RCW 18.106.180
Notice of infraction—Issuance, service.
(1) An authorized representative of the department may issue a notice of infraction as specified in RCW 18.106.020 if:
(a) A person who is doing plumbing work or who is offering to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of:
(i) Having a certificate or permit issued by the department in accordance with this chapter, or being supervised by a person who has such a certificate or permit; and
(ii) Until January 1, 2021, being registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW, or being employed by a person who is registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW;
(b) Until January 1, 2021, a person who employs anyone, or offers or advertises to employ anyone, to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of being registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW;
(c) After January 1, 2021, a person who employs anyone, or offers or advertises to employ anyone, to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of being licensed as a plumbing contractor as required under this chapter; or
(d) A contractor violates RCW 18.106.320.
(2) A notice of infraction issued under this section shall be personally served on the person or contractor named in the notice by an authorized representative of the department or sent using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the last known address provided to the department of the person named in the notice.
[ 2020 c 153 § 15; 2011 c 301 § 5; 2002 c 82 § 3; 2000 c 171 § 27; 1996 c 147 § 4; 1994 c 174 § 3; 1983 c 124 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 174: See note following RCW 18.106.020.
Effective date—1983 c 124: See note following RCW 18.106.020.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
18.106.040 - Examinations—Eligibility requirements—Determination.
18.106.050 - Examinations—Scope—Results—Retaking.
18.106.075 - Medical gas piping installer endorsement.
18.106.080 - Persons engaged in plumbing business or trade on effective date.
18.106.090 - Temporary permits.
18.106.100 - Revocation of certificate of competency, license, or endorsement—Grounds—Procedure.
18.106.110 - Advisory board of plumbers.
18.106.130 - Plumbing certificate fund.
18.106.140 - Powers and duties of director.
18.106.170 - Violations—Inspections—Production of credentials.
18.106.180 - Notice of infraction—Issuance, service.
18.106.200 - Notice—Hearing—Contest—Notice of appeal.
18.106.210 - Notice—Determination infraction committed.
18.106.220 - Notice—Penalty payment—Filing answer of protest—Failure to respond or appear.
18.106.230 - Notice—Failure to respond—Misdemeanor.
18.106.240 - Representation by attorney—Department represented by attorney general.
18.106.250 - Infraction—Cases—Administrative Procedure Act—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.
18.106.270 - Infraction—Monetary penalties—Suspension—Rules.
18.106.280 - Pilot project—Enforcement of chapter—Reimbursement fee.
18.106.300 - Certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
18.106.310 - Backflow assembly testers—Specialty plumber's certificate of competency.
18.106.320 - Contractor's duties—Records audit—Department's rule-making authority—Penalty.
18.106.400 - Plumbing contractor license—Application—Requirements—Exemption.
18.106.410 - Plumbing contractor license—Surety bond.
18.106.420 - Plumbing contractor licensing—Insurance—Financial responsibility.
18.106.430 - Plumbing contractor license—Suspension—Revocation—Penalties.
18.106.440 - Plumbing contractor license—Permitting requirements.