WSR 06-05-088

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[ Filed February 14, 2006, 1:06 p.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-01-070.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Fee increases specialty compliance programs, the department is proposing a fee increase for the following rules: Elevators (chapter 296-96 WAC), factory assembled structures (chapters 296-150C, 296-150F, 296-150M, 296-150T, and 296-150V WAC), and plumber certification (chapter 296-400A WAC).

     Hearing Location(s): Department of Labor and Industries, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Room S117, Tumwater, WA, on April 10, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: May 2, 2006.

     Submit Written Comments to: Sally Elliott, Department of Labor and Industries, P.O. Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400, e-mail yous235@lni.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-5292, by April 11, 2006.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sally Elliott by April 1, 2006, at (360) 902-6411 or yous235@lni.wa.gov.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this rule making is to increase fees 2.82% (rounded down to the nearest tenth of a dollar), which is the office of financial management's maximum allowable fiscal growth rate factor for fiscal year 2006. The fee increase is necessary to help cover the costs of ongoing services for the elevator, factory assembled structures, and plumber certification programs.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: See Purpose above.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW.

     Statute Being Implemented: Chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of labor and industries, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Sally Elliott, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-6411; Implementation and Enforcement: Patrick Woods, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-6348.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The department is exempt from preparing a small business economic impact statement under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi), since the purpose of this rule making is to set and adjust fees based upon the office of financial management's maximum allowable fiscal growth rate factor for fiscal year 2006.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The department is exempt from preparing a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) because the rule making is setting and adjusting fees based upon the office of financial management's maximum allowable fiscal growth rate factor for fiscal year 2006.

February 14, 2006

Gary Weeks

Director

OTS-8598.2


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-00922   What are the fees associated with licensing?   The following are the department's elevator license fees:


Type of Fee Period Covered by Fee Dollar Amount of Fee
Elevator contractor/mechanic application fee (not required for renewal of valid license) Per application $((51.50)) 52.90
Elevator contractor/ mechanic examination fee Per application $((154.50)) 158.80
Reciprocity application fee* Per application $((51.50)) 52.90
Elevator mechanic license 2 years $((103.00)) 105.90
Elevator contractor license 2 years $((103.00)) 105.90
Temporary elevator mechanic license 30 days $((25.70)) 26.40
Elevator mechanic/contractor timely renewal fee** 2 years $((103.00)) 105.90
Elevator mechanic/contractor late renewal fee*** 2 years $((206.00)) 211.80
Training provider application/renewal fee 2 years $((103.00)) 105.90
Continuing education course fee by approved training provider**** 1 year Not applicable
Replacement of any licenses $((15.40)) 15.80
Refund processing fee $((30.90)) 31.70

* Reciprocity application is only allowed for applicants who are applying for licensing based upon possession of a valid license that was obtained in state(s) with which the department has a reciprocity agreement.
** Renewals will be considered "timely" when the renewal application is received on or prior to the expiration date of the license.
*** Late renewal is for renewal applications received no later than ninety days after the expiration of the licenses. If the application is not received within ninety days from license expiration, the licensee must reapply and pass the competency examination.
**** This fee is paid directly to the continuing education training course provider approved by the department.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-00922, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-00922, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01010   What are the installation permit fees for conveyances, material lifts, and hoists and how are they calculated?   Installation permit fees are based on the total cost of the conveyance and the labor to install the conveyance. The following permit fees apply to the construction or relocation of all conveyances and material lifts:

TOTAL COST OF CONVEYANCE FEE
$0 to and including $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . $((51.50)) 52.90
$1,001 to and including $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((77.20)) 79.30
$5,001 to and including $7,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((128.70)) 132.30
$7,001 to and including $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((154.50)) 158.80
$10,001 to and including $15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((206.00)) 211.80
OVER $15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((288.40)) 296.50 plus
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . ((7.20)) 7.40

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01010, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-01010, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01010, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01010, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01010, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01012   What are the permit fees for alterations to conveyances, material lifts, and hoists and how are they calculated?   Permit fees are based on the total cost of the equipment, materials and labor to perform the alteration. The following permit fees apply to the alteration of all conveyances and material lifts:

TOTAL COST OF ALTERATION FEE
$0 to and including $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . $((51.50)) 52.90
$1,001 to and including $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((77.20)) 79.30
$5,001 to and including $7,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((128.70)) 132.30
$7,001 to and including $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((154.50)) 158.80
$10,001 to and including $15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((206.00)) 211.80
OVER $15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . ((206.00)) 211.80
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ((7.20)) 7.40

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01012, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01012, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01027   Are initial installation permit fees refundable?   Your initial installation permit fees are refundable if the installation work has not been performed minus a processing fee unless your permits have expired. No refunds will be issued for expired permits. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the elevator section and must identify the specific permits and the reasons for which the refunds are requested.


The processing fee for each refund is . . . . . . . . . . . . $((30.90)) 31.70

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01027, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-01027, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01027, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01027, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01027, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01030   What is the process for installation and alteration plan approval?   Prior to the start of construction, you must submit to the department for approval two copies of plans for new installations or major alterations. To be approved, the plan must comply with the latest adopted edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). In addition, the plans must include all information necessary in determining whether each installation/alteration complies with all applicable codes. You must keep a copy of the approved plan on the job site until the department has witnessed all acceptance tests. Any alterations to the approved plan must be submitted to the department for approval before a final inspection will be conducted. The nonrefundable fees for reviewing your plans are:


For each installation/major alteration . . . . . . . . . . . . $((25.70)) 26.40

If more than two sets of plans are submitted, the fee for each additional set . . . . . . . . . . . . $((10.30)) 10.50

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01030, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-96-01030, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01030, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01030, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01030, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01035   Are there inspection fees?   Yes. The initial inspection of a conveyance or for the initial inspection of construction, alteration or relocation of a conveyance is included with your permit fee. Once the department has approved the initial installation of the conveyance you will be issued a temporary operating permit that is valid for 30 days. Prior to the expiration of the 30-day permit the application for an annual operating permit and the appropriate fees must be paid to the department. Once the department has received the appropriate fees and application you will be issued your first annual operating permit. You are required to renew your annual operating permit yearly.

     The following inspections require an additional inspection fee:

     (1) Reinspection. If a conveyance does not pass an initial inspection and an additional inspection is required, the fee for each reinspection of a conveyance is $((103.00)) 105.90 per conveyance plus $((50.00)) 51.40 per hour for each hour in addition to the first hour.

     The department may waive reinspection fees.

     (2) Inspecting increases in the height (jumping) of personnel and material hoists.

     The fee for inspecting an increase in the height (jumping) of each personnel hoist or material hoist is $((103.00)) 105.90 plus $((51.50)) 52.90 per hour for each hour in addition to 2 hours. This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

     (3) Variance inspections.

     (a) The fee for an on-site variance inspection is $((154.50)) 158.80 per conveyance plus $((51.50)) 52.90 per hour for each hour in addition to 2 hours. This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

     (b) The fee for a variance that does not require an on-site inspection is $((51.50)) 52.90 per conveyance. The individual requesting the variance must provide the department with pictures, documentation, or other information necessary for the department to review the variance. The department may conduct an on-site variance inspection to verify the information provided or if it determines that an inspection is necessary. If an on-site variance inspection is performed, the fees in (a) of this subsection will apply.

     (4) "Red tag" status fee. The annual fee for a conveyance in "Red tag" status is $((25.70)) 26.40.

Note: You must provide the department with written approval from the building official, indicating that the conveyance is not required for building occupancy, when you apply to have the conveyance placed in voluntary red tag status.
     (5) Decommission inspection. The fee for performing a decommission inspection is $((51.50)) 52.90. Once the decommission inspection has been performed and approved, the conveyance will no longer require annual inspections until such time that the conveyance is brought back into service. Prior to operating the conveyance, a new inspection and annual operating permit must be obtained.

     (6) Voluntary inspections by request. The owner or potential purchaser of a building within the department's jurisdiction may request a voluntary inspection of a conveyance. The fee for this inspection will be $((103.00)) 105.90 per conveyance and $((51.50)) 52.90 per hour for each hour in addition to 2 hours plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors. The owner/potential purchaser requesting the voluntary inspection will not be subject to any penalties based on the inspector's findings.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01035, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-01035, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01035, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01035, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01035, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01040   What is the fee for testing and inspecting regular elevators used as temporary elevators to provide transportation for construction personnel, tools, and materials only?   (1) The fee for the inspecting and testing of regular elevators used as temporary elevators is $((82.40)) 84.70, in addition to any other fees required in this chapter. This fee purchases a 30-day temporary use permit that may be renewed at the department's discretion.

     (2) When this temporary use permit is purchased, a notice declaring that the equipment has not received final approval from the department must be conspicuously posted in the elevator.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01040, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01040, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01040, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01040, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01045   What are the inspection requirements and fees for conveyances in private residences?   (1) Chapter 70.87 RCW requires the department to inspect all new, altered or relocated conveyances operated exclusively for single-family use in private residences. Prior to inspection, you must complete a permit application as described in WAC 296-96-01005 and pay the appropriate fee listed in WAC 296-96-01010.

     (2) Chapter 70.87 RCW allows the department to inspect conveyances operated exclusively for single-family use in private residences when the department is investigating an accident or an alleged or apparent violation of the statute or these rules.

     (3) No annual inspection and operating permit is required for a private residence conveyance operated exclusively for single-family use unless the owner requests it. When an owner requests an inspection and an annual operating permit, the following fee must be paid prior to an inspection:


TYPE OF CONVEYANCE FEE
Each inclined stairway chair lift in private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . $((24.10)) 24.70
Each inclined wheel chair lift in a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((24.10)) 24.70
Each vertical wheel chair lift in a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((30.40)) 31.20
Each dumbwaiter in a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((24.10)) 24.70
Each inclined elevator at a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.70)) 88.10
Each private residence elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((55.20)) 56.70
Duplication of a lost, damaged or stolen operating permit . . . . . . . . . . . . ((10.30)) 10.50

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01045, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01045, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01045, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01045, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01050   How do I get a supplemental inspection?   Any person, firm, corporation or governmental agency can request a supplemental inspection from the department by paying a fee of $((61.80)) 63.50 per hour (including travel time) plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors. This fee is for inspections occurring during regular working hours.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01050, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-96-01050, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01050, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01050, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01050, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01055   Are technical services available and what is the fee?   You may request elevator field technical services from the department by paying a fee of $((61.80)) 63.50 per hour (including travel time) plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors. These field technical services may include code evaluation, code consultation, plan examination, code interpretation and clarification of technical data relating to the application of the department's conveyance rules. Field technical services do not include inspections.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01055, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-96-01055, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01055, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01055, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01055, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01060   Can I request an after hours inspection and what is the fee?   You may request an inspection outside of normal business hours, which are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., if an inspector is available and the inspection is authorized by the department. The minimum fee for an after-hours inspection is $((77.20)) 79.30 and $((77.20)) 79.30 per hour for each hour in addition to the first hour plus the standard per diem and mileage allowance granted to department inspectors. This fee is in addition to any other fees required for your project.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01060, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01060, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01060, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01060, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01065   What are the annual operating permits fees?   An annual operating permit will be issued to you upon payment of the appropriate fee:

TYPE OF CONVEYANCE FEE
Each hydraulic elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . $((103.00)) 105.90
Each roped-hydraulic elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((128.70)) 132.30
plus for each hoistway opening in excess of two . . . . . . . . . . . . ((10.30)) 10.50
Each cable elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((128.70)) 132.30
plus for each hoistway opening in excess of two . . . . . . . . . . . . ((10.30)) 10.50
Each cable elevator traveling more than 25 feet without an opening--for each 25 foot traveled . . . . . . . . . . . . ((10.30)) 10.50
Each limited-use/limited-application

(--LULA) elevator . . . . . . . . . . . .

((103.00)) 105.90
Each escalator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Each dumbwaiter in other than a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((55.20)) 56.70
Each material lift . . . . . . . . . . . . ((103.00)) 105.90
Each incline elevator in other than a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((110.70)) 113.80
Each belt manlift . . . . . . . . . . . . ((103.00)) 105.90
Each stair lift in other than a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((55.20)) 56.70
Each wheel chair lift in other than a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((55.20)) 56.70
Each personnel hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . ((103.00)) 105.90
Each grain elevator personnel lift . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Each material hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . ((103.00)) 105.90
Each special purpose elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((103.00)) 105.90
Each private residence elevator installed in other than a private residence . . . . . . . . . . . . ((103.00)) 105.90
Each casket lift . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Each sidewalk freight elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Each hand-powered manlift or freight

elevator . . . . . . . . . . . .

((58.00)) 59.60
Each boat launching elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Each auto parking elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Each moving walk . . . . . . . . . . . . ((85.60)) 88.00
Duplication of a damaged, lost or stolen operating permit . . . . . . . . . . . . ((10.30)) 10.50

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01065, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-96-01065, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-96-01065, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01065, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-96-01070   What are the civil (monetary) penalties for violating the conveyance permit and operation requirements of chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter?   (1) Any licensee, installer, owner or operator of a conveyance who violates a provision of chapter 70.87 RCW or this chapter shall be subject to the following civil penalties:


(a) Operation of a conveyance without a permit:
First violation . . . . . . . . . . . . $((154.50)) 158.80
Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((309.00)) 317.70
Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
(b) Installation of a conveyance without a permit:
First violation . . . . . . . . . . . . $((154.50)) 158.80
Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((309.00)) 317.70
Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
(c) Relocation of a conveyance without a permit:
First violation . . . . . . . . . . . . $((154.50)) 158.80
Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((309.00)) 317.70
Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
(d) Alteration of a conveyance without a permit:
First violation . . . . . . . . . . . . $((154.50)) 158.80
Second violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((309.00)) 317.70
Each additional violation . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
(e) (i) Operation of a conveyance for which the department has issued a red tag or has revoked or suspended an operating permit or operation of a decommissioned elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . $((515.10)) 500.00
(ii) Removal of a red tag from a conveyance . . . . . . . . . . . . $((515.10)) 500.00
(f) Failure to comply with a correction notice:
Within 90 days . . . . . . . . . . . . $((103.00)) 105.90
Between 91 and 180 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((257.50)) 264.70
Between 181 and 270 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((412.10)) 423.70
Between 271 and 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
Each 30 days after 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
Note: Penalties ((cumulate)) are cumulative
(g) Failure to submit official written notification that all corrections have been completed:
Within 90 days . . . . . . . . . . . . $((103.00)) 105.90
Between 91 and 180 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((257.50)) 264.70
Between 181 and 270 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((412.10)) 423.70
Between 271 and 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
Each 30 days after 360 days . . . . . . . . . . . . ((515.10)) 500.00
Note: Penalties ((cumulate)) are cumulative
(h) Failure to notify the department of each accident to a person requiring the services of a physician or resulting in a disability exceeding one day may result in a $((515.10)) 500.00 penalty per day. The conveyance must be removed from service until the department authorizes the operation of the conveyance. This may require an inspection and the applicable fees will be applied. Failure to remove the conveyance from service may result in an additional $((515.10)) 500.00 penalty per day.

     (2) A violation as described in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section will be a "second" or "additional" violation only if it occurs within one year of the first violation.

     (3) The department must serve notice by certified mail to an installer, licensee, owner, or operator for a violation of chapter 70.87 RCW, or this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-96-01070, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185, 70.87.190, 2002 c 98, 2003 c 143 and 2004 c 66. 04-12-047, § 296-96-01070, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.020, 70.87.030, 70.87.034, 70.87.120, 70.87.185 and chapter 70.87 RCW. 01-02-026, § 296-96-01070, filed 12/22/00, effective 1/22/01.]

OTS-8562.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-23-002, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05)

WAC 296-150C-3000   Commercial coach fees.  


INITIAL FILING FEE $((32.30)) 33.20
DESIGN PLAN FEES:
INITIAL FEE - MASTER DESIGN $((222.80)) 229.00
INITIAL FEE - ONE YEAR DESIGN $((91.20)) 93.70
RENEWAL FEE $((38.60)) 39.60
RESUBMIT FEE $((65.10)) 66.90
ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan) $((65.10)) 66.90
ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $4.90 per page for the first set of plans and $0.30 per page for each additional set of plans. These fees are in addition to any applicable design plan fees required under this section.
ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW (Plan review for educational,
institutional or health care facilities and other buildings)
Electrical Plan submission fee $((65.10)) 66.90
Service/feeder Ampacity:
0 - 100 $((28.80)) 29.60
101 - 200 $((35.90)) 36.90
201 - 400 $((67.40)) 69.30
401 - 600 $((79.50)) 81.70
601 - 800 $((102.50)) 105.30
801 - 1000 $((125.40)) 128.90
Over 1000 $((136.10)) 139.90
Over 600 volts surcharge $((21.50)) 22.10
Thermostats:
First $((12.70)) 13.00
Each additional $3.00
Low voltage fire alarm and burglar alarm:
Each control panel and up to four circuits or zones $((11.60)) 11.90
Each additional circuit or zone $2.00
Generators, refer to appropriate service/feeder ampacity fees
Note: Altered services or feeders shall be charged the above rate per the service/feeder ampacity fees.
Supplemental submissions of plans (resubmittals, addendums, renewals,
code updates, etc.) shall be charged per hour or fraction of an hour* $((77.10)) 79.20
ELECTRICAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Electrical Service/feeders Ampacity ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((189.80)) 195.10
Additional Feeder $((36.00)) 37.00
ELECTRICAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Electrical Service/feeders ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((100.70)) 103.50
Additional Feeder $((25.70)) 26.40
MEDICAL GAS PLAN REVIEW:
SUBMISSION FEE $((62.40)) 64.10
FIRST STATION $((62.40)) 64.10
EACH ADDITIONAL STATION $((22.80)) 23.40
RECIPROCAL PLAN REVIEW:
INITIAL FEE - MASTER DESIGN $((99.30)) 102.10
INITIAL FEE - ONE YEAR DESIGN $((60.10)) 61.70
RENEWAL FEE $((60.10)) 61.70
ADDENDUM $((60.10)) 61.70
PLANS APPROVED BY PROFESSIONALS $((45.30)) 46.50
APPROVAL OF EACH SET OF DESIGN PLANS BEYOND FIRST TWO SETS $((12.20)) 12.50
DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEES
INSPECTION/REINSPECTION (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((65.10)) 66.90
TRAVEL (Per hour) $((65.10)) 66.90
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
DEPARTMENT AUDIT FEES:
AUDIT (Per hour*) $((65.10)) 66.90
TRAVEL (Per hour*) $((65.10)) 66.90
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
ALTERATION INSPECTION (One hour plus insignia alteration fee) $((97.40)) 100.10
INSIGNIA FEES:
FIRST SECTION/ALTERATION $((19.70)) 20.20
EACH ADDITIONAL SECTION $((12.20)) 12.50
((ALTERATION $32.30))
REISSUED-LOST/DAMAGED $((12.20)) 12.50
OTHER FEES:
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((65.10)) 66.90
PUBLICATION PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RCW'S AND WAC'S (One free copy per year upon request) $((12.20)) 12.50
* Minimum charge of 1 hour; time spent greater than 1 hour is charged in 1/2 hour increments
** Per state guidelines
*** Actual charges incurred

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 05-23-002, § 296-150C-3000, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. 05-01-102, § 296-150C-3000, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 04-12-048, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.22, 18.27, 70.87 and 19.28 RCW. 99-12-080, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.106, 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 98-12-041, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/29/98, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030, 18.27.070, [18.27.]075, 43.22.350, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]434 and [43.22.]480(2). 97-11-053, § 296-150C-3000, filed 5/20/97, effective 6/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150C-3000, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

OTS-8563.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-23-002, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05)

WAC 296-150F-3000   Factory-built housing and commercial structure fees.  


INITIAL FILING FEE $((57.30)) 58.90
DESIGN PLAN FEES:
INITIAL FEE - MASTER DESIGN (CODE CYCLE) $((282.80)) 290.70
INITIAL FEE - ONE YEAR DESIGN $((165.70)) 170.30
RENEWAL FEE $((57.30)) 58.90
RESUBMIT FEE $((82.80)) 85.10
ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan.) $((82.80)) 85.10
ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $4.80 per page for the first set of plans and $0.30 per page for each additional set of plans. These fees are in addition to any applicable design plan fees required under this section.
ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW (Plan review for educational,
institutional or health care facilities and other buildings):
Electrical Plan submission fee $((63.10)) 64.80
Service/feeder Ampacity:
0 - 100 $((28.00)) 28.70
101 - 200 $((34.90)) 35.80
201 - 400 $((65.30)) 67.10
401 - 600 $((77.10)) 79.20
601 - 800 $((99.30)) 102.10
801 - 1000 $((121.50)) 124.90
Over 1000 $((131.80)) 135.50
Over 600 volts surcharge $((20.90)) 21.40
Thermostats:
First $((12.40)) 12.70
Each additional $3.00
Low voltage fire alarm and burglar alarm:
Each control panel and up to four circuits or zones $((11.30)) 11.60
Each additional circuit or zone $2.00
Generators, refer to appropriate service/feeder ampacity fees
Note: Altered services or feeders shall be charged the above rate per the service/feeder ampacity fees.
Supplemental submissions of plans (resubmittals, addendums, renewals, code updates, etc.) will be charged per hour or fraction of an hour* $((74.60)) 76.70
ELECTRICAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Electrical Service /feeders Ampacity ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((189.80)) 195.10
Additional Feeder $((36.00)) 37.00
ELECTRICAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Electrical Service/feeders ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((100.70)) 103.50
Additional Feeder $((25.70)) 26.40
MEDICAL GAS PLAN REVIEW:
SUBMISSION FEE $((78.60)) 80.80
FIRST STATION $((78.60)) 80.80
EACH ADDITIONAL STATION $((28.60)) 29.40
RECIPROCAL PLAN REVIEW:
INITIAL FEE-MASTER DESIGN $((126.50)) 130.00
INITIAL FEE-ONE YEAR DESIGN $((76.50)) 78.60
RENEWAL FEE $((76.50)) 78.60
ADDENDUM $((76.50)) 78.60
PLANS APPROVED BY DESIGN PROFESSIONALS $((57.30)) 58.90
APPROVAL OF EACH SET OF DESIGN PLANS BEYOND FIRST TWO SETS $((14.80)) 15.20
DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEES
INSPECTION/REINSPECTION (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((73.30)) 75.30
TRAVEL (Per hour*) $((73.30)) 75.30
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
DEPARTMENT AUDIT FEES:
AUDIT (Per hour*) $((73.30)) 75.30
TRAVEL (Per hour*) $((73.30)) 75.30
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
INSIGNIA FEES:
FIRST SECTION $((233.80)) 240.30
EACH ADDITIONAL SECTION $((21.20)) 21.70
REISSUED-LOST/DAMAGED $((57.30)) 58.90
OTHER FEES:
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((73.30)) 75.30
NOTIFICATION TO LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NLEA) $((31.80)) 32.60
PUBLICATION PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RCW'S AND WAC'S (One free copy per year upon request) $((11.90)) 12.20
* Minimum charge of 1 hour; time spent greater than 1 hour is charged in 1/2 hour increments.
** Per state guidelines.
*** Actual charges incurred.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 05-23-002, § 296-150F-3000, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. 05-01-102, § 296-150F-3000, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 04-12-048, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. 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. 03-12-044, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/30/03, effective 5/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.22, 18.27, 70.87 and 19.28 RCW. 99-12-080, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.106, 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 98-12-041, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/29/98, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030, 18.27.070, [18.27.]075, 43.22.350, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]434 and [43.22.]480(2). 97-11-053, § 296-150F-3000, filed 5/20/97, effective 6/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150F-3000, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

OTS-8612.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-24-020, filed 11/29/05, effective 1/1/06)

WAC 296-150M-3000   Manufactured/mobile home fees.  


INITIAL FILING FEE $((31.40)) 32.20
DESIGN PLAN FEES:
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION - MASTER DESIGN (CODE CYCLE) $((126.60)) 130.10
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION - ONE YEAR DESIGN $((84.90)) 87.20
RENEWAL FEE $((37.80)) 38.80
RESUBMITTAL FEE $((63.10)) 64.80
ADDENDUM (Approval expires on the same date as original plan.) $((63.10)) 64.80
ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $((4.80)) 4.90 per page for the first set of plans and $0.30 per page for each additional set of plans. These fees are in addition to any applicable design plan fees required under this section.
DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEES:
INSPECTION
MECHANICAL
Heat Pump $31.80
Combination Heat Pump (new) and Furnace (replacement) $42.40
Air Conditioning $31.80
Combination Air Conditioning (new) and Furnace (replacement) $42.40
Furnace Installation (gas*** or electric) $31.80
Gas*** Piping $31.80
Wood Stove $31.80
Pellet Stove $31.80
Gas*** Room Heater $31.80
Gas*** Decorative Appliance $31.80
Range: Changing from electric to gas*** $31.80
Gas*** Water Heater Replacement $21.20
Water Heater: Changing from electric to gas*** $21.20
Any combination of Furnace, Range, and Water Heater changing from electric to gas*** and includes Gas Piping charge $63.70
ELECTRICAL
Heat Pump $42.40
Heat Pump (when home is prewired for a heat pump) $10.60
Combination Heat Pump (new) and Furnace (replacement) $53.10
Air Conditioner $42.40
Air Conditioner (when home is prewired for an air conditioner) $10.60
Combination Air Conditioner (new) and Furnace (replacement) $53.10
Furnace Installation (gas or electric) $42.40
Wood Stove (if applicable) $42.40
Pellet Stove (if applicable) $42.40
Gas*** Room Heater (if applicable) $42.40
Gas*** Decorative Appliance (if applicable) $42.40
Range: Changing from gas*** to electric $42.40
Electric Water Heater Replacement $42.40
Electric Water Heater replacing Gas*** Water Heater $42.40
Each added or modified 120 volt circuit (maximum charge is two circuits) $42.40
Each added 240 volt circuit (for other than Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Furnaces, Water Heaters, Ranges, Hot Tubs or Spas) $42.40
Hot Tub or Spa (power from home electrical panel) $42.40
Replace main electrical panel $42.40
Low voltage fire/intrusion alarm $42.40
Fire Safety $42.40
Any combination of Furnace, Range and Water Heater changing from electric to gas*** $42.40
PLUMBING
Fire sprinkler system (also requires a plan review) $21.20
Each added fixture $21.20
Replacement of water piping system (this includes two inspections) $95.60
STRUCTURAL
Inspection as part of a mechanical/fire safety installation (cut truss/floor joist, sheet rocking) $42.40
Reroofs (may require a plan review) $74.30
Changes to home when additions bear loads on home per the design of a professional (also requires a plan review) $74.30
Other structural changes (may require a plan review) $74.30
Fire Safety (may also require an electrical fire safety inspection) $42.40
MISCELLANEOUS
Other structural changes (may require a plan review) $74.30
Plan Review $84.90
OTHER REQUIRED INSPECTIONS (Per hour*) $58.40
ALL REINSPECTIONS (Per hour*) $58.40
Refund $10.60
INSIGNIA FEES:
ALTERATION $10.60
FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATE $10.60
REISSUED - LOST/DAMAGED $10.60
IPIA
DEPARTMENT AUDIT FEES
REGULARLY SCHEDULED IPIA AUDIT:
First inspection on each section (one time only) $((28.70)) 29.50
Second and succeeding inspections of unlabeled sections (Per hour*) $((63.10)) 64.80
OTHER IPIA FEES:
Red tag removal during a regularly scheduled IPIA audit (Per hour*separate from other fees) $((63.10)) 64.80
Red tag removal at a time other than a regularly scheduled IPIA audit (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Increased frequency surveillance (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Attendance at manufacturers training classes (Per hour* only) $((63.10)) 64.80
Subpart "I" investigations (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Alterations to a labeled unit (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
IPIA Issues/Responses (Per hour* Plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Monthly surveillance during a regularly scheduled IPIA audit (Per hour*plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Monthly surveillance at a time other than a regularly scheduled IPIA audit (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Plant certifications, recertifications and addenda updates (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage** per each inspector) $((63.10)) 64.80
Response to HBT Audit during a regularly scheduled IPIA audit (Per hour*) $((63.10)) 64.80
Response to HBT Audit at a time other than a regularly scheduled IPIA audit (Per hour* plus travel time*and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Alternative construction (AC) letter inspections at placement site (Per hour* plus travel time*and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
Replacement of HUD labels (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
State Administrative Agency (SAA) inspection fee (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((63.10)) 64.80
OTHER FEES:
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE (Per hour plus travel time* and mileage**) $((58.40)) 60.00
PUBLICATION PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RCWs AND WACs (One free copy per year upon request) $11.90
VARIANCE INSPECTION FEE $84.90
HOMEOWNER REQUESTED INSPECTION $84.90
DECERTIFICATION OF A MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME $84.90
DEMOLITION OF A MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME $84.90
NOTE: Local jurisdictions may have other fees that apply.
* Minimum charge of 1 hour; time spent greater than 1 hour is charged in 1/2 hour increments.
** Per state guidelines.
*** Gas means all gases; natural, propane, etc.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2005 c 399. 05-24-020, § 296-150M-3000, filed 11/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 04-12-048, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. 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. 03-12-044, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/30/03, effective 5/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.355, 43.22.360, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.450, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485. 00-17-148, § 296-150M-3000, filed 8/22/00, effective 9/30/00. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.22, 18.27, 70.87 and 19.28 RCW. 99-12-080, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.106, 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 98-12-041, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/29/98, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.87.030, 18.27.070, [18.27.]075, 43.22.350, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]434 and [43.22.]480(2). 97-11-053, § 296-150M-3000, filed 5/20/97, effective 6/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. 96-21-146, § 296-150M-3000, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.]

OTS-8564.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-12-032, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-150T-3000   Factory-built temporary worker housing fees.  


INITIAL FILING FEE $((45.30)) 46.50
DESIGN PLAN FEES:
INITIAL ONE YEAR DESIGN $((130.70)) 134.30
RENEWAL FEE $((45.30)) 46.50
RESUBMIT FEE $((65.10)) 66.90
ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan) $((65.10)) 66.90
ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $4.80 per page for the first set of plans and $0.30 per page for each additional set of plans. These fees are in addition to any applicable design plan fees required under this section.
Supplemental submissions of plans (resubmittals, addendums, renewals, code updates, etc.) shall be charged per hour or fraction of an hour*

$((77.20)) 79.30
APPROVAL OF EACH SET OF DESIGN PLANS BEYOND FIRST TWO SETS $((12.20)) 12.50
DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEES
INSPECTION/REINSPECTION (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((65.10)) 66.90
TRAVEL (Per hour)* $((65.10)) 66.90
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
DEPARTMENT AUDIT FEES:
AUDIT (Per hour*) $((65.10)) 66.90
TRAVEL (Per hour*) $((65.10)) 66.90
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
INSIGNIA FEES:
FIRST SECTION $((183.20)) 188.30
EACH ADDITIONAL SECTION $((17.80)) 18.30
REISSUED-LOST/DAMAGED $((45.30)) 46.50
ELECTRICAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Electrical Service/feeders Ampacity ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((189.80)) 195.10
Additional Feeder $((36.00)) 37.00
ELECTRICAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Electrical Service/feeders ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((100.70)) 103.50
Additional Feeder $((25.70)) 26.40
OTHER FEES:
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((65.10)) 66.90
PUBLICATION PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RCW'S AND WAC'S (One free per year) $((12.20)) 12.50
* Minimum charge of 1 hour; time spent greater than 1 hour is charged in 1/2 hour increments
** Per state guidelines
*** Actual charges incurred

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-150T-3000, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. 05-01-102, § 296-150T-3000, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 04-12-048, § 296-150T-3000, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-150T-3000, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-150T-3000, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-150T-3000, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.480. 99-12-079, § 296-150T-3000, filed 5/28/99, effective 6/28/99.]

OTS-8565.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-23-002, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05)

WAC 296-150V-3000   Conversion vendor units and medical units -- Fees.  



INITIAL FILING FEE $((32.30)) 33.20
DESIGN PLAN FEES:
INITIAL FEE - MASTER DESIGN $((222.80)) 229.00
INITIAL FEE - ONE YEAR DESIGN $((91.20)) 93.70
RENEWAL FEE $((38.90)) 39.90
RESUBMIT FEE $((65.10)) 66.90
ADDENDUM (Approval expires on same date as original plan) $((65.10)) 66.90
ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FEE $4.80 per page for the first set of plans and $0.30 per page for each additional set of plans. These fees are in addition to any applicable design plan fees required under this section.
ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW (Plan review for educational, institutional or health care facilities and other buildings)
Electrical plan submission fee $((65.10)) 66.90
Service/feeder ampacity:
0 - 100 $((28.80)) 29.60
101 - 200 $((35.90)) 36.90
201 - 400 $((67.40)) 69.30
401 - 600 $((79.50)) 81.70
601 - 800 $((102.50)) 105.30
801 - 1000 $((125.40)) 128.90
Over 1000 $((136.10)) 139.90
Over 600 volts surcharge $((21.50)) 22.10
Thermostats:
First $((12.70)) 13.00
Each additional $3.00
Low voltage fire alarm and burglar alarm:
Each control panel and up to four circuits or zones $((11.60)) 11.90
Each additional circuit or zone $2.00
Generators, refer to appropriate service/feeder ampacity fees
Note: Altered services or feeders shall be charged the above rate per the service/feeder ampacity fees.
Supplemental submissions of plans (resubmittals, addendums, renewals, code updates, etc.) shall be charged per hour or fraction of an hour* $((77.10)) 79.20
RECIPROCAL PLAN REVIEW:
INITIAL FEE - MASTER DESIGN $((99.30)) 102.10
INITIAL FEE - ONE YEAR DESIGN $((60.10)) 61.70
RENEWAL FEE $((60.10)) 61.70
ADDENDUM $((60.10)) 61.70
APPROVAL OF EACH SET OF DESIGN PLANS BEYOND FIRST TWO SETS $((12.20)) 12.50
DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FEES:
INSPECTION/REINSPECTION (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((65.10)) 66.90
TRAVEL (Per hour)* $((65.10)) 66.90
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
ALTERATION INSPECTION (One hour plus insignia alteration fee) $((97.40)) 100.10
DEPARTMENT AUDIT FEES:
AUDIT (Per hour*) $((65.10)) 66.90
TRAVEL (Per hour*) $((65.10)) 66.90
PER DIEM**
HOTEL***
MILEAGE**
RENTAL CAR***
PARKING***
AIRFARE***
INSIGNIA FEES:
FIRST SECTION/ALTERATION $((18.80)) 19.30
((ALTERATION $32.30))
REISSUED-LOST/DAMAGED $((12.20)) 12.50
EXEMPT $((32.30)) 33.20
ELECTRICAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Electrical Service/feeders Ampacity ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((189.80)) 195.10
Additional Feeder $((36.00)) 37.00
ELECTRICAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Electrical Service/feeders ((207)) 212.80 plus
Service/feeder $((100.70)) 103.50
Additional Feeder $((25.70)) 26.40
OTHER FEES:
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE (Per hour* plus travel time* and mileage**) $((65.10)) 66.90
PUBLICATION PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RCW'S AND WAC'S (One free copy per year upon request) $((12.20)) 12.50
* Minimum charge of 1 hour; time spent greater than 1 hour is charged in 1/2 hour increments.
** Per state guidelines.
*** Actual charges incurred.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 05-23-002, § 296-150V-3000, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 05-12-032, § 296-150V-3000, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. 05-01-102, § 296-150V-3000, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 04-12-048, § 296-150V-3000, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-150V-3000, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.040, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 7, 2002 c 249, and chapters 19.28, 43.22, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 02-12-022, § 296-150V-3000, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 18.27.070, 18.27.075, 70.87.030, 19.28.041, 19.28.051, 19.28.101, 19.28.121, 19.28.161, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.341, 2001 c 159, and chapters 43.22, 19.28, 18.27, and 70.87 RCW. 01-12-035, § 296-150V-3000, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. 99-18-069, § 296-150V-3000, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99.]

OTS-8615.2


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-11-061, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/30/05)

WAC 296-400A-045   What fees will I have to pay?   The following are the department's plumbers fees:

     (1) Fees related to journeyman and specialty plumber certification:


Type of Fee
 Period Covered by Fee Dollar Amount of Fee
Examination application Per examination $((118.70)) 122.00
Reciprocity application* Per application $((118.70)) 122.00
Trainee certificate** One year $((35.50)) 36.50
Temporary permit (not applicable for

backflow assembly maintenance and

repair specialty)

 90 days $((59.10)) 60.70
Journeyman or residential specialty

certificate***

 Two years (fee may be prorated

based on months)

 $((95.10)) 97.70
Backflow assembly maintenance and

repair specialty certificate

 Two years (fee may be prorated

based on months)

 $((65.70)) 67.50
Medical gas endorsement

application

 Per application $((43.80)) 45.00
Medical gas endorsement*** One year $((32.70)) 33.60
Medical gas endorsement examination fee**** See note below.
Medical gas endorsement training course fee***** See note below.
Reinstatement fee for residential and journeyman certificates $((190.50)) 195.80
Reinstatement fee for backflow assembly maintenance and repair specialty certificates $((109.70)) 112.70
Replacement fee for all certificates $((16.20)) 16.60
Refund processing fee $((25.70)) 26.40
Unsupervised trainee endorsement $((25.70)) 26.40
Inactive status fee $((25.70)) 26.40
Certified letter fee $((25.70)) 26.40
Continuing education new course fee****** $((154.50)) 158.80
Continuing education renewal course fee****** $((77.20)) 79.30
Continuing education classes provided by the department $12 per continuing education training hour
$8 per continuing education training hour for correspondence and internet courses

* Reciprocity application is only allowed for applicants that are applying work experience toward certification that was obtained in state(s) with which the department has a reciprocity agreement.
** The trainee certificate shall expire one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed on or before the date of expiration.
*** This fee applies to either the original issuance or a renewal of a certificate. If you have passed the plumbers certificate of competency examination or the medical gas piping installer endorsement examination and paid the certificate fee, you will be issued a plumber certificate of competency or a medical gas endorsement that will expire on your birth date.
The annual renewal of a Medical Gas Piping Installer Endorsement shall include a continuity affidavit verifying that brazing work has been performed biannually.
**** This fee is paid directly to a nationally recognized testing agency under contract with the department. It covers the cost of preparing and administering the written competency examination and the materials necessary to conduct the practical competency examination required for the medical gas piping system installers endorsement. This fee is not paid to the department.
***** This fee is paid directly to a training course provider approved by the department, in consultation with the state advisory board of plumbers. It covers the cost of providing training courses required for the medical gas piping system installer endorsement. This fee is not paid to the department.
****** This fee is for a three-year period or code cycle.

     (2) If your birth year is:

     (a) In an even-numbered year, your certificate will expire on your birth date in the next even-numbered year.

     (b) In an odd-numbered year, your certificate will expire on your birth date in the next odd-numbered year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.103.040, 18.106.140, and chapter 18.106 RCW. 05-11-061, § 296-400A-045, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140, 2002 c 82, and 2003 c 399. 04-12-046, § 296-400A-045, filed 5/28/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.350, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, 43.22.500, 70.87.030, 18.106.070, 18.106.125, 2001 c 7, and chapters 18.106, 43.22, and 70.87 RCW. 03-12-045, § 296-400A-045, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.040, 18.106.140, 2001 c 281, and chapter 18.106 RCW. 02-14-074, § 296-400A-045, filed 6/28/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.125. 99-07-101, § 296-400A-045, filed 3/23/99, effective 4/23/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.106 RCW. 98-13-126, § 296-400A-045, filed 6/17/98, effective 7/20/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.106, 18.27 and 43.22 RCW. 98-12-041, § 296-400A-045, filed 5/29/98, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.106.050, [18.106.]070, [18.106.]110, [18.106.]125, [18.106.]140 and [18.106.]270. 97-11-052, § 296-400A-045, filed 5/20/97, effective 6/30/97.]