Washington Alarm & Security Licensing Law
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RCW rcw-19-027
Chapter 19.27 RCW: STATE BUILDING CODE
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Chapter 19.27 RCW
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Sections HTMLPDF 19.27.010Short title. HTMLPDF 19.27.015Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.27.020PurposesâObjectivesâStandards. HTMLPDF 19.27.031State building codeâAdoptionâConflictsâOpinions. HTMLPDF 19.27.032AmendmentâTimelineâRequirementsâPublic access. HTMLPDF 19.27.033AmendmentâTechnical advisory groups. HTMLPDF 19.27.034AmendmentâApproval criteria. HTMLPDF 19.27.035Process for review. HTMLPDF 19.27.040Cities and counties authorized to amend state building codeâLimitations. HTMLPDF 19.27.042Cities and countiesâEmergency exemptions for housing for indigent personsâRule making for temporary emergency shelter standards. HTMLPDF 19.27.050Enforcement. HTMLPDF 19.27.060Local building regulations supersededâExceptions. HTMLPDF 19.27.065ExemptionâTemporary growing structures used for production of horticultural plants. HTMLPDF 19.27.067Temporary worker housingâExemptionâStandards. HTMLPDF 19.27.070State building code councilâEstablishedâMembershipâTravel expenses. HTMLPDF 19.27.074State building code councilâDutiesâPublic meetingsâTiming of code changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.076State building code councilâOpen public access information technologies. HTMLPDF 19.27.077State building code councilâMobile on-demand gasoline operationsâAdoption of rulesâFees. HTMLPDF 19.27.080Chapters of RCW not affected. HTMLPDF 19.27.085Building code council accountâBuilding permit fee. HTMLPDF 19.27.087Building permit and plan review feesâAgricultural structures. HTMLPDF 19.27.090Local jurisdictions reserved. HTMLPDF 19.27.095Building permit applicationâConsiderationâRequirements. HTMLPDF 19.27.097Building permit applicationâEvidence of adequate water supplyâAuthority of a county or city to impose additional requirementsâApplicabilityâExemptionâGroundwater withdrawal authorized under RCW 90.44.050. HTMLPDF 19.27.100Cities, towns, counties may impose fees different from state building code. HTMLPDF 19.27.110International fire codeâAdministration and enforcement by counties, other political subdivisions and municipal corporationsâFees. HTMLPDF 19.27.111RCW 19.27.080 not affected. HTMLPDF 19.27.113Automatic fire-extinguishing systems for certain school buildings. HTMLPDF 19.27.115Technical advisory groupâInternational building code. HTMLPDF 19.27.120Buildings or structures having special historical or architectural significanceâException. HTMLPDF 19.27.140Copy of permit to county assessor. HTMLPDF 19.27.150Report to department of enterprise services. HTMLPDF 19.27.160Counties with populations of from five thousand to less than ten thousandâOrdinance reenactment. HTMLPDF 19.27.175Recycled materialsâStudy code and adopt changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.180Residential buildings moved into a city or countyâApplicability of building codes and electrical installation requirements. HTMLPDF 19.27.190Indoor air qualityâInterim and final requirements for maintenance. HTMLPDF 19.27.195Renewable energy systemsâStudy code and adopt changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.490Fish habitat enhancement project. HTMLPDF 19.27.500NightclubsâAutomatic sprinkler systemâBuilding code council shall adopt rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.510"Nightclub" defined. HTMLPDF 19.27.520Building constructed, used, or converted to nightclubâIn accordance with chapter. HTMLPDF 19.27.530Carbon monoxide alarmsâRequirementsâExemptionsâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.540Electric vehicle infrastructure requirementsâRules. HTMLPDF 19.27.550Accessible parking space access aisles. HTMLPDF 19.27.560International Wildland Urban Interface CodeâLocal wildfire hazard and base-level wildfire risk maps. HTMLPDF 19.27.570Mass timber productsâBuilding construction. HTMLPDF 19.27.580Use of substitutesâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.590Drinking fountain/bottle filling station. HTMLPDF 19.27.595Accessible parking space requirementsâRules. HTMLPDF 19.27.600Child care centersâOccupancy load. HTMLPDF 19.27.610Collection of source-separated materials. FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS TESTING
HTMLPDF 19.27.700Definitions.
HTMLPDF 19.27.710Owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systemsâDutiesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 19.27.720Inspections and testsâQualificationsâReportâPenalty. HTMLPDF 19.27.730State building code council and director of fire protectionâImplementation and enforcement. HTMLPDF 19.27.740Building ownerâViolationsâPenalties. TEMPORARY PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 19.27.800Multiplex housing technical advisory group. HTMLPDF 19.27.801Dwelling unit size technical advisory group. HTMLPDF 19.27.802Residential housingâStandard energy code plan. NOTES:
Building permits: RCW 36.21.070 and 36.21.080.
Counties adoption of building, plumbing, electrical codes, etc: RCW 36.32.120(7). building codes: Chapter 36.43 RCW.
Energy-related building standards: Chapter 19.27A RCW.
Underground storage tanks: RCW 70A.355.020.
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Chapter 35.21 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sections HTMLPDF 35.21.005Sufficiency of petitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.010General corporate powersâTowns, restrictions as to area. HTMLPDF 35.21.015Salary commissions. HTMLPDF 35.21.020Auditoriums, art museums, swimming pools, etc.âPower to acquire. HTMLPDF 35.21.030Auxiliary water systems for protection from fire. HTMLPDF 35.21.070Cumulative reserve fundâAuthority to create. HTMLPDF 35.21.080Cumulative reserve fundâAnnual levy forâApplication of budget law. HTMLPDF 35.21.085Payrolls fundâClaims fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.086Payrolls fundâTransfers from insolvent funds. HTMLPDF 35.21.087Employee checks, drafts, warrantsâCity, town may cash. HTMLPDF 35.21.088Equipment rental fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.090Dikes, levees, embankmentsâAuthority to construct. HTMLPDF 35.21.095Bridge jumping hazard signs. HTMLPDF 35.21.100DonationsâAuthority to accept and use. HTMLPDF 35.21.110FerriesâAuthority to acquire and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.120Solid waste handling systemâContracts. HTMLPDF 35.21.130Solid waste or recyclable materials collectionâOrdinance. HTMLPDF 35.21.135Solid waste or recyclable materials collectionâCurbside recyclingâReduced rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.140GarbageâNotice of lienâForeclosure. HTMLPDF 35.21.150GarbageâLienâPriority. HTMLPDF 35.21.152Solid waste handlingâAgreementsâPurposesâTerms and conditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.154Solid wasteâCompliance with chapter 70A.205 RCW required. HTMLPDF 35.21.156Solid wasteâContracts with vendors for solid waste handling systems, plants, sites, or facilitiesâRequirementsâVendor selection procedures. HTMLPDF 35.21.157Solid waste collectionâRate increase notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.158Collection and transportation of recyclable materials by recycling companies or nonprofit entitiesâReuse or reclamationâApplication of chapter. HTMLPDF 35.21.160Jurisdiction over adjacent waters. HTMLPDF 35.21.163Penalty for act constituting a crime under state lawâLimitation. HTMLPDF 35.21.165Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugâMinimum penalties. HTMLPDF 35.21.175Offices to be open certain days and hours. HTMLPDF 35.21.180OrdinancesâAdoption of codes by reference. HTMLPDF 35.21.185OrdinancesâInformation pooling. HTMLPDF 35.21.190Parkways, park drives, and boulevards. HTMLPDF 35.21.192Urban agriculture zone. HTMLPDF 35.21.194Community gardens. HTMLPDF 35.21.195Statewide sexual assault kit tracking systemâParticipation by local law enforcement agencies. HTMLPDF 35.21.200Residence qualifications of appointive officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.203Recall sufficiency hearingâPayment of defense expenses. HTMLPDF 35.21.205Liability insurance for officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.207Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.209Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.210Sewerage, drainage, and water supply. HTMLPDF 35.21.215Powers relative to systems of sewerage. HTMLPDF 35.21.217Utility servicesâDepositâTenants' delinquenciesâNoticeâLien. HTMLPDF 35.21.220SidewalksâRegulation of use of. HTMLPDF 35.21.225Transportation benefit districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.228Rail fixed guideway public transportation systemâSafety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 35.21.230Streets over tidelands declared public highways. HTMLPDF 35.21.240Streets over tidelandsâControl of. HTMLPDF 35.21.250Streets and alleys over first-class tidelandsâControl of. HTMLPDF 35.21.260StreetsâAnnual report to secretary of transportation. HTMLPDF 35.21.270StreetsâRecords of funds received and used for construction, repair, maintenance. HTMLPDF 35.21.275Street improvementsâProvision of supplies or materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.278Contracts with community service organizations for public improvementsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.280Tax on admissionsâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.286Limitations on the use of gasâProhibition. HTMLPDF 35.21.290Utility servicesâLien forâEmergency declaration. HTMLPDF 35.21.300Utility servicesâEnforcement of lienâLimitations on termination of service for residential heating. HTMLPDF 35.21.302Utility servicesâInvoluntary termination of service during heat-related alerts prohibitedâReconnection and repayment planâReport. HTMLPDF 35.21.305Utility connection chargesâWaiver for low-income persons. HTMLPDF 35.21.310Removal of overhanging or obstructing vegetationâRemoval, destroying debris. HTMLPDF 35.21.315Amateur radio antennasâLocal regulation to conform with federal law. HTMLPDF 35.21.320WarrantsâInterest rateâPayment. HTMLPDF 35.21.333Chief of police or marshalâEligibility requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.334Chief of police or marshalâBackground investigation. HTMLPDF 35.21.335Chief of police or marshalâVacancy. HTMLPDF 35.21.340Cemeteries and funeral facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.350Civil service in police and fire departments. HTMLPDF 35.21.360Eminent domain by cities and towns. HTMLPDF 35.21.370Joint county and city hospitals. HTMLPDF 35.21.380Joint county and city buildings. HTMLPDF 35.21.385Counties with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more may contract with cities concerning buildings and related improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.390Public employment, civil service and pensions. HTMLPDF 35.21.392ContractorsâAuthority of city to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 35.21.395Historic preservationâAuthorization to acquire property, borrow money, issue bonds, etc. HTMLPDF 35.21.400City may acquire property for parks, recreational, viewpoint, greenbelt, conservation, historic, scenic, or view purposes. HTMLPDF 35.21.403Authority to establish lake and beach management districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.404Fish enhancement projectâCity's or town's liability. HTMLPDF 35.21.405Moorage facilitiesâRegulations authorizedâPort charges, delinquencyâAbandoned vessels, public sale. HTMLPDF 35.21.407Abandoned or derelict vessels. HTMLPDF 35.21.408Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vesselâReview of vessel's physical condition. HTMLPDF 35.21.409Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vesselâFurther requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.410Nonpolluting power generation by individualâExemption from regulationâAuthorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 35.21.412Hydroelectric resourcesâSeparate legal authorityâCreation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.415Electrical utilitiesâCivil immunity of officials and employees for good faith mistakes and errors of judgment. HTMLPDF 35.21.417Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundaryâAgreement with Province of British Columbia. HTMLPDF 35.21.418Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundaryâCommissionâPowers. HTMLPDF 35.21.420UtilitiesâCity may support county in which generating plant locatedâCities with a population greater than five hundred thousand responsible for impact payments and arrearagesâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.422UtilitiesâCities in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more west of Cascades may support cities, towns, counties and taxing districts in which facilities located. HTMLPDF 35.21.425City constructing generating facility in other countyâReimbursement of county or school districtâReimbursement by cities with a population greater than five hundred thousand. HTMLPDF 35.21.426City constructing generating facility in other countyâNotice of lossâNegotiationsâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.427City constructing generating facility in other countyâAdditional findingsâRenegotiation. HTMLPDF 35.21.430UtilitiesâCity may pay taxing districts involved after acquisition of private power facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.440UtilitiesâAdditional payments to school districts having bonded indebtedness. HTMLPDF 35.21.450UtilitiesâPayment of taxes. HTMLPDF 35.21.455Locally regulated utilitiesâAttachments to poles. HTMLPDF 35.21.465Crop purchase contracts for dedicated energy crops. HTMLPDF 35.21.470Building construction projectsâCity or town prohibited from requiring state agencies or local governments to provide bond or other security as a condition for issuance of permit. HTMLPDF 35.21.475Statement of restrictions applicable to real property. HTMLPDF 35.21.500Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâScope of codification. HTMLPDF 35.21.510Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAuthorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.520Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAdoption as official code of city. HTMLPDF 35.21.530Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâFilingâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.21.540Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâLegislative body may amend, adopt, or reject adopting ordinanceâWhen official code. HTMLPDF 35.21.550Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâCopies as proof of ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.21.560Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAdoption of new material. HTMLPDF 35.21.570Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâCodification satisfies single subject, title, and amendment requirements of statute or charter. HTMLPDF 35.21.590Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of propertyâLimit on indebtednessâElection, when. HTMLPDF 35.21.630Youth agenciesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.635Juvenile curfews. HTMLPDF 35.21.640Conferences to study regional and governmental problems, counties and cities may establish. HTMLPDF 35.21.650Prepayment of taxes or assessments authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.660Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development ActâAgreements with federal governmentâScope of authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.670Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development ActâPowers and limitations of public corporations, commissions or authorities created. HTMLPDF 35.21.680Participation in Economic Opportunity Act programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.682City or town may not limit number of unrelated persons occupying a household or dwelling unitâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.683Transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency shelters, and indoor emergency housing. HTMLPDF 35.21.684Authority to regulate placement or use of homesâRegulation of manufactured homesâIssuance of permitsâRestrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences. HTMLPDF 35.21.685Low-income housingâLoans and grants. HTMLPDF 35.21.686Tiny house communities. HTMLPDF 35.21.688Family day-care provider's home facilityâCity or town may not prohibit in residential or commercial areaâConditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.689Permanent supportive housingâCity may not prohibit where multifamily housing is permitted. HTMLPDF 35.21.690Authority to regulate auctioneersâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.692Authority to regulate massage therapistsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.695Authority to own and operate professional sports franchise. HTMLPDF 35.21.696Newspaper carrier regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.698Regulation of financial transactionsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.700Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 35.21.703Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.706Imposition or increase of business and occupation taxâReferendum procedure requiredâExclusive procedure. HTMLPDF 35.21.710License fees or taxes on certain business activitiesâUniform rate requiredâMaximum rate established. HTMLPDF 35.21.711License fees or taxes on certain business activitiesâExcess rates authorized by voters. HTMLPDF 35.21.712License fees or taxes on telephone business to be at uniform rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.714License fees or taxes on telephone businessâImposition on certain gross revenues authorizedâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.715Taxes on network telephone services. HTMLPDF 35.21.717Taxation of internet accessâMoratorium. HTMLPDF 35.21.718State route No. 16âTax on operation prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.720City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services. HTMLPDF 35.21.730Public corporationsâPowers of cities, towns, and countiesâAdministration. HTMLPDF 35.21.735Public corporationsâDeclaration of public purposeâPower and authority to enter into agreements, receive and expend fundsâSecurityâSpecial fundsâAgreements to implement federal new markets tax credit program. HTMLPDF 35.21.740Public corporationsâExercise of powers, authorities, or rightsâTerritorial jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 35.21.745Public corporationsâProvision for, control overâPowers. HTMLPDF 35.21.747Public corporationsâReal property transferred by city, town, or countyâRestrictions, notice, public meeting. HTMLPDF 35.21.750Public corporationsâInsolvency or dissolution. HTMLPDF 35.21.755Public corporationsâExemption or immunity from taxationâIn lieu excise tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.756Tax exemptionâSales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 35.21.757Public corporationsâStatutes to be construed consistent with state Constitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.759Public corporations, commissions, and authoritiesâApplicability of general laws. HTMLPDF 35.21.760Legal internsâEmployment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.762Urban emergency medical service districtsâCreation authorized in city or town with territory in two counties. HTMLPDF 35.21.765Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporation within countyâFinancial and other assistance by county authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.766Ambulance servicesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.7661Study and review of ambulance utilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.768Ambulance servicesâExcise taxes authorizedâUse of proceeds. HTMLPDF 35.21.769Levy for emergency medical care and services. HTMLPDF 35.21.770Members of legislative bodies authorized to serve as volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance personnel, or reserve law enforcement officers. HTMLPDF 35.21.772Fire department volunteersâHolding public officeâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.775Provision of fire protection services to state-owned facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.778Existing contracts for fire protection services and equipment not abrogated. HTMLPDF 35.21.779Fire protection services for state-owned facilitiesâContracts with the department of commerceâConsolidation of negotiations with multiple state agenciesâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.780Laws, rules and regulations applicable to cities five hundred thousand or over deemed applicable to cities four hundred thousand or over. HTMLPDF 35.21.790Revision of corporate boundary within street, road, or highway right-of-way by substituting right-of-way lineâNot subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.21.800Foreign trade zonesâLegislative finding, intent. HTMLPDF 35.21.805Foreign trade zonesâAuthority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.810Hydroplane racesâProviding for restrooms and other services in public parks for spectatorsâAdmission feesâAuthorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.815Hydroplane racesâLevying of admission charges declared public park purposeâReversion prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.820Acquisition and disposal of vehicles for commuter ride sharing by city employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.830Controls on rent for residential structuresâProhibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.840Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâAllocation of gross receipts. HTMLPDF 35.21.845Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâTax allocation formula. HTMLPDF 35.21.850Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâLimitationâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.851Taxation of chamber of commerce, similar business for operation of parking/business improvement area. HTMLPDF 35.21.855Taxation of intellectual property creating activitiesâGross receipts tax prohibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.860Electricity, telephone, or natural gas business, service providerâFranchise fees prohibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.865Electricity, telephone, or natural gas businessâLimitations on tax rate changes. HTMLPDF 35.21.870Electricity, telephone, natural gas, or steam energy businessâTax limited to six percentâException. HTMLPDF 35.21.871Tax on telephone businessâDeferral of rate reduction. HTMLPDF 35.21.873Procedure to correct erroneous mobile telecommunications service tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.875Designation of official newspaper. HTMLPDF 35.21.880Right-of-way donationsâCredit against required improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.890Boundary changesâProviding factual informationâNotice to boundary review board. HTMLPDF 35.21.895Regulation of automatic number or location identificationâProhibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.897Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installingâCopies of permitsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.900Authority to transfer real property. HTMLPDF 35.21.905Consultation with public utilities for water-sewer facility relocation projects. HTMLPDF 35.21.910Community athletics programsâSex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.913Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangementsâProhibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 35.21.915Hosting the homeless by religious organizationsâWhen authorizedâRequirementsâProhibitions on local actions. HTMLPDF 35.21.920State and federal background checks of license applicants and licensees of occupations under local licensing authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.925Supplemental transportation improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.930Community assistance referral and education services program. HTMLPDF 35.21.935Warrant officersâTraining requirementsâAuthority. HTMLPDF 35.21.940Failing septic systemsâConnection to public sewer systemsâAppeals process. HTMLPDF 35.21.945Water storage asset management servicesâProcurement. HTMLPDF 35.21.950Final determination on state highway project permits. HTMLPDF 35.21.955Nuisance abatementâSpecial assessmentâNotice requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.960Removal of restrictive covenantsâHearing, notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.965Voluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 35.21.970Assessment and mitigation of negative impact on parking when constructing or operating a public facility in certain neighborhoods. HTMLPDF 35.21.980ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 35.21.990New housing in existing buildingsâProhibitions on local regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.992Exterior building cladding materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.993Electric security alarm systems. HTMLPDF 35.21.994Minimum parking requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.995Historic landmark designationâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.996Child care centersâZoning. NOTES:
Accident claims against: RCW 35.31.020.
Acquisition of interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by cities or towns: RCW 64.04.130.
Actions against public corporations: RCW 4.08.120. state: Chapter 4.92 RCW.
Actions by in corporate name: RCW 4.08.110.
Cemeteries, public acquisition and maintenance: Chapter 68.52 RCW.
Diking and drainage districts: Chapters 85.05, 86.09 RCW.
Disturbances at state penal facilities: Chapter 72.02 RCW.
Eminent domain by cities: Chapter 8.12 RCW.
Fire protection districts: Title 52 RCW.
Flood control maintenance, state participation in: Chapter 86.26 RCW.
Hospitals, joint operation with counties: RCW 36.62.030, 36.62.110.
Industrial development revenue bonds: Chapter 39.84 RCW.
Intergovernmental disposition of property: Chapter 39.33 RCW.
Irrigation districts: Chapter 87.03 RCW.
Joint governmental activities: Chapter 36.64 RCW.
Judgment against local governmental entity, enforcement: RCW 6.17.080.
Legal publications: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
Liquor revolving fund, distribution from: RCW 66.08.190, 66.08.210. sales of subject to local option: Chapter 66.40 RCW.
Local adopt-a-highway programs: RCW 47.40.105.
Local fire district annexation: RCW 52.04.181.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
Local law enforcement agencies, reports by regarding missing children: RCW 13.60.020.
Lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW.
Meetings, minutes of governmental bodies, open to public inspection: Chapter 42.30 RCW.
Municipal utilities: Chapter 35.92 RCW.
Municipal water and sewer facilities act: Chapter 35.91 RCW.
Peddlers' and hawkers' licenses: Chapter 36.71 RCW.
Police dogsâImmunity: RCW 4.24.410.
Port districts: Title 53 RCW.
Public records, destruction of: Chapter 40.14 RCW.
Public utility districts: Title 54 RCW.
Residence qualifications of civil service employeesâResidency not grounds for discharge: RCW 52.30.050.
Senior citizens programsâAuthorization to establish and administer: RCW 36.39.060.
Soil and water conservation districts: Chapter 89.08 RCW.
Transfer of real property or contract for use for park and recreational purposes: RCW 39.33.060.
Unclaimed property in hands of city police: Chapter 63.32 RCW.
Water-sewer districts: Title 57 RCW.
Weeds, duty to destroy, extermination areas: RCW 17.04.160.
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Chapter 36.01 RCW
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.01.010Corporate powers. HTMLPDF 36.01.020Corporate name. HTMLPDF 36.01.030PowersâHow exercised. HTMLPDF 36.01.040Conveyances for use of county. HTMLPDF 36.01.050Venue of actions by or against counties. HTMLPDF 36.01.060County liable for certain court costs. HTMLPDF 36.01.070Probation and parole services. HTMLPDF 36.01.080Parking facilitiesâConstruction, operation and rental charges. HTMLPDF 36.01.085Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 36.01.090Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 36.01.095Emergency medical servicesâAuthorizedâFees. HTMLPDF 36.01.100Ambulance service authorizedâRestriction. HTMLPDF 36.01.104Levy for emergency medical care and services. HTMLPDF 36.01.105Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporation within countyâFinancial and other assistance authorized. HTMLPDF 36.01.110Federal grants and programsâPowers and authority of counties to participate inâPublic corporations, commissions or authorities. HTMLPDF 36.01.115Nonpolluting power generation by individualâExemption from regulationâAuthorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 36.01.120Foreign trade zonesâFindingâIntent. HTMLPDF 36.01.125Foreign trade zonesâAuthority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 36.01.130Controls on rent for residential structuresâProhibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 36.01.150Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruptionâScope of local government action. HTMLPDF 36.01.160Penalty for act constituting a crime under state lawâLimitation. HTMLPDF 36.01.170Administration of trusts benefiting school districts. HTMLPDF 36.01.180Zoo and aquarium advisory authorityâConstitutionâTerms. HTMLPDF 36.01.190Initial meeting of zoo and aquarium advisory authorityâExpenditure of fundsâPowers. HTMLPDF 36.01.200Federal funds designated for state schoolsâUse limited to reduction of outstanding debt obligations of school districts. HTMLPDF 36.01.210Rail fixed guideway public transportation systemâSafety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 36.01.220Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installingâCopies of permitsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 36.01.225Authority to regulate placement or use of homesâRegulation of manufactured homesâRestrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences. HTMLPDF 36.01.227County may not limit number of unrelated persons occupying a household or dwelling unitâExceptions. HTMLPDF 36.01.230Cooperative watershed management. HTMLPDF 36.01.240Regulation of financial transactionsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 36.01.250Environmental mitigation activities. HTMLPDF 36.01.260Urban forestry ordinances. HTMLPDF 36.01.270ContractorsâAuthority of county to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 36.01.280Community athletics programsâSex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 36.01.290Hosting the homeless by religious organizationsâWhen authorizedâRequirementsâProhibitions on local actions. HTMLPDF 36.01.300State and federal background checks of license applicants and licensees of occupations under local licensing authority. HTMLPDF 36.01.310Accessible community advisory committees. HTMLPDF 36.01.320Application for a permit to site an energy plant or alternative energy resourceâWritten notice to United States department of defense. HTMLPDF 36.01.330Failing septic systemsâConnection to public sewer systemsâAppeals process. HTMLPDF 36.01.340Final determination on state highway permit projects. HTMLPDF 36.01.350Removal of restrictive covenantsâHearing, notice. HTMLPDF 36.01.360Telecommunications services and facilities authorizedâRequirements. HTMLPDF 36.01.370Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangementsâProhibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 36.01.380Wind and solar resource evaluation equipment. HTMLPDF 36.01.390Limitations on the use of gasâProhibition. HTMLPDF 36.01.395Exterior building cladding materials. HTMLPDF 36.01.396Electric security alarm systems. HTMLPDF 36.01.397Minimum parking requirements. NOTES:
Accounts of county, examination of: RCW 43.09.260.
Actions by and against counties, limitations on: Chapter 4.16 RCW. public corporations (counties): RCW 4.08.110, 4.08.120.
Aeronautics facilities of counties to be made available to department of transportation: RCW 47.68.300.
Agricultural fairs, county participation: Chapter 15.76 RCW.
Aircraft excise tax, county exemption: RCW 82.48.100.
Airport zoning: Chapter 14.12 RCW.
Ambulance service for second-class cities, county may provide: RCW 35.23.456.
Armories, county may expend money for site: RCW 38.20.030.
Assisted living facilities, county administration, when: Chapter 18.20 RCW.
Blind made products, services, county to procure when available: RCW 19.06.020.
Bonds, county election on, vote required: Chapter 39.40 RCW. form, sale, payment, etc.: Chapter 39.44 RCW. sale to federal government at private sale: Chapter 39.48 RCW. validation of: Chapter 39.90 RCW.
Bonds of corporation not to be owned: State Constitution Art. 8 s 7.
Bonds of federal agencies as county investment: Chapter 39.64 RCW.
Cemeteries private regulation of by county: RCW 68.20.080. public, and morgues, in counties: RCW 68.52.010, 68.52.020.
Cemeteries and burial, public, all counties: RCW 68.52.030.
Cemetery districts authorized for certain counties: Chapter 68.52 RCW.
Children and youth services, county participation: RCW 72.05.160.
Cities and towns agreements with county for planning, construction, etc., of streets: Chapter 35.77 RCW. community renewal, county participation: RCW 35.81.130. county aid on street construction, etc.: RCW 47.24.050. L.I.D. assessment lien, application on sale by county of tax lands: RCW 35.49.160. property held by under L.I.D. assessment lien not subject to county taxes: RCW 35.53.010.
Cities may support county in which city-owned utility plant located: RCW 35.21.420 through 35.21.427.
Civil service for sheriff's office: Chapter 41.14 RCW. status retained when on emergency service work: RCW 38.52.140.
Closed burning seasons in counties: RCW 76.04.205.
Combined city and county municipal corporations: State Constitution Art. 11 s 16 (Amendment 58).
Combined city-county health departments: Chapter 70.08 RCW.
Community centers, counties may establish: Chapter 35.59 RCW.
Community work and training programs, county participation in: Chapter 74.04 RCW.
Contractors, regulation of, inapplicable to counties: RCW 18.27.090.
Contracts contractor's bond on: Chapter 39.08 RCW. county may perform work or services for department of transportation: RCW 47.01.210. executory conditional sales, for purchase of property for park or library purposes: RCW 39.30.010. public works, application to counties: Chapter 39.04 RCW. public works, reserve from amount due contractors to cover lien for labor, material or taxes: Chapter 60.28 RCW.
County airport districts: Chapter 14.08 RCW.
County and district fairs as agricultural fair classification: RCW 15.76.120.
County government: State Constitution Art. 11.
County lands acquisition of for state highways: RCW 47.12.040, 47.12.150. city or town L.I.D. assessments, as subject to: RCW 35.43.130, 35.44.140, 35.49.070. diking, drainage or sewerage improvement assessments, as subject to: RCW 85.08.500, 85.08.530. diking and drainage intercounty districts assessments, as subject to: RCW 85.24.240. diking district act, as subject to: RCW 85.05.080, 85.05.380, 85.05.390. drainage district act, as subject to: RCW 85.06.350, 85.06.360. eminent domain by cities of: Chapter 8.12 RCW. eminent domain by public waterway districts of: Chapter 91.08 RCW. flood control district assessments, as subject to: RCW 86.09.526, 86.09.529. lease of for underground storage of natural gas: RCW 80.40.070. pest district assessments, as subject to: RCW 17.12.080. public waterway district assessments, as subject to: RCW 91.08.570, 91.08.575. right of entry on given department of transportation: RCW 47.01.170. rights-of-way over by diking districts: RCW 85.05.080. subject to diking, drainage or sewerage improvement assessments, resale of or lease of by county: RCW 85.08.500. weed control district assessments, as subject to: RCW 17.04.180.
County office, defined for public assistance purposes: RCW 74.04.005(4).
County roads: Chapter 36.75 RCW.
Courthouse, county to furnish: RCW 2.28.139.
Credit not to be loaned: State Constitution Art. 8 s 7.
Debts of apportionment on division or enlargement: State Constitution Art. 11 s 3. limit of: State Constitution Art. 8 s 6 (Amendment 27), Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59). private property not to be taken in satisfaction of: State Constitution Art. 11 s 13.
Dental hygienists, licensed, county may employ: RCW 18.29.050.
Department of revenue, visitation to counties: RCW 84.08.010(3).
Detention, house or room for, establishment of: RCW 13.04.135.
Detention facilities, management of (counties with populations of one million or more): Chapter 13.20 RCW.
Detention of state felons in county jails: Chapter 72.68 RCW.
Diking and drainage intercounty districts: Chapter 85.24 RCW.
Disinfection of county property as county duty: RCW 15.08.230.
Disturbances at state penal facilitiesâReimbursement to cities and counties for certain expenses incurred: RCW 72.72.050, 72.72.060.
Electric franchises and rights-of-way, counties may grant: RCW 80.32.010.
Electrical construction regulations applicable to counties: RCW 19.29.010.
Emergency management, county participation: Chapter 38.52 RCW.
Eminent domain airport purposes: Chapters 14.07, 14.08 RCW. flood control purposes: RCW 86.12.030. flood control purposes by counties jointly: RCW 86.13.040. generally: Chapter 8.08 RCW. military purposes: RCW 8.04.170, 8.04.180. of tidelands: RCW 88.24.070. parks, bathing beaches, public camps: RCW 67.20.010. wharves purposes: RCW 88.24.070.
Existing counties recognized: State Constitution Art. 11 s 1.
Family courts in: Chapter 26.12 RCW.
Federal areas in counties, generally: Chapter 37.08 RCW.
Federal property, purchase of from government by counties: Chapter 39.32 RCW.
Fireworks, county participation in control: Chapter 70.77 RCW.
Fiscal agent for: Chapter 43.80 RCW.
Flood control county: Chapter 86.12 RCW. county participation with district: RCW 86.24.040. state and federal government: Chapter 86.24 RCW. districts (1937 act), public lands included in: RCW 86.09.013. maintenance, county participation with state: Chapter 86.26 RCW.
Forest protection in counties: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Funding indebtedness in counties: Chapter 39.52 RCW.
Group life insurance, public employee associations: RCW 48.24.060.
Hospitals, private, for care of individuals with mental illness, alcoholics, county may prescribe standards: RCW 71.12.550.
Housing authority generally: Chapter 35.82 RCW. property as exempt from county taxation: RCW 35.82.210.
Housing cooperation law: Chapter 35.83 RCW.
Indebtedness, county: State Constitution Art. 8.
Industrial development districts, county lands may be conveyed to: Chapter 53.25 RCW.
Intercounty weed districts: Chapter 17.06 RCW.
Intergovernmental disposition of property, county participation: RCW 39.33.010.
Irrigation districts, cancellation of county taxes against, when: RCW 87.64.060.
Island counties, refund of motor vehicle license and fuel tax fees to: RCW 46.68.080.
Joint aid river and harbor improvements, county participation: RCW 88.32.230 through 88.32.235.
Joint planning for improvement of navigable stream, county participation: RCW 88.32.240 through 88.32.250.
Juvenile detention facility as mandatory county function: RCW 13.16.030.
Leases, mineral and petroleum, on county land: Chapter 78.16 RCW.
Leases of property, ballot proposition by jointly with city or town: RCW 35.42.200. from by city or town: RCW 35.42.200.
Legal aid: Chapter 2.50 RCW.
Legal publications of: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
Libraries: Title 27 RCW.
Lien for labor, material and taxes on public works: Chapter 60.28 RCW.
Limitation of indebtedness of taxing districts: Chapter 39.36 RCW.
Liquor revolving fund moneys, distribution to counties: Chapter 66.08 RCW.
Local milk inspection service units: Chapter 15.36 RCW.
Martial law, proclamation of county under: RCW 38.08.030.
Metropolitan municipal corporations as borrowers from county: RCW 35.58.480. county participation: Chapter 35.58 RCW.
Military offenses, jurisdiction by county when: Chapter 38.32 RCW.
Mosquito control county work coordinated with: Chapter 70.22 RCW. districts, counties where authorized: RCW 17.28.020.
Motor freight carrier, county vehicle exempt as: RCW 81.80.040.
Motor vehicle accidents, peace officer's reports: RCW 46.52.070. fund moneys for county purposes: RCW 46.68.070 and 46.68.120. size, weight and load, local regulations: RCW 46.44.080.
Municipal airports 1941 act: Chapter 14.07 RCW. 1945 act: Chapter 14.08 RCW.
Old age and survivors' insurance, acceptance of for counties: Chapter 41.47 RCW.
Operating agencies (electricity, water resources) to act for counties: Chapter 43.52 RCW.
Park and recreation service areas: RCW 36.68.400 through 36.68.620.
Parks, bathing beaches, public camps, county may acquire and operate: Chapter 67.20 RCW.
Person defined to include counties for RCW code purposes: RCW 1.16.080.
Pesticide application act, county as subject to: RCW 17.21.220.
Police and sanitary regulations, power to enforce: State Constitution Art. 11 s 11.
Port districts contracts or leases with counties by: RCW 53.08.070, 53.08.140, 53.08.240. motor vehicle regulation in by county authorities, procedure: RCW 53.08.230. regulations of, adoption as county ordinance: RCW 53.08.220.
Printing for counties to be done in state: RCW 43.19.748.
Public assistance as county function: RCW 74.04.040. county participation: Chapter 74.04 RCW.
Public contracts and indebtedness: Title 39 RCW.
Public documents (state), distribution to counties: Chapter 40.04 RCW.
Public employees hospitalization and medical aid for: RCW 41.04.180, 41.04.190. interchange of personnel with federal agency, rights preserved: RCW 41.04.140 through 41.04.170. military leave for: RCW 38.40.060. minimum wage act, public employee exclusion: RCW 49.46.010. payroll deductions for: RCW 41.04.020, 41.04.036. public employees' retirement system, county employees as members: RCW 41.40.062. retirement systems, retention of rights: Chapter 41.04 RCW. social security, federal coverage includes: Chapter 41.48 RCW.
Public lands rights-of-way over for county bridges, trestles, across waterways, tidelands or shorelands: RCW 79.110.120. rights-of-way over for roads, county wharves: RCW 79.36.440. sale of road material on to counties: RCW 79.15.320.
Public officers campaign financing, reporting: Chapter 42.17A RCW. code of ethics for: Chapter 42.23 RCW. financial affairs and gifts, reporting: RCW 42.17A.700. misconduct of enumerated: Chapter 42.20 RCW. not to receive witness fees: RCW 42.16.020, 42.16.030. resignations: RCW 42.12.020. terms when vacancies filled: RCW 42.12.030.
Public purchase preferences: Chapter 39.24 RCW.
Public works emergency, county participation: Chapter 39.28 RCW. department of transportation, cooperation: RCW 47.08.070. prevailing wages to be paid on: Chapter 39.12 RCW.
Publicly owned vehicles exempt from license fee: RCW 46.16A.170. license plate retained when change in ownership: RCW 46.16A.200(8). registration of: RCW 46.16A.170. to be marked: RCW 46.08.065.
Railroad grade crossings apportionment of costs, county liability: RCW 81.53.110, 81.53.130. counties duty to maintain: RCW 81.53.090. county participation in grants for: Chapter 81.53 RCW.
Railroad signals, warning devices on county roads: RCW 81.53.261 through 81.53.291.
Reclamation and irrigation districts in United States reclamation areas, contract to bring county lands into: RCW 89.12.110.
Reclamation districts of one million acres, lands in more than one county: RCW 89.30.004.
Reforestation county exchange of land to block up holdings: RCW 79.17.020, 79.17.060, and 79.17.070. grants of county lands for: RCW 79.22.040.
Regional jail camps, county prisoners may be committed to: RCW 72.64.100, 72.64.110.
River and harbor improvements by counties jointly: RCW 88.32.180 through 88.32.220.
Rural housing projects: Chapter 35.82 RCW.
Savings and loan associations, counties as member: RCW 33.20.060.
Soft tree fruits commission law, counties constituting districts under: RCW 15.28.010.
Soil and water conservation districts, county may cooperate with: RCW 89.08.341.
State patrol retirement allowances exempt from county taxation: RCW 43.43.310.
State vehicle regulations precedence over local: RCW 46.08.020.
State's title to abandoned channels granted to counties: RCW 86.13.110.
Stock restricted areas in: Chapter 16.24 RCW.
Street railroads in counties: Chapter 81.64 RCW.
Superior court judges, each county entitled to: State Constitution Art. 4 s 5, chapter 2.08 RCW.
Surplus federal property, county may purchase: RCW 39.32.010 through 39.32.060.
Tax liens, foreclosure by county when city or town L.I.D. assessments on, rights of city or town: RCW 35.49.130 through 35.49.160.
Taxes B & O, counties defined as person for purposes of: RCW 82.04.030. excise, state preempts field, which: RCW 82.02.020. federal payments in lieu of ad valorem property taxes to counties, distribution: Chapter 84.72 RCW. for city and town purposes: State Constitution Art. 11 s 12. local, legislature not to impose: State Constitution Art. 11 s 12. property acquisitions of county subject to lien of: RCW 84.60.050. county by, generally: Title 84 RCW. county held tax-title property, treatment of: RCW 36.35.100. county-interstate bridge as exempt from: RCW 84.36.230. county lands sold on contract as taxable: RCW 84.40.230. county property as exempt from: RCW 84.36.010. county revaluation program: Chapter 84.41 RCW. county right-of-way easements as exempt from: RCW 84.36.210. excess levies authorized, county application: RCW 84.52.050 through 84.52.056. limitation on levies, county application: State Constitution Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59); RCW 84.52.050. state, county liability for share of: State Constitution Art. 11 s 9.
Taxing district county as: RCW 84.04.120. relief act, county application: Chapter 39.64 RCW.
Teletypewriter communications network, county participation: Chapter 43.89 RCW.
Toll roads, bridges and ferries (state), county participation and liability: Chapter 47.56 RCW.
Township organization in: State Constitution Art. 11 s 4 (Amendment 21).
Traffic enforcement agencies, duty: Chapter 46.64 RCW. schools, county participation: Chapter 46.83 RCW.
Unfit dwellings, buildings and structures: Chapter 35.80 RCW.
Uniform system of accounting: Chapter 43.09 RCW.
Validation of bonds and financing proceedings: Chapter 39.90 RCW.
Vehicle wreckers' licensing, county to comply with: RCW 46.80.160.
Veterans indigent and deceased, burial as county responsibility: RCW 73.08.070. public officials duty as considered leave of absence: RCW 73.16.041. scoring criteria status in county employment reemployment: RCW 41.04.010, Chapter 73.16 RCW.
Veterans' meeting hall, county may furnish free of charge: RCW 73.04.070. meeting place, rent from county funds: RCW 73.04.080. relief as county responsibility: Chapter 73.08 RCW.
Vital statistics: Chapter 70.58A RCW.
Wages deductions and rebates, application to counties: Chapter 49.52 RCW. payment and collection of, county employee exclusion: RCW 49.48.080. rebates of on public works, penalty: RCW 49.52.090.
Warrants, interest rate on: RCW 39.56.020, 39.56.030.
Water pollution control, county application: Chapter 90.48 RCW.
Water rights appropriation of by counties; procedure: Chapter 90.03 RCW. United States, county application: Chapter 90.40 RCW.
Wharves, counties may authorize and prescribe rates: RCW 88.24.020.
Workers' compensation, county coverage: RCW 51.12.050.
World fair or exposition, county participation: Chapter 35.60 RCW.
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Anti-compact law: RCW 48.30.020.
Discrimination prohibited: RCW 48.18.480.
Rate wars prohibited: RCW 48.30.240.
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Sections HTMLPDF 71.09.010Findings. HTMLPDF 71.09.015FindingâIntentâClarification. HTMLPDF 71.09.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 71.09.025Notice to prosecuting attorney prior to release. HTMLPDF 71.09.030Sexually violent predator petitionâFiling. HTMLPDF 71.09.035Sexually violent predator petitionâDemands for documents. HTMLPDF 71.09.040Sexually violent predator petitionâProbable cause hearingâJudicial determinationâTransfer to total confinement facility upon probable cause determination. HTMLPDF 71.09.045Indigent defense servicesâActivities beyond the scope of representation by the office of public defense. HTMLPDF 71.09.050TrialâRights of parties. HTMLPDF 71.09.055Expert evaluations of indigent personsâCosts. HTMLPDF 71.09.060TrialâDeterminationâCommitment procedures. HTMLPDF 71.09.070Annual examinations of persons committed under chapterâSuspension of section. HTMLPDF 71.09.080Rights of persons committed under this chapterâUse of personal computers regulated. HTMLPDF 71.09.085Medical careâContracts for servicesâAuthorization to act on behalf of civilly committed residents. HTMLPDF 71.09.090Petition for conditional release to less restrictive alternative or unconditional dischargeâProceduresâSuspension of section. HTMLPDF 71.09.092Conditional release to less restrictive alternativeâFindings. HTMLPDF 71.09.094Conditional release to less restrictive alternativeâVerdict. HTMLPDF 71.09.096Conditional release to less restrictive alternativeâJudgmentâConditionsâAnnual review. HTMLPDF 71.09.097Conditional release to less restrictive alternativeâDepartment developing placementâConsiderations. HTMLPDF 71.09.098Revoking or modifying terms of conditional release to less restrictive alternativeâHearingâCustody pending hearing on revocation or modification. HTMLPDF 71.09.099Conditional release to less restrictive alternativeâConditional release and transition facilities study. HTMLPDF 71.09.110Department of social and health servicesâDutiesâReimbursement. HTMLPDF 71.09.111Department of social and health servicesâDisclosures to the prosecuting agency. HTMLPDF 71.09.112Department of social and health servicesâJurisdiction and revocation of conditional release after criminal convictionâException. HTMLPDF 71.09.115Record check required for employees of secure facility. HTMLPDF 71.09.120Release of information authorized. HTMLPDF 71.09.130Notice of escape or disappearanceâWarrantsâLiability. HTMLPDF 71.09.135McNeil IslandâEscape planning, response. HTMLPDF 71.09.140Notice of conditional release or unconditional dischargeâNotice of escape and recapture. HTMLPDF 71.09.200Escorted leaveâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 71.09.210Escorted leaveâConditions. HTMLPDF 71.09.220Escorted leaveâNotice. HTMLPDF 71.09.230Escorted leaveâRules. HTMLPDF 71.09.250Transition facilityâSiting. HTMLPDF 71.09.252Transition facilitiesâAgreements for regional facilities. HTMLPDF 71.09.255Transition facilitiesâIncentive grants and payments. HTMLPDF 71.09.260Transition facilities not limited to residential neighborhoods. HTMLPDF 71.09.265Transition facilitiesâDistribution of impact. HTMLPDF 71.09.275Transition facilityâTransportation of residents. HTMLPDF 71.09.280Transition facilityâRelease to less restrictive placement. HTMLPDF 71.09.285Transition facilityâSiting policy guidelines. HTMLPDF 71.09.290Other transition facilitiesâSiting policy guidelines. HTMLPDF 71.09.295Transition facilitiesâSecurity systems. HTMLPDF 71.09.300Transition facilitiesâStaffing. HTMLPDF 71.09.305Transition facility residentsâMonitoring, escorting. HTMLPDF 71.09.310Transition facility residentsâMandatory escorts. HTMLPDF 71.09.315Transition facilitiesâPublic notice, review, and comment. HTMLPDF 71.09.320Transition facilitiesâOperational advisory boards. HTMLPDF 71.09.325Transition facilitiesâConditional releaseâReportsâViolations. HTMLPDF 71.09.330Transition facilitiesâContracted operationâEnforcement remedies. HTMLPDF 71.09.335Conditional release from total confinementâCommunity notification. HTMLPDF 71.09.340Conditionally released personsâEmployment, educational notification. HTMLPDF 71.09.341Transition facilitiesâAuthority of departmentâEffect of local regulations. HTMLPDF 71.09.342Transition facilitiesâSitingâLocal regulations preempted, whenâConsideration of public safety measures. HTMLPDF 71.09.343Transition facilitiesâContract between state and local governments. HTMLPDF 71.09.344Transition facilitiesâMitigation agreements. HTMLPDF 71.09.345Alternative placementâAuthority of court. HTMLPDF 71.09.350Examination and treatment only by certified providersâExceptions. HTMLPDF 71.09.360Treatment of persons on conditional release by certified providers in underserved countiesâNotification. HTMLPDF 71.09.370Residents in total confinementâState identification cards. HTMLPDF 71.09.800Rules. HTMLPDF 71.09.903ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521.
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Sections HTMLPDF 72.09.010Legislative intent. HTMLPDF 72.09.015Definitions. HTMLPDF 72.09.030Department createdâSecretary. HTMLPDF 72.09.040Transfer of functions from department of social and health services. HTMLPDF 72.09.050Powers and duties of secretary. HTMLPDF 72.09.055Affordable housingâInventory of suitable property. HTMLPDF 72.09.057Fees for reproduction, shipment, and certification of documents and records. HTMLPDF 72.09.060Organization of departmentâProgram for public involvement and volunteers. HTMLPDF 72.09.070Correctional industries advisory committeeâRecommendations. HTMLPDF 72.09.080Correctional industries advisory committeeâAppointment of members, chairâCompensationâSupport. HTMLPDF 72.09.090Correctional industries accountâExpenditureâProfitsâAppropriations. HTMLPDF 72.09.092Institutional welfare account. HTMLPDF 72.09.093Institutional welfare accountâIncarcerated individual betterment fund must be deposited. HTMLPDF 72.09.095Institutional welfare accountâTransfer of funds to department of labor and industries for crime victims' compensation. HTMLPDF 72.09.100Inmate work programâClasses of work programsâParticipationâBenefits. HTMLPDF 72.09.101Inmate work programâAdministrators' duty. HTMLPDF 72.09.104Prison work programs to operate automated data input and retrieval systems. HTMLPDF 72.09.106Subcontracting of data input and microfilm capacities. HTMLPDF 72.09.110Inmates' wagesâSupporting cost of correctionsâCrime victims' compensation and family support. HTMLPDF 72.09.111Inmate wagesâDeductionsâAvailability of savingsâRecovery of cost of incarcerationâDefinition. HTMLPDF 72.09.115Proposed new class I correctional industries work programâThreshold analysisâBusiness impact analysisâPublic hearingâFinding. HTMLPDF 72.09.116Information obtained under RCW 72.09.115 exempt from public disclosure. HTMLPDF 72.09.120Distribution of list of inmate job opportunities. HTMLPDF 72.09.130Incentive system for participation in education and work programsâRulesâDissemination. HTMLPDF 72.09.135Adoption of standards for correctional facilities. HTMLPDF 72.09.190Legal services for inmates. HTMLPDF 72.09.200Transfer of files, property, and appropriations. HTMLPDF 72.09.210Transfer of employees. HTMLPDF 72.09.220Employee rights under collective bargaining. HTMLPDF 72.09.225Sexual misconduct by state employees, contractors. HTMLPDF 72.09.230Duties continued during transition. HTMLPDF 72.09.240Reimbursement of employees for offender assaults. HTMLPDF 72.09.251Communicable disease prevention guidelines. HTMLPDF 72.09.260Litter cleanup programsâRequirements. HTMLPDF 72.09.270Individual reentry plan. HTMLPDF 72.09.275Duty to notify of process for restoration of voting rights. HTMLPDF 72.09.280Community justice centers. HTMLPDF 72.09.285Rental voucher listâHousing providers. HTMLPDF 72.09.290Correctional facility siting list. HTMLPDF 72.09.300Local law and justice councilâRules. HTMLPDF 72.09.310Community custody violator. HTMLPDF 72.09.311Confinement of community custody violators. HTMLPDF 72.09.312Community custody violationsâData and informationâReport to the governor and legislature. HTMLPDF 72.09.315Court-ordered treatmentâViolationsâRequired notifications. HTMLPDF 72.09.320Community placementâLiability. HTMLPDF 72.09.330Sex offenders and kidnapping offendersâRegistrationâNotice to persons convicted of sex offenses and kidnapping offenses. HTMLPDF 72.09.333Sex offendersâFacilities on McNeil Island. HTMLPDF 72.09.335Sex offendersâTreatment assessment and opportunity. HTMLPDF 72.09.337Sex offendersâRules regarding. HTMLPDF 72.09.340Supervision of sex offendersâPublic safetyâPolicy for release plan evaluation and approvalâImplementation, publicizing, noticeâRejection of residence locations of felony sex offenders of minor victimsâNoticeâSupervised visitation considerations. HTMLPDF 72.09.345Sex offendersâRelease of information to protect publicâEnd-of-sentence review committeeâAssessmentâRecords accessâReview, classification, referral of offendersâIssuance of narrative notices. HTMLPDF 72.09.350Corrections mental health centerâCollaborative arrangement with University of WashingtonâServices for offenders with mental illnessâAnnual report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 72.09.355Provision of behavioral health servicesâInspectionâCollaboration with department of health. HTMLPDF 72.09.370Reentry community services programâPlan for postrelease treatment and support servicesâRules. HTMLPDF 72.09.380Rule makingâMedicaidâSecretary of correctionsâDirector of health care authority. HTMLPDF 72.09.381Rule makingâChapter 214, Laws of 1999âSecretary of correctionsâDirector of health care authority. HTMLPDF 72.09.400Work ethic camp programâFindingsâIntent. HTMLPDF 72.09.410Work ethic camp programâGenerally. HTMLPDF 72.09.450Limitation on denial of access to services and suppliesâRecoupment of assessmentsâCollections. HTMLPDF 72.09.460Incarcerated individual participation in education and work programsâPostsecondary degree education opportunitiesâLegislative intentâPrioritiesâRulesâPayment of costs. HTMLPDF 72.09.465Postsecondary degree education programs. HTMLPDF 72.09.467Postsecondary degree education programsâReports to the legislature. HTMLPDF 72.09.469Postsecondary degree education programsâStudy. HTMLPDF 72.09.470Contributions for cost of privilegesâStandards. HTMLPDF 72.09.480Inmate funds subject to deductionsâDefinitionsâExceptionsâChild support collection actions. HTMLPDF 72.09.490Policy on extended family visitation. HTMLPDF 72.09.495Incarcerated parentsâPolicies to encourage family contact and engagement. HTMLPDF 72.09.500Prohibition on weight-lifting. HTMLPDF 72.09.510Limitation on purchasing recreational equipment and dietary supplements that increase muscle mass. HTMLPDF 72.09.520Limitation on purchase of televisions. HTMLPDF 72.09.530Prohibition on receipt or possession of contrabandâRules. HTMLPDF 72.09.535Corrections identification cardâIncarcerated persons. HTMLPDF 72.09.540Inmate name changeâLimitations on useâPenalty. HTMLPDF 72.09.560Camp for alien offenders. HTMLPDF 72.09.580Offender records and reports. HTMLPDF 72.09.585Mental health services informationâRequired inquiries and disclosuresâRelease to court, individuals, indeterminate sentence review board, state and local agencies. HTMLPDF 72.09.588Incarcerated individuals who are pregnantâMidwifery or doula servicesâReasonable accommodations. HTMLPDF 72.09.590Community safety. HTMLPDF 72.09.600RulesâChapter 196, Laws of 1999. HTMLPDF 72.09.620Extraordinary medical placementâReports. HTMLPDF 72.09.630Custodial sexual misconductâInvestigation of allegations. HTMLPDF 72.09.650Use of force by limited authority Washington peace officersâDetention of persons. HTMLPDF 72.09.651Use of restraints on pregnant women or youth in custodyâAllowed in extraordinary circumstances. HTMLPDF 72.09.652Use of restraints on pregnant women or youth in custodyâProvision of information to staff and pregnant women and youth in custody. HTMLPDF 72.09.670Gang involvement among incarcerated offendersâIntervention programsâStudy. HTMLPDF 72.09.680Statewide security advisory committee. HTMLPDF 72.09.682Multidisciplinary teamsâInmate job assignments. HTMLPDF 72.09.684Training curriculumâSafety issuesâTotal confinement correctional facilities. HTMLPDF 72.09.686Body alarms and proximity cardsâStudy and report. HTMLPDF 72.09.688Video monitoring camerasâStudy and report. HTMLPDF 72.09.690Pepper sprayâPlan for use. HTMLPDF 72.09.710Drug offendersâNotice of release or escape. HTMLPDF 72.09.712Prisoner escape, parole, release, community custody or work release placement, or furloughâNotification procedures. HTMLPDF 72.09.713Prisoner escape, parole, release, community custody or work release placement, or furloughâNotice of work release placement. HTMLPDF 72.09.714Prisoner escape, release, or furloughâHomicide, violent, and sex offensesâRights of victims and witnesses. HTMLPDF 72.09.716Prisoner escape, release, or furloughâRequests for notification. HTMLPDF 72.09.718Prisoner escape, release, or furloughâNotification as additional requirement. HTMLPDF 72.09.720Prisoner escape, release, or furloughâConsequences of failure to notify. HTMLPDF 72.09.730SchoolsâNotice to designated recipient of offender release. HTMLPDF 72.09.740Reimbursement for state patrol expenses towards water line construction for Shelton academy. HTMLPDF 72.09.745Security threat groupsâInformation collection. HTMLPDF 72.09.750Access to reentry programs and services for wrongly convicted persons. HTMLPDF 72.09.755Department of correctionsâUse of screening and assessment process. HTMLPDF 72.09.760Facility commissary programâAccess. HTMLPDF 72.09.765Inmate access to telecommunication servicesâContractingâReporting. HTMLPDF 72.09.770Unexpected fatality reviewâRecordsâDiscovery. HTMLPDF 72.09.780Abortion medicationsâPractice of pharmacy and wholesale distribution. HTMLPDF 72.09.900Effective dateâ1981 c 136. HTMLPDF 72.09.901Short title. HTMLPDF 72.09.902Constructionâ1981 c 136. HTMLPDF 72.09.903Savingsâ1981 c 136. HTMLPDF 72.09.904Constructionâ1999 c 196. HTMLPDF 72.09.905Short titleâ1999 c 196. HTMLPDF 72.09.906ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Data provided for statewide automated victim information and notification system, when required: RCW 36.28A.0402.
Disturbances at state penal facilities development of contingency plansâScopeâLocal participation: RCW 72.02.150. reimbursement to cities and counties for certain expenses incurred: RCW 72.72.050, 72.72.060. utilization of outside law enforcement personnelâScope: RCW 72.02.160.
Interagency agreement on prenatal substance exposure programs: RCW 71.24.610.
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.40.040Operating engine or boiler without spark arrester. HTMLPDF 9.40.100Tampering with fire alarm or firefighting equipmentâFalse alarmâPenalties. HTMLPDF 9.40.105Tampering with fire alarm or firefighting equipmentâIntent to commit arsonâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.40.110Incendiary devicesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 9.40.120Incendiary devicesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.40.130Incendiary devicesâExceptions. NOTES:
Arson: Chapter 9A.48 RCW.
Burning without permit in fire protection districtâPenalty: RCW 52.12.101, 52.12.105.
County fire regulations: RCW 36.43.040.
Doors of buildings used by public: RCW 70.54.070.
Explosives, crimes relating to: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Forest fire protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Fraudulent destruction of insured property: RCW 48.30.220.
Special rights of action: Chapter 4.24 RCW.
State parks, fire violations: RCW 79A.05.165.
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