Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Persons
planning to construct, alter, or modify a RWCF, excluding routine maintenance,
shall provide the following to the department or local health officer for
review and approval:
(a) A completed
construction permit application:
(b) Three sets of plans and specifications
prepared and signed by an engineer or architect; and
(c) A report prepared by an engineer
certifying the design of the RWCF is consistent with accepted safety
engineering practices and industrial standards. Such engineer shall have
experience in safety design, including ergonomic aspects of biomechanics of
RWCFs, amusement rides, or equal.
(2) Owners may schedule a predesign meeting
with the designer and the department or local health officer to determine if
the project is consistent with the intent of these rules;
(3) Following review of the completed permit
application and plans and specifications, the department or local health
officer shall:
(a) Forward written approval,
including construction permit, or denial to the owner;
(b) Forward a copy of approved plans to the
designer; and
(c) Forward a copy of
the approval letter to the department or local health officer and local
building department.
(4)
The owner shall ensure any construction, modification, or alteration is
completed according to approved plans and specifications;
(5) Upon completion of RWCF construction,
alteration, or modification and prior to use, owners shall:
(a) Submit to the department or local health
officer a construction report signed by an engineer or architect certifying
that construction is substantially in compliance with approved plans and
specification; and
(b) Notify the
department or local health officer at least five working days prior to intended
use of the facility.
(6)
Owners of the RWCF must comply with all other applicable agency codes and
standards. These include, but are not limited to:
(a) The National Electrical Code, chapter
19.28 RCW and chapter 296-46 WAC as determined by the electrical section of the
Washington state department of labor and industries.
(b) Local gas piping and appliance codes,
American Gas Association standards, and certification meeting the latest ANSI
Z21.56 or other applicable and equivalent standards;
(c) Local building authority standards,
including structural design of components;
(d) State and local plumbing authority
standards;
(e) Washington state
department of labor and industries requirements for pressure vessels under
chapter 70.79 RCW and chapter 296-104 WAC; and
(f) Codes designated under chapter 70.92 RCW
for accommodating persons with disabilities.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified
as § 246-262-030, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
RCW
70.90.120. 88-13-125 (Order 311), §
248-97-040, filed 6/22/88.
