Washington Administrative Code

205.0 Certified Backflow Assembly Tester - A person certified by the Washington state department of health under chapter 246-292 WAC to inspect (for correct installation and approval status) and test (for proper operation), maintain and repair (in compliance with chapter 18.106 R…

301.2.2 Standards. Standards listed or referred to in this chapter or other chapters cover materials which will conform to the requirements of this code, when used in accordance with the limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof and their listing. Where a standard cov…

402.5 Setting. Fixtures shall be set level and in proper alignment with reference to adjacent walls. No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than fifteen (15) inches (381 mm) from its center to any side wall or obstruction nor closer than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) center t…

501.1 Applicability. The regulations of this chapter shall govern the construction, location, and installation of fuel burning and other types of water heaters heating potable water. The minimum capacity for water heaters shall be in accordance with the first hour rating listed i…

601.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the materials, design and installation of water supply systems, including backflow prevention devices, assemblies and methods used for backflow prevention.603.1 General. Cross-connection control shall be provided in accordance with t…

701.2 Drainage Piping. Materials for drainage piping shall be in accordance with one of the referenced standards in Table 701.1 except that:1. No galvanized wrought-iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above gro…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-094, § 51-56-0800, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. WSR 02-01-114, § 51-56-0800, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]

911.1 Circuit Vent Permitted. A maximum of eight fixtures connected to a horizontal branch drain shall be permitted to be circuit vented. Each fixture drain shall connect horizontally to the horizontal branch being circuit vented. The horizontal branch drain shall be classified a…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-02-044, § 51-56-1000, filed 12/30/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-054, § 51-56-1000, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]

1101.4 Material Uses. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying rainwater shall be of such materials and design as to perform their intended function to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction. Conductors within a vent or shaft shall be of cast iron, galvanized steel, wrou…

Part II Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems1303.8 Water Mains for Hospitals. Hospitals shall be provided with not less than two approved potable water mains that are installed in such a manner as to prevent the interruption of water service.1305.3Minimum Station Outlets/Inlets. Statio…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-02-044, § 51-56-1400, filed 12/30/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-054, § 51-56-1400, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13; WSR 10-03-101, § 51-56-14…

1501.1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter and the Washington state department of health shall apply to the construction, alteration, and repair of alternate water source systems for nonpotable applications.[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 20-02-07…

1601.1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter and the Washington state department of health shall apply to the construction alteration and repair of nonpotable rainwater catch systems.[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 20-02-072, § 51-56-1600, filed 12/…

Referenced Standards.TABLE 1701.1Standards for Materials, Equipment, Joints and ConnectionsWhere more than one standard has been listed for the same material or method, the relevant portions of all such standards shall apply.Add the following standard to those listed in Table 170…

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-02-044, § 51-56-90700, filed 12/30/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-054, § 51-56-90700, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-02-044, § 51-56-90800, filed 12/30/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-054, § 51-56-90800, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-02-044, § 51-56-92000, filed 12/30/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-054, § 51-56-92000, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]

(1) Pursuant to the National Beef Promotion and Research Program, 7 U.S.C. S 2901, et seq., RCW 16.67.120 and 16.67.122, the Washington state beef commission levies an assessment of up to $3.00 ($2.00 of which goes to the state beef checkoff and $1.00 to the federal beef checkoff…

(1) Collection of the federal beef check-off assessment shall be accomplished as set forth in the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. §§ 2901-11 and the federal Beef Promotion and Research Order, 7 C.F.R. §§ 1260.301 - 1260.316 (Subpart B), referred to in chapter 16…

(1) Chapter 16.67 RCW provides that of the assessments levied in RCW 16.67.120, a producer or owner of cattle from whom an assessment is collected, except for assessments collected at the first point of sale of green tag calves not subject to the assessment increases provided in …

RCW 15.04.200 provides that agricultural commodity commissions shall adopt rules governing promotional hosting expenditures by agricultural commodity commission employees, agents, or commissioners. The rules governing promotional hosting expenditures for the Washington beef commi…

The commission's public records shall be in the charge of the public records officer designated by the commission. The commission or its executive director may appoint a temporary public records officer to serve during the absence of the designated records officer. The public rec…

(1) All requests for disclosure of public records must be submitted in writing directly to the commission's public records officer by mail at Washington State Beef Commission, 14240 Interurban Avenue, S. #224, Seattle, WA 98168 or by email at wsbc@wabeef.org. The written request …

(1) The public records officer shall respond to public records requests within five business days by:(a) Providing the record;(b) Providing a link or address for a record available on the internet under RCW 42.56.520;(c) Acknowledging receipt of the request and providing a reason…

(1) No fee shall be charged for the inspection of public records.(2) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2), as amended by section 3, chapter 304, Laws of 2017, the commission declares for the following reasons that it would be unduly burdensome for it to calculate the actual costs it char…

The commission's public records are available for disclosure except as otherwise provided under chapter 42.56 RCW or any other law. Requestors should be aware of the following exemptions to public disclosure specific to commission records. This list is not exhaustive and other ex…

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request to copy or inspect public records may petition the commission for review of such decision by submitting a written request to the commission. The request shall specifically refer to the statement which constituted or accompanie…

The commission shall establish a records index, which shall be made available for public review.[Statutory Authority: Chapters 42.56, 34.05 RCW and RCW 16.67.090. WSR 17-23-183, § 60-12-100, filed 11/22/17, effective 12/23/17.]

The department of services for the blind is an agency of state government created by chapter 194, Laws of 1983. It shall hereafter in this chapter be referred to as the "department." The chief executive officer of the department is the director. The director shall be appointed by…

(1) The purpose of the state rehabilitation council for the blind is to:• Review, analyze, and advise the department of its responsibilities under The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including, vocational rehabilitation, business enterprise program, and independent living services;• P…

Public records are available for public inspection and copying pursuant to these rules except as otherwise provided by RCW 42.17.310 and these rules.[Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. WSR 84-01-040 (Order 83-06), § 67-10-050, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-14-050.]

The public records officer for the department shall be appointed by the director, for all records maintained by the department whether located at the headquarters office or at such other offices throughout the state maintained by the department. The public records officer shall b…

The department has available to all persons a current index which provides identifying information as to public records received, issued, adopted or promulgated since its inception. The current index adopted by the department shall be available to all persons under the same rules…

Public records shall be available for inspection and copying during the customary office hours of the department. For purposes of this chapter, the customary office hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.[Statutory Authority: P…

In accordance with requirements of RCW 42.17.250 through 42.17.320 that agencies prevent unreasonable invasions of privacy, protect public records from damage or disorganization, and prevent excessive interference with essential functions of the agency, public records may be insp…

No fee shall be charged for the inspection of public records. The department will charge a per-page fee for providing copies of public records. If copies of photographs are requested, a fee will be charged for the duplication of such photographs. If copies of taped or brailled ma…

(1) The department reserves the right to determine that a public record requested in accordance with the procedures outlined in WAC 67-10-090 is exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.17.310 and/or such other laws as may be deemed applicable.(2) In addition, pursuant to RCW 42.17.…

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for prompt review of such decision by tendering a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or other staff …

The public records officer shall to the extent practicable insure that records requested are not removed from the premises nor portions thereof removed by members of the public.[Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. WSR 84-01-040 (Order 83-06), § 67-10-140, filed 12/15/83. Former…

Unless a consumer complainant or inquirer specifically provides to the contrary, the public records officer or other members of the staff are authorized when deemed appropriate to forward a copy of the letter or other writings pertinent to the complaint or inquiry to the firm or …

A public records request form is available for inspection of records and copies of information requested. The requestor provides contact information including name, phone number, address, email address, and a description of the records.[Statutory Authority: P.L. 113-128 and 34 C.…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish the standards for the department of services for the blind to conduct background checks for department of services for the blind applicants, volunteers, interns, service providers, and other individuals acting on behalf of the departmen…

(1) "Applicant" means a person who has applied for work in a department covered position including volunteers, students, or interns serving or working in a similarly situated position or any person who must meet state and federal background check requirements to work in a departm…

(1) The executive director of DSB or designee must conduct a background check, as authorized by statute, on applicants under final consideration for a department covered position.(2) A national fingerprint-based background check will be conducted if required by state law, federal…

(1) The executive director of DSB or designee must conduct a background check, as authorized by statute, on all service providers who have unsupervised contact with vulnerable individuals or youth.(2) A national fingerprint-based background check will be conducted if required by …

(1) The executive director of DSB or designee may conduct a background check, as a vocational rehabilitation assessment service, for a customer who is seeking employment in a field that customarily requires a background check as a condition of employment.(2) DSB may obtain a crim…

The executive director of DSB or designee will:(1) Develop policies and guidelines pertaining to background checks. The DSB's background check policies and guidelines must minimally address the following:(a) Process for identifying department covered positions, contracts, and ser…

(1) The background check information considered by the executive director of DSB or designee will include, but is not limited to, conviction records, pending charges, and civil adjudications as defined in RCW 43.43.830.(2) The background information must be used by executive dire…

(1) An applicant applying for a department covered position or a service provider wanting to conduct work on behalf of DSB must authorize the executive director of DSB or designee to conduct a background check which may include fingerprinting when required by state or federal law…