Wash. Admin. Code § 296-156-010 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Certification verification and penalties

(1) Beginning one year from the effective date of this rule, contractors must ensure all fire-resistant material is applied by a certified fire-resistant material applicator prior to the individual applying any fire-resistant material. The applicator's certification must be for the correct specialty for the materials being applied (i.e., spray fireproofing or firestop).

(2) Activities considered as application of fire-resistant material include any of the following:

(a) A certified applicator who determines placement of fire-resistant materials, which structural components materials are to be protected, or the type of fire-resistant material being used during an application.

(b) Installation of the fire-resistant material whether it would be a spray fireproofing or firestop installation.

(c) Operating equipment applying fire-resistant materials.

(d) Hand application of fire-resistant materials.

(3) A contractor must verify that the individual has a certificate.

(a) Written documentation is a copy of the certificate issued by the department or through written correspondence.

(b) Employers must retain the documentation, for a period of 10 years from the time of the work.

(4) Enforcement of this rule will follow department rules and policies pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW. In addition, the following statutory penalties and actions will apply to contractor violations of the requirements in WAC 296-156-010(1):

(a) The first violation of this section will have a minimum penalty of $2,500.

(b) The second violation will have a minimum penalty of $3,000 and debarment from bidding for public works projects for one year.

(c) The third and subsequent violations will have a minimum penalty of $5,000 and the contractor's permanent debarment from public works projects.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 296-156-010

Adopted by WSR 25-12-051, Filed 5/29/2025, effective 7/1/2025