Washington Administrative Code

Specific responsibilities of the Washington state patrol include, but are not limited to, the following duties:(1) Serve as advisor to the state emergency response commission on emergency response and coordination of on-scene activities on state and interstate highways and other …

(1) The chief elected official of the local emergency planning district shall appoint the local emergency planning committee.(2) Cities and towns that do not have active emergency management organizations as required by chapter 38.52 RCW are considered part of the county planning…

(1) Each local committee shall include, at a minimum, representation from each of the following groups or types of organizations as specified by Section 301(c) of EPCRA:(a) State and local officials.(b) Law enforcement.(c) Emergency management.(d) Firefighting.(e) First aid.(f) H…

(1) Each local emergency planning committee shall complete the preparation of a hazardous materials emergency response plan. In the development of the plan, as specified by Sections 303 (a), (b), (c) and 324 (a), (b), EPCRA, committee duties include, but are not limited to:(a) Fo…

(1) Each local emergency planning committee shall complete a hazardous materials emergency response plan as required by Section 303 (a), (b), (c), EPCRA.(2) The local emergency planning committee shall transmit three copies of the completed plan to:Washington State Emergency Resp…

The owner or operator of a facility shall meet all of the applicable requirements of EPCRA, or of rules adopted by the administrator to implement EPCRA, as now authorized or hereafter amended, including the planning, notification, reporting, access, and information availability r…

Enforcement of all EPCRA provisions and the administration of penalties for violations of the provisions shall be pursuant to Section 325 of EPCRA, as now authorized or hereafter amended.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 38.52 RCW and Public Law 99-499. WSR 98-07-028, § 118-40-400, f…

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 38.52.540 and 38.52.545.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. WSR 03-10-014, § 118-66-010, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]

(1) These rules define the purposes for which available state 911 account moneys may be expended, consistent with the eligibility requirements, criteria, and priorities of RCW 38.52.540 and 38.52.545.(2) RCW 38.52.540 authorizes the establishment of a state 911 account in the sta…

(1) " 911 call(s)" is a generic term referring to any request for public safety assistance, regardless of the media used to make that request. This term may appear in conjunction with specific media, such as "voice call," "video call," "text call," or "data-only call" when the sp…

(1) As required by RCW 38.52.510, each county must provide funding for the 911 emergency communications system in the county in an amount equal to the amount the maximum taxes under RCW 82.14B.030(1) would generate in the county or the amount necessary to provide full funding of …

The state 911 coordinator is authorized to enter into statewide agreements to improve the efficiency of 911 emergency communications system for all counties, and may do so through execution of statewide agreements with RCSC(s).[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-025, §…

Upon designation by a county as a primary PSAP for wireless 911 calls, a Washington state patrol communications center may be eligible to receive available wireless funds from the state 911 account for the following eligible categories, components of which are not listed in order…

(1) A 911 emergency communications system is comprised of multiple features, functions, and services whose costs may be eligible, subject to available funds, for reimbursement by eligible entities. The components and services listed below may qualify for reimbursement to eligible…

(1) In addition to the state reimbursement eligible items listed in WAC 118-66-020 [ 118-66-050] (1) through (3), PSAP and 911 administration cost items are eligible county 911 expenses, including the following items, which are not listed in order of priority:(a) Management servi…

Requests for funding shall be submitted in accordance with application formats developed by the state 911 coordinator and shall include plans and budget information justifying the funding request, an annual schedule of eligible items, funding levels, and funding priority. The sta…

Through other governmental agencies, such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Washington utilities and transportation commission, rules have and will be adopted which will impact the statewide operation of 911. By this reference, this rule is intended to be consisten…

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 38.52.561.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.561. WSR 04-01-066, § 118-67-010, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04.]

(1) RCW 38.52.561 authorizes the state 911 coordinator, with the advice and assistance of the 911 advisory committee, to set nondiscriminatory, uniform technical and operational standards consistent with the rules of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for the transmission…

(1) "911 only devices" shall mean a nonservice initialized device that is manufactured with the capability of dialing 911 only and that cannot receive incoming calls.(2) "Device" shall mean a piece of technology equipment designed to perform specific functions and with the capabi…

(1) Radio communications service companies (RCSCs) shall comply with the technical and operational standards established by the Federal Communications Commission for the transmission of 9-1-1 calls in section 47 C.F.R. Chapter I of the FCC Rules.(2) The authority given to the sta…

RCSCs shall meet or exceed the location accuracy standards set forth by the FCC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-025, § 118-67-050, filed 6/7/24, effective 7/8/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.561. WSR 04-01-066, § 118-67-050, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04.]

RCSCs, using any and all industry adopted standards, must deliver one of the following to the PSAP:(1) Dispatchable location; or(2) Device latitude and longitude with callback number.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-025, § 118-67-060, filed 6/7/24, effective 7/8/24.…

RCSCs employing device-based location technologies shall ensure that location-capable devices shall conform to industry interoperability standards designed to enable the location of such devices by multiple RCSCs.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-025, § 118-67-090, f…

RCSCs subject to this section must be capable of transmitting 911 calls from individuals with speech or hearing disabilities through means other than mobile radio devices, e.g., through the use of text telephone devices (TTY), text-to-911, and real-time text (RTT). Operators of d…

RCSCs that donate a nonservice initialized device for purposes of providing access to 911 services are required to:(1) Program each device with 911 plus the decimal representation of the seven least significant digits of the electronic serial number, international mobile equipmen…

Manufacturers of 911 only devices that are manufactured after May 3, 2004, are required to:(1) Program each device with 911 plus the decimal representation of the seven least significant digits of the electronic serial number, International Mobile Equipment Identifier or any othe…

The purpose of chapter 118-68 WAC is to adopt standards for the protection of life through assuring that telephone systems provide adequate location information through 911 emergency communications systems pursuant to RCW 38.52.505.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-0…

The following definitions shall apply when used in chapter 118-68 WAC:(1) The "authority having jurisdiction" is defined as the fire chief for municipal corporations, or the county fire marshal or designee as appointed by the governing body for unincorporated areas.(2) "Building …

This regulation applies to all facilities for which a "certification of occupancy" is to be or has been approved by the authority having jurisdiction. This regulation provides for the implementation of RCW 38.52.505, 28A.335.320, 43.43.934, 80.36.555, and 80.36.560 pertaining to …

All facilities covered by this regulation shall comply with its provisions by May 1, 2001. Additionally, all facilities shall comply with FCC regulation 34 FCC Rcd 6607 (8) by August 1, 2019.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-025, § 118-68-040, filed 6/7/24, effective…

(1) For the purpose of directing emergency response, the authority having jurisdiction is authorized to approve the adequacy of automatic location information displayed on the 911 equipment serving its jurisdiction, when 911 calls are made. Such authority shall issue a determinat…

Fines or penalties for noncompliance are within the authority of the local governing body, but are recommended to be one hundred dollars per day per telephone system until compliance is met.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.505. WSR 01-09-045, § 118-68-060, filed 4/13/01, effective…

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall promulgate procedures through which a facility may seek review of initial decisions. Such procedures shall conform to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, to the extent that act is applicable, and shall be pursuant to br…

The enforcement of local fire and building codes is the responsibility of the chief of a local fire department or a chief fire protection officer or such other person as may be designated by the local governing body having jurisdiction.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.505. WSR 01-…

If any provision of this regulation or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the regulation or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.520. WSR 24-13-025, § …

As used in this chapter:Capital improvements means improvements to real property or improvements or acquisition of personal property which is depreciable under the Federal Tax Code.Existing child care facility means that facility which holds a current license for a child care fac…

(1) Loans that are awarded to an applicant through a lending institution can be guaranteed by the child care facility fund up to eighty percent of the loan or to a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars. Such loan must be intended to start or expand a child care facility and be …

(1) Direct loans may be awarded to the applicant on a one-time-only basis and shall not exceed a maximum of one hundred thousand dollars.(2) Repayment of the direct loan shall be made to the child care facility revolving fund.(3) Interest rates for a direct loan may be up to prim…

(1) A grant may be awarded to the applicant on a one-time-only basis.(2) A grant shall not exceed a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars and must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis with cash or goods or services that would otherwise have required cash outlay and are neces…

To receive child care facility funds under these provisions, an applicant must:(1) Include with their application a copy of the required state license for child care services.(2) Submit a plan that includes a description of:(a) The need for a new or improved child care facility i…

Eligible activities and uses of child care facility funds include:(1) Capital improvements for new or existing licensed child care facilities;(2) Operating capital for new facilities which are available for a period limited to the first three months of operation.(3) Purchase of l…

Recipients shall annually for two years following the receipt of the loan guarantee, direct loan, or grant, submit to the child care facility fund committee a report on the facility and how it is meeting the child care needs for which it was intended.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.…

The department of commerce and economic development is charged with determining whether proposed construction or improvement projects, for which financing is sought through revenue bonds issued under chapter 39.84 RCW (chapter 300, Laws of 1981) are for industrial development fac…

The following words and terms have the following meanings for the purposes of this chapter, unless the context in which they are used indicates otherwise:(1) "Department" means the department of commerce and economic development. Where appropriate, the term "department" also mean…

(1) Prior to issuance of any revenue bonds to finance the project costs of industrial development facilities, each public corporation proposing such a bond issue shall submit an application to the department for a determination of the eligibility of the industrial development fac…

(1) Upon receipt of any application for determination of industrial development facility eligibility, the department will initially review the application for satisfactory compliance with WAC 130-16-030(3) and 130-16-030(4).(2) If the department determines that the descriptive in…

(1) Any public corporation, after receipt of the department's notice of the ineligibility of an industrial development project, may petition for reconsideration. Such petitions must set forth with particularity the grounds upon which reconsideration is sought.(2) A petition for r…

The department shall hold a formal hearing on a petition for reconsideration, conducted as a contested case under chapter 34.04 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act), as now or hereafter amended, whenever requested by a public corporation in its petition for reconsideration.[Statuto…

Any public corporation aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case before the department is entitled to judicial review in the manner prescribed in chapter 34.04 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act), as now or hereafter amended.[Statutory Authority: RCW 39.84.090. WSR 82-04-0…