PDFWAC 296-150T-0600

What manufacturing codes apply to factory-built temporary worker housing?

(1) All design, construction, installations, and alterations of factory-built temporary worker housing structures must conform with the following codes and the requirements of this chapter:
(a) The temporary worker housing construction code, chapter 246-359 WAC;
(b) The National Electrical Code as referenced in chapter 19.28 RCW and in chapter 296-46B WAC.
(2) All construction methods and installations must comply with chapter 246-359 WAC and use accepted engineering practices when used, provide minimum health and safety to the occupants of factory-built temporary worker housing structures and the public, and demonstrate journeyperson quality of work of the various trades.
(3) Requirements for any size, weight, or quality of material modified by the terms "minimum," "not less than," "at least," and similar expressions are minimum standards. The manufacturer may exceed these standards, provided the deviation does not result in inferior installation or defeat the purpose and intent of the standard.
Note:
The codes, RCWs, and WACs referenced in this rule are available for reference at the Washington State Library, the Washington State Law Library, and may be available at your local library.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 12-15-061, § 296-150T-0600, filed 7/17/12, effective 9/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. WSR 99-12-079, § 296-150T-0600, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99.]