwelling consisting of four or fewer units, but does not include a condominium.[Statutory Auth…

(Effective July 1, 2026)A claimant may file a claim with the department. To qualify, the claimant must:(1) Own and occupy the residential property at the time the work was performed;(2) Have obtained a final judgment from superior court for a claim filed against the bond as ident…

(Effective July 1, 2026)(1) Claimants must submit:(a) A completed claim on the department provided form;(b) A certified copy of the final judgment;(c) Proof of residency such as a deed, mortgage statement, or utility bill from the last 60 days showing the name and address of the …

(Effective July 1, 2026)After a claim is submitted, the department will:(1) Review the documentation for completeness and eligibility.(2) Make a decision to approve or deny the claim and notify the claimant in writing of the decision.(a) If a claim is denied, the department will …

(Effective July 1, 2026)The department will pay the amount of the unpaid judgment up to $25,000 per contractor per parcel.[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 213, 2019 c 155, and chapter 18.27 RCW. WSR 26-09-115 (Order 25-07), s 296-200A-9120, filed 4/21/26, effective 7/1/26.]