RCW 18.160.010 Definitions. The following words or terms shall have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) “Certificate of competency holder” means an individual who has satisfactorily met the qualifications and has received a certificate of competency from the state director of fire protection under the provisions of this chapter. (2) “Fire […]
RCW 18.160.020 Local government license and permit requirements—Exemptions from chapter. (1) A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, rule, or regulation requiring a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a fire sprinkler contractor license from the municipality or county. However, a municipality or county may require a fire protection sprinkler system […]
RCW 18.160.030 State director of fire protection—Duties. (1) This chapter shall be administered by the state director of fire protection. (2) The state director of fire protection shall have the authority, and it shall be his or her duty to: (a) Issue such administrative regulations as necessary for the administration of this chapter; (b)(i) Set […]
RCW 18.160.040 Certificate of competency—Contractor license. (1) To become a certificate of competency holder under this chapter, an applicant must have satisfactorily passed an examination administered by the state director of fire protection. A certificate of competency holder can satisfy this examination requirement by presenting a copy of a current certificate of competency from the […]
RCW 18.160.050 Renewal—Certificate of competency—Contractor license—Fire protection contractor license fund created. (1)(a) All certificate of competency holders that desire to continue in the fire protection sprinkler business shall annually, prior to January 1st, secure from the state director of fire protection a renewal certificate of competency upon payment of the fee as prescribed by the […]
RCW 18.160.070 Local government regulation—Application to state and government contractors. (1) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors, through a system of permits, fees, and inspections which are designed to assure compliance with and aid in the […]
RCW 18.160.080 Actions against certificates or licenses—Grounds—Appeal. (1) The state director of fire protection may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the privilege of a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor or the certificate of a certificate of competency holder to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business or in […]
RCW 18.160.090 Surety bond—Security deposit—Venue and time limit for actions upon bonds—Limit of liability of surety—Payment of claims. (1) Before granting a license under this chapter, the director of fire protection shall require that the applicant file with the state director of fire protection a surety bond issued by a surety insurer who meets the […]
RCW 18.160.100 Unlicensed operations—Penalty. Any fire protection sprinkler system contractor who constructs, installs, or maintains a fire protection sprinkler system in any occupancy, except an owner-occupied single-family dwelling, without first obtaining a fire sprinkler contractor’s license from the state of Washington, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. This section may not be construed to create […]
RCW 18.160.110 Enforcement—Civil proceedings. Civil proceedings to enforce this chapter may be brought by the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county where a violation occurs on his or her own motion or at the request of the state director of fire protection. [ 1992 c 116 § 4.]
RCW 18.160.120 Infractions—Failure to obtain certificate of competency—Fines. (1) A fire protection sprinkler system contractor found to have committed an infraction under this chapter as defined in rule under RCW 18.160.030(2)(b)(iii) shall be assessed a fine of not less than two hundred dollars and not more than five thousand dollars. (2) A fire protection sprinkler […]
RCW 18.160.900 Prospective application. This chapter applies prospectively only and not retroactively. A municipal or county order, ordinance, rule, or regulation that is in effect as of May 1, 1991, is not invalid because of the provisions of this chapter. This chapter does not prohibit municipalities or counties from adopting stricter guidelines that will assure […]
RCW 18.160.901 Effective date—1990 c 177. RCW 18.160.010 through 18.160.080 shall take effect May 1, 1991. [ 1990 c 177 § 13.]
