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Chapter 296-400A WAC

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PLUMBER CERTIFICATION RULES

(Formerly chapter 296-400 WAC)

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF296-400A-005What definitions do I need to know to understand these rules?
HTMLPDF296-400A-010Plumbing certificate types and scope of work.
HTMLPDF296-400A-011How does a plumbing contractor become licensed, renew, and reinstate their license?
HTMLPDF296-400A-012How much are the surety bond or savings account amounts?
HTMLPDF296-400A-013What can cause the suspension of a plumbing contractor's license?
HTMLPDF296-400A-014When will the department deny an application for licensure, renewal, or reinstatement?
HTMLPDF296-400A-015What requirements must be met if a plumbing contractor changes its business structure, name, address, or designated plumber?
HTMLPDF296-400A-016What procedures must be followed when surety bonds and/or insurance policies are canceled?
HTMLPDF296-400A-017What procedures must be followed when surety bonds and/or other securities approved by the department become impaired?
HTMLPDF296-400A-018When will the department release a security deposit?
HTMLPDF296-400A-019How is a suit filed against a plumbing contractor?
HTMLPDF296-400A-020How do I obtain a certificate of competency?
HTMLPDF296-400A-021How do I obtain a medical gas piping installer endorsement?
HTMLPDF296-400A-022What procedure is required for renewal of a journey level medical gas endorsement?
HTMLPDF296-400A-023What process is required for renewal of plumber certificates of competency?
HTMLPDF296-400A-024How should a person performing plumbing wear or visibly display their certification, trainee card, or endorsement?
HTMLPDF296-400A-025Who approves medical gas piping installer endorsement training courses?
HTMLPDF296-400A-026What training course approval procedures for medical gas will the department follow?
HTMLPDF296-400A-027Where can I obtain information regarding department approved training course providers?
HTMLPDF296-400A-028What are the requirements for continuing education and classroom training?
HTMLPDF296-400A-029What is the implementation schedule for the continuing education course requirements?
HTMLPDF296-400A-030Do I need a temporary permit?
HTMLPDF296-400A-031How do I qualify for a temporary permit?
HTMLPDF296-400A-032How do I obtain a temporary permit?
HTMLPDF296-400A-033What is the duration of a temporary permit?
HTMLPDF296-400A-035How can I be placed on inactive status?
HTMLPDF296-400A-045What fees does the department charge for issuance, renewal, relicensing, and reinstatement of a plumbing contractor license and plumbing certificates?
HTMLPDF296-400A-050When does the advisory board of plumbers meet?
HTMLPDF296-400A-070Can I work as a certified plumber in Washington without taking the Washington state plumbers' competency examination?
HTMLPDF296-400A-100For certification purposes, how are "years of employment" computed and documented?
HTMLPDF296-400A-110How does work experience count toward my trainee certificate?
HTMLPDF296-400A-120What do I need to know about plumber trainee certificates?
HTMLPDF296-400A-121What do I need to know about trainee experience and plumber examination requirements for the journey level and specialty plumber?
HTMLPDF296-400A-130What if I make a false statement or a material misrepresentation on an application, an employment report or a trainee certificate?
HTMLPDF296-400A-140How does the department enforce plumbers certification requirements?
HTMLPDF296-400A-150May the department audit the records of a plumbing contractor?
HTMLPDF296-400A-155What records must every plumbing contractor keep for quarterly reporting and audits of trainee hours.
HTMLPDF296-400A-165Is a city, town, or county required to verify a plumbing contractor license number?
HTMLPDF296-400A-170How does a city, town, or county verify a plumbing contractor's license?
HTMLPDF296-400A-175Who is liable when a city, town, or county fails to verify a plumbing contractor's license?
HTMLPDF296-400A-300What procedures does the department follow when issuing a notice of infraction?
HTMLPDF296-400A-400What are the monetary penalties for violating certification requirements?
HTMLPDF296-400A-425What if I owe outstanding penalties related to a department issued plumber infraction?
HTMLPDF296-400A-430If I am a certified backflow assembly maintenance and repair, journey level, or specialty plumber do I need to be a licensed plumbing contractor under chapter 18.106 RCW?
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296-400A-036How can I maintain my plumbing certificate as an honorary accomplishment? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140. WSR 06-24-040, § 296-400A-036, filed 11/30/06, effective 12/31/06.] Repealed by WSR 16-08-100, filed 4/5/16, effective 5/16/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.106 RCW and Uniform Plumbing Code.
296-400A-122What do I need to know about trainee experience and certification, and the backflow assembly maintenance and repair specialty examination requirements? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040 and 18.106.140. WSR 09-10-080, § 296-400A-122, filed 5/5/09, effective 6/5/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140, 2002 c 82, and 2003 c 399. WSR 04-12-046, § 296-400A-122, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140, 2001 c 281, and chapter 18.106 RCW. WSR 02-14-074, § 296-400A-122, filed 6/28/02, effective 7/1/02.] Repealed by WSR 16-08-100, filed 4/5/16, effective 5/16/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.106 RCW and Uniform Plumbing Code.
296-400A-135How does the department enforce trainee supervision? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140. WSR 06-24-040, § 296-400A-135, filed 11/30/06, effective 12/31/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140, 2002 c 82, and 2003 c 399. WSR 04-12-046, § 296-400A-135, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04.] Repealed by WSR 16-08-100, filed 4/5/16, effective 5/16/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.106 RCW and Uniform Plumbing Code.