Fire-Resistant Materials Applicator Rulemaking
Status
L&I filed a Permanent Rulemaking (CR-103P) on May 29, 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.
The rule becomes effective July 1, 2025.
See all the rulemaking activity for fire-resistant materials applicator on our L&I Rulemaking page.
Learn more about our rulemaking process and terminology.
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-103P Permanent Rulemaking | 5/29/2025 |
| Public Comments Due | 4/16/2025 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Public Hearings | April 2025 |
| Filed CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking | 2/18/2025 |
| Filed CR-101 Preproposal | 2/6/2024 |
Rule adoption
Permanent rule filing
- CR-103P Permanent Rulemaking May 29, 2025
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:
Carmyn.Shute@Lni.wa.gov or 360-870-4525.
For technical questions, please contact:
Steven.Heist@Lni.wa.gov or 253-878-0928.
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