# WAC 173-180-055: WAC 173-180-055. Work hours

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_055

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-180-055
- **Heading:** WAC 173-180-055. Work hours
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-180 / Section 173-180-055

## Text

(1) Personnel with oil transfer duties may not work more than 16 hours in any 24-hour period, nor more than 40 hours in any 72-hour period, except in an emergency or spill response operation. For the purposes of this section, "emergency" means an unforeseen situation that poses an imminent threat to human safety, or the environment, or substantial loss of property.
(2) The owner or operator of a Class 1, 2, or 3 facility must maintain records such as maintenance records or payroll records demonstrating compliance with work hour restrictions for three years.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-180-010 WAC 173-180-010. Applicability of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_010.md)
- [WAC 173-180-015 WAC 173-180-015. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_015.md)
- [WAC 173-180-020 WAC 173-180-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_020.md)
- [WAC 173-180-025 WAC 173-180-025. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_025.md)
- [WAC 173-180-030 WAC 173-180-030. Compliance with federal rule or law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_030.md)
- [WAC 173-180-035 WAC 173-180-035. Inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_035.md)
- [WAC 173-180-040 WAC 173-180-040. Recordkeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_040.md)
- [WAC 173-180-045 WAC 173-180-045. Threat of a spill](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_045.md)
- [WAC 173-180-050 WAC 173-180-050. Oil spills](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_050.md)
- [WAC 173-180-055 WAC 173-180-055. Work hours](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_055.md)
- [WAC 173-180-060 WAC 173-180-060. Personnel qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_060.md)
- [WAC 173-180-065 WAC 173-180-065. Noncompliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_065.md)
- [WAC 173-180-075 WAC 173-180-075. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_075.md)
- [WAC 173-180-080 WAC 173-180-080. Compliance schedule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_080.md)

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