2026 rulemaking
Fee increase

L&I is proposing a 6.51% fee increase for services from the Contractor Registration, Electrical, Elevator, Factory Assembled Structures (FAS), and Plumber programs.

The agency filed a CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking on Feb. 3. The fee increase represents the maximum allowable increase based on the average personal income growth over the past decade. This rulemaking also proposes housekeeping changes to add an additional $.10 to correct an error from previous fee increase rulemaking to the Master electrician and journey level, specialty or reciprocal electrician exam applications nonrefundable fee.

The fee increase would affect the following Washington Administrative Codes (WACs):

• WAC 296-46B-906, Inspection Fees.
• WAC 296-46B-909, Electrical/telecommunications contractor's license, administrator certificate and examination, master electrician certificate and examination, electrician certificate and examination, copy, and miscellaneous fees.
• WAC 296-46B-911, Electrical testing laboratory and engineer accreditation fees.
• WAC 296-96-00922, Licensing fees.
• WAC 296-96-01085, Permit and inspection fees.
• WAC 296-150C-3000, Commercial coach fees.
• WAC 296-150F-3000, Factory-built housing and commercial structure fees.
• WAC 296-150I-3000, Penalties, fees, and refunds.
• WAC 296-150M-3000, Manufactured/mobile home fees.
• WAC 296-150P-3000, Recreational park trailer fees.
• WAC 296-150R-3000, Recreational vehicle fees.
• WAC 296-150T-3000, Factory-built temporary worker housing fees.
• WAC 296-150V-3000, Conversion vendor units and medical units - Fees.
• WAC 296-200A-900, What fees does the department charge contractors for issuance, renewal, reregistration, and reinstatement of certificates of registration?
• WAC 296-400A-045, What fees does the department charge for issuance, renewal, relicensing, and reinstatement of a plumbing contractor license and plumbing certificates?

If adopted, the fee increase would take effect July 1.

How to participate

A public hearing on the proposed rules will take place March 12, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at L&I headquarters, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA.

Besides participating in person, you can join the meeting using:

Zoom Meeting:
Click here to join the meeting:
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/83817092455?pwd=0tbjsHVTBS4TSV59JcL1xoIB1scWhD.1
Passcode: J^7TYS7*

Or calling:
1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 838 1709 2455
Passcode: 96881303

You can provide testimony or written comments at the above hearing, or send written comments by 5 p.m. on March 12, 2026, to:

• Meagan Edwards
• Email: CSCPSRules@Lni.wa.gov
• Mail: Department of Labor & Industries, Field Services & Public Safety Division, PO Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400

If you require communication or accommodation arrangements, please contact Meagan Edwards at 360-522-0125, by Feb. 26.

Rulemaking documents
Notice of intent

• CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry.

Proposed Rule Language (02/03/2026)

• CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking.
• CR-102 Proposed Rule Language.
• Public Hearing Information Packet.

Here's what happens next:

• March 12: A public hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for 9 a.m.
• May 5: The final rules (CR-103) are expected to be filed with the state Office of the Code Reviser.
• July 1: The new rules are expected to take effect.

• Pneumatic Passenger Elevator Announcement.
• Residential Elevator Door Hazard to Children.
• Final Elevator-Electrical Demarcation Agreement.
• Elevator Education Policy.
• Elevator ASME A17.3 Enforcement Policy.