This rulemaking makes clarifying and technical changes to the Board of Boiler Rules - Substantive (Chapter 296-104 WAC) based on actions and requests of the Board of Boiler Rules. The Boiler Program reviews the rules for additions and revisions on a regular basis to ensure the rules are consistent with the national consensus standards and industry practice. The changes were adopted 4/23/2013 and will be effective on 6/1/2013.671.

The Boiler Program’s budget and projected revenue indicate a fee increase is necessary to help cover the cost of ongoing services. The Boiler Program was given the authority by Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1087, which passed the 2011 Legislature, to increase fees to cover the program’s expenditures. The purpose of this rulemaking is to increase the fees for the Boiler Program. Fee increases are necessary to cover the costs for ongoing service delivery. The changes were adopted 4/17/2012 and became effective on 6/30/2012.640.