# WAC 173-360A-0120: WAC 173-360A-0120. Preemption of local programs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0120

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-360A-0120
- **Heading:** WAC 173-360A-0120. Preemption of local programs
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-360A / Section 173-360A-0120

## Text

This chapter supersedes and preempts any state or local underground storage tank law, ordinance, or resolution governing any aspect of regulation covered by this chapter except:
(1) Provisions of the International Fire Code adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW that are not more stringent than and do not directly conflict with the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Local laws, ordinances, and resolutions pertaining to local authority to take immediate action in response to a release of a regulated substance;
(3) Local laws, ordinances, and resolutions pertaining to permits and fees for the use of underground storage tanks in street right of ways that were in effect on July 1, 1990;
(4) City, town, or county underground storage tank ordinances that are more stringent than the federal regulations and the uniform fire code adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW and were in effect on November 1, 1988. Under chapter 90.76 RCW, local jurisdictions were required to notify the department of the existence of such ordinances by July 1, 1989. The department received notification from the city of Redmond, and city of Renton, the city of Spokane, Spokane County, and Tacoma-Pierce County; and
(5) Local laws, ordinances, and resolutions pertaining to the protection of environmentally sensitive areas that are more stringent than the requirements of this chapter and have been approved by the department under WAC 173-360A-0130 .

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-360A-0100 WAC 173-360A-0100. Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0100.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0110 WAC 173-360A-0110. Applicability of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0110.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0120 WAC 173-360A-0120. Preemption of local programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0120.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0130 WAC 173-360A-0130. Approval of more stringent local requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0130.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0140 WAC 173-360A-0140. Intergovernmental agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0140.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0150 WAC 173-360A-0150. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0150.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0190 WAC 173-360A-0190. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0190.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0200 WAC 173-360A-0200. Licensing of UST systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0200.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0210 WAC 173-360A-0210. Fees for UST systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0210.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0220 WAC 173-360A-0220. Facility compliance tags](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0220.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0230 WAC 173-360A-0230. Reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0230.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0240 WAC 173-360A-0240. Recordkeeping requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0240.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0250 WAC 173-360A-0250. Compliance monitoring, investigation, and access](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0250.md)
- [WAC 173-360A-0260 WAC 173-360A-0260. Information sharing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_360A_0260.md)

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