# WAC 246-359-005: WAC 246-359-005. Applicability

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_005

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-359-005
- **Heading:** WAC 246-359-005. Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-359 / Section 246-359-005

## Text

(1) This chapter applies only to temporary worker housing as defined in RCW 43.70.334 through 43.70.340 and chapter 70.114A RCW.
(2) TWH meeting the requirements of subsection (1) of this section must:
(a) Be located on a rural worksite; and
(b) Comply with:
(i) Chapter 246-358 WAC (TWH rules); and
(ii) The electrical code, chapter 296-46B WAC.
(3) Existing structures built as nonresidential buildings, according to the state building code, may be licensed as TWH by complying with the specific requirements of WAC 246-359-600 , alternate construction, and approved under the authority of this chapter.
(4) Alterations to residential housing constructed according to the state building code and approved by the authority having jurisdiction must comply with:
(a) The authority having jurisdiction for issuing building permits; and
(b) This chapter.
(5) TWH built in compliance with this chapter is exempt from state building code accessibility laws, RCW 19.27.031 (5).
(6) Temporary worker housing built in compliance with this chapter which is subsequently converted to another use becomes subject to all local requirements for such use as enforced by the authority having jurisdiction.
(7) This chapter does not apply to:
(a) Housing built for use by the general public which is governed by chapter 59.18 RCW (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) or chapter 59.20 RCW (Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act);
(b) Factory assembled structures as defined in this chapter, except for the requirements in subsection (8) of this section; and
(c) The construction of structures governed by the state building code and enforced by the authority having jurisdiction.
(8) This chapter is limited to issuing a construction permit for factory assembled structures to meet the following requirements:
(a) On-site installation; and
(b) Inspection of the site, foundation, and hook-ups, including, but not limited to: Potable water, sewage disposal systems, or gas connections.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-359-001 WAC 246-359-001. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_001.md)
- [WAC 246-359-005 WAC 246-359-005. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_005.md)
- [WAC 246-359-010 WAC 246-359-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_010.md)
- [WAC 246-359-020 WAC 246-359-020. Powers and duties of the department of health](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_020.md)
- [WAC 246-359-030 WAC 246-359-030. Cooperation with the department of health—Right of entry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_030.md)
- [WAC 246-359-040 WAC 246-359-040. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_040.md)
- [WAC 246-359-050 WAC 246-359-050. Minor variances to the TWH construction standard](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_050.md)
- [WAC 246-359-060 WAC 246-359-060. Architect or engineer of record and plan submittal responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_060.md)
- [WAC 246-359-070 WAC 246-359-070. Application and construction documents required for plan review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_070.md)
- [WAC 246-359-080 WAC 246-359-080. Plan review approval and expiration of plan approval](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_080.md)
- [WAC 246-359-090 WAC 246-359-090. Issuing and maintaining a construction permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_090.md)
- [WAC 246-359-100 WAC 246-359-100. Expiration and extension of construction permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_100.md)
- [WAC 246-359-110 WAC 246-359-110. Construction without a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_110.md)
- [WAC 246-359-120 WAC 246-359-120. Required inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_120.md)

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