# WAC 296-150C-0810: WAC 296-150C-0810. Construction definitions > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0810 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 296-150C-0810 - **Heading:** WAC 296-150C-0810. Construction definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-150C / Section 296-150C-0810 ## Text The following definitions and the definitions in each of the state codes adopted in WAC 296-150C-0800 apply to commercial coach construction. "Anchoring system" is the means used to secure a commercial coach to ground anchors or to other approved fastening devices. It may include straps, cables, turnbuckles, bolts, fasteners, or other components. "Ceiling height" is the clear vertical distance from the finished floor to the finished ceiling. "Chassis" means that portion of the transportation system comprised of the following: Drawbar coupling mechanism and frame. EXCEPTION: The running gear assembly shall not be considered as part of the chassis. "Dead load" is the vertical load resulting from the weight of all permanent structural and nonstructural parts of a commercial coach including walls, floors, roof, partitions, and fixed service equipment. "Diagonal tie" is a tie intended primarily to resist horizontal or shear forces and secondarily may resist vertical, uplift, and overturning forces. "Dormitory" is a room designed to be occupied by more than two persons. "Exit" is a continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way. "Frame" means the fabricated rigid substructure, which provides support to the affixed commercial coach structure both during transport and onsite. It is considered a part of the commercial coach. "Glazed opening" is a glazed skylight or an exterior window or glazing of a door of a commercial coach. "Gross floor area" is the net floor area within the enclosing walls of a room where the ceiling is at least five feet high. "Habitable room" is a room or enclosed floor space arranged for living, eating, food preparation, or dormitory sleeping purposes. It does not include bathrooms, toilet compartments, foyers, hallways, or other accessory floor spaces. Any reference to "habitable dwelling" in this chapter means a temporary structure not used as a single family dwelling om where the ceiling is at least five feet high. "Habitable room" is a room or enclosed floor space arranged for living, eating, food preparation, or dormitory sleeping purposes. It does not include bathrooms, toilet compartments, foyers, hallways, or other accessory floor spaces. Any reference to "habitable dwelling" in this chapter means a temporary structure not used as a single family dwelling. "Interior finish" is the surface material of walls, fixed or movable partitions, ceilings and other exposed interior surfaces affixed to the commercial coach structure, including paint and wallpaper. Decorations or furnishings attached to the commercial coach structure are considered part of the interior finish. "Live load" is the weight superimposed by the use and occupancy of the commercial coach, including wind load and snow load, but not including dead load. "Perimeter blocking" is support placed under exterior walls. "Shear wall" is a wall designed and constructed to transfer lateral loads. "Tiedown" is a device designed to anchor a commercial coach to ground anchors. "Use" or "occupancy classification" is the designed purpose of a commercial coach according to the International Building Code. "Wind load" is the lateral or vertical pressure or uplift created by wind blowing in any direction. ## Nearby sections - [WAC 296-150C-0010 WAC 296-150C-0010. Authority, purpose, and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0010.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0020 WAC 296-150C-0020. What definitions apply to this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0020.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0030 WAC 296-150C-0030. How is this chapter enforced?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0030.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0040 WAC 296-150C-0040. Will you keep my manufacturing information confidential?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0040.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0050 WAC 296-150C-0050. Can you prohibit the sale or lease of my commercial coach?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0050.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0060 WAC 296-150C-0060. Who handles consumer complaints about commercial coaches?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0060.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0070 WAC 296-150C-0070. Do you have reciprocal agreements with other states to inspect commercial coaches?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0070.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0080 WAC 296-150C-0080. Do you allow a local enforcement agency to inspect commercial coaches at the manufacturing location?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0080.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0100 WAC 296-150C-0100. What happens if I disagree with your decision regarding my compliance with this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0100.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0110 WAC 296-150C-0110. Do you have an advisory board to address commercial coach issues?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0110.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0120 WAC 296-150C-0120. Where can I obtain technical assistance regarding commercial coaches?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0120.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0140 WAC 296-150C-0140. Do you allow the use of alternate materials, alternate design and method of construction?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0140.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0150 WAC 296-150C-0150. How does the department regulate commercial coaches that are used as medical units as defined in chapter 296-150V WAC?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0150.md) - [WAC 296-150C-0200 WAC 296-150C-0200. Who must obtain commercial coach insignia?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0200.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_150C_0810. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.