(1) The accreditation will be valid for 3 years. Crane certifiers must complete 40 hours of crane related training every 3 years, in courses recognized by the department.

(2) You must file application for with the department not less than 60 days prior to expiration of the accredited crane certifier's certification. A renewal may be obtained by filing a completed application for renewal meeting the requirements of WAC 296-155-53102 hereof providing the applicant has been actively inspecting cranes during their prior accreditation period. An applicant is considered active if he/she has certified/inspected at least 21 cranes during their accreditation period. If the applicant certified cranes in another state, then that applicant must provide documentation showing they were active during their accreditation period. An applicant who has not certified/inspected at least 21 cranes during the accreditation period may take the written exams to become recertified.

(3) At a minimum, all applicants for renewal must successfully complete the written examinations every 6 years.