# WAC 246-359-020: WAC 246-359-020. Powers and duties of the department of health

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_359_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-359-020
- **Heading:** WAC 246-359-020. Powers and duties of the department of health
- **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 246-359-020

## Text

The department of health:
(1) Is authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter, according to the laws as enacted by the Washington state legislature.
(2) Has the power to issue written interpretations of this chapter as long as the interpretations are in conformance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the regulated community is informed of these interpretations.
(3) May adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of the provisions of this chapter consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter.

## 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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