Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 296-37 WAC
Last Update: 5/19/15

STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DIVING OPERATIONS
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WAC Sections
296-37-510Scope and application.
296-37-512Variance and procedure.
296-37-515Definitions.
296-37-520Qualifications of dive team.
296-37-525Medical requirements.
296-37-530Safe practices manual.
296-37-535Predive procedures.
296-37-540Procedures during dive.
296-37-545Postdive procedures.
296-37-550Scuba diving.
296-37-555Surface-supplied air diving.
296-37-560Mixed-gas diving.
296-37-565Liveboating.
296-37-570Equipment.
296-37-575Recordkeeping requirements.
296-37-580Reserved.
296-37-585Appendix A to chapter 296-37 WAC—Examples of conditions which may restrict or limit exposure to hyperbaric conditions.
296-37-590Appendix B to chapter 296-37 WAC—Guidelines for scientific diving.
296-37-595Appendix C to chapter 296-37 WAC—Alternative conditions under WAC 296-37-510(7) for recreational diving instructors and diving guides.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
296-37-010Scope and application. [Section I, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-020Purpose. [Section II, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-030Definitions. [Section III, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-040Appointment and duties of committees. [Section IV, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-050Classification of apparatus permitted and air purity. [Section V, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-060Approval of equipment. [Section VI, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-070Diver registration—Diver training or experience—Physical exam and medical history record. [Section VII, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-071Form # 1. [Form # 1, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-072Form # 2. [Form # 2, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-080General requirements, procedures and techniques. [Section VIII, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-081Form # 3. [Form # 3, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-082Illustrations of flags and shapes. [Illustrations, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-090Recompression chamber—Tables—Attendant. [Section IX, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-100Identification. [Section X, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-110Waiver or variance. [Section XI, effective 2/1/64.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-300Use of compressors in diving operations. [Rule 101, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-310Equipment requirements—Divers air line, check valves, etc. [Rules 102 and 103, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-320Equipment requirements—Barge operations. [Rule 104, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-330Equipment requirements—Air tools used in underwater operations. [Rule 105, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-340Equipment requirements—Inspection. [Rule 106, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-350Safety rules—Generally. [Rule 107, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-360Safety rules—Suggestions made by diver considered rule to govern. [Rule 108, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-370Conditions on barge deck. [Rule 109, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-380Use of two-way telephones. [Rule 110, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-390Decompression chamber—When used. [Rule 111, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-395Special stipulation regarding inexperienced divers and workmen. [Rule 112, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-400Special stipulation regarding inexperienced divers and workmen—Diver may choose tender. [Rule 113, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-410Judgment of diver to take precedent. [Rule 114, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-420Requirement on all ship surveys. [Rule 115, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-430Use of flood lights. [Rule 116, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-440Rules for compressed air operations applicable to diving operations. [Rule 117, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-450Availability of life preservers. [Rule 118, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-460Care and replacement of equipment. [Rules 119 and 120, filed 3/23/60.] Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.