(1) A certified manufactured home installer desiring to renew certification as a manufactured home installer under chapter 43.22A RCW must file a certification renewal application with the department.

(2) The application must:

(a) Be received by the department on or before the installer's certification expiration date.

(b) Be accompanied by the certification renewal fee specified in WAC 296-150I-3000.

(3) If a certified installer fails to apply for renewal and provide proof of continuing education within ninety days prior to the expiration of the installer's current certification, the installer must reapply for installer certification and meet all requirements for installer certification as set forth in chapter 43.22A RCW and this chapter.

(4) Before a new certification is issued, the certified installer must provide proof to the department that the certified installer has met the continuing education requirements set forth in this chapter.

(5) The department will attempt to notify installers prior to expiration; however, it is the installer's responsibility to ensure timely renewal.