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WA Rev Code § 18.104.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.104 - Water Well Construction.|18.104.180 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.104.180 Exemptions.No license under this chapter shall be required of:(1) Any individual who personally constructs a well on land which is owned or leased by the individual or in which the individual has a beneficial interest as a contract purchaser and is used by the individual for farm or single-family residential use only. An individual who constructs a well without a license pursuant to this subsection shall comply with all other requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the department, including but not limited to, well construction standards, payment of well construction fees, and notification of well construction required by RCW 18.104.048. An individual without a license may construct not more than one well every two years pursuant to the provisions of this subsection.(2) An individual who performs labor or services for a well contractor in connection with the construction of a well at the direction and under the supervision and control of a licensed operator who is present at the construction site.(3) A person licensed under the provisions of chapter 18.08 or 18.43 RCW if in the performance of duties covered by those licenses.[ 1993 c 387 § 24; 1971 ex.s. c 212 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 18.104.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.104 - Water Well Construction.|18.104.190 - Technical advisory group.

RCW 18.104.190 Technical advisory group.(1) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the director shall appoint a technical advisory group, chaired by the department. The technical advisory group shall have twelve members: Two members shall represent the department of ecology, six members shall represent resource protection well contractors or water well contractors, one member shall represent the department of health and be a person who regularly works on issues related to drinking water wells, one member shall represent local health departments and be a person who regularly works on issues related to drinking water wells, one member shall represent licensed professional engineers and be knowledgeable about the design and construction of wells, and one member shall be a licensed hydrogeologist knowledgeable about the design and construction of wells.(2) The technical advisory group shall assist the department in the development and revision of rules; the preparation and revision of licensing examinations; the development of training criteria for inspectors, well contractors, and well operators; the establishment of continuing education providers; the development of evaluation procedures of all continuing education offerings; and the review of proposed changes to the minimum standards for construction and maintenance of wells by local governments for the purpose of achieving continuity with technology and state rules.(3) The group shall meet at least twice each year to review rules and suggest any necessary changes.(4) Each member of the group shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and reimbursed for travel expenses while engaged in the business of the group as prescribed in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2005 c 84 § 8; 1993 c 387 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 18.104.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.104 - Water Well Construction.|18.104.200 - Continuing education.

RCW 18.104.200 Continuing education.(1) A person seeking a new license or to renew an existing license under this chapter must demonstrate a willingness to maintain a high level of professional competency by completing continuing education programs as required by the department by rule. The department shall not approve any continuing education program unless: (a) It is offered by an approved provider; (b) it is open to all persons licensed or pursuing a license under this chapter; and (c) the fees charged are reasonable for all persons desiring to attend the program.(2) The department, in consultation with the technical advisory group created in RCW 18.104.190, shall adopt rules governing continuing education programs. At a minimum, the rules must establish: A method of approving providers of continuing education; a criteria to evaluate the offerings, workshops, courses, classes, or programs; a criteria for assigning credits; and a criteria for reporting and verifying completion.(3) The department shall support approved providers by providing, upon request and at the department's discretion, technical assistance and presenters for continuing education offerings.(4) The department shall maintain a current list of all continuing education offerings by approved providers and ensure that the list is available to all licensees by request. The list must also be posted on the department's website.[ 2005 c 84 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.104.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.104 - Water Well Construction.|18.104.900 - Short title.

RCW 18.104.900 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Washington well construction act."[ 1993 c 387 § 26; 1971 ex.s. c 212 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.104.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.104 - Water Well Construction.|18.104.910 - Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 212.

RCW 18.104.910 Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 212.This act shall take effect on July 1, 1971.[ 1971 ex.s. c 212 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.104.930 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.104 - Water Well Construction.|18.104.930 - Effective date—1993 c 387.

RCW 18.104.930 Effective date—1993 c 387.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993.[ 1993 c 387 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.030 - Application for certificate of competency—Medical gas piping installer endorsement—Evidence required.

RCW 18.106.030 Application for certificate of competency—Medical gas piping installer endorsement—Evidence required.(1) Any person desiring to be issued a certificate of competency as provided in this chapter shall deliver evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that said person has had sufficient experience in as well as demonstrated general competency in the trade of plumbing or specialty plumbing so as to qualify him or her to make an application for a certificate of competency as a journey level plumber, specialty plumber, or residential service plumber. Completion of a course of study in the plumbing trade in the armed services of the United States or at a school accredited by the workforce training and education coordinating board shall constitute sufficient evidence of experience and competency to enable such person to make application for a certificate of competency for a journey level plumber, specialty plumber, or residential service plumber.(2) Any person desiring to be issued a medical gas piping installer endorsement shall deliver evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that the person has met the requirements established by the department for a medical gas piping installer endorsement.(3) In addition to supplying the evidence as prescribed in this section, each applicant for a certificate of competency shall submit an application for such certificate on such form and in such manner as shall be prescribed by the director of the department.[ 2020 c 153 § 7; 2013 c 23 § 16; 2011 c 336 § 504; 1997 c 326 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 149 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 c 326: See note following RCW 18.106.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.106.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.050 - Examinations—Scope—Results—Retaking.

RCW 18.106.050 Examinations—Scope—Results—Retaking.(1) The department, with the advice of the advisory board, shall prepare a written examination to be administered to applicants for certificates of competency for journey level plumber, specialty plumber, and residential service plumber. The examination shall be constructed to determine:(a) Whether the applicant possesses varied general knowledge of the technical information and practical procedures that are identified with the trade of journey level plumber, specialty plumber, or residential service plumber; and(b) Whether the applicant is familiar with the applicable plumbing codes and the administrative rules of the department pertaining to plumbing and plumbers.(2) The department, with the consent of the advisory board, may enter into a contract with a nationally recognized testing agency to develop, administer, and score any examinations required by this chapter. All applicants shall, before taking an examination, pay the required examination fee. The department shall set the examination fee by contract with a nationally recognized testing agency. The fee shall cover but not exceed the costs of preparing and administering the examination and the materials necessary to conduct the practical elements of the examination. The department shall approve training courses and set the fees for training courses for examinations provided by this chapter.(3) An examination to determine the competency of an applicant for a domestic water pumping system specialty plumbing certificate as defined by RCW 18.106.010(14)(c) must be established by the department in consultation with the advisory board by December 31, 2006. The department may include an examination for appropriate electrical safety and technical requirements as required by RCW 19.28.191 with the examination required by this section. The department, in consultation with the advisory board, may accept the certification by a professional or trade association or other acceptable entity as meeting the examination requirement of this section. The department shall establish a single document for those who have received both the plumbing specialty certification defined by this subsection and have also met the certification requirements for a pump and irrigation or domestic pump specialty electrician, showing that the individual has received both certifications.(4) The department shall certify the results of the examinations provided by this chapter, and shall notify the applicant in writing whether he or she has passed or failed. Any applicant who has failed the examination may retake the examination, upon the terms and after a period of time that the director shall set by rule. The director may not limit the number of times that a person may take the examination.[ 2020 c 153 § 9; 2013 c 23 § 18; 2006 c 185 § 3; 1997 c 326 § 5; 1983 c 124 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 149 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 c 326: See note following RCW 18.106.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.106.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.075 - Medical gas piping installer endorsement.

RCW 18.106.075 Medical gas piping installer endorsement.The department shall adopt requirements that qualify a journey level plumber to be issued a medical gas piping installer endorsement.[ 2013 c 23 § 20; 1997 c 326 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 c 326: See note following RCW 18.106.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.106.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.080 - Persons engaged in plumbing business or trade on effective date.

RCW 18.106.080 Persons engaged in plumbing business or trade on effective date.No examination shall be required of any applicant for a certificate of competency who, on July 16, 1973, was engaged in a bona fide business or trade of plumbing, or on said date held a valid journey level plumber's license issued by a political subdivision of the state of Washington and whose license is valid at the time of making his or her application for said certificate. Applicants qualifying under this section shall be issued a certificate by the department upon making an application as provided in RCW 18.106.030 and paying the fee required under RCW 18.106.050: PROVIDED, That no applicant under this section shall be required to furnish such evidence as required by RCW 18.106.030.[ 2013 c 23 § 21; 2011 c 336 § 505; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.090 - Temporary permits.

RCW 18.106.090 Temporary permits.The department is authorized to grant and issue temporary permits in lieu of certificates of competency whenever a plumber coming into the state of Washington from another state requests the department for a temporary permit to engage in the trade of plumbing as a journey level plumber or as a specialty plumber during the period of time between filing of an application for a certificate as provided in RCW 18.106.030 as now or hereafter amended and taking the examination provided for in RCW 18.106.050. The temporary permit may include a photograph of the plumber. No temporary permit shall be issued to:(1) Any person who has failed to pass the examination for a certificate of competency;(2) Any applicant under this section who has not furnished the department with such evidence required under RCW 18.106.030;(3) Any apprentice plumber.[ 2013 c 23 § 22; 2009 c 36 § 4; 1985 c 7 § 78; 1977 ex.s. c 149 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 9.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 36: See note following RCW 18.106.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.106.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.100 - Revocation of certificate of competency, license, or endorsement—Grounds—Procedure.

RCW 18.106.100 Revocation of certificate of competency, license, or endorsement—Grounds—Procedure.(1) The department may revoke or suspend a certificate of competency, license, or endorsement for any of the following reasons:(a) The certificate, license, or endorsement was obtained through error or fraud;(b) The certificate, license, or endorsement holder is judged to be incompetent to carry on the trade of plumbing as a journey level plumber, specialty plumber, or residential service plumber;(c) The certificate, license, or endorsement holder has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter.(2) Before a certificate of competency, license, or endorsement is revoked or suspended, the department shall send written notice using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the certificate holder's last known address. The notice must list the allegations against the certificate holder and give him or her the opportunity to request a hearing before the advisory board. At the hearing, the department and the certificate holder have opportunity to produce witnesses and give testimony. The hearing must be conducted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. The board shall render its decision based upon the testimony and evidence presented and shall notify the parties immediately upon reaching its decision. A majority of the board is necessary to render a decision.(3) The department may deny renewal of a certificate of competency, license, or endorsement issued under this chapter if the applicant owes outstanding penalties for a final judgment under this chapter. The department shall notify the applicant of the denial using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the address on the application. The applicant may appeal the denial within twenty days by filing a notice of appeal with the department accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars which shall be returned to the applicant if the decision of the department is not upheld by the hearings officer. The office of administrative hearings shall conduct the hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW. If the hearings officer sustains the decision of the department, the two hundred dollars must be applied to the cost of the hearing.[ 2020 c 153 § 11; 2013 c 23 § 23; 2011 c 301 § 4; 1996 c 147 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 149 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.110 - Advisory board of plumbers.

RCW 18.106.110 Advisory board of plumbers.(1) There is created a state advisory board of plumbers, to be composed of nine members appointed by the director. Two members shall be journey level plumbers, one member shall be a specialty plumber, three members shall be persons conducting a plumbing business, at least one of which shall be primarily engaged in a specialty plumbing business, one member representing the state-approved plumbing code body, one member from the department of health, and one member from the general public who is familiar with the business and trade of plumbing.(2) The term of one journey level plumber expires July 1, 1995; the term of the second journey level plumber expires July 1, 2000; the term of the specialty plumber expires July 1, 2008; the term of one person conducting a plumbing business expires July 1, 1996; the term of the second person conducting a plumbing business expires July 1, 2000; the term of the third person conducting a plumbing business expires July 1, 2007; the terms of the member representing the state-approved plumbing code body and the member from the department of health expire July 1, 2022; and the term of the public member expires July 1, 1997. Thereafter, upon the expiration of said terms, the director shall appoint a new member to serve for a period of three years. However, to ensure that the board can continue to act, a member whose term expires shall continue to serve until his or her replacement is appointed. In the case of any vacancy on the board for any reason, the director shall appoint a new member to serve out the term of the person whose position has become vacant.(3) The advisory board shall carry out all the functions and duties enumerated in this chapter, as well as generally advise the department on all matters relative to the enforcement of this chapter including plumbing industry promotion, standards of plumbing installations, consumer protection, and standards for the protection of public health.(4) Each member of the advisory board shall receive travel expenses in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended for each day in which such member is actually engaged in attendance upon the meetings of the advisory board.[ 2020 c 153 § 12; 2013 c 23 § 24; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 21; 2006 c 185 § 4; 1997 c 307 § 1; 1995 c 95 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 56; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.Effective date—1995 c 95: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 18, 1995]." [ 1995 c 95 § 2.]Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 18.106.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.125 - Fees.

RCW 18.106.125 Fees.The department shall charge fees for issuance, renewal, and reinstatement of all certificates, endorsements, licenses, and permits and for examinations required by this chapter. The department shall set the fees by rule.The fees shall cover the full cost of issuing the certificates and permits, devising and administering the examinations, and administering and enforcing this chapter. The costs shall include travel, per diem, and administrative support costs.[ 2020 c 153 § 13; 1983 c 124 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.130 - Plumbing certificate fund.

RCW 18.106.130 Plumbing certificate fund.All moneys received from certificates, permits, or other sources, shall be paid to the state treasurer as ex officio custodian thereof and by him or her placed in a special fund designated as the "plumbing certificate fund." He or she shall pay out upon vouchers duly and regularly issued therefor and approved by the director. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of payments into said fund, and of all disbursement therefrom. Said fund shall be charged with its pro rata share of the cost of administering said fund.[ 2011 c 336 § 506; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.140 - Powers and duties of director.

RCW 18.106.140 Powers and duties of director.The director may promulgate rules, make specific decisions, orders, and rulings, including therein demands and findings, and take other necessary action for the implementation and enforcement of his or her duties under this chapter: PROVIDED, That in the administration of this chapter the director shall not enter any controversy arising over work assignments with respect to the trades involved in the construction industry.[ 2011 c 336 § 507; 1973 1st ex.s. c 175 § 14.]