(1) Scrap metal processor.

(a) A scrap metal processor's established place of business is a place where:

(i) Scrap metal property may be stored lawfully; and

(ii) Hydraulic balers, shears, or shredders for recycling scrap metal property may be used lawfully.

(b) There must be a building in which:

(i) The scrap metal processor's license is conspicuously displayed;

(ii) An owner or employee is available during normal business hours; and

(iii) The business books and records, as defined in chapter 19.290 RCW, are kept and made available for inspection during normal business hours.

(c) There must be an exterior sign with the business name that is clearly visible to the major avenue of traffic during business hours.

(d) The business's operating hours must be clearly posted.

(2) Scrap metal recycler.

(a) A scrap metal recycler's established place of business is a place where scrap metal property may be stored lawfully.

(b) There must be a building in which:

(i) The scrap metal recycler's license is conspicuously displayed;

(ii) An owner or employee of the business is available during normal business hours; and

(iii) The business books and records are kept and made available for inspection during normal business hours.

(c) There must be an exterior sign with the business name that is clearly visible to the major avenue of traffic during business hours.

(d) The business's operating hours must be clearly posted.

(3) Scrap metal supplier. A scrap metal supplier's established place of business is:

(a) An address at which the scrap metal supplier receives mail and can normally be reached; and

(b) Where the business books and records, as defined in chapter 19.290 RCW, are kept and made available for inspection.

(4) The director may waive any requirements pertaining to a scrap metal business's established place of business if such waiver both serves the purposes of this chapter and is necessary due to unique circumstances.