Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
WATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 246-292 - Waterworks operator certification
Section 246-292-020 - Public water system requirements

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-292-020

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A purveyor shall designate at least one certified opera-tor in responsible charge to meet the requirements of WAC 246-292-032 and as required in WAC 246-292-050(1), (2), and (4), as applicable.

(2) A purveyor may designate additional certified operators in responsible charge in accordance with WAC 246-292-050(3) when a purveyor has designated operating shifts and major segments.

(3) A purveyor shall designate and report mandatory certified operators in responsible charge positions to the department within thirty days of:

(a) Starting operations of a public water system; or

(b) When a mandatory certified operator in responsible charge position is vacated.

(4) The purveyor shall not require certified operators to perform an action or correction that is inconsistent with their experience, skills, abilities, or level of certification.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-020, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-020, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-020, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-030, filed 9/22/78.

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