There are three separate fees that may apply:
(1) Application fee is $100 only charged once when a person makes the initial application for any of the certificates specified in this section. As long as the certificate holder maintains continuous certification, the certificate holder is not required to pay a subsequent application fee. Application fees are nonrefundable.
(2) Biennial certification fee is $200 paid each odd calendar year the certificate holder applies for certification renewal. The bi-annual renewal fee:
(a) Is in addition to the initial application fee paid for the initial application;
(b) Is nonrefundable once the certificate has been issued;
(c) Trainee sprinkler fitter certifications are exempt from the biennial certification fee.
(3) Examination fee is $150, charged per examination, including retests. Examination fees are nonrefundable.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
18.160 and
18.270 RCW. WSR 22-22-072, § 212-90-098, filed 10/31/22, effective 1/1/23.]