Section 246-359-100 - Expiration and extension of construction permits(1)Permit expiration. The permit will be considered null and void one year from the date the permit was issued if the applicant: (a) Has not initiated the work authorized by the permit;(b) Suspends or abandons the authorized work at any time after the work has begun by not calling for the next required inspection within one year after a required inspection;(c)Has not applied for a time extension according to the requirements in subsection (2) of this section.(2)Permit extension. The applicant can apply for a one time only extension when the request is made in writing to the department of health: (a)Before the permit expires;(b) Stating reasons satisfactory to the department of health;(c)The original plans and specifications will be used and no changes have been made or are planned to be made; and(d)The applicable standards have not changed.(3)Any applicant who does not apply for an extension according to the requirements in this section cannot resume work unless the applicant:(a) Resubmits plans according to WAC 246-359-070; and(b) Pays full plan review and permit fee according to WAC 246-359-990.(4)The department of health can refund up to eighty percent of the construction permit fee if the applicant submits a written request before construction starts. The refund will be determined by the department of health based on the permit fee paid as required by Table I in WAC 246-359-990.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-359-100
Amended by WSR 15-13-091, Filed 6/15/2015, effective see belowStatutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.081. 99-03-065, § 246-359-100, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99.