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Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-060 - Protests

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Any person whose interests would be adversely affected by the
				granting of a franchise may file protests thereto. No form of protest is
				prescribed, but such protests shall be in writing, mailed to the department of
				transportation at the address listed in the notice, and to the applicant at the
				address stated in the application for franchise, and shall briefly state the
				facts upon which such protest is based. No protest or amendment thereof shall
				be considered by the department unless received within fourteen days after the
				notice of filing has been posted and published.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-060, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-060, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-050.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-070 - Uncontested applications

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If no protest to a franchise application is received within
				fourteen days after the notice of filing has been posted and published, the
				department may grant the franchise without further
				proceedings.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-070, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-052.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-080 - Procedure on protests

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If a protest or protests to an application are filed with the
				department, the secretary or his designee shall, at the time for hearing such
				application, insofar as is practicable, state the issues raised by the protest
				or protests, take such other steps as it may deem necessary for complete
				hearing on such issues, and continue such hearing from time to time until the
				hearing is completed in accordance with these rules.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-080, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-055.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-090 - Hearing officers

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The secretary may designate any qualified person as hearing
				officer with respect to hearings on any franchise application. Subject to later
				review and ruling by the secretary or his designee, such hearing officer
				may:
(1) Administer oaths and
			 affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence;
(2) Admit evidence which possesses probative
			 value commonly accepted by reasonable, prudent men in the conduct of their
			 affairs, giving effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law and
			 excluding incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial and unduly repetitious
			 evidence;
(3) Rule on offers of
			 proof and receive relevant evidence;
(4) Regulate the course of the
			 hearing;
(5) Hold conferences for
			 the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the
			 parties;
(6) Dispose of procedural
			 requests or similar matters;
(7)
			 Prepare the proposed order, including findings of fact and conclusions of law,
			 disposing of such application and submit the same to the secretary or his
			 designee for consideration.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-090, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-060.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-100 - Policy on accommodation of utilities on highway rights of way

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This policy shall apply to all franchises and permits issued
				subject to chapter 47.44 RCW to all public RCW to all public, private, and
				governmental utility lines that are to be located, adjusted or relocated within
				the rights of way of state highways other than provided for in
				chapter
				47.24 RCW.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed as limiting the
				rights of the department to impose restrictions or requirements in addition to
				and/or deviations from those stated herein in any franchise or permit where the
				department deems it advisable to do so.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-100, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-100, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-065.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-110 - Definition of terms

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Unless otherwise stated, words and phrases used herein shall
				have the following meaning:
(1)
			 Highway - A general term denoting a street, road or public way for purposes of
			 vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right of way.
(2) Conventional highway - An arterial
			 highway without access control.
(3)
			 Limited access highway - A highway upon which the rights to ingress and egress,
			 light, view and air are controlled by law.
(a)
			 Full control of access - Means that the authority to control access is
			 exercised to give preference to through traffic by providing access connections
			 with selected public roads by prohibiting crossings or direct private driveway
			 connections at grade.
(b) Partial
			 control of access - Means that the authority to control access is exercised to
			 give preference to through traffic to a degree that, in addition to access
			 connections with selected public roads, there may be some crossings and some
			 private driveway connections at grade.
(c) Modified control of access - Means that
			 the authority to control access is exercised to give preference to through
			 traffic to such a degree that most approaches, including commercial approaches,
			 existing and in use at the time of establishment, may be allowed.
(d) Freeway - A fully controlled limited
			 access highway of four or more traffic lanes with the opposing traffic lanes
			 separated by a median strip of arbitrary width.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-120 - Application of policy to various types of right of way

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The applicable policy for the accommodation of utilities on
				various types of highways shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) Freeways - Accommodation of utilities
			 shall be in accordance with "A Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities on
			 Freeway Rights of Way" issued by the American Association of State Highway and
			 Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 1982, and amendments thereto, and this
			 policy.
(2) Limited access highways
			 - Accommodation of utilities shall be the same as for freeways.
(3) Conventional highways - Rural -
			 Accommodation of utilities shall be in accordance with this policy.
(4) Conventional highways - Cities and towns
			 - Accommodation of utilities shall be in accordance with:
(a) Underground
(i) Water and sewer - The current "Standard
			 Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction."
(ii) All other facilities - Accommodation of
			 utilities shall be in accordance with this policy.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-130 - Location

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(1) Utility installations should be located
			 to minimize need for later adjustment to accommodate future highway
			 improvements and to permit access for servicing such lines with minimum
			 interference to highway traffic and must be located in accordance with the
			 control zone guidelines.
(2)
			 Longitudinal installations should be located on a uniform alignment and grade
			 as near as practicable to the right of way line so as to provide a safe
			 environment for traffic operation and preserve space for future highway
			 improvements or other utility installations.
(3) Utility line crossings of the highway
			 shall be normal to the highway center line to the extent feasible and
			 practical. Crossings should be made on a true line and grade. Crossings
			 entering the right of way at an angle greater than forty-five degrees from
			 normal shall be considered longitudinal location except crossings within public
			 road intersections.
(4) The
			 horizontal location shall be placed with relation to the centerline of the
			 highway as approved by the department.
(5) The vertical location of underground
			 utility lines shall be in accordance with the currently applicable design
			 standard for underground utility encroachments. The vertical clearance of above
			 ground facilities shall be consistent with the clearances as provided in WAC
			 468-34-290.
(6) In all cases, full consideration shall be
			 given to visual quality, sound engineering principles, and overall economic
			 aspects.
(7) Utility installations
			 that are needed for a highway purpose, such as for continuous highway lighting
			 or to serve a weigh station, rest or recreational area, are to be located and
			 designed in accordance with the requirements of this policy.
(8) The department may restrict the number of
			 utility service connections, and require the placement of one or more
			 distribution lines in lieu thereof.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-130, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-130, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-095.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-140 - Utility tunnels and bridges

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The department should ensure adequate study is made by the
				utility companies to anticipate their needs (present and future) for crossings
				and to determine if convergence of several crossings can be made to make it
				more feasible to use a utility tunnel or bridge.
In a combined tunnel or bridge, provision shall be made to
				isolate mutually hazardous transmittants such as fuels and electric energy by
				compartmentizing or by auxiliary encasement of incompatible carriers.
The utility tunnel or bridge shall comply in appearance,
				location, cover, earthwork and markers with the standards as set in the current
				Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal
				Construction.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-140, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-140, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-105.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-150 - Design

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(1) The utility company shall be responsible
			 for the design of the utility facility. The department shall review and approve
			 the utility's plans with respect to location and the manner in which the
			 utility facility is to be installed and measures to be taken to preserve safe
			 and free flow of traffic, structural integrity of the roadway or highway
			 structure, ease of highway maintenance, appearance of the highway and the
			 integrity of the utility facility.
(2) Utility installations on, over or under
			 the rights of way and utility attachments to highway structures shall as a
			 minimum comply with the following standards and/or amendments thereto:
(a) Electric power and communication
			 facilities shall conform with the currently applicable National Electric Safety
			 Code and/or Washington State Safety Code.
(b) Water lines shall conform with the
			 current Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction
			 including but not limited to:
Welded Steel Water Pipe
AWWAC201
& ASTM A 120
AWWAC203
AWWAC205
Reinforced Concrete Water Pipe
AWWAC300
AWWAC301
AWWAC302
Cast Iron Water Pipe
AWWAC106
AWWAC108
AWWAC111
Wrought Iron Water Pipe
ASTMA72
(c)
			 Pressure pipeline shall conform with the currently applicable sections of
			 Standard Code for Pressure Piping of the American National Standards Institute
			 and applicable industry codes, including:
(i)
			 Power Piping, ANSI B 31.10
(ii)
			 Petroleum Refinery Piping, ANSI B 31.3
(iii) Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping
			 Systems, ANSI B 31.4
(iv) C.F.R.
			 49, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline - Minimum
			 Federal Safety Standards
(v) Liquid
			 petroleum pipelines shall conform with the currently applicable recommended
			 practice of the American Petroleum Institute for Pipeline Crossings Under
			 Railroad and Highways. (API RP 1102)
(d) Sewer pipe shall conform with the current
			 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.
(e) Drainage pipe shall conform with the
			 current Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal
			 Construction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-160 - Permits and franchises

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Except as provided in WAC
				468-34-180, a permit or franchise
				shall be required for occupancy of highway right of way by utility facilities,
				including private lines.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-160, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-125.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-170 - Permits and franchises - Contents

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All permits or franchises shall:
(1) Incorporate all pertinent provisions of
			 this policy as to location, construction, traffic protection, maintenance,
			 access restriction, preservation of visual qualities, and such special
			 conditions as the department may deem appropriate.
(2) Generally describe the facilities to be
			 installed as to size, type, nature and extent.
(3) Contain adequate exhibits depicting:
(a) Existing or proposed location in relation
			 to the highway.
(b) Existing or
			 planned highway improvements.
(c)
			 Right of way.
(d) Control of access
			 and access points.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-180 - Accommodation where prior right

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Where the utility facilities are to be adjusted to accommodate
				highway construction and the utility has a prior property right in its
				location, the department and the utility may enter into a common use agreement
				providing for joint occupancy of right of way consistent with the requirements
				of each party.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-180, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-145.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-190 - Pipelines - Location and alignment

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(1)
			 For all crossings, the angle of crossing should be based on economic
			 considerations of practical alternates. The crossings should be as near normal
			 to the highway centerlines as practical.
(2) Pipeline crossings should avoid deep
			 cuts, footings of bridges and retaining walls, wet or rocky terrain or
			 locations where highway drainage would be affected.
(3) Longitudinal installations shall parallel
			 the highway and lie as near as practicable to the highway right of way line.
			 Any longitudinal installation in the roadway or median, as defined in WAC
			 468-34-110(7) and
			 (8), shall be considered a variance from this
			 policy. Any request for such a variance must demonstrate that:
(a) The installation will not adversely
			 affect the design, construction, stability, structural integrity, traffic
			 safety or operation of the highway.
(b) The installation, other than in the
			 roadway or median, will create an undue hardship or financial burden by reason
			 of terrain, geology, or environmental damage along the roadside.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-200 - Pipelines - Cover

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(1) The grade of
			 the top of pipe within the highway right of way shall comply with the
			 applicable Design Standard for Underground Utility Encroachment.
(2) Where less than minimum cover is made
			 necessary to avoid obstacles, the pipe should either be rerouted or protected
			 with a casing or concrete slab acceptable to the department.
(3) Cover for pipelines carrying
			 transmittants which are flammable, corrosive, expansive, energized, or unstable
			 shall not be reduced below safety limits as specified in the appropriate
			 industry standards and specifications.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-200, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-165.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-210 - Pipelines - Encasement

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(1) Casings shall
			 not be required for the following conditions:
(a) Pipelines conveying natural or other gas
			 which meet the design, installation and cathodic protection provisions of the
			 Minimum Federal Safety Standards,  49 C.F.R. part 192  and chapter 480-93 WAC Gas
			 companies -- Safety.
(b) Local
			 service lines and connections conveying natural or other gas which meet the
			 design, installation and cathodic protection provisions of the Minimum Federal
			 Safety Standards,  49 C.F.R. part 192  and chapter 480-93 WAC Gas companies --
			 Safety.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-220 - Pipelines - Appurtenances

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(1) Vents shall
			 be required for casings, tunnels and galleries enclosing carriers of fuel where
			 required by C.F.R. 49, Part 192, Minimum Federal Safety Standards. Vent
			 standpipes shall be located and constructed so as not to interfere with
			 maintenance of the highway nor to be concealed by vegetation; preferably they
			 should stand by a fence or on the right of way line.
(2) Drains shall be required for casings,
			 tunnels, or galleries enclosing carriers of liquid, liquefied gas or heavy gas.
			 Drains may outfall into the roadway ditch or natural water course at locations
			 approved by the department. The outfall shall not be used as a wasteway for
			 purging the carrier unless specifically authorized by the department.
(3) Marker location and emergency information
			 shall be conspicuously marked for all pipelines, using color if necessary to
			 contrast with the environment. They should be provided at one end of a normal
			 crossing, at both ends of an oblique crossing and at five hundred foot
			 intervals along a longitudinal installation. Markers shall include pipeline
			 identification and station; owner of the pipeline; and telephone number or
			 other means of contact with local office. Markers may also include depth of
			 cover, size, pressure and contents of carrier, and potential of ducted wires
			 and cables.
(4) Manholes shall not
			 be located in the pavement or shoulders of any access controlled highway.
			 Manholes should be designed and located in such a manner that will cause the
			 least interference to other utilities and future highway expansion.
(5) Automatic shut-off valves shall be
			 installed in line at or near ends of structures, near unusual hazards, unless
			 the hazardous segments can be isolated by other sectionalizing devices within a
			 reasonable distance.
(6)
			 Above-ground appurtenances shall be located to comply with the control zone
			 guidelines.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-220, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-220, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-185.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-230 - Pipelines - Uncased carriers

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(1) The
			 carrier pipe shall conform to the material and design requirements of the
			 utility industry and government codes and specifications.
(2) The carrier pipe shall be designed to
			 support the load of the highway plus superimposed loads thereon when the pipe
			 is operated under all ranges of pressure from maximum internal to zero
			 pressures.
(3) Suitable bridging,
			 concrete slabs, or other appropriate measures as approved by the department
			 shall be used to protect existing carrier pipes which by reason of shallow bury
			 or location makes them vulnerable to damage from highway construction or
			 maintenance operations.
(4)
			 Existing carrier pipelines may remain in place without further protective
			 measures if they are of adequate depth and do not conflict with highway
			 construction or maintenance and provided the department (and the pipeline
			 officials) agree that the lines are, and will remain, structurally sound and
			 operationally safe.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-230, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-195.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-240 - Pipelines - Restrictions against varied use

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(1) Pipeline installation requests shall
			 specify the class of transmittant, the maximum working, test, or design
			 pressures, and the design standards for the carrier.
(2) A change in the class of transmittant, or
			 an increase in the maximum design pressure specified in the permit or
			 franchise, shall require approval of the department. The request for the change
			 shall specify the applicable codes to be used.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-240, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-205.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-250 - Pipelines - Installation

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Installation or replacement of pipelines along or crossing
				highways shall ordinarily be controlled by end-product specifications. However,
				to insure safety of traffic and preservation of the earth structure supporting
				the pavement, any required construction shall be in accordance with the
				following controls:
(1) Trenched
			 construction and backfill. The essential features for trench and backfill
			 construction are:
(a) Restoration of the
			 structural integrity of entrenched roadbed.
(b) Security of the pipe against deformation
			 likely to cause leakage.
(c)
			 Assurance against the trench becoming a drainage channel or against drainage
			 being blocked by the backfill.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-260 - Pipelines - Adjustment

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(1) An existing
			 pipeline should be relocated in plan and/or grade whenever the top of the pipe
			 is less than the requirements of the currently applicable standard design plate
			 for underground utility encroachments.
(2) An existing or relocated pipeline shall
			 be encased or otherwise protected wherever such treatment normally would be
			 required for a future pipeline at the site.
(3) An existing pipeline which would lack
			 adequate cover for protection against vehicular live loads or highway
			 construction operations may, in lieu of encasement, be protected by a floating
			 slab.
(4) Notwithstanding
			 reinforcement or protection otherwise provided, the highway construction
			 contractor should be warned and made responsible for the security of each
			 existing pipeline within the construction zone. Where there are unusual utility
			 hazards and where heavy construction equipment will be needed, it should be
			 arranged that the contractor provide an adequate temporary protective cover of
			 earth or bridge the utility if underground.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-260, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-225.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-280 - Overhead power and communication lines - Type of construction

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Longitudinal installations on the right of way should be single
				pole construction. Joint use single pole construction is generally desirable
				and should be used whenever feasible.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-280, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-245.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-290 - Vertical clearance

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The vertical clearance for overhead power and communication
				lines above the highway and the lateral and vertical clearance from bridges
				shall conform with the National Electrical Safety Code and/or with the
				clearances as shown below, whichever is greater.
TYPE OF UTILITY LINE
LINES
CROSSING
ROADWAYS
LONGI-
TUDINAL
Communications and Cable
Television
Communications and/or Cable
Television joint usage with
electrical
ELECTRICAL
0 - 750 volts
751 - 15,000 volts
15,001 - 50,000 volts
50,001 volts and over
24'
20'
24'
30'
32'
34'
20'
20'
24'
27'
32'
32'
(1) The minimum
			 height of highway crossing shall be measured from the point of the roadway
			 directly under the crossing.
(2)
			 The minimum height of longitudinal lines shall be measured from ground
			 line.
(3) All clearances shall be
			 at State Electrical Construction Code temperature and loading standards, and
			 comply with all other requirements of this code.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-290, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-290, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-255.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-300 - Overhead lines - Location

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(1) Pole
			 lines must be located in accordance with the control zone guidelines.
(2) Guy wires to ground anchors and stub
			 poles shall be located in accordance with the control zone
			 guidelines.
(3) Where irregular
			 shaped portions of the right of way extend beyond the normal right of way
			 limits, variances in the location from the right of way line should be allowed
			 as necessary to maintain a reasonably uniform alignment for longitudinal
			 overhead and underground installations.
(4) On and along conventional highways, poles
			 and related facilities should be located as near as practicable to the right of
			 way line.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-300, filed 2/10/89. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-34-300, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-04-265.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-310 - Underground power and communication lines

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(1) The general controls relative to
			 pipelines shall apply to underground installation of power and communication
			 lines.
(2) The general controls set
			 forth in WAC
			 468-34-270 relative to
			 installations on highway structures shall be followed.
(3) The design of underground installations
			 should reflect consideration of possible future highway and/or utility
			 enlargement.
(4) Manholes shall be
			 designed and located in such a manner that will cause the least interference to
			 other utilities and future highway expansion.
(5) New underground utility installations may
			 be permitted in scenic strips, overlooks, where they will not require extensive
			 removal or alteration of trees visible to the highway user or impair the visual
			 quality of the lands being traversed.
Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order
				  10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-34-310, filed 12/20/78.
				  Formerly WAC 252-04-275.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-320 - Conversion to underground or relocation of overhead lines - Responsibility

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Consistent with existing statutes and the necessity for
				protecting roadside appearance and removal or relocation of existing aerial
				lines within certain areas, the following methods of sharing cost
				responsibility shall pertain under various circumstances.
(1) Where an aerial utility line exists under
			 franchise and for reasons of visual quality the department desires
			 undergrounding or aerial relocation during the life of the franchise to serve
			 the highway purpose, the department will pay the cost of the new facility, plus
			 cost of removal of the old plant, less a credit for depreciation and salvage on
			 the replaced plant.
(2) For new
			 franchises for new utility lines where none presently exist and where the
			 department determines on the basis of scenic classification (WAC
			 468-34-330)  that the facilities
			 shall be placed underground, the entire cost shall be borne by the utility.
Where a franchise is to be amended or has been renewed for the
				first time after the effective date (August 20, 1974) of this policy revision
				and the department determines on the basis of scenic classification (WAC
				468-34-330)  that the facility
				should be placed underground or relocated aerially, the cost for such
				undergrounding or relocation shall be borne by the utility. Such undergrounding
				or relocation shall occur at the time of reconstruction of the line by the
				utility or at a time determined by the utility within the renewal period,
				whichever occurs first.
(3)
			 Within the limits of projects for highway construction where the utility
			 occupies the right of way by right of franchise and where the department
			 determines on the basis of scenic classification (WAC
			 468-34-330)  that the facility
			 should be placed underground or, based on design and/or location considerations
			 the facility may be relocated aerially, the cost responsibilities shall be
			 determined as follows:
(a) The utility shall
			 be responsible for the full cost of that portion of the existing aerial
			 facility that must be relocated within the physical limits of
			 construction.
(b) The department
			 will pay the cost of the new facility, plus the cost of removal of the old
			 plant less a credit for depreciation and salvage on the replaced plant, for
			 that portion of aerial line not physically affected by the highway
			 construction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-340 - Miscellaneous

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(1) Preservation, restoration and cleanup
(a) Disturbed areas - The size of the
			 disturbed area shall be kept to a minimum. Restoration methods shall be in
			 accordance with the specifications and/or special provisions of the permit or
			 franchise. Unsatisfactory restoration work shall be promptly redone by the
			 utility. If necessary, restoration work that is not acceptable to the
			 department, may be repaired by the department and billed to the utility
			 company.
(b) Drainage - Care shall
			 be taken in utility installations to avoid disturbing existing drainage
			 facilities. Underground utility facilities should be backfilled with pervious
			 material and outlets provided for entrapped water. Underdrains should be
			 provided where necessary. No jetting or puddling shall be permitted under the
			 roadway.
(c) Spraying, cutting and
			 trimming of trees - The indiscriminate cutting of trees or disfiguring of any
			 feature of scenic value shall not be permitted. The utility shall repair or
			 replace in kind any tree or shrub removed or disfigured when such is not
			 necessary for the utility installation.
(d) If chemical sprays are used to kill weeds
			 and brush, they shall comply with currently applicable federal and state
			 department of agriculture regulations and the following:
(i) A special permit issued by the department
			 shall be required.
(ii) Brush and
			 trees thirty inches or higher shall be close cut and treated with spray to kill
			 the roots and stumps.
(iii) Brush
			 shall be disposed of by chipping or removal from the right of way.
(iv) Brush and weeds thirty inches or less in
			 height may be treated with a chemical spray. After the brush and weeds have
			 died, they shall be immediately removed to prevent a serious fire
			 hazard.
(v) The utility shall be
			 responsible for any drift of the spray that contacts vegetation on private
			 property adjacent to the highway.
(vi) Ingredients that are toxic to livestock,
			 game animals or fowls shall not be used.
(e) Refuse and debris shall be disposed of to
			 the satisfaction of the department.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-34 - Utility lines - Franchises and permits › Section 468-34-350 - Control zone guidelines

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Consistent with federal, state, or local laws or regulations
				all utility installations within the highway right of way shall be located in
				accordance with the control zone guidelines. The control zone guidelines govern
				the location of utilities within the right of way for the following:
(1) New installations or
			 reconstruction.
(2) Highway
			 projects involving safety improvements.
(3) Franchise renewal or consolidation of
			 existing utility objects.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.44 RCW. 89-05-022 (Order
				  119), § 468-34-350, filed
				  2/10/89.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-38 - Vehicle size and weight-Highway restrictions-Equipment › Section 468-38-001 - Purpose and scope

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What is the purpose and scope of this administrative code
				chapter for vehicle size and weight?
(1). This chapter provides rules necessary
			 for the implementation of certain sections of
			 chapter
			 46.44 RCW, to include the
			 issuance of special permits that allow vehicles, or combinations of vehicles,
			 to move in a legal or extra-legal configuration on the public highways. The
			 chapter also includes rules on safety and operations as they relate to the
			 permitting of extra-legal configurations.
(2) The chapter avoids, where possible, the
			 restating of revised code and therefore should be used in conjunction with the
			 revised code.
(3) The chapter has
			 been written in a "question and answer" format to enhance communication with
			 users.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  46.44.090. 05-04-053, § 468-38-001,
				  filed 1/28/05, effective 2/28/05.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-38 - Vehicle size and weight-Highway restrictions-Equipment › Section 468-38-030 - Temporary additional tonnage permits

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(1)
What vehicle type or vehicle
			 combination is eligible for the temporary additional tonnage permit provided in
			 RCW
			  46.44.095?
Temporary additional
			 tonnage permits may be issued to the following types of vehicles: Three or more
			 axle single unit trucks; three or more axle truck-tractors, including those
			 equipped with a legal dromedary area; and a truck-tractor with two axles
			 pulling double trailers.
(2)
What is the maximum amount of additional tonnage that can be
			 purchased?
Tonnage may be purchased up to the legal capacity of the
			 vehicle(s), not to exceed one hundred five thousand five hundred pounds, based
			 on number of axles and axles spacings (RCW
			  46.44.041), and number and size of
			 tires.
(3)
Are temporary
			 additional tonnage permits ever issued to the trailer?
Temporary
			 additional tonnage permits are only issued to power units.
(4)
Can a department of licensing trip
			 permit be used in lieu of licensed tonnage, to meet the forty thousand pound
			 (single unit) or eighty thousand pound (combination) requirement needed before
			 an additional tonnage permit can be issued?
Yes, as provided for in RCW
			  46.16.160.
(5)
Can the
			 additional tonnage permit extend beyond the valid license period?
The
			 additional tonnage permit may not extend beyond the valid license period. In
			 the case where department of licensing trip permits are used in lieu of
			 licensed tonnage, a minimum of two three-day trip permits must be used because
			 the additional tonnage permit is sold for a minimum of five days. Only three
			 trip permits can be issued to a vehicle within a thirty-day period, allowing
			 for a maximum of nine days of additional tonnage in any thirty-day
			 period.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  46.44.090. 05-04-053, § 468-38-030,
				  filed 1/28/05, effective 2/28/05; 94-07-054 (Order 142), § 468-38-030,
				  filed 3/11/94, effective 3/11/94; 89-23-110 (Order 68), § 468-38-030,
				  filed 11/22/89, effective 12/23/89; 82-18-010 (Order 31, Resolution No. 156),
				  § 468-38-030, filed 8/20/82. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151.
				  79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), §
				  468-38-030, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC
				  252-24-030.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-38 - Vehicle size and weight-Highway restrictions-Equipment › Section 468-38-050 - Special permits for extra-legal loads

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(1)
When can the department or its
			 agents issue a permit for an extra-legal move?
The following general
			 conditions must be met:
(a) Application can
			 be made in face-to-face over-the-counter transactions with the department or
			 its agents and the applicant has shown there is good cause for the move. The
			 requestor may self-issue a special motor vehicle permit for their vehicles when
			 applicable. Application may be made in written or electronic format to the
			 department's agents.
(b) The
			 applicant has shown the configuration is eligible for a permit.
(c) The vehicle, vehicle combination and/or
			 load has been thoroughly described and identified.
(d) The points of origin and destination and
			 the route of travel have been stated and approved.
(e) The move has been determined to be
			 consistent with public safety. The permit applicant has indicated that
			 appropriate safety precautions will be taken as required by state law,
			 administrative rule or specific permit instruction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-38 - Vehicle size and weight-Highway restrictions-Equipment › Section 468-38-070 - Maximums and other criteria for special permits - Nondivisible

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(1)
Are there maximum dimensions
			 established for moving nondivisible over-dimensional vehicles and/or
			 loads?
Yes. In all instances the general safety of the public is
			 considered paramount and will ultimately govern over-dimensional moves. There
			 are some general rules; however, physical barriers determine most maximums for
			 over-dimensional moves. Over-dimensional maximums are addressed as follows:
(a)
Overwidth:
As stipulated in
			 RCW
			  46.44.092, fourteen feet on any two-lane
			 highway; twenty feet on any multiple-lane highway where a physical barrier
			 serving as a median divider (i.e., jersey barrier, cyclone fence, guardrail,
			 etc.) separates the oncoming and opposing traffic lanes; thirty-two feet on any
			 multiple-lane undivided highway. Permits may be issued for widths in excess of
			 the preceding limits when traveling on highway segments that by design can
			 accommodate the greater width.
(b)
Overheight:
Any move involving height, especially permitted moves
			 exceeding fourteen feet, are governed by the ability to clear overhead
			 obstructions such as bridges, underpasses, wires, overhead signs, and other
			 objects. The issuance of a permit does not insure the route to be free of
			 overhead obstructions. It is the responsibility of the permit applicant to
			 check, or prerun, the proposed route and provide for safe maneuvers around the
			 obstruction or detours as necessary. Structures owned by the state should be
			 reviewed with department field personnel to determine safe navigation of the
			 move, including options for temporary removal of obstructions. Detours off the
			 state route onto county or city roads require authorization from those
			 jurisdictions. A traffic control plan (see WAC
			 468-38-405(3)(d))  may be requested for approval by the
			 department before a permit is issued.
(c)
Overlength:
Routes will be
			 limited to over-dimensional moves based on ability to negotiate curves,
			 interchanges, entrance and exit roadways and other obstacles.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-38 - Vehicle size and weight-Highway restrictions-Equipment › Section 468-38-073 - Measurement exclusive devices

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(1)
What are the criteria for being a measurement exclusive device?
Generally, measurement exclusive devices are vehicle appurtenances designed and
			 used for reasons of safety, aerodynamics, or efficient vehicle operation. A
			 measurement exclusive device must not carry property, create a space that
			 property could occupy outside of legal or permitted dimensions, or exceed the
			 specific dimensional limitations stated in this section.
(2)
What devices at the front of a
			 single unit vehicle, or power unit in a vehicle combination, are excluded from
			 length determinations?
The following devices have been identified as
			 measurement exclusive when determining length from the front of a single unit
			 vehicle or power unit in a vehicle combination:
(a) Resilient bumpers that do not extend more
			 than six inches from the vehicle;
(b) A fixed step up to three inches deep at
			 the front of an existing automobile transporter until April 29, 2005. It will
			 be the responsibility of the operator of the unit to prove that the step
			 existed prior to April 29, 2002. Such proof can be in the form of a work order
			 for equipment modification, a receipt for purchase and installation of the
			 piece, or any similar type of documentation. After April 29, 2005, the step
			 shall no longer be excluded from a vehicle's length.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 468 - Transportation, Department of (See Title 88) › Chapter 468-38 - Vehicle size and weight-Highway restrictions-Equipment › Section 468-38-075 - Special permit exemptions for authorized vehicles and/or loads

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(1)
What special permit
			 requirements/restrictions are exempted for an authorized overlength vehicle
			 and/or load?
The following exemptions for authorized overlength vehicles
			 and/or loads include:
(a) The requirement to
			 display "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs (WAC
			 468-38-155(7));
(b) The requirement to cease
			 operation on routes governed by commuter hour restrictions, and during holiday
			 travel restrictions (WAC
			 468-38-175(1) and
			 (2));
(c) The requirement that approved night
			 movement be stated on the special permit (WAC
			 468-38-175(3));
			 and
(d) The restriction for
			 movement during winter road conditions when the following sign is displayed:
			 "TRACTION ADVISORY/OVERSIZED VEHICLES PROHIBITED" (WAC
			 468-38-095(8)).
			 In addition to being an authorized vehicle, the vehicle must also comply with
			 WAC 204-24-050 Use of tire chains or
			 other traction devices.