H-1429.1 _______________________________________________
HOUSE BILL 1953
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State of Washington 57th Legislature 2001 Regular Session
By Representatives Kessler and Buck
Read first time 02/09/2001. Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
AN ACT Relating to alterations of mobile homes; and amending RCW 43.22.360.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. RCW 43.22.360 and 1999 c 22 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Plans and specifications of each model or production prototype of a mobile home, commercial coach, conversion vending units, medical units, 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 rules and standards of each of such agencies. When plans have been submitted and approved as required, 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 home, commercial coach, conversion vending units, medical units, 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) The following shall not be considered an alteration of a mobile home for the purposes of this section if performed by an owner or registered contractor following the sale of the mobile home:
(a) Auxiliary structures such as storage sheds, car ports, awnings, porches, or stairs that are independently supported, even though they contact the mobile home at one or more points;
(b) Alterations or repairs to electrical or plumbing systems or appliances that are performed by a contractor licensed under chapter 19.28 RCW, or who holds a certificate issued under chapter 18.106 RCW, and is promptly approved upon completion by a local building official who enforces the codes adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW;
(c) The application of paint or other coating to the exterior or interior of the mobile home intended to protect the surface, exclude water, or maintain or improve the appearance of the mobile home;
(d) Repairs to the roof, siding, or other exterior systems where the material used in the repair or replacement is the same or comparable to the original in performance and weight, does not alter any structural system of the mobile home, and the work is done by a registered contractor; and
(e) Any other repair, replacement, or installation that would not require a permit from a local building official if the same repair or replacement was performed on a residence other than a mobile home.
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