(1) The department shall
adopt and enforce rules that protect the health, safety, and
property of the people of this state by assuring that all factory
built housing or factory built commercial structures are
structurally sound and that the plumbing, heating, electrical,
and other components thereof are reasonably safe. The rules
shall be reasonably consistent with recognized and accepted
principles of safety and structural soundness, and in adopting
the rules the department shall consider, so far as practicable,
the standards and specifications contained in the uniform
building, plumbing, and mechanical codes, including the barrier
free code and the Washington energy code as adopted by the state
building code council pursuant to chapter 19.27A RCW, and the
national electrical code, including the state rules as adopted
pursuant to chapter 19.28 RCW and published by the national fire
protection association or, when applicable, the temporary worker
building code adopted under RCW 70.114A.081.
(2) The department shall set a schedule of fees which will
cover the costs incurred by the department in the administration
and enforcement of RCW 43.22.450 through 43.22.490.
(3) The director may adopt rules that provide for approval
of a plan that is certified as meeting state requirements or the
equivalent by a professional who is licensed or certified in a
state whose licensure or certification requirements meet or
exceed Washington requirements.
(4) During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.010(12), the governor may waive or suspend the collection
of fees under this section or any portion of this section or
under any administrative rule, and issue any orders to facilitate
the operation of state or local government or to promote and
secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.
[2008 c 181 § 204; 1998 c 37 § 4; 1995 c 289 § 2; 1989 c 134 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 76 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 22 § 5; 1970 ex.s. c 44 § 7.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law -- 2008 c 181: See note following RCW 43.06.220.