PDFWAC 296-150M-0302

What are some examples of work to manufactured or mobile homes that either require or do not require a permit and inspection?

type of work
alteration permit and inspection required?
Yes
No
(1) Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
X
 
(c) Reconnection after moving home
X
 
(d) Repair
 
X
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(2) Bottom Board - Repair
 
X
(3) Clothes Washer
 
 
(a) New installation
 
X
(b) Replacement
 
X
(c) Repair with approved parts
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(4) Clothes Dryer (Electric)
 
 
(a) New installation (Prewired electrical)
 
X
(b) Replacement
 
X
(c) Repair with approved parts
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(e) Replacement with gas clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed
X
 
(5) Clothes Dryer (Gas)
 
 
(a) New installation (Preplumbed gas)
 
X
(b) Replacement
 
X
(c) Repair with approved parts
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(e) Replacement with electric clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed
X
 
(6) Dishwasher
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
 
 
(i) Cord connected
 
X
(ii) Direct wired
X
 
(c) Repair
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(7) Doors (Interior and Exterior)
 
 
(a) Additional*
X
 
(b) Replacement of door that fits into the same opening
 
X
(8) Electrical
 
 
(a) Replacing main electrical panel******
X
 
(b) Adding circuits
X
 
(c) Extending existing circuit(s)
X
 
(d) Replacing lighting fixtures****
 
X
(e) Replacing circuit breakers/fuses
 
X
(f) Replacing switches, receptacles, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and glass or plastic shades
 
X
(g) Repairing bath exhaust fans
 
X
(h) Repairing fans in kitchen range hoods
 
X
(9) Exterior Finish
 
 
(a) Painting
 
X
(b) Replacement of siding
X
 
(10) Furnace (Electric)
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
X
 
(c) Repair
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(e) Replacement with gas furnace
X
 
(11) Furnace (Gas)
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
X
 
(c) Repair
 
X
(d) Change from LP Gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing
 
X
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(f) Replacement with electric furnace
X
 
(12) Gas Lines
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Extend existing gas line
X
 
(c) Repair
X
 
(13) Interior
 
 
(a) Painting, wall papering and similar finish work
 
X
(b) Replacement or addition of curtains, drapes, blinds, window shades and other window coverings
 
X
(c) Replacement of carpeting and other floor-covering materials with similar materials
 
X
(14) Microwave Oven (Over range)
 
 
(a) New installation when electrical system modifications are performed
X
 
(b) Replacement
 
X
(c) Repair
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(15) Microwave Oven (Countertop)
 
X
(16) Pellet Stove
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
X
 
(c) Repair
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(17) Plumbing
 
 
(a) Adding plumbing fixtures***
X
 
(b) Repairing damage***
X
 
(c) Replacing fixtures***
X
 
(d) Repairing fixtures***
 
X
(e) Replacement/repair of shower doors and curtains
 
X
(18) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Electric)
 
 
(a) Replacement
 
 
(i) Cord connected
 
X
(ii) Direct wired
X
 
(b) Repair with approved parts
 
X
(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(d) Replacement with gas appliance(s)
X
 
(19) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Gas)
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
 
X
(c) Repair with approved parts
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(e) Replacement with electric appliance(s)
X
 
(20) Roofing
 
 
(a) Reroofing
X
 
(b) Applying liquid or mastic roof sealant to a metal roof
 
X
(c) Repair of damaged composition shingles
 
X
(21) Structural changes
 
 
(a) Adding a dormer*
X
 
(b) Truss repairs*
X
 
(c) Add opening in wall**
X
 
(d) Add gypsum board to walls or ceilings
X
 
(e) Repair or replacing floor decking/joists
X
 
(22) Water Heater (Electric)
 
 
(a) Replacement w/electric water heater
X
 
(b) Repair
 
X
(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(d) Replacement with gas water heater
X
 
(23) Water Heater (Gas)
 
 
(a) Replacement w/gas water heater
X
 
(b) Repair
 
X
(c) Change from LP gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
(e) Replacement with electric water heater
X
 
(24) Windows
 
 
(a) Replacement in same opening with no structural changes*****
 
X
(b) Replacement when structural changes are required
X
 
(c) Replacement of glass
 
X
(25) Wood Stove/Fireplace
 
 
(a) New installation
X
 
(b) Replacement
X
 
(c) Repair
 
X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance
 
X
*
May also require a plan review. Please contact your local L&I representative.
**
May also require a plan review. The department has detailed drawings you may use for openings in sidewalls. Please contact your local L&I representative.
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Fixtures include: Faucets, sinks, lavatories, laundry tubs, water closets (toilets), tubs, showers and tub/shower combos. A permit is not required for replacement of a like fixture as long as there are no changes to the existing water or drain lines.
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Fixtures must be installed per its listing and intended use.
*****
Windows in bedrooms must be of egress type.
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Meter bases may only be installed by the manufacturer of the home unless repaired or replaced.
Note:
Exemption from the permit and inspection requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the applicable code, chapter 296-150M WAC.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 16-01-163, § 296-150M-0302, filed 12/22/15, effective 2/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2005 c 399. WSR 05-24-020, § 296-150M-0302, filed 11/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. WSR 05-01-102, § 296-150M-0302, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485, 2002 c 268, and chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 03-12-044, § 296-150M-0302, filed 5/30/03, effective 5/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.432, 43.22.434, 43.22.440, and 2001 c 335. WSR 02-03-048, § 296-150M-0302, filed 1/9/02, effective 1/9/02.]