Wash. Admin. Code § 296-150I-3000

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 296-150I-3000 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Penalties, fees, and refunds

Penalties

(1) Monetary penalties for infractions listed in WAC 296-150I-0210 may be assessed for each violation of chapter 43.22A RCW in the following amount:

(a) Failure to have a certified installer on the installation site whenever installation work is being performed:
First Final Violation	$250.00
Each Additional Final Violation	$1,000.00
(b) Failure to correct all nonconforming aspects of the installation identified by the local enforcement agency or by an authorized representative of the department within thirty days of issuance of notice of the same:
First Final Violation	Warning
Second Final Violation	$250.00
Third Final Violation	$500.00
Each Additional Final Violation	$1,000.00
(c) Failure by a certified installer to affix a certification tag to an installed manufactured or mobile home:
First Final Violation	Warning
Second Final Violation	$250.00
Third Final Violation	$500.00
Each Additional Final Violation	$1,000.00
(d) Transfer of certification tag(s) from a certified installer to another certified installer without prior written approval of the department:
First Final Violation	Warning
Each Additional Final Violation	$250.00
(e) Transfer of certification tag(s) from a certified installer to a noncertified installer:
First Final Violation to Each Contractor in Violation	$250.00
Each Additional Final Violation to Each Contractor in Violation	$1,000.00

Fees and Refunds

The following fees are payable to the department in advance:

Installer test and certification	$342.30
Homeowner test and approval	$171.00
Manufactured home installation inspector test and certificate	$171.00
Refund	$33.90
Certification renewal	$171.00
Continuing education class	$68.20
Retake failed examination and training at scheduled class	$51.10
Manufactured home installer training manual (on thumb drive)	$16.90
Installer certification tag	$11.70
L&I manufactured home	See WAC
installation inspection permit*	296-150M-3000 for fee

* Only available when L&I has an interagency agreement with the local enforcement agency in accordance with WAC 296-150I-0370.

(2) The department shall refund fees paid for training and certification or certification renewal as a manufactured home installer if the application is denied for failure of the applicant to comply with the requirements of chapter 43.22A RCW or these rules.

(3) If an applicant has paid fees to attend training or to take an examination and is unable to attend the scheduled training or examination, the applicant may:

(a) Change to another scheduled training and examination; or

(b) Request a refund.

(4) An applicant who fails the examination shall not be entitled to a refund.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-150I-3000

Amended by WSR 17-23-173, Filed 11/21/2017, effective 1/1/2018

Amended by WSR 18-24-102, Filed 12/4/2018, effective 1/4/2019

Amended by WSR 21-07-126, Filed 3/23/2021, effective 4/23/2021

Amended by WSR 22-01-193, Filed 12/21/2021, effective 1/31/2022

Amended by WSR 22-19-074, Filed 9/20/2022, effective 11/1/2022

Amended by WSR 23-21-084, Filed 10/17/2023, effective 12/1/2023

Amended by WSR 24-21-131, Filed 10/22/2024, effective 1/1/2025

Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22A RCW and 2009 c 464 [564]. 10-06-043, § 296-150I-3000, filed 2/23/10, effective 4/1/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22A RCW and 2007 c 432. 08-12-040, § 296-150I-3000, filed 5/30/08, effective 6/30/08.