Date of Adoption: May 30, 2003.

     Purpose: Factory assembled structures rules, chapters 296-150C, 296-150F, 296-150M, 296-150P, 296-150R, and 296-150V WAC.

     The purpose of this rule making was to implement changes to the rules authorized by chapter 268, Laws of 2002 (SSB 6364) that was enacted in 2002, including:

•     Changes to the fee schedules for mobile/manufactured homes and factory-built housing and commercial structures rules (several of these fees are currently in place via emergency rules);

•     Provisions to allow the department to waive mobile/manufactured home alteration permit fees for indigent permit applicants;

•     Revisions to the disclosure requirements pertaining to the sale of mobile/manufactured homes;

•     Allowing the parties involved to enter into a conditional sales agreement as is consistent with the sale of a site-built home;

•     New provisions and penalties associated with auditing contractors that are performing work on manufactured/mobile homes;

•     Changes to the department's ability to prohibit the sale or lease of mobile/manufactured homes; and

•     Establishing notification provisions when an inspection is requested and if alterations to the home constitute a hazard to life, safety, or health.

     In addition, these rules:

•     Made changes to clarify how the department regulates commercial coaches that are used as medical units;

•     Correct a reference in WAC 296-150P-0020 relating to the National Electrical Code;

•     Adopt the latest edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and correct a reference to the National Electrical Code in WAC 296-150R-0020;

•     Remove the definition for temporary locations in WAC 296-150V-0020;

•     Adopt the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and clarify the particular national consensus codes and requirements that pertain to conversion vendor units or medical units;

•     Remove the provisions that solid fuel appliances may not be installed in conversion vendor units or medical units in WAC 296-150V-1090;

•     Made other necessary clarification and housekeeping changes; and

•     Incorporate necessary policy into rule.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 296-150V-1220; and amending WAC 296-150V-0020, 296-150V-0800, 296-150V-1090, 296-150V-1530, 296-150V-1600 [new section], 296-150R-0020, 296-150P-0020, 296-150F-3000, 296-150M-0020, 296-150M-0049, 296-150M-0050, 296-150M-0302, 296-150M-0320, 296-150M-0360, and 296-150M-3000.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485, and chapter 268, Laws of 2002 (SSB 6364).

     Other Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 03-09-109 on April 22, 2003.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 17, Amended 8, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 7, Amended 1, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 18, Amended 15, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 18, Amended 15, Repealed 1.

     Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: See Effective Date of Rule below.
     Effective Date of Rule: The proposed changes to chapter 296-150C, 296-150P, 296-150R, and 296-150V WAC take effect on June 30, 2003 (thirty-one days after adoption).

     The proposed changes to chapter 296-150F and 296-150M WAC take effect immediately as the immediate effective date for these sections is necessary to implement provisions included in chapter 268, Laws of 2002 (SSB 6364), which contained an emergency clause that adopted several of the provisions of the act immediately. Section 10 of this act states:

     "Sections 1, 2, and 4 through 9 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect immediately."

     As these rules are necessary to implement several of the provisions included in the act the department is authorized to adopt and put these rules into effect immediately.

May 30, 2003

Paul Trause

Director

OTS-6196.2

NEW SECTION
WAC 296-150C-0150   How does the department regulate commercial coaches that are used as medical units as defined in chapter 296-150V WAC?   (1) Commercial coaches that are used as medical units may either:

     (a) Comply with the requirements of this chapter; or

     (b) Receive approval by the department to comply with the applicable requirements found in chapter 296-150V WAC.

     (2) You must contact the department to receive the approval required in subsection (1)(b) of this section prior to using the commercial coach as a medical unit by demonstrating that the commercial coach is being used for medical unit purposes.

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OTS-6197.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 01-12-035, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01)

WAC 296-150F-3000   Factory-built housing and commercial structure fees.  

((WAC 296-150F-3000 FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES))
INITIAL FILING FEE					$((40.30)) 54.00
DESIGN PLAN FEES:
	INITIAL FEE - MASTER DESIGN (CODE CYCLE)				$((197.50)) 266.00
	INITIAL FEE - ONE YEAR DESIGN				$((115.90)) 156.00
	RENEWAL FEE				$((40.30)) 54.00
	RESUBMIT FEE				$((57.80)) 78.00
	ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan.)				$((57.80)) 78.00
	ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $((4.50)) 4.60 per page for the first set of plans and $0.30 per page for each additional set of plans. These fees are in addition to any applicable design plan fees required under this section.
ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW (When required by ((WAC 296-46A-140)) chapter 296-46A WAC, Plan review
	for educational, institutional or health care facilities and other buildings):
	Electrical Plan submission fee				$((57.80)) 59.40
	Service/feeder Ampacity:
			0 - 100		$((25.70)) 26.40
			101 - 200		$((32.10)) 32.90
			201 - 400		$((59.90)) 61.50
			401 - 600		$((70.70)) 72.60
			601 - 800		$((91.00)) 93.50
			801 - 1000		$((111.30)) 114.40
			Over 1000		$((120.80)) 124.10
	Over 600 volts surcharge				$((19.20)) 19.70
	Thermostats:
			First		$((11.50)) 11.80
			Each additional		$3.00
	Low voltage fire alarm and burglar alarm:
			Each control panel and up to four circuits or zones		$((10.50)) 10.70
			Each additional circuit or zone		$2.00
	Generators, refer to appropriate service/feeder ampacity fees
	Note: Altered services or feeders shall be charged the above rate per the service/feeder ampacity fees.
	Supplemental submissions of plans (resubmittals, addendums, renewals, code updates, etc.) will be charged per hour or fraction of an hour*				$((68.40)) 70.30
MEDICAL GAS PLAN REVIEW:
	SUBMISSION FEE				$((55.50)) 74.00
	FIRST STATION				$((55.50)) 74.00
	EACH ADDITIONAL STATION				$((20.50)) 27.00
RECIPROCAL PLAN REVIEW:
	INITIAL FEE-MASTER DESIGN				$((88.20)) 119.00
	INITIAL FEE-ONE YEAR DESIGN				$((53.40)) 72.00
	RENEWAL FEE				$((53.40)) 72.00
	ADDENDUM				$((53.40)) 72.00
PLANS APPROVED BY DESIGN PROFESSIONALS					$((40.30)) 54.00
APPROVAL OF EACH SET OF DESIGN PLANS BEYOND FIRST TWO SETS					$((11.00)) 14.00
DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEES
	INSPECTION/REINSPECTION (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**)				$((57.80)) 69.00
	TRAVEL (Per hour*)				$((57.80)) 69.00
	PER DIEM**
	HOTEL***
	MILEAGE**
	RENTAL CAR***
	PARKING***
	AIRFARE***
DEPARTMENT AUDIT FEES:
	AUDIT (Per hour*)				$((57.80)) 69.00
	TRAVEL (Per hour*)				$((57.80)) 69.00
	PER DIEM**
	HOTEL***
	MILEAGE**
	RENTAL CAR***
	PARKING***
	AIRFARE***
INSIGNIA FEES:
	FIRST SECTION				$((162.50)) 220.00
	EACH ADDITIONAL SECTION				$((15.90)) 20.00
	REISSUED-LOST/DAMAGED				$((40.30)) 54.00
OTHER FEES:
	FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**)				$((57.80)) 69.00
	NOTIFICATION TO LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NLEA)				$((23.90)) 30.00
	PUBLICATION PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RCW'S AND WAC'S (One free copy per year upon request)				$((11.00)) 11.30
*		Minimum charge of 1 hour; time spent greater than 1 hour is charged in 1/2 hour increments.
**		Per state guidelines.
***		Actual charges incurred.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.22, 18.27, 70.87 and 19.28 RCW. 99-12-080, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.106, 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 98-12-041, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/29/98, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030, 18.27.070, [18.27.]075, 43.22.350, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]434 and [43.22.]480(2). 97-11-053, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/20/97, effective 6/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150F-3000, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

OTS-6198.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-13-010, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99)

WAC 296-150P-0020   What definitions apply to this chapter?   "Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or material that affects the fire and life safety provisions, structural system, plumbing systems, fuel systems and equipment or electrical systems of a recreational park trailer.

     The following changes are not considered alterations for purposes of this chapter:

     • Repairs with approved parts;

     • Modification of a fuel-burning appliance according to the terms of its listing; and

     • Adjustment and maintenance of equipment.

     "Alteration insignia" is an insignia which indicates a recreational park trailer alteration was approved by the department.

     "ANSI" is the American National Standards Institute, Inc., and the institute's rules applicable to recreational park trailers. For the purposes of this chapter, references to ANSI mean ANSI A119.5 Recreational Park Trailers, 1998 edition.

     "Approved" is approved by the department of labor and industries.

     "Audit" by the department is the department inspection of a manufacturer's quality control procedures, comprehensive plans, and recreational park trailers.

     "Comprehensive design plan" consists of the design plans and copies of drawings such as:

     • Floor plans relating to fire and life safety, structural, electrical, plumbing, liquefied petroleum (LP) and/or natural gas systems and appliances and air conditioning systems, if applicable to the plan of each recreational park trailer.

     • Plumbing line drawings which describe the size, length and location of gas piping lines, liquid and body waste lines, liquid and body waste tanks, and potable water tanks.

     • Electrical drawings. (See WAC 296-150P-0330.)

     "Consumer" is a person or organization who buys or leases recreational park trailers.

     "Dealer" is a person or organization whose business is offering recreational park trailers for sale or lease.

     "Department" is the department of labor and industries. The department may be referred to as "we" or "us" in this chapter. Note: You may contact us at: Department of Labor and Industries, Specialty Compliance, PO Box 44430, Olympia, WA 98504-4430.

     "Equipment" is all material, appliances, fixtures, and accessories used in the manufacture or alteration of recreational park trailers.

     "Manual" is a reference containing instructions, procedures, responsibilities and other information used to implement and maintain the quality control program of a recreational park trailer manufacturer.

     "National Electrical Code" see Appendix 'C' of ANSI ((A119.2)) A119.5 for reference to the appropriate edition to use for compliance.

     "Recreational park trailer" is a trailer-type unit that is primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or seasonal use, that meets the following criteria:

     • Built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels;

     • Having a gross trailer area not exceeding 400 square feet (37.15 square meters) in the set-up mode; and

     • Certified by the manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119.5.

     "Quality control" is the plan and method for ensuring that the manufacture, fabrication, assembly, installation, storing, handling, and use of materials complies with this chapter and ANSI.

     "State-plan insignia" is an insignia which is obtained under the state design-plan approval process.

     "System" is a part of a recreational park trailer that is designed to serve a particular function such as plumbing, electrical, heating, mechanical or structural system.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. 99-13-010, § 296-150P-0020, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. 97-16-043, § 296-150P-0020, filed 7/31/97, effective 12/1/97.]

OTS-6199.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-13-010, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99)

WAC 296-150R-0020   What definitions apply to this chapter?   "Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or material that affects the fire and life safety provisions, plumbing systems, fuel systems and equipment or electrical systems of a recreational vehicle.

     The following changes are not considered alterations for purposes of this chapter:

     • Repairs with approved parts;

     • Modification of a fuel burning appliance according to the terms of its listing; and

     • Adjustment and maintenance of equipment.

     "Alteration insignia" is an insignia which indicates a vehicle alteration was approved by the department.

     "ANSI" is the American National Standards Institute, Inc., and the institute's rules applicable to recreational vehicles. For the purposes of this chapter, references to ANSI mean ANSI A119.2 Recreational Vehicles, ((1996)) 2002 edition. ((Effective September 1, 1999, the 1999 edition shall become effective.))

     "Approved" is approved by the department of labor and industries.

     "Audit" by the department can be either a comprehensive audit or a performance audit. A comprehensive audit is the department inspection of a manufacturer's quality control procedures, comprehensive plans, and vehicles. A performance audit is the department's review of the manufacturer's audit performed by the industry association or other independent auditor.

     "Comprehensive design plan" consists of the design plans and copies of drawings such as:

     • Floor plans relating to fire and life safety, electrical, plumbing, liquefied petroleum (LP) and/or natural gas systems and appliances and air conditioning systems, if applicable to the plan of each vehicle.

     • Plumbing line drawings which describe the size, length and location of gas piping lines, liquid and body waste lines, liquid and body waste tanks, and potable water tanks.

     • Electrical drawings. (See WAC 296-150R-0330 and 296-150R-0820.)

     "Consumer" is a person or organization who buys or leases recreational vehicles.

     "Dealer" is a person or organization whose business is offering recreational vehicles for sale or lease.

     "Department" is the department of labor and industries. The department may be referred to as "we" or "us" in this chapter. Note: You may contact us at: Department of Labor and Industries, Specialty Compliance, PO Box 44430, Olympia, WA 98504-4430.

     "Equipment" is all material, appliances, fixtures, and accessories used in the manufacture or alteration of recreational vehicles or park trailers.

     "Manual" is a reference containing instructions, procedures, responsibilities and other information used to implement and maintain the quality control program of a recreational vehicle manufacturer.

     "National Electrical Code" see Chapter ((5)) 2 of ANSI A119.2 for reference to the appropriate edition to use for compliance.

     "Quality control" is the plan and method for ensuring that the manufacture, fabrication, assembly, installation, storing, handling, and use of materials complies with this chapter and ANSI.

     "Recreational vehicle" is a vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational camping, travel, or seasonal use that either has its own motive power or is mounted on, or towed by, another vehicle. Recreational vehicles include: Camping trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, motor homes, travel trailers, and truck campers.

     "Self-certification insignia" is an insignia which is obtained under the self-certification approval process.

     "State-plan insignia" is an insignia which is obtained under the state design-plan approval process.

     "System" is a part of a recreational vehicle that is designed to serve a particular function such as plumbing, electrical, heating, or mechanical system.

     "Vehicle" for the purposes of this chapter, is a recreational vehicle.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. 99-13-010, § 296-150R-0020, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.420. 97-16-043, § 296-150R-0020, filed 7/31/97, effective 12/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150R-0020, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

OTS-6200.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-18-069, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99)

WAC 296-150V-0020   What definitions apply to this chapter?   "Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or installation that affects the construction for concentrated floor loads, fire and life safety, or the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit.

     The following are not considered alterations:

     • Repairs with approved parts;

     • Modifications of a fuel-burning appliance according to the listing agency's specifications; or

     • Adjustment and maintenance of equipment.

     "Approved" is approved by the department of labor and industries.

     "Consumer" is a person or organization, excluding a manufacturer or dealer of conversion vendor units or medical units, who buys or leases a conversion vendor unit or medical unit.

     "Conversion vendor unit" means a motor vehicle or other structure that has been converted or built for the purpose of being used for commercial sales at temporary locations. The units must be 8 feet 6 inches or less in width (exterior floor measurement) in the set-up position, and the inside working area must be less than 40 feet in length (interior floor measurement). Conversion vendor units:

     • Are transported in only one section;

     • Are designed for highway use;

     • Are temporarily occupied for distribution of items, e.g., food;

     • Are built on a permanent chassis; and

     • Include at least one of the following systems: Plumbing, mechanical or 120 and/or 240 volt electrical.

     "Damaged in transit" means damage that affects the integrity of a concentrated floor load design or any of the systems.

     "Dealer" is a person, company, or corporation whose business is leasing, selling, offering for lease or sale, buying, or trading conversion vendor units, or medical units.

     "Department" is the department of labor and industries. The department may be referred to as "we" or "us" in this chapter. Note: You may contact us at: Department of Labor and Industries, Specialty Compliance, P.O. Box 44440, Olympia, WA 98504-4440.

     "Design plan" is a plan for the construction or alteration of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit or conversion of a vehicle to a conversion vendor unit or medical unit including floor plans, specifications, or test results necessary for a complete evaluation of the design, if applicable.

     "Design option" is a design that a manufacturer may use as an option to its conversion vendor unit or medical unit design plan.

     "Equipment" is all material, appliances, devices, fixtures, fittings, or accessories used in the manufacture, assembly, conversion to, or alteration of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit.

     "Factory assembled structure (FAS) advisory board" is a board authorized to advise the director of the department regarding the issues and adoption of rules relating to conversion vendor units and medical units.

     "Insignia" is a label that we attach to a conversion vendor unit or medical unit to verify that the structure meets the requirements of this chapter and the applicable codes.

     "Install" is to erect, construct, assemble, or set a conversion vendor unit or medical unit in place.

     "Labeled" is to bear the department's insignia.

     "Listed" is a piece of equipment or apparatus that has been approved by a testing agency to the appropriate standard.

     "Local enforcement agency" is an agency of city or county government with power to enforce local regulations governing the installation of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit.

     "Medical unit" is a type of self-propelled unit used to provide medical examinations, treatments, and medical and dental services or procedures, not including emergency response vehicles, and which:

     • Is transportable;

     • Is temporarily placed and used;

     • Is built on a permanent chassis;

     • Includes at least one system;

     • Is for temporary use only.

     "One-year design plan" is a design plan that expires one year after approval or when a new state building code has been adopted.

     "System" is part of a conversion vendor unit or medical unit designed to serve a particular function. Examples include plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems.

     (("Temporary locations" means a maximum of thirty days on a site.))

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 99-18-069, § 296-150V-0020, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

     (a) The Uniform Mechanical Code, with the amendments made by the Washington State Building Code Council, chapter 51-42 WAC((;)).

     (b)(i) For conversion vending units Article 551, Parts I through VI of National Electrical Code/National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70, 2002 edition or Article 552, Parts I through V Article of National Electrical Code/National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70, 2002 edition.

     (ii) For medical units the National Electrical Code as referenced in chapter 19.28 RCW and chapter 296-46A WAC, installing electric wires and equipment((;)).

     (c) Chapter 7 of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A119.2, 2002 edition or the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted and amended according to chapter 19.27 RCW((;)).

     (d) The Washington State Building Code Council, chapter 51-40 WAC, Uniform Building Code, Chapter 11, Accessibility as applies to the exterior of the unit relating to customer service facilities in section 1105.4.7((; and)).

     (e) The Washington State Energy Code, as adopted according to chapter 19.27A RCW, and the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, chapter 51-13 WAC, when heating and/or air conditioning is installed.

     (2) Provide minimum health and safety to the occupants of conversion vendor units and medical units and the public, and demonstrate journeyman quality of work of the various trades.

     (3) Requirements for any size, weight, or quality of material modified by the terms "minimum," "not less than," "at least," and similar expressions are minimum standards. The conversion vendor unit or medical unit may exceed these rules provided the deviation does not result in inferior installation or defeat the purpose and intent of this chapter.

Exception:

Sign circuits required by Article 600 of the National Electrical Code will not be required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-150V-0800, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 99-18-069, § 296-150V-0800, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

     (((a))) • Installed according to the manufacturer's installation instructions; and

     (((b))) • Approved by a listing or testing agency.

     (((2) No solid fuel (e.g., charcoal) appliances may be installed in a conversion vendor unit or medical unit.))

Note:

Gas furnaces, gas water heaters, and gas refrigerators must be sealed combustion or completely separated from the interior of the conversion vendor unit or medical unit.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 99-18-069, § 296-150V-1090, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

     (1) We will allow a 1-1/4 inch drain for handwashing sinks with an antisiphon vent.

     (2) An antisiphon vent will be allowed on one and two compartment sinks in units as long as there is one vent to the exterior so the system will function. Sinks with three or more compartments must be installed as required by the Uniform Plumbing Code.

     (((3) Vent pipes may terminate through the roof or through the sidewall at a point as high as possible and not less than six feet from ground level.))

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 99-18-069, § 296-150V-1530, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

     (a) Manufactured outside the state of Washington. Proof of this must be demonstrated by a certificate of origin, bill of sale, proof of purchase of materials, manufacture identification tag or serial number, or any other means acceptable to the department that shows that the unit was manufactured outside the state.

     (b) Used outside the state for at least six months or more. Proof of this must be demonstrated by showing the purchase of a license plate, a permit(s) issued by another state agency for use in another state, insurance certificate, bill of sale, or any other means acceptable to the department that shows that the unit was used outside the state for at least six months.

     (2) If the unit has had alterations made to the body and frame design, construction, plumbing, heating or electrical installations since it was constructed, it will need an insignia issued by the department. In order to receive the insignia, the alterations to the unit must be inspected and approved by the department and the unit must have been:

     (a) Manufactured outside the state of Washington. Proof of this must be demonstrated by a certificate of origin, bill of sale, proof of purchase of materials, manufacture identification tag or serial number, or any other means acceptable to the department that shows that the unit was manufactured outside the state.

     (b) Used outside the state for at least six months or more. Proof of this must be demonstrated by showing the purchase of a license plate, a permit(s) issued by another state agency for use in another state, insurance certificate, bill of sale, or any other means acceptable to the department that shows that the unit was used outside the state for at least six months.

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     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 296-150V-1220

What code and installation requirements apply to conversion vendor unit or medical unit electrical systems?

OTS-6211.3

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-03-048, filed 1/9/02, effective 1/9/02)

WAC 296-150M-0020   What definitions apply to this chapter?   "Alteration" is the replacement, addition, modification, or removal of any equipment or installation that affects the construction, planning considerations, fire safety, or the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems of a manufactured home. The installation of whole-house water treatment equipment that requires cutting into the existing plumbing is considered an alteration and requires a permit, an inspection and an alteration insignia.

     "Alteration insignia" is an insignia issued by the department of labor and industries to verify that an alteration to a manufactured home meets the requirements of federal law 24 CFR 3280 and this chapter.

     "Anchoring system" is the means used to secure a mobile home to ground anchors or to other approved fastening devices. It may include straps, cables, turnbuckles, bolts, fasteners, and other components.

     "ANSI" is the American National Standards Institute, Inc., and the institute's rules applicable to manufactured homes, ANSI A225.1 Manufactured Homes Installation, 1994 edition, except section 3.5.2 - Ground Cover and section 4.1.3.3 - Clearance.

     "Authority having jurisdiction" means that either the department of labor and industries or the local jurisdiction is responsible for establishing specific manufactured home standards. The authority for specific manufactured home standards is divided as follows:

•	The department of labor and industries establishes standards for manufactured home installation and alterations and performs alteration inspections;
•	The local jurisdiction establishes standards for manufactured homes governing the building site and performs installation inspections.

     "Building site" is a tract, parcel, or subdivision of land on which a manufactured home is installed.

     "DAPIA" is a Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency as approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

     "Department" is the department of labor and industries. The department may be referred to as "we" or "us" in this chapter. Note: You may contact us at: Department of Labor and Industries, Specialty Compliance, PO Box 44440, Olympia, WA 98504-4440.

     "Design plan" is a design submitted to the department for approval of a manufactured home structural alteration. This also includes other types of work and installations (plumbing, electrical, etc.) that are incidental to the structural alteration.

     "Equipment" means the appliances used in the alteration or installation of a manufactured home.

     Examples of appliances that require an alteration inspection include:

     • Furnace;

     • Water heater;

     • Air conditioner; and

     • Heat pump.

     Examples of appliances that do not require an alteration inspection include:

     • Microwave oven;

     • Washer;

     • Dryer; and

     • Dishwasher and range that are connected to their source of power by a plug-in cord.

     "Equivalent air conditioning/heat pump components" is equipment that performs the same function and is compatible with the equipment of another manufacturer, sometimes referred to as mix and match.

     "Footing" is the portion of a support system that transmits loads from the manufactured home to the ground.

     "Foundation skirting" or "skirting" is the material that surrounds and encloses the space under the manufactured home.

     "Homeowner" is an individual who owns a manufactured home. Dealers, distributors, and developers are not regarded as homeowners.

     "HUD" is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development with headquarters located in Washington, D.C.

     "Indigent" means a person receiving an annual income, after taxes, of one hundred twenty-five percent or less of the most recently published federal poverty level.

     "Installation" is the activity needed to prepare a building site and to set a manufactured home within that site. Site means a tract, parcel, or subdivision of land including a mobile home park.

     "Installed manufactured or mobile home" is a manufactured or mobile home that has been placed on either private property or in a park and has been installed for occupancy. Installation includes the approval of the blocking of the home, and the connection of the home to all of the utilities, including water, sewer and electrical.

     "IPIA" is a manufactured home production Inspection Primary Inspection Agency approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The department of labor and industries is the IPIA for Washington state.

     "Local enforcement agency" is an agency of city or county government with power to enforce local regulations governing the building site and installation of a manufactured home.

     "Manufactured home" is a single-family dwelling built according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which is a national, preemptive building code. A manufactured home also:

•	Includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems;
•	Is built on a permanent chassis; and
•	Can be transported in one or more sections with each section at least eight feet wide and forty feet long when transported; or when installed on the site is three hundred twenty square feet or greater (see RCW 46.04.302).

Note:

Total square feet is based on exterior dimensions measured after installation using the longest horizontal projections. Dimensions may not include bay windows but may include projections containing interior space such as cabinets and expandable rooms.

Exception:

A structure that meets the requirements of a manufactured home as set out in 24 CFR 3282.7(u), except the size requirements is considered a manufactured home, if the manufacturer files with the secretary of HUD a certificate noted in CFR 3282.13.

     "Mobile home" is a factory-built dwelling built prior to June 15, 1976, to standards other than the HUD Code, and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the state. Mobile homes have not been built since the introduction of the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act. For the purposes of this chapter references to manufactured homes include mobile homes.

     "Park site" is the installation location of a manufactured home within a residential area for manufactured homes.

     "Repair" is to restore an item to sound condition, to fix.

     "Replacement" is the act or process of replacing, to substitute.

     "Structural alteration-custom design" is a design that can only be used once.

     "Structural alteration-master design" is a design plan that can be used more than once. The master plan expires when there is a code change applicable to the design.

     "System" is part of a manufactured home designed to serve a particular function such as structural, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical functions.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.432, 43.22.434, 43.22.440, and 2001 c 335. 02-03-048, § 296-150M-0020, filed 1/9/02, effective 1/9/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.355, 43.22.360, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.450, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485. 00-17-148, § 296-150M-0020, filed 8/22/00, effective 9/30/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0020, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0020, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0020, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

     (a) Deliver to the buyer a completed property transfer disclosure statement ((including)) in accordance with chapter 64.06 RCW, unless the seller is exempt or the buyer waives his or her rights pursuant to chapter 64.06 RCW. The disclosure statement must include all the criteria specified in RCW 64.06.020 and any variance(s) granted according to WAC 296-150M-0140((, and)). In addition, the homeowner must:

     (((a))) (i) Have all department insignia required by this chapter; or

     (((b))) (ii) Have all department insignia required by this chapter for alterations performed during ownership of the home and include in the property transfer disclosure statement all alterations that were known to have been performed by any previous owner or occupant of the home.

     (((2))) (b) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall have any effect on any written warranty(ies) required by RCW 46.70.135.

     (((3))) (c) Subsection (1)(((b))) (a)(ii) of this section does not ((apply to)) permit the sale of an unsafe manufactured((/)) or mobile home((s that)) when the use of which may constitute a hazard to life, safety, or health.

     (2) The homeowner may enter into a conditional sale of an altered manufactured or mobile home. A conditional sales agreement may be executed only if, prior to execution, the seller has complied with subsection (1) of this section. For purposes of this subsection "conditional sale" means an agreement between the seller and the purchaser which is contingent on the seller fulfilling the conditions established by the purchaser (i.e., the sale of the home is contingent on the seller ensuring that alterations performed to the manufactured or mobile home are in compliance with these rules).

     (3) The homeowner may request an inspection by the department. If after the inspection the department determines that an alteration may constitute a hazard to life, safety, or health, the department must notify the homeowner in writing within thirty days of completing the inspection. The department may also notify the local official responsible for enforcing the fire code adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW and/or the local health officer.

Note:

In addition to the homeowner requesting an inspection by the department, any party including the buyer and/or party financing the sale may also request an inspection. The department will conduct the inspection and if after the inspection the department determines that an alteration may constitute a hazard to life, safety, or health, the department shall notify the interested parties identified by the requesting party in writing within thirty days of completing the inspection. The department may also notify the local official responsible for enforcing the fire code adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW and/or the local health officer.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.432, 43.22.434, 43.22.440, and 2001 c 335. 02-03-048, § 296-150M-0049, filed 1/9/02, effective 1/9/02.]

     (3) A prohibited sale or lease notice shall remain posted until the code violation is corrected, we inspect and approve the correction, and you pay the required fees. (See WAC 296-150M-3000.))) A manufactured home may be posted with a prohibited sale notice when:

     (a) The home is being sold or offered for sale by a retailer, dealer, distributor or manufacturer and we find that the home is not an installed manufactured or mobile home per WAC 296-150M-0020 and the home has alterations without required insignia or approval; or

     (b) The home is being sold or offered for sale by a homeowner and it is not an installed manufactured or mobile home per WAC 296-150M-0020.

     (2) A manufactured home may be posted with a prohibited lease notice whenever the home is offered for lease by any party and we find that the home has alterations that constitute a hazard to life, safety, or health.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0050, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

     (2) A prohibited sale or lease notice shall remain posted until the code violation(s) are corrected, we inspect and approve the correction, and you pay the required fees. (See WAC 296-150M-3000.)

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TYPE OF WORK	ALTERATION PERMIT AND INSPECTION REQUIRED? Yes No
(1) Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Reconnection after moving home	X
(d) Repair		X
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(2) Bottom Board - Repair		X
(3) Clothes Washer
(a) New installation		X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(4) Clothes Dryer (Electric)
(a) New installation (Pre-wired electrical)		X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with gas clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed	X
(5) Clothes Dryer (Gas)
(a) New installation (Pre-plumbed gas)		X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with electric clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed	X
(6) Dishwasher
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement
(i) Cord connected		X
(ii) Direct wired	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(7) Doors (Interior and Exterior)
(a) Additional*	X
(b) Replacement of door that fits into the same opening		X
(8) Electrical
(a) Replacing main electrical panel	X
(b) Adding circuits	X
(c) Extending existing circuit(s)	X
(d) Replacing lighting fixtures	X
(e) Replacing circuit breakers/fuses		X
(f) Replacing switches, receptacles, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and glass or plastic shades		X
(g) Repairing bath exhaust fans		X
(h) Repairing fans in kitchen range hoods		X
(9) Exterior Finish
(a) Painting		X
(b) Replacement of siding	X
(10) Furnace (Electric)
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with gas furnace	X
(11) Furnace (Gas)
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Change from LP Gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing		X
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(f) Replacement with electric furnace	X
(12) Gas Lines
(a) New installation	X
(b) Extend existing gas line	X
(c) Repair	X
(13) Interior
(a) Painting, wall papering and similar finish work		X
(b) Replacement or addition of curtains, drapes, blinds, window shades and other window coverings		X
(c) Replacement of carpeting and other floor-covering materials with similar materials		X
(14) Microwave Oven (Over range)
(a) New installation when electrical system modifications are performed	X
(b) Replacement