Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator Rulemaking
Status
L&I filed a Proposed Rulemaking (CR-102) on February 18, 2025, to implement the requirements of Substitute House Bill 1323 (SHB 1323), codified as chapter 49.105 RCW. SHB 1323 requires a training and certification program be created for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials. L&I will conduct three public hearings in April.
See all the rulemaking activity for fire-resistant materials applicator on our L&I Rulemaking page.
Learn more about our rulemaking process and terminology.
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is conducting rulemaking related to Fire-Resistant Materials Applicators.
L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is required to implement and enforce Substitute House Bill 1323 (SHB 1323), passed by the Washington State legislature in the 2023 session. SHB 1323, codified under chapter 49.105 RCW, requires a training and certification program be created for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials and provides for enforcement. The training must be provided by an apprenticeship program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, fire-resistant materials manufacturers, or other certified training providers approved by DOSH.
| Date (Subject to Change) | Activity |
|---|---|
| Filed CR-101 Preproposal | 2/6/2024 |
| Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings will be announced here – please check back for updates. | … |
| Filed CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking | 2/18/2025 |
| Public Hearings | April 2025 |
| Public Comments Due | 4/16/2025 - 5:00 p.m. |
L&I will communicate rulemaking updates, including dates of upcoming meetings and draft language, on this web page. L&I will also communicate rulemaking next steps to stakeholders via email.
Upcoming meetings
Public Hearings
A pre-hearing overview will occur one-half hour prior to the start of each public hearing. The pre-hearing overview will be an opportunity for L&I staff to provide a brief summary of the proposed amendments, and, answer questions from the public prior to the start of the formal hearing. The hearing will continue until all comments are received.
- April 1, 2025 - Virtual/phone
- Pre-hearing overview 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing 1:30 p.m.
- April 8, 2025 - Spokane
- Pre-hearing overview 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing 1:30 p.m.
- April 9, 2025 - Tukwila
- Pre-hearing overview 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing 1:30 p.m.
Public hearing materials
Previous meetings
- September 11, 2024 Tukwila
Meeting materials
- Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator September 2024 Stakeholder Draft
- Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator: Implementation of SHB 1323 Public Stakeholder Meeting presentation September 11, 2024
- May, 2024 draft Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator Rule (Chapter 296-156 WAC)
- Rulemaking Process Overview Presentation
Proposal rule filing
- CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking filed February 18, 2025
- CR-102 Proposed Rule Language filed February 18, 2025
- Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis filed February 18, 2025
Preproposal rule filing
- Preproposal (CR-101) filed February 6, 2025
Stakeholder Drafts
- Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator September 2024 Stakeholder Draft
- May, 2024 draft Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator Rule (Chapter 296-156 WAC)
Additional Resources
Staff Contacts
For rulemaking questions, please contact:
Arthur.Wagner@Lni.wa.gov or (360)902-4233.
For technical questions, please contact:
Steven.Heist@Lni.wa.gov or (253)878-0928.
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