RCW 43.22A.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Authorized representative" means an employee of a state agency, city, or county acting on behalf of the department.
(2) "Certified manufactured home installer" means a person who is in the business of installing mobile or manufactured homes and who has been issued a certificate by the department as provided in this chapter.
(3) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.
(4) "Director" means the director of labor and industries.
(5) "Manufactured home" means a single-family dwelling built in accordance with the department of housing and urban development manufactured home construction and safety standards act, which is a national, preemptive building code.
(6) "Mobile or manufactured home installation" means all on-site work necessary for the installation of a manufactured home, including:
(a) Construction of the foundation system;
(b) Installation of the support piers and earthquake resistant bracing system;
(c) Required connection to foundation system and support piers;
(d) Skirting;
(e) Connections to the on-site water and sewer systems that are necessary for the normal operation of the home; and
(f) Extension of the pressure relief valve for the water heater.
(7) "Manufactured home standards" means the manufactured home construction and safety standards as promulgated by the United States department of housing and urban development (HUD).
(8) "Mobile home" means a factory-built dwelling built prior to June 15, 1976, to standards other than the HUD code, and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the state. Mobile homes have not been built since introduction of the HUD manufactured home construction and safety standards act.
(9) "Training course" means the education program administered by the department, or the education course administered by an approved educational provider, as a prerequisite to taking the examination for certification.
(10) "Approved educational provider" means an organization approved by the department to provide education and training of manufactured home installers and local inspectors.
[ 2007 c 432 § 3; 1998 c 124 § 6; 1994 c 284 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.63B.010.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - State Government—Executive
Chapter 43.22A - Mobile and Manufactured Home Installation.
43.22A.020 - Manufactured housing—Department duties.
43.22A.030 - Manufactured housing—Federal standards—Enforcement.
43.22A.040 - Installer certification—Application—Training.
43.22A.050 - Installer certification—Training course—Examination.
43.22A.060 - Installer certification—Alternative to department training course—Rules.
43.22A.080 - Installer certification—Revocation.
43.22A.090 - Certification program fees.
43.22A.100 - Manufactured home installation training account.
43.22A.110 - Local government installation application and permit requirements.
43.22A.120 - Certified installer required on-site—Infraction—Exceptions.
43.22A.130 - Certified installer required on-site—Infraction—Notice.
43.22A.140 - Violations—Investigations—Inspections.
43.22A.150 - Violations—Separate infraction for each day, each worksite.
43.22A.160 - Violation—Use of uncertified installer.
43.22A.170 - Notice of infraction.
43.22A.180 - Notice as determination.
43.22A.210 - Manufactured homes—Warranty disputes.