Section 246-359-001 - Purpose and scope(1)Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the health and general welfare of occupants of temporary worker housing (TWH) by regulating and controlling the design, construction, materials, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the authority of chapter 246-358 WAC (the TWH rules) and this chapter.(2)Scope. This chapter implements the requirements established by RCW 70.114A.081 and 43.70.337 to provide minimum construction requirements for new, relocated, existing or altered buildings and structures or portions thereof intended for use as TWH. Such buildings and structures must be licensed by the Washington state department of health under chapter 246-358 WAC and designated as "temporary worker housing ." Buildings and structures which are not licensed, inspected and approved by the department of health must meet the provisions of the state building code under the local authority having jurisdiction and local ordinances.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-359-001
Amended by WSR 15-13-091, Filed 6/15/2015, effective see belowStatutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.081. 99-03-065, § 246-359-001, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99.