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Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-010 - Course approval required

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(1)
			 Any education provider or course developer must submit a course to the
			 department for approval.
(2) Course
			 approval by the department is required prior to the date on which the course is
			 offered for clock hour credit.
(3)
			 Each application for approval of a course shall be submitted to the department
			 on the appropriate application form provided by the department.
(4) The director or designee shall approve,
			 disapprove, or conditionally approve applications based upon criteria
			 established by the board.
(5) Upon
			 approval, disapproval or conditional approval, the applicant will be so advised
			 in writing by the department. Notification of disapproval shall include the
			 reasons therefor.
(6) Approval
			 shall expire two years after the effective date of approval.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-010, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-020 - Course titles reserved for prescribed curriculum courses

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Any education provider desiring to offer any prescribed
				curriculum courses shall utilize the most recent course curriculum prescribed
				by the department, and shall include in its title the phrase "fundamentals of
				home inspection" if submitted for approval for clock hours. No other courses
				shall use this phrase in their titles.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-020, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-030 - Application process for previously approved courses

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(1) If there are no changes for a previously
			 approved course in the course content or in the original course approval
			 application or WAC
			 308-408B-040 affecting the topic
			 areas or criteria for approval, the course will be approved upon receipt of a
			 course renewal application and payment of the required fee for one renewal
			 cycle only.
(2) If there are
			 changes in course content or in the original course approval application for a
			 previously approved course, other than updating for changes required by WAC
			 308-408B-050, the application
			 will not be processed as a renewal, and will require completion of a course
			 approval application and payment of the required fee.
(3) If a course renewal application or a
			 course approval application is submitted at least thirty days prior to the
			 current course expiration date, the previous course approval shall remain in
			 effect until action is taken by the director.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-030, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-040 - General requirements for course approval

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Courses shall meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Be offered by a private entity;
			 or
(2) Be offered by a
			 tax-supported, public technical or community college or other institution of
			 higher learning that offers college credits; or
(3) Be offered by the Washington home
			 inspector board; and
(4) Have a
			 minimum of one hundred twenty hours of coursework or instruction for the
			 student for prelicense; or
(5) Have
			 a minimum of two hours of coursework or instruction for the student for
			 continuing education. A clock-hour is a period of fifty minutes of actual
			 instruction; and
(6) Provide
			 practical information related to the practice of home inspection in any of the
			 following home inspection topic areas:
(a)
			 Department prescribed curricula for prelicense:
Fundamentals of home inspection.
(b) Continuing education:
(i) Communications;
(ii) Structures;
(iii) Plumbing;
(iv) Electrical;
(v) Heating;
(vi) Ventilation;
(vii) Air conditioning;
(viii) Law and business
			 administration;
(ix) Current trends
			 and issues;
(x)
			 Exteriors;
(xi)
			 Interiors;
(xii) Consumer
			 protection;
(xiii) Report writing;
			 and
(xiv) Environmental conditions
			 or hazardous materials.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-050 - Changes and updates in approved courses

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Course materials shall be updated no later than thirty days
				after the effective date of a change in federal, state, or local statutes or
				rules. Course materials shall also be updated no later than thirty days after
				changes in procedures or other revisions to the practice of home inspection
				which affect the validity or accuracy of the course material or
				instruction.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-050, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-060 - Certificate of course completion

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Each education provider must issue a certificate of course
				completion within thirty days to students who have satisfactorily completed the
				course requirements. The certificate shall include the following
				information:
(1) Student's
			 name;
(2) School's name;
(3) The course commencement date and
			 completion date;
(4) Course
			 title;
(5) Clock hours for the
			 course;
(6) School administrator's
			 signature;
(7) Course
			 identification number issued by the department;
(8) Instructor name; and
(9) Completion of a required examination, if
			 applicable.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-060, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-070 - Courses offered in a symposium or conference format

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(1) Approved schools offering courses in a
			 symposium or conference format with two or more modules of independent
			 instruction may issue certificates of course completion for fewer clock hours
			 than approved by the department on their original course approval application;
			 and
(2) Students must complete a
			 minimum of two clock hours of instruction to receive clock hour
			 credit.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-070, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-080 - Disciplinary action - Procedures - Investigation

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(1) The department shall have the authority
			 on its own motion or upon complaint made to it to investigate or audit any
			 course to determine compliance with chapter 18.280 RCW and with the rules and
			 regulations of this chapter.
(2)
			 Complaints concerning approved courses should be made in writing to the
			 department and contain the following information when appropriate:
(a) The complainant's name, address, and
			 telephone number;
(b) School name,
			 address, and telephone number;
(c)
			 Instructor(s) name;
(d) Nature of
			 complaint and facts detailing dates of attendance, termination date, date of
			 occurrence, names, addresses and positions of school officials contacted, and
			 any other pertinent information;
(e) An explanation of what efforts if any,
			 have been taken to resolve the problem with the school;
(f) Copies of pertinent documents,
			 publications, and advertisements.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-090 - Grounds for denial or withdrawal of course approval

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Course approval may be denied or withdrawn if the instructor or
				any owner, administrator or affiliated representative of a school, or a course
				provider or developer:
(1) Submits a
			 false or incomplete course application or any other information required to be
			 submitted to the department;
(2)
			 Includes in its title the phrase "fundamentals of home inspection" if the
			 course was not submitted for approval of clock hours pursuant to WAC
			 308-408B-020;
(3) If the title of the course misleads the
			 public and/or licensees as to the subject matter of the course;
(4) If course materials are not updated
			 within thirty days of the effective date of a change in the statute or
			 rules;
(5) If course content or
			 material changes are not submitted to the department for approval prior to the
			 date of using the changed course content;
(6) Failed to meet the requirements under WAC
			 308-408B-040 and
			 308-408B-120;
(7) If a course or prescribed curriculum was
			 approved through the mistake or inadvertence of the director.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-090, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-100 - Hearing procedure

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Upon notice of course denial or disapproval or withdrawal of
				course approval, a person is entitled to a hearing conducted in accordance with
				the Administrative Procedure Act,
				chapter
				34.05 RCW, and the
				provisions of WAC
				308-408B-040. To exercise the
				right to a hearing under this section, a person must request a hearing within
				twenty days after receipt of the notice of denial, disapproval or withdrawal of
				course approval. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the director or
				authorized representative of the director is entitled to judicial review under
				the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act,
				chapter
				34.05
				RCW.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6).
				  09-13-001, § 308-408B-100, filed 6/3/09, effective
				  7/4/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-110 - Record retention

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(1)
			 Each school shall maintain for a minimum of five years each student's
			 record;
(2) A "student record"
			 shall include:
(a) The name, address, and
			 telephone number of the school;
(b)
			 Full name, address, and telephone number of the student;
(c) Beginning and ending dates of
			 attendance;
(d) Clock hour courses
			 completed and examination results. (3) Each school shall provide a copy of a
			 student's record to the student or the department upon request.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-120 - Distance education delivery method approval required

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Applicants are required to submit an application for each
				separate distance education delivery method for which they propose to offer
				approved courses for clock hours. When submitting a distance education delivery
				method application, the following minimum criteria must be provided by the
				applicant:
(1) Specify the course
			 learning objectives for each learning unit and clearly demonstrate that the
			 learning objectives cover the subject matter and how these relate to the
			 practice of home inspection. Objectives must be specific to ensure that all
			 content is covered adequately to ensure mastery;
(2) Demonstrate how mastery of the material
			 is provided by:
(a) Dividing the material into
			 major learning units, each of which divides the material into modules of
			 instruction;
(b) Specifying
			 learning objectives for each learning unit or module of instruction. Learning
			 objectives must be comprehensive enough to ensure that if all the objectives
			 are met, the entire content of the course will be mastered;
(c) Specifying an objective, quantitative
			 criterion for mastering, used for each learning objective and provide a
			 structured learning method designed to enable students to attain each
			 objective.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408B - Education - Home inspector course approval › Section 308-408B-130 - Fundamentals supplemental course (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050(1) and RCW
				  18.280.(6) [18.280.060]. 10-04-076, § 308-408B-130, filed 2/1/10,
				  effective 3/4/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-010 - Standards of practice (SOP) - Purpose and scope

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Violations of the following SOP and ethics are subject to
				disciplinary action under
				RCW
				18.235.130.
The purpose of a home inspection is to assess the condition of
				the residence at the time of the inspection using visual observations, simple
				tools and normal homeowner operational controls; and to report deficiencies of
				specific systems and components. Inspectors must perform all inspections in
				compliance with the SOP set forth by the Washington state department of
				licensing.
A home inspection is not technically exhaustive and does not
				identify concealed conditions or latent defects. This SOP is applicable to
				buildings with four or fewer dwelling units and their attached garages or
				carports.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-010, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-040 - Recordkeeping

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The inspector is required to maintain the following records for
				a period of three years:
(1)
			 Preinspection agreements signed by the client and the home inspector for all
			 home inspections.
(2) Home
			 inspection reports.
(3) Timesheets
			 or similar documentation used to establish proof of field training, when
			 supervising a home inspector applicant/candidate.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-040, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-050 - Contracts

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A preinspection agreement is mandatory and as a minimum must
				contain or state:
(1) Address of
			 property.
(2) Home inspector
			 compensation.
(3) General
			 description of what the home inspector will and will not inspect. That
			 description will include all items that the Washington state SOP requires to be
			 inspected.
(4) A statement that the
			 inspection does not include investigation of mold, asbestos, lead paint, water,
			 soil, air quality or other environmental issues unless agreed to in writing in
			 the preinspection agreement.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-050, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-060 - Procedures

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A home inspector must:
(1) Provide a copy of the preinspection
			 agreement to the client prior to the inspection unless prevented by
			 circumstances from doing so.
(2)
			 Provide the client a copy of the home inspection report according to the terms
			 of the preinspection agreement.
(3)
			 Return client's money related to a home inspection report when ordered to do so
			 by a court.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-060, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-070 - Structure

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An inspection of the structure will include the visible
				foundation; floor framing; roof framing and decking; other support and
				substructure/superstructure components; stairs; ventilation (when applicable);
				and exposed concrete slabs in garages and habitable areas.
(1)
The inspector will:
Describe
the type of building materials comprising
				the major structural components.
Enter
and
traverse
attics and
				subfloor crawlspaces.
Inspect
(a) The condition and serviceability of
			 visible, exposed foundations and grade slabs, walls, posts, piers, beams,
			 joists, trusses, subfloors, chimney foundations, stairs and the visible roof
			 structure and attic components where readily and safely accessible.
(b) Subfloor crawlspaces and basements for
			 indications of flooding and moisture penetration.
Probe
a representative number of structural
				components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of
				possible deterioration exist. Probing is not required when probing will damage
				any finished surface or where no deterioration is suspected.
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
				components.
Report
all wood rot and pest-conducive conditions
				discovered.
Refer
all issues that are suspected to be insect
				related to a licensed structural pest inspector (SPI) or pest control operator
				(PCO) for follow up.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-080 - Exterior

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An inspection of the exterior includes the visible wall
				coverings, trim, protective coatings and sealants, windows and doors, attached
				porches, decks, steps, balconies, handrails, guardrails, carports, eaves,
				soffits, fascias and visible exterior portions of chimneys.
(1)
The inspector will:
Describe
the exterior components visible from
				ground level.
Inspect
visible wall coverings, trim, protective
				coatings and sealants, windows and doors, attached porches, decks, steps,
				balconies, handrails, guardrails, carports, eaves, soffits, fascias and visible
				exterior portions of chimneys.
Probe
exterior components where deterioration is
				suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist. Probing
				is not required when probing will damage any finished surface or where no
				deterioration is suspected.
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
				components.
(2)
The
			 inspector is not required to:
Inspect
(a) Buildings, decks, patios, fences,
			 retaining walls, and other structures detached from the dwelling.
(b) Safety type glass or the integrity of
			 thermal window seals.
(c) Flues or
			 verify the presence of flue liners beyond what can be safely and readily seen
			 from the roof or the firebox of a stove or fireplace.
Test
or
evaluate
the operation of
				security locks, devices or systems.
Enter
areas beneath decks with less than five feet
				of clearance from the underside of joists to grade.
Evaluate
the function or condition of shutters,
				awnings, storm doors, storm windows, screens, and similar
				accessories.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-080, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-090 - Roofs

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An inspection of the roof includes the roof covering materials;
				gutters and downspout systems; visible flashings; roof vents; skylights, and
				any other roof penetrations; and the portions of the chimneys and flues visible
				from the exterior.
(1)
The
			 inspector will:
Traverse
the roof to inspect it.
Inspect
the gutters and downspout systems, visible
				flashings, soffits and fascias, skylights, and other roof penetrations.
Report
the manner in which the roof is
				ventilated.
Describe
the type and general condition of roof
				coverings.
Report
multiple layers of roofing when visible or
				readily apparent.
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
				components.
(2)
The
			 inspector is not required to:
Traverse
a roof where, in the opinion of the
				inspector, doing so can damage roofing materials or be unsafe. If the roof is
				not traversed, the method used to inspect the roof must be reported.
Remove
snow, ice, debris or other material that
				obscures the roof surface or prevents access to the roof.
Inspect
gutter and downspout systems concealed
				within the structure; related underground drainage piping; and/or antennas,
				lightning arresters, or similar attachments.
Operate
powered roof ventilators.
Predict
remaining life expectancy of roof
				coverings.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-090, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-100 - Plumbing system

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An inspection of the plumbing system includes visible water
				supply lines; visible waste/soil and vent lines; fixtures and faucets; domestic
				hot water system and fuel source.
(1)
The inspector will:
(a)
Describe
the visible water supply and distribution piping
			 materials; drain, waste and vent materials; water-heating equipment.
(b)
Report
(i) The presence and functionality of sump
			 pumps/waste ejector pumps when visible or confirm the float switch activates
			 the pump when the sump is dry.
(ii)
			 The presence and location of a main water shutoff valve and/or fuel shutoff
			 valve(s), or report that they were not found.
(iii) The presence of the temperature and
			 pressure relief (TPR) valve and associated piping.
(iv) Whether or not the water temperature was
			 tested and state that the generally accepted safe water temperature is one
			 hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
(c)
Inspect
the condition of
			 accessible and visible water supply pipes, drain/waste plumbing and the
			 domestic hot water system when possible.
(d)
Operate
fixtures in order to
			 observe functional flow.
(e)
Check
for functional drainage from fixtures.
(f)
Describe
any deficiencies of
			 these systems or components in the inspection report.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-110 - Electrical system

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The inspection of the electrical system includes the service
				drop through the main panel; subpanels including feeders; branch circuits,
				connected devices, and lighting fixtures.
(1)
The inspector will:
(a)
Describe
in the report the
			 type of primary service, whether overhead or underground, voltage, amperage,
			 over-current protection devices (fuses or breakers) and the type of branch
			 wiring used.
(b)
Report
(i) The existence of a
			 connected service-grounding conductor and service-grounding electrode when same
			 can be determined.
(ii) When no
			 connection to a service grounding electrode can be confirmed.
(c)
Inspect
the main
			 and branch circuit conductors for proper over-current protection and condition
			 by visual observation after removal of the readily accessible main and
			 subelectric panel cover(s).
(d)
Report,
if present, solid conductor aluminum branch circuits.
			 Include a statement in the report that solid conductor aluminum wiring may be
			 hazardous and a licensed electrician should inspect the system to ensure it's
			 safe.
(e)
Verify
(i) The operation of a representative number
			 of accessible switches, receptacles and light fixtures.
(ii) The grounding and polarity of a
			 representative number of receptacles; particularly in close proximity to
			 plumbing fixtures or at the exterior.
(iii) Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
			 protection and arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection where
			 required.
(f)
Report
the location of any inoperative or missing GFCI and/or AFCI
			 devices when they are recommended by industry standards.
(g)
Advise
clients that homes
			 without ground fault protection should have GFCI devices installed where
			 recommended by industry standards.
(h)
Report
on any circuit
			 breaker panel or subpanel known within the home inspection profession to have
			 safety concerns.
(i)
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
			 components.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-120 - Heating system

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The inspection of the heating system includes the fuel source;
				heating equipment; heating distribution; operating controls; flue pipes,
				chimneys and venting; auxiliary heating units.
(1)
The inspector will:
(a)
Describe
the type of fuel,
			 heating equipment, and heating distribution systems.
(b)
Operate
the system using
			 normal readily accessible control devices.
(c)
Open
readily accessible
			 access panels or covers provided by the manufacturer or installer, if readily
			 detachable.
(d)
Inspect
(i) The condition of
			 normally operated controls and components of systems.
(ii) The condition and operation of furnaces,
			 boilers, heat pumps, electrical central heating units and distribution
			 systems.
(iii) Visible flue pipes
			 and related components to ensure functional operation and proper clearance from
			 combustibles.
(iv) Each habitable
			 space in the home to determine whether or not there is a functioning heat
			 source present.
(v) Spaces where
			 fossil fuel burning heating devices are located to ensure there is air for
			 combustion.
(vi) Electric baseboard
			 and in-wall heaters to ensure they are functional.
(e)
Report
any evidence that
			 indicates the possible presence of an underground storage tank.
(f)
Describe
any deficiencies of
			 these systems or components.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-130 - Air conditioning systems

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The inspection of the air conditioning system includes the
				cooling equipment; cooling distribution equipment and the operating
				controls.
(1)
The inspector
			 will:
(a)
Describe
the
			 central air conditioning system and energy sources.
(b)
Operate
the system using
			 normal control devices and measure and record temperature
			 differential.
(c)
Open
readily accessible access panels or covers provided by the manufacturer or
			 installer.
(d)
Inspect
the condition of controls and operative components of the complete system;
			 conditions permitting.
(e)
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or components in the
			 inspection report.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-140 - Interiors

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The inspection of the interior includes the walls, ceilings,
				floors, windows, and doors; steps, stairways, balconies and railings.
(1)
The inspector will:
(a)
Verify
That steps, handrails, guardrails, stairways and landings are
				installed wherever necessary and
report
when they are missing or
				in need of repair and
report
when baluster spacing exceeds four
				inches.
(b)
Inspect
(i) The overall general
			 condition of cabinets and countertops.
(ii) Caulking and grout at kitchen and
			 bathroom counters.
(iii) The
			 interior walls, ceilings, and floors for indicators of concealed structural
			 deficiencies, water infiltration or major damage.
(iv) The condition and operation of a
			 representative number of windows and doors.
(c)
Comment
on the presence or
			 absence of smoke detectors.
(d)
Describe
any noncosmetic deficiencies of these systems or
			 components.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-150 - Insulation and ventilation

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The inspection of the insulation and ventilation includes the
				type and condition of the insulation and ventilation in viewable unfinished
				attics and subgrade areas as well as the installed mechanical ventilation
				systems.
(1)
The inspector
			 will:
Inspect
the insulation, ventilation and installed
				mechanical systems in viewable and accessible attics and unfinished subfloor
				areas.
Describe
the type of insulation in viewable and
				accessible unconditioned spaces.
Report
missing or inadequate vapor barriers in
				subfloor crawlspaces with earth floors.
Report
the absence of insulation at the interface
				between conditioned and unconditioned spaces where visible.
Report
the absence of insulation on heating system
				ductwork and supply plumbing in unconditioned spaces.
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
				components.
(2)
The
			 inspector is not required to:
Determine
the presence, extent, and type of
				insulation and vapor barriers concealed in the exterior walls.
Determine
the thickness or R-value of insulation
				above the ceiling, in the walls or below the floors.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-150, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-160 - Fireplaces and stoves

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Includes solid fuel and gas fireplaces, stoves, dampers,
				fireboxes and hearths.
(1)
The
			 inspector will:
Describe
fireplaces and stoves.
Inspect
dampers, fireboxes and hearths.
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
				components.
(2)
The
			 inspector is not required to:
Inspect
flues and verify the presence of flue
				liners beyond what can be safely and readily seen from the roof or the firebox
				of a stove or fireplace.
Ignite
fires in a fireplace or stove.
Determine
the adequacy of draft.
Perform
a chimney smoke test.
Inspect
any solid fuel device being operated at
				the time of the inspection.
Evaluate
the installation or adequacy of fireplace
				inserts.
Evaluate
modifications to a fireplace, stove, or
				chimney.
Dismantle
fireplaces or stoves to inspect
				fireboxes or remove rain caps to inspect chimney flues.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-160, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-170 - Site

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The inspection of the site includes the building perimeter,
				land grade, and water drainage directly adjacent to the foundation; trees and
				vegetation that adversely affect the structure; walks, grade steps, driveways,
				patios, and retaining walls contiguous with the structure.
(1)
The inspector will:
(a)
Describe
the material used
			 for driveways, walkways, patios and other flatwork around the home.
(b)
Inspect
(i) For serviceability of the driveways,
			 steps, walkways, patios, flatwork and retaining walls contiguous with the
			 structure.
(ii) For proper grading
			 and drainage slope.
(iii)
			 Vegetation in close proximity to the home.
(c)
Describe
any deficiencies of
			 these systems or components.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-408C - Standards of practice › Section 308-408C-180 - Attached garages or carports

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The inspection of attached garages and carports includes their
				framing, siding, roof, doors, windows, and installed electrical/mechanical
				systems pertaining to the operation of the home.
(1)
The inspector will:
Inspect
the condition and function of the overhead
				garage doors and associated hardware.
Test
the function of the garage door openers,
				their auto-reverse systems and secondary entrapment devices (photoelectric and
				edge sensors) when present.
Inspect
the condition and installation of any
				pedestrian doors.
Inspect
fire separation between the house and
				garage when applicable.
Report
as a fire hazard the presence of any
				ignition source (gas and electric water heaters, electrical receptacles,
				electronic air cleaners, motors of installed appliances, etc.) that is within
				eighteen inches of the garage floor.
Describe
any deficiencies of these systems or
				components.
(2)
The
			 inspector is not required to:
Determine
whether or not a solid core pedestrian
				door that is not labeled is fire rated.
Verify
the functionality of garage door opener
				remote controls.
Move
vehicles or personal property.
Operate
any equipment unless otherwise addressed
				in the SOP.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.280.050 and
				  18.280.060(6).
				  09-08-014, § 308-408C-180, filed 3/20/09, effective
				  4/20/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-020 - Application process to license as an appraisal management company

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) An entity
			 applying for licensure as an appraisal management company shall present to the
			 department:
(a) A completed licensure
			 application form that complies with
			 RCW
			 18.310.060;
(b) Completed registration forms for the
			 owner(s) of ten percent or more of the company and controlling persons,
			 including a designated controlling person;
(c) Fingerprint background checks that are
			 identified to the appraisal management company program, for owner(s) of ten
			 percent or more of the company and controlling per-son(s);
(i) An application submitted without the
			 required fingerprint background check is considered incomplete.
(ii) If a fingerprint submission is rejected,
			 the owner or controlling person must follow the department's authorized
			 vendor's procedures for resubmitting fingerprints within twenty-one calendar
			 days of the date the department notifies the applicant.
(iii) Failure to follow the vendor's
			 fingerprint procedures within twenty-one days may result in a suspension of the
			 appraisal management company license until the vendor's fingerprint procedures
			 are followed. The applicant will be responsible for any fingerprinting fees due
			 to the department's authorized vendor.
(iv) If the fingerprint submission is
			 rejected, the applicant must pay a new fee for fingerprinting and background
			 processing. After three failed submissions, the program may use other
			 sources/methods to satisfy the background check requirement.
(d) Proof of surety bond;
			 and
(e) Appropriate fees.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-030 - Licensure and renewal

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(1)
			 Each original and renewal license issued under chapter 18-310 RCW shall expire
			 one year from date of issue.
(2) To
			 be renewed as an appraisal management company, the holder of a valid license
			 shall submit an application to include the information required in WAC
			 308-409-020(3)
			  and pay the prescribed fee to the director
			 no earlier than one hundred twenty days prior to the expiration date.
(3) If a company fails to renew a license
			 prior to its expiration and no more than one year has passed since the company
			 last held a valid license, the company may obtain a renewed license by paying
			 the renewal fee and late renewal penalty fee.
(4) The director shall cancel the license of
			 any company whose renewal fee is not received within one year from the date of
			 expiration. A company may obtain a new license by applying for original
			 licensure as an appraisal management company.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-030, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-035 - Surety bond requirements

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(1)
			 All appraisal management companies must maintain surety bonds that conform to
			 RCW
			 18.310.040 in an active status at all times
			 during the period of licensure.
(2)
			 The bond must provide that the surety will give the department of licensing and
			 the licensee thirty days advance notice of cancellation or termination of the
			 bond with the reason for the cancellation or termination; provided, that no
			 such notice shall be required when the termination of the bond is due to the
			 expiration or revocation of the subject license.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-035, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-040 - Business location and/or physical address and mailing address

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
It is the responsibility of each licensed appraisal management
				company to notify the department of a change of business location and/or
				physical address and mailing address for receiving certified mail and service
				of documents. Change of address notification shall be made within fourteen
				business days of the change of address.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-040, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-050 - Fees and charges

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
The following fees shall be paid under the provisions of
				chapter 18.310 RCW:
Title of Fee
Fee
Original licensure
$ 1,200.00
Renewal
600.00
Late renewal
38.00
Duplicate license
30.00
Fingerprint processing
per vendor schedule*
Appraisal management company national registry
25.00 per appraiser on the AMC panel who performed an
						appraisal in a covered transaction as defined in WAC
						308-409-020(2)(c)
						**
*Fees for the category marked with an asterisk are determined
				by contract with an outside vendor.
**Fees are initial licensure and renewal fees for an appraisal
				management company national registry in an amount determined by the appraisal
				subcommittee to be submitted by the state. Title XI requires each state to
				submit a roster listing of licensed appraisal management companies to the
				appraisal subcommittee.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-050, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-055 - Required records - Accessibility of records to the department of licensing

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Appraisal management companies must retain records in
				accordance with
				RCW
				18.310.130. Such records will be subject to
				random audit by the department without notice and must be readily available for
				inspection by a representative of the department.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-055, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-060 - Additional required records

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(1) An
			 appraisal management company having been issued a license shall comply with the
			 following:
(a)Shall maintain with the
			 department the name and address of the designated controlling person for
			 service of process and shall furnish in writing to the department any changes
			 to the information on file within fourteen business days.
(b)An appraisal management company shall
			 maintain a complete record of all requests for appraisal services referred to
			 state licensed and certified appraisers as well as payments and dates of
			 payments made to the appraisers and shall make such information available to
			 the department upon written request. An appraisal management company's
			 statement of recordkeeping certification upon registration with the division
			 and biennially thereafter shall be signed by its designated controlling person
			 and shall describe its system for maintaining a record of:
(i) The name of the appraiser who accepts
			 each assignment and signs the corresponding appraisal report; or
(ii) If an assignment is accepted by an
			 appraisal company, the name of the appraisal company that accepts the
			 assignment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-070 - Required disclosure to appraisers

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
When engaging the appraiser, the appraisal management company
				shall disclose to an appraiser, within their engagement documents, the state
				license number of the appraisal management company.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-070, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-075 - Standards of practice

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
The standard of practice governing real estate appraisal
				activities coordinated by appraisal management companies will be the edition of
				the
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the
				Appraisal Foundation
in effect on the date of the appraisal report.
				Appraisals coordinated by real estate appraisal management companies must
				comply with these standards of practice. A copy of the Uniform Standards of
				Professional Appraisal Practice is available for review and inspection at the
				office of the Real Estate Appraiser Unit Office, Olympia, Washington. The
				Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice is a copyright document.
				Copy of the full text may be obtained from the appraisal foundation at The
				Appraisal Foundation, P.O. Box 96734, Washington, DC
				20090-6734.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-080 - Prohibitions

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(1) In addition to the unprofessional conduct
			 described in RCW  18.235.130, and the actions described in RCW  18.310.150, the
			 director may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, actions or
			 conditions:
(a) Prohibiting or refusing to
			 allow, or attempting to prohibit or refuse to allow the professional appraisal
			 assistance of registered real estate appraiser trainees in appraisal services
			 unless such action is required by the appraisal management company's
			 client;
(b) The appraisal
			 management company shall not permit any employee, agent, third party, or
			 controlling principal to engage in any of the following activities:
(i) Require the appraiser to collect the
			 appraisal fee from a borrower, homeowner, or third party or to accept a credit
			 card payment;
(ii) Require the
			 appraiser to provide the appraisal management company with the appraiser's
			 digital signature or seal; or
(iii)
			 Compensate an unlicensed appraisal management company for referrals of
			 appraisal services.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-090 - Valuation independence standards

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(1) Appraisal management companies shall
			 select an appraiser who is independent of the transaction and who has the
			 requisite education, expertise, and experience necessary to competently
			 complete the appraisal assignment for the particular market and property type;
			 and
(2) Appraisal management
			 companies shall conduct appraisal management services in accordance with the
			 requirements of the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. Secs. 1601-1667.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-409 - Appraisal management companies › Section 308-409-100 - Appraisal reports - Alterations - Use

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
The licensed appraisal management company shall not, under any
				circumstances remove data or portions thereof from the completed appraisal
				report for use in any form or for any reason.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  18.310.020(1). 11-24-067,
				  § 308-409-100, filed 12/6/11, effective
				  1/6/12.