Washington Administrative Code

(1) Scope. RCW 49.60.222 defines practices in connection with real estate transactions that are unfair when done because of "the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person." Nothing in this cha…

(1) General principles apply. The unfair practices in real estate transactions as defined in RCW 49.60.222 through 49.60.225 apply to claims of disability discrimination. This chapter deals with special questions as to the application of the law to disability discrimination. Wher…

(1) Laws requiring accessibility. The principal laws that require that buildings be made accessible are:(a) The state building code, chapter 19.27 RCW, which includes the standards for barrier free facilities in chapter 51-30 WAC, promulgated under the authority of chapter 70.92 …

(1) Landlord need not pay. Except as required by law, a landlord is not required to pay for alterations or additions to real property needed to make it accessible by disabled persons.(2) Unfair to unreasonably prohibit modifications needed by disabled tenant. Whether or not the l…

(1) Are covered as places of public accommodation. RCW 49.60.040 includes the following in its broad definition of place of public accommodation:". . . public halls, public elevators, and public washrooms of buildings and structures occupied by two or more tenants, or by the owne…

(1) Are protected. RCW 49.60.222 protects persons with disabilities from discrimination because of their use of a trained dog guide or service animal the same as it protects them from discrimination directly because of disability.(2) General rule. The same rules that apply to the…

(1) General rule. It is an unfair practice to request that a trained dog guide or service animal be removed, unless the person can show:(a) That the presence, behavior or actions of that dog guide or service animal constitutes an unreasonable risk of injury or harm to property or…

Unfair practice. It is an unfair practice under RCW 49.60.222 (1)(g) for a landlord to inquire into matters personal to a disabled applicant beyond what is necessary and appropriate to the landlord-tenant relationship. For example, the landlord may inquire as to how many persons …

It is an unfair practice for any person as a condition of entering into or continuing a real estate transaction to request or require another person to waive rights or hold anyone harmless because the real property will be occupied by a disabled person or by a person with a disab…

This chapter carries out the policies and practices of the commission in connection with the law against discrimination covering credit transactions. The principal statutes involved are RCW 49.60.175, 49.60.176, and 49.60.222 (1)(j).[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.60.120(3). WSR 00-…

(1) It is the policy of the commission to coordinate its enforcement of the Washington state law against discrimination with enforcement of the federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Pub. L. 93-495, as amended, and Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, to the maximu…

For purposes of this regulation, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:(1) "Account" means an extension of credit. When employed in relation to an account, the word "use" refers only to open end credit.(2) "Adverse action."(a) The term means:(i) …

Rules concerning applications comply with Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, Section 202.5, except where community property law is governed by the state of Washington at chapter 26.16 RCW, Husband and wife—Rights and liabilities—Community property.[Statutory Aut…

Rules concerning evaluation of applications comply with Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, Section 202.6, except where community property law is governed by the state of Washington at chapter 26.16 RCW, Husband and wife—Rights and liabilities—Community property.…

Rules concerning extensions of credit comply with Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, Section 202.7, except where community property law is governed by the state of Washington at chapter 26.16 RCW, Husband and wife—Rights and liabilities—Community property.[Statu…

Rules concerning notifications comply with Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, Section 202.9, except where community property law is governed by the state of Washington at chapter 26.16 RCW, Husband and wife—Rights and liabilities—Community property.[Statutory Au…

Rules concerning furnishing of Credit Information comply with Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, Section 202.10, except where community property law is governed by the state of Washington at chapter 26.16 RCW, Husband and wife—Rights and liabilities—Community pr…

A consumer reporting agency shall not report to a creditor any information relating to an applicant's race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or that the applicant uses a trained dog guide or service animal because …

(1) Establishing credit files. A consumer reporting agency shall not refuse to establish a credit file for any person in any name under which an applicant may open or maintain an account. This file may be referenced with the file of the applicant's spouse.(2) Name on credit repor…

Rules concerning record retention conform to Regulation B Equal Credit Opportunity 12 C.F.R. 202, Section 202.12, except where community property law is governed by the state of Washington at chapter 26.16 RCW, Husband and wife—Rights and liabilities—Community property.[Statutory…

Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unfair practice within the meaning of RCW 49.60.175, 49.60.176, and/or 49.60.222 (1)(j).[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.60.120(3). WSR 00-01-177, § 162-40-221, filed 12/21/99, effective 1/21/00; Order 34, § 162-40-2…

Any credit program that qualifies as a special purpose credit program under the provisions of 12 C.F.R. § 202.8 is exempt from these regulations to the extent these regulations are inconsistent with the provisions of 12 C.F.R. § 202.8.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.60.120(3). WSR 0…

An administrative law judge may order, or the commission's staff may propose upon a finding of reasonable cause to believe a violation of chapter 49.60 RCW has occurred, or in prefinding settlement efforts, remedies, including but not limited to:(1) Requiring the creditor to esta…

Times, dates and locations of regular meetings of the board of trustees of Eastern Washington University shall be published in the Washington State Register in January of each year, consistent with chapters 34.08 and 42.30 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 92-09-1…

(1) Eastern Washington University is established in Title 28B RCW as a public institution of higher education. The university's central office is located at 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2496. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except …

(1) University rules are promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 34.05 RCW and approved by the board of trustees.(2) The university may promulgate internal policies that are not governed by the APA. Policies that are generally applicable to …

The university maintains a repository of its WAC and university policies, which is open to the general public, at www.ewu.edu/policy. This repository includes current substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or inte…

(1) Per RCW 42.56.070(1), Eastern Washington University makes available for inspection and copying nonexempt "public records" as described in these rules. Public record includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any gov…

(1) Any person wishing to request access to public records of Eastern Washington University, or seeking assistance in making such a request should contact the public records officer of Eastern Washington University. Throughout this chapter, references to the public records office…

(1) Hours for inspection of records. Public records are available for inspection and copying during normal business hours of Eastern Washington University, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, unless the requestor and the public records officer…

(1) The public records officer will process requests in the order that allows the most requests to be processed in the most efficient manner. University employees who receive a request for public records shall immediately forward the request to the university public records offic…

(1) Reasonable notice that request is for public records. A requestor must give Eastern Washington University reasonable notice that the request is being made pursuant to the Public Records Act. Requestors should refer to the Public Records Act; however, requests using terms such…

(1) Requesting electronic records. The process for requesting electronic public records is the same as for requesting paper public records.(2) Providing electronic records. When a requestor requests records in an electronic format, the public records officer will provide the none…

The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, documents are exempt from disclosure if any other law exempts or prohibits disclosure. Eastern Washington University maintains a nonexclusive list of re…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120 (2)(b), Eastern Washington University is not calculating all actual costs for copying records because to do so would be unduly burdensome as the university does not have the resources to conduct a study to determine all actual copying costs, it is di…

(1) Petition for internal administrative review of denial of access. Any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including email) to the public records officer for a review of that decision. The petition shall inclu…

These rules govern pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic and parking at Eastern Washington University (EWU). The purpose of these rules is to facilitate campus safety and access. Specifically, these rules are intended to:(1) Control parking on campus and in off-campus pa…

(1) All rules in this chapter and all motor vehicle and traffic laws of the state of Washington apply on campus.(2) The traffic code of the city of Cheney applies on city streets located on campus.(3) The traffic and parking rules are effective at all times.(4) It is the responsi…

The university assumes no liability for bicycles or motor vehicles or their contents when such bicycles or motor vehicles are on campus. The university offers parking permits to those desiring to park on campus. The university uses license plate recognition technology to manage p…

(1) The board of trustees of EWU is granted statutory authority under RCW 28B.10.560 to establish rules to govern pedestrian and vehicular traffic and parking on the campus of the university.(2) The officers of the EWU police department are fully commissioned peace officers of th…

(1) Bicycle riders and motor vehicle operators shall operate such equipment in a careful and prudent manner at all times and must comply with posted speed limits.(2) Bicycle riders and motor vehicle operators shall obey all regulatory signs and comply with directions given by par…

During emergencies, special events, or extenuating circumstances, the university police department may impose additional traffic and parking rules or modify existing rules.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-119, § 172-100-110, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.]

(1) Emergency access areas: Parking is prohibited in:(a) Emergency access areas;(b) Fire lanes;(c) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.(2) No parking/restricted parking areas: Parking is prohibited in any area that is not specifically designated for parking, unless explicitly author…

Any violation of these rules is subject to citation. Each offense may result in a separate citation.(1) Payment: Citation fines must be paid to EWU parking services and may be paid in person, online, by mail, or by phone.(2) Amounts:(a) Citations: When a citation is issued, fines…

(1) The vice president for business and finance or designee may order the immobilization, impoundment and storage of any vehicle:(a) That is parked, in violation of these rules:(i) In an emergency access area, no parking area, or restricted parking area;(ii) In a loading zone or …

(1) These rules govern the use of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) that are located on parking lots or at metered parking spaces which are owned and/or operated by Eastern Washington University (EWU). All EVCSs will be clearly marked by signs and green pavement markings…

(1) Parking permits may be obtained through parking services. Permits are issued upon payment of established fees, subject to availability. Permits may not be transferred, assigned, or sold.(2) Prorated refunds: Refunds of parking permit fees will be issued according to parking o…

Parking permits entitle users to park in specific campus parking lots during specific dates and times.(1) All campus parking lots that require a parking permit have designated times during which a permit is required.(2) Parking permits do not entitle permit holders to any parking…

(1) Standard permits: The university issues standard parking permits using license plate recognition technology. The permit is connected to any vehicle containing the license plate number identified by the owner at the time the permit is purchased. A permit may be attached to man…

(1) Department permits: These permits are issued to departments or units to facilitate the movement of equipment and materials by allowing for limited parking in parking lots, service drives, and loading/unloading zones. Department permits may not be used by persons for their own…