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2EHB 1835 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Government Operations

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "Sec. 1.  RCW 43.22.360 and 1995 c 289 s 1 and 1995 c 280 s 7 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

    (1) Plans and specifications of each model or production prototype of a ((mobile)) manufactured home, commercial coach, recreational vehicle, and/or park trailer showing body and frame design, construction, plumbing, heating and electrical specifications and data shall be submitted to the department of labor and industries for approval and recommendations with respect to compliance with the regulations and standards of each of such agencies.  When plans have been submitted and approved as aforesaid, no changes or alterations shall be made to body and frame design, construction, plumbing, heating or electrical installations or specifications shown thereon in any ((mobile)) manufactured home, commercial coach, recreational vehicle, or park trailer without prior written approval of the department of labor and industries.

    (2) The director may adopt rules that provide for approval of a plan that is certified as meeting state requirements or the equivalent by a professional who is licensed or certified in a state whose licensure or certification requirements meet or exceed Washington requirements.

(3) A county, city, or town may issue an alteration permit, conduct an inspection, and grant written approval of an installation of a wood stove or fireplace in a manufactured home if the installation does not affect the structural integrity of the home.  The county, city, or town shall provide a copy of each approval to the department of labor and industries and the department shall issue an insignia to the manufactured home owner for placement on the manufactured home.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  This act shall take effect July 1, 1997."

2EHB 1835 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Government Operations

    On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "homes;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "reenacting and amending RCW 43.22.360; and providing an effective date."

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