Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 49.105 · 5 active provisions
The legislature recognizes that fire protection measures are critical design elements meant to control the spread of a fire until active fire protection measures, such as sprinklers, fire extinguishers, or the fire department can take over and control a fire. Among the types of passive fire protection measures are the…
The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 49.105.020 through 49.105.040 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Fire-resistant material" means:(a) Wet or dry mix materials, cementitious materials, and fibrous materials, applied to achieve an hourly fire-resistant rating for buildings classified as…
(1) Every individual applying fire-resistant material for or as a contractor must be certified by the department. To qualify for certification, the individual must complete initial training and must complete refresher training every five years for recertification.(2) All training provided under this section must be pro…
(1) Beginning January 1, 2026, contractors must ensure all fire-resistant material is applied by a certified fire-resistant material applicator prior to the individual applying any fire-resistant material. A contractor must verify that the individual is certified by the department by obtaining written documentation of…
(1) Unless specifically provided otherwise by statute, this chapter shall be implemented and enforced, including penalties, violations, citations, and other administrative procedures, pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW.(2) The first violation of this section is a penalty of $2,500.(3) The second violation is a penalty of $3…