Washington Administrative Code › Title 204 - State Patrol (Equipment) (See also Titles 212, 446 and 448) › Chapter 204-36 - Authorized emergency vehicle permits › Section 204-36-030 - Permit requirements

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) An
			 applicant desiring to have a vehicle registered as an authorized emergency
			 vehicle pursuant to
			 RCW
			    46.37.194 must apply for such classification
			 to the patrol on forms provided by the patrol.
(2) The initial applicant must furnish the
			 following information to the patrol:
(a) A
			 description of the specific geographic area in which the vehicle(s) will be
			 used as an authorized emergency vehicle.
(b) A copy of the registration of the
			 vehicle(s) and proof of insurance.
(i) Each
			 vehicle must be covered with the following minimum insurance coverage:
(A) One hundred thousand dollars of legal
			 liability per occurrence to protect against vehicle damage.
(B) Two hundred fifty thousand dollars for
			 liability, bodily injury or property damage per occurrence.
(ii) Proof of insurance may be
			 provided in one of the following forms:
(A)
			 Copy of the proof of insurance which shows the coverage and terms
			 thereof.
(B) Letter from the
			 underwriter of the insurance outlining the insurance coverage and vehicle(s)
			 covered.
(c)
			 A description of the specific purposes for which the vehicle will be used as an
			 authorized emergency vehicle. This description must include each function for
			 the vehicle, including, but not limited to, funeral escorts, fire response,
			 traffic control, incident response, roadside safety and security
			 patrols.
(d) Citation(s) to the
			 statutory authority for the applicant to perform the functions listed under the
			 purpose(s) for which the applicant is applying for the permit.
(e) A description of the emergency equipment
			 to be used if the permit is granted.
(f) A listing of the names birth dates,
			 operator's license numbers and other identifying data as may be prescribed on
			 the application form by the patrol, of all persons who will use the vehicle(s)
			 as an authorized emergency vehicle, a completed applicant fingerprint card, and
			 associated fee to process the fingerprint cards for each person who operates
			 the vehicle(s).
(g) Certification
			 from each primary jurisdiction identified in (a) of this subsection that the
			 vehicle is to be used as described. Such certification must :
(i) Be made by:
(A) The chief law enforcement officer if the
			 applicant is a law enforcement or security officer, or has funeral home,
			 coroner, ambulance or other nonfire related duties. For the patrol, the chief
			 law enforcement officer will be the district commander that oversees the
			 geographic area(s) under subsection (a) of this section.
(B) The fire chief if the vehicle is to be
			 used only for firefighting purposes.
(C) The chief executive officer of the
			 political subdivision of the jurisdiction, if the applicant is the chief law
			 enforcement officer or fire chief of the jurisdiction.
(ii) State that a need exists in the
			 jurisdiction for the vehicle to be used as described and that the certifier
			 knows of no reason why the application should be denied.
(iii) Include the original or digital
			 signature of all jurisdictions required under this chapter.
(h) The chief law enforcement
			 officer or fire chief may outline restrictions for use within the jurisdiction
			 as part of his or her approval.
(i)
			 Upon satisfactory application the patrol may issue an emergency vehicle permit
			 or permits which, when carried as required, are valid for one year or until
			 revocation or suspension as prescribed in WAC
			 204-36-070.