Section 296-96-02405. What is the inspection and approval process for alterations?

The following process must be followed when performing alterations:

(1) Obtain an alteration permit from the department prior to performing the alteration. The permit application must include detailed information on the scope of the alteration.

(2) Take the conveyance out-of-service and perform the alteration.

(3) If the conveyance requires an inspection prior to being returned to service (as identified on the alteration permit), you must contact the department to schedule an inspection at least seven days in advance and:

(a) A licensed mechanic must be present and if the conveyance passes the inspection, the conveyance may be placed back into service.

(b) If the conveyance fails the inspection, the conveyance must remain out-of-service until the corrections are made, reinspection scheduled and approved by the department.

(4) If the conveyance is not required to be inspected prior to being returned to service, you must contact the department immediately to schedule an inspection within seven days and obtain written permission prior to returning the conveyance to service. A licensed mechanic must be present during the scheduled inspection and:

(a) If the conveyance passes the inspection, the conveyance may remain in service.

(b) If the conveyance fails the inspection, the conveyance will be placed out-of-service until the corrections are made, reinspection scheduled and approved by the department.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02405, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02405, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.]

Chapter 70.87 RCW. WSR 13-24-066, § 296-96-02405, filed 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 07-24-041, § 296-96-02405, filed 11/30/07, effective 1/1/08.