WSR 16-14-097
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
[Filed July 5, 2016, 12:49 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 16-11-085.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 296-104-700 What are the inspection fees—Examination fees—Certificate fees—Expenses?
Hearing Location(s): Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 950 Broadway, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98402-4453 (for directions to the L&I Office http://www.lni.wa.gov/Main/ContactInfo/OfficeLocations/tacoma.asp), on August 24, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 25, 2016.
Submit Written Comments to: Sally Elliott, P.O. Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400, e-mail sally.elliott@lni.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-4202, by August 24, 2016.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sally Elliott by August 10, 2016, at (360) 902-6411 or sally.elliott@lni.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The board of boiler rules is amending WAC 296-104-700 What are the inspection fees—Examination fees—Certificate fees—Expenses?, to increase fees by the fiscal-growth factor of 4.32 percent for fiscal year 2017 (OFM's maximum allowable fiscal growth rate). The boiler program's budget and projected revenue indicate a fee increase is necessary to cover the program's operating expenses.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The rule making is needed to ensure the boiler program's revenues match expenditures; otherwise, service levels may need to be reduced. The last fiscal-growth increase took effect on June 30, 2012.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 70.79 RCW, Boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 70.79 RCW, Boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: L&I, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Jose Rodriguez, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-6348.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed change to WAC 296-104-700 generates probable benefits that exceed probable costs; moreover, the probable imposed costs are believed to be no more than [a] minor cost to businesses. As such, the department is exempt from conducting a small business economic impact statement for this rule making.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Sally Elliott, P.O. Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400, phone (360) 902-6411, fax (360) 902-4202, e-mail sally.elliott@lni.wa.gov.
July 5, 2016
Terry Chapin
Chair, Board of Boiler Rules
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-10-018, filed 4/23/13, effective 6/1/13)
WAC 296-104-700 What are the inspection fees—Examination fees—Certificate fees—Expenses?
The following fees shall be paid by, or on behalf of, the owner or user upon the completion of the inspection. The inspection fees apply to inspections made by inspectors employed by the state.
Boiler and pressure vessel installation/reinstallation permit (excludes inspection and certificate of inspection fee): $((50.00)) 52.10.
Certificate of inspection fees: For objects inspected, the certificate of inspection fee per object is $((21.50)) 22.40.
Hot water heaters per RCW 70.79.090, inspection fee: $((6.70)) 6.90.
Heating boilers:
Internal
External
Cast iron—All sizes
$((36.30))
37.80
$((29.00))
30.20
All other boilers less than 500 sq. ft.
$((36.30))
37.80
$((29.00))
30.20
500 sq. ft. to 2500 sq. ft.
$((72.40))
75.50
$((36.30))
37.80
Each additional 2500 sq. ft.
of total heating surface,
or any portion thereof
$((29.00))
30.20
$((14.20))
14.80
Power boilers:
Internal
External
Less than 100 sq. ft.
$((36.30))
37.80
$((29.00))
30.20
100 sq. ft. to less than
500 sq. ft.
$((43.90))
45.80
$((29.00))
30.20
500 sq. ft. to 2500 sq. ft.
$((72.40))
75.50
$((36.30))
37.80
Each additional 2500 sq. ft. of total heating surface, or any portion thereof
$((29.00))
30.20
$((14.20))
14.80
Pressure vessels:
Square feet shall be determined by multiplying the length of the shell by its diameter.
 
 
 
Internal
External
Less than 15 sq. ft.
$((29.00))
30.20
$((21.50))
22.40
 
15 sq. ft. to less than 50 sq. ft.
$((43.00))
44.80
$((21.50))
22.40
50 sq. ft. to 100 sq. ft.
$((50.10))
52.30
$((29.00))
30.20
 
For each additional 100 sq. ft. or any portion thereof
$((50.10))
52.20
$((14.20))
14.80
Nonnuclear shop inspections, field construction inspections, and special inspection services:
 
For each hour or part of an hour up to 8 hours
$((43.90))
45.80
 
For each hour or part of an hour in excess of 8 hours
$((65.50))
68.30
Nuclear shop inspections, nuclear field construction inspections, and nuclear triennial shop survey and audit:
 
For each hour or part of an hour up to 8 hours
$((65.50))
68.30
 
For each hour or part of an hour in excess of 8 hours
$((102.40))
106.80
Nonnuclear triennial shop survey and audit:
When state is authorized inspection agency:
 
For each hour or part of an hour up to 8 hours
$((43.90))
45.80
 
For each hour or part of an hour in excess of 8 hours
$((65.50))
68.30
When insurance company is authorized inspection agency:
 
For each hour or part of an hour up to 8 hours
$((65.50))
68.30
 
For each hour or part of an hour in excess of 8 hours
$((102.40))
106.80
Examination fee: A fee of $((81.00)) 84.50 will be charged for each applicant sitting for an inspection examination(s).
Special inspector commission: A fee of $((43.80)) 45.70 for initial work card. A fee of $((27.30)) 28.40 for annual renewal.
If a special inspector changes companies: A work card fee of $((43.80)) 45.70.
Expenses shall include:
Travel time and mileage: The department shall charge for its inspectors' travel time from their offices to the inspection sites and return. The travel time shall be charged for at the same rate as that for the inspection, audit, or survey. The department shall also charge the current Washington office of financial management accepted mileage cost fees or the actual cost of purchased transportation. Hotel and meals: Actual cost not to exceed the office of financial management approved rate.
Requests for Washington state specials and extensions of inspection frequency: For each vessel to be considered by the board, a fee of $((407.40)) 425.00 must be paid to the department before the board meets to consider the vessel. The board may, at its discretion, prorate the fee when a number of vessels that are essentially the same are to be considered.