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Chapter 296-37 WAC

Last Update: 5/19/15

STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DIVING OPERATIONS

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WAC Sections
296-37-510	Scope and application.
296-37-512	Variance and procedure.
296-37-515	Definitions.
296-37-520	Qualifications of dive team.
296-37-525	Medical requirements.
296-37-530	Safe practices manual.
296-37-535	Predive procedures.
296-37-540	Procedures during dive.
296-37-545	Postdive procedures.
296-37-550	Scuba diving.
296-37-555	Surface-supplied air diving.
296-37-560	Mixed-gas diving.
296-37-565	Liveboating.
296-37-570	Equipment.
296-37-575	Recordkeeping requirements.
296-37-580	Reserved.
296-37-585	Appendix A to chapter 296-37 WAC—Examples of conditions which may restrict or limit exposure to hyperbaric conditions.
296-37-590	Appendix B to chapter 296-37 WAC—Guidelines for scientific diving.
296-37-595	Appendix 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


296-37-010	Scope 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 Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.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.
296-37-020	Purpose. [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 Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.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.
296-37-030	Definitions. [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 Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.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.
296-37-040	Appointment 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 Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.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.
296-37-050	Classification 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 Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.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.
296-37-060	Approval 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 Repealed by WSR 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.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.
296-37-070	Diver 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.
296-37-071	Form # 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.
296-37-072	Form # 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.
296-37-080	General 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.
296-37-081	Form # 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.
296-37-082	Illustrations 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.
296-37-090	Recompression 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.
296-37-100	Identification. [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.
296-37-110	Waiver 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.
296-37-300	Use 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.
296-37-310	Equipment 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.
296-37-320	Equipment 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.
296-37-330	Equipment 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.
296-37-340	Equipment 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.
296-37-350	Safety 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.
296-37-360	Safety 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.
296-37-370	Conditions 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.
296-37-380	Use 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.
296-37-390	Decompression 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.
296-37-395	Special 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.
296-37-400	Special 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.
296-37-410	Judgment 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.
296-37-420	Requirement 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.
296-37-430	Use 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.
296-37-440	Rules 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.
296-37-450	Availability 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.
296-37-460	Care 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.