Section 246-262-030 - Construction permit(1) Persons planning to construct, alter, or modify a RWCF, excluding routine maintenance, shall provide the following to the department or local health officer for review and approval: (a) A completed construction permit application:(b) Three sets of plans and specifications prepared and signed by an engineer or architect; and(c) A report prepared by an engineer certifying the design of the RWCF is consistent with accepted safety engineering practices and industrial standards. Such engineer shall have experience in safety design, including ergonomic aspects of biomechanics of RWCFs, amusement rides, or equal.(2) Owners may schedule a predesign meeting with the designer and the department or local health officer to determine if the project is consistent with the intent of these rules;(3) Following review of the completed permit application and plans and specifications, the department or local health officer shall:(a) Forward written approval, including construction permit, or denial to the owner;(b) Forward a copy of approved plans to the designer; and(c) Forward a copy of the approval letter to the department or local health officer and local building department.(4) The owner shall ensure any construction, modification, or alteration is completed according to approved plans and specifications;(5) Upon completion of RWCF construction, alteration, or modification and prior to use, owners shall: (a) Submit to the department or local health officer a construction report signed by an engineer or architect certifying that construction is substantially in compliance with approved plans and specification; and(b) Notify the department or local health officer at least five working days prior to intended use of the facility.(6) Owners of the RWCF must comply with all other applicable agency codes and standards. These include, but are not limited to: (a) The National Electrical Code, chapter 19.28 RCW and chapter 296-46 WAC as determined by the electrical section of the Washington state department of labor and industries.(b) Local gas piping and appliance codes, American Gas Association standards, and certification meeting the latest ANSI Z21.56 or other applicable and equivalent standards;(c) Local building authority standards, including structural design of components;(d) State and local plumbing authority standards;(e) Washington state department of labor and industries requirements for pressure vessels under chapter 70.79 RCW and chapter 296-104 WAC; and(f) Codes designated under chapter 70.92 RCW for accommodating persons with disabilities.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-262-030
Amended by WSR 18-01-081, Filed 12/15/2017, effective 1/15/2018Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-262-030, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.90.120. 88-13-125 (Order 311), § 248-97-040, filed 6/22/88.