Washington Administrative Code

(Effective until July 1, 2026)Notes:(1) The department will deny renewal of a license, certificate, or permit if an individual owes money as a result of an outstanding final judgment(s) to the department or is in revoked status. The department will deny application of a license, …

(Effective until July 1, 2026)The amount of the fee due is calculated based on the fee effective at the date payment is made.Electrical testing laboratory Initial filing fee: (Nonrefundable)$700.60Initial accreditation fee: 1 product category$350.20Each additional category for th…

Notes:Each day that a violation occurs on a job site may be a separate offense. Once a violation of chapter 19.28 RCW or chapter 296-46B WAC becomes a final judgment, any additional violation within three years becomes a "second" or "additional" offense subject to an increased pe…

(1) General electrical (01): A general electrical license and/or certificate encompasses all phases and all types of electrical and telecommunications installations and minor plumbing under RCW 18.106.150. For the purposes of RCW 18.106.150, the like-in-kind replacement includes …

General.(1) The department will issue an electrical/telecommunications contractor's license that will expire 24 months following the date of issue to a person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity that complies with requirements for such license in chapter 19.28 RCW. An…

An administrator or master electrician designated on the electrical/telecommunications contractor's license must be a member of the firm who fulfills the duties of an assigned master electrician/administrator as required in RCW 19.28.061(5), or be a full-time supervisory employee…

General.(1) The department will deny application, renewal, change of assignment, reinstatement, or issuance of an administrator or master electrician certificate if an individual owes money as a result of an outstanding final judgment(s) under chapter 19.28 RCW.(2) For special ac…

General.(1) The department will deny application, renewal, reinstatement, or issuance of a certificate or permit if an individual owes money as a result of an outstanding final judgment(s) under chapter 19.28 RCW.(2) The scope of work for electricians is described in WAC 296-46B-…

General.(1) To work in the electrical construction trade as an electrical trainee, an individual must possess, wear, and visibly display a current valid electrical training certificate, learning the trade in the proper ratio, per RCW 19.28.161, under the supervision of a certifie…

(1) General.(a) All applicants must be at least 16 years of age.(b) All applicants, from in or out of state, must demonstrate the completion of basic trainee classes described in WAC 296-46B-970 (4)(c)(ii)(D).(i) Twenty-four hours where 2,000 or more; but less than 4,000 hours of…

General.(1) The minimum passing score on any examination or examination section is 70 percent. If examination is requested to be administered by the department, an application is required and the examination must be successfully completed within one year of application or the ind…

(1) DEFINITIONS - For purposes of this section."Applicant" means the entity submitting an application for review."Application" means a submittal made by an applicant seeking instructor or class approval."Calendar day" means each day of the week, including weekends and holidays."C…

(1) The department must evaluate and approve training school programs in the electrical trade as regulated by chapter 19.28 RCW for equivalency to hours of supervised work experience. Approved training programs must be from a Washington state public community or technical college…

General.(1) The department may audit the employment records of the electrical contractor or employer to verify the employment status of trainees, assigned administrators, or assigned master electricians. (2) Every employer or contractor must keep a record of trainee, assigned adm…

(1) The department inspects the electrical worksites of individuals, employers, and employees with respect to the methods and installation requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW and this chapter. The department's electrical inspectors and electrical auditors make electrical work inspe…

(1) A person who makes a false statement or material misrepresentation on an application, statement of hours, or signed statement to the department may be referred to the county prosecutor for criminal prosecution under RCW 9A.72.020, 9A.72.030, and 9A.72.040. The department may …

General.(1) If the compliance officer or electrical inspector/auditor determines that an individual, employer, or employee has violated chapter 19.28 RCW or this chapter, the department will issue a citation that describes the violation.Suspension or revocation - Of an electrical…

General.(1) Electrical board.(a) Except as provided in chapters 19.28 and 42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings Act, and this chapter, all proceedings will be conducted according to chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 10-08 WAC, Model rules of procedure.(b) See …

(1) This section describes the methods required to obtain recognition and accreditation of professional engineers registered under chapter 18.43 RCW to approve industrial utilization equipment. This section provides assurance to the general consuming public that electrical produc…

General.(1) This section describes the methods required to obtain recognition and accreditation of electrical product(s) certification and/or field evaluation laboratories by the state of Washington. This section provides assurance to the general consuming public that electrical …

"Board" is the factory assembled structures advisory board."Department" is the Washington state department of labor and industries."Director" is the director of the department of labor and industries."Program" is the factory assembled structures (FAS) program of the department.[S…

The primary purpose of these rules is to provide a formal means of communication between the factory assembled structures program and stakeholders. Generally, the topics of this communication will involve either WAC rule revisions or the operation of the program.[Statutory Author…

The purpose of the board, as authorized by RCW 43.22.420, is to advise the director on all matters pertaining to the enforcement of chapter 43.22 RCW including but not limited to standards of body and frame design, construction and plumbing, heating and electrical installations, …

(1) The board has at least 11 members. Each is appointed by the director to a four-year term and board members must apply for reappointment if terms would be consecutive. The members must represent consumer interests, regulated industries, allied trades, and allied professionals.…

The board holds regular quarterly meetings on the third Thursday of February, May, August, and November. Regular meetings may be rescheduled by the FAS program manager with advance notice. If needed, the FAS program manager may call special meetings or the board chair may call sp…

The board must adopt written bylaws governing its internal management. These bylaws must include Roberts' Rules of Order, Revised. The bylaws must be posted on the department's website.[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 78 and 2023 c 36. WSR 24-13-089, § 296-49A-060, filed 6/18/24, eff…

(1) The board must review any new rules and regulations proposed by the program and make recommendations regarding their adoption. Also, the board may review existing FAS rules and recommend revisions.(2) The board may advise the program on administrative procedures, organization…

Any person can speak at board meetings. Those persons wishing to formally address the board regarding specific proposals relating to FAS rule adoptions, amendments or repeals or changes in the program's administrative procedures, must do so in accordance with WAC 296-49A-070 and …

The board considers it unethical for anyone appearing before the board to solicit business directly or indirectly, through circulars, advertisements or by personal communications or interviews unwarranted by personal relations. It is permissible to publish or circulate business c…

Anyone serving on the board must adhere to chapter 42.52 RCW (Ethics in Public Service Act) and the standards described in "Boards and Commissions Membership Handbook" (issued by the office of the governor). Failure to conform to these standards may result in removal as a board m…

Aerial blaster in charge. A person who:(a) Is fully qualified, by means of training and experience in explosives use;(b) Is adequately trained, experienced, and capable of recognizing hazardous conditions throughout the blast area;(c) Is in charge of:(i) The blast process; and(ii…

This chapter places into effect the Washington State Explosives Act (chapter 70.74 RCW (Revised Code of Washington)).[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60005, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

The purpose of this chapter is to define minimum requirements for the prevention and control of hazards related to the possession, handling, and use of explosives in order to:(1) Protect the safety and health of the general public;(2) Protect the safety and health of explosive in…

This chapter applies to:(1) Any person, partnership, company, corporation, government agency, or other entity;(2) All aspects of explosives, blasting agents, and pyrotechnics including:(a) Manufacture;(b) Sale;(c) Possession;(d) Purchase;(e) Use;(f) Storage;(g) Transportation;(h)…

(1) The following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Explosives or blasting agents transported by railroad, water, highway, or air under the jurisdiction of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT), the Washington state utilities and transportation commission, and the Washing…

(1) Administration and enforcement. The director of labor and industries administers and enforces all activities governed by the Washington State Explosives Act through chapter 296-52 WAC using the full resources of the department.(2) Authority to enter, inspect, and issue penalt…

(1) Law enforcement authorities. The department:(a) Acknowledges the legal obligation of other law enforcement agencies to enforce specific aspects or sections of the Washington State Explosives Act under local ordinances and with joint and shared authority granted by RCW 70.74.2…

Anyone manufacturing, purchasing, selling, offering for sale, using, possessing, transporting, or storing any explosive, improvised device, or components intended to be assembled into an explosive or improvised device must have a valid license issued by the department.[Statutory …

Upon notice from the department or any law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, an unlicensed person manufacturing, offering for sale, selling, possessing, purchasing, using, storing, or transporting any explosives, improvised device, or components of explosives or improvised …

Explosives must not be handled by anyone under the influence of:(1) Alcohol;(2) Narcotics;(3) Prescription drugs and/or narcotics that endanger the worker or others;(4) Other dangerous drugs.Note:This chapter does not apply to persons taking prescription drugs and/or narcotics as…

(1) Revocation. The department:(a) Will revoke and not renew the manufacturer, dealer, purchaser, blaster, or storage license of any person as a result of a disqualifying condition identified in WAC 296-52-61040, Applicant disqualifications.(b) May revoke the license of any perso…

An appeal of a citation, issued for a violation of a requirement of this chapter, which results in a license suspension or revocation (WAC 296-52-60060) may be filed with the department.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-600…

Explosives or blasting agents must not be stored, handled, or transported if they could create a hazard to life.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60075, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

Only the owner, owner's authorized agent, the director, or law enforcement officer(s) acting in an official capacity may enter into an:(1) Explosives manufacturing building;(2) Magazine;(3) Vehicle;(4) Other common carrier containing explosives.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010…

Explosives or improvised devices must not be abandoned.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60085, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

Firearms cannot be discharged at or against any:(1) Magazine.(2) Explosives manufacturing building.(3) Explosives material.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60090, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

(1) Magazines/buildings. Flame or flame producing devices must not be ignited within fifty feet of any magazine or explosives manufacturing building.(2) Explosives handling.(a) All sources of fire or flame, including smoking and matches, are prohibited within one hundred feet of …

Blasting operations must be conducted during daylight hours whenever possible.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60100, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

Whenever blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, and steam utilities, the blaster in charge must notify appropriate utility representatives:(1) At least twenty-four hours in advance of blasting.(2) Of the specific loc…

In addition to the requirements of this chapter:(1) Explosive industry employers must comply with other applicable DOSH requirements:(a) Chapter 296-800 WAC, Safety and health core rules;(b) Chapter 296-24 WAC, General safety and health standards;(c) Chapter 296-62 WAC, General o…