# WAC 173-300-080: WAC 173-300-080. Applications and certification requirements

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_080

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-300-080
- **Heading:** WAC 173-300-080. Applications and certification requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-300 / Section 173-300-080

## Text

(1) An application for incineration, landfill operator, or inspector certification must be filed with the department or its designee. The department or its designee shall make application forms available upon request.
(2) Upon receipt of the completed application and application fee, the department or its designee shall determine:
(a) If the applicant has successfully completed the required training and examinations;
(b) The status of a reciprocal certification; and
(c) That the facility at which the applicant is employed is in compliance with local and state laws or rules.
(3) Upon successful determination of all requirements and the payment of the certification fees provided for in WAC 173-300-110 and 173-300-120 , the appropriate operator or inspector certificate will be issued.
(4) An owner may apply for a variance for a temporary certificate without an examination to fill a vacated position required by WAC 173-300-050 and 173-300-060 to have a certified operator, or 173-300-070 , in the case of a certified inspector. A temporary certificate must be valid for a period of not more than twelve months from date of issue.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-300-010 WAC 173-300-010. Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_010.md)
- [WAC 173-300-020 WAC 173-300-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_020.md)
- [WAC 173-300-030 WAC 173-300-030. Duties of the board of advisors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_030.md)
- [WAC 173-300-040 WAC 173-300-040. Board of advisors—Staff services and facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_040.md)
- [WAC 173-300-050 WAC 173-300-050. Operator certification required at incineration facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_050.md)
- [WAC 173-300-060 WAC 173-300-060. Operator certification required at landfill facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_060.md)
- [WAC 173-300-070 WAC 173-300-070. Certification of inspectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_070.md)
- [WAC 173-300-075 WAC 173-300-075. Contracting for certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_075.md)
- [WAC 173-300-080 WAC 173-300-080. Applications and certification requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_080.md)
- [WAC 173-300-090 WAC 173-300-090. Training and examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_090.md)
- [WAC 173-300-100 WAC 173-300-100. Certificate term](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_100.md)
- [WAC 173-300-110 WAC 173-300-110. Renewal of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_110.md)
- [WAC 173-300-120 WAC 173-300-120. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_120.md)
- [WAC 173-300-130 WAC 173-300-130. Revocation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_300_130.md)

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