# WAC 296-155-005: WAC 296-155-005. Purpose and scope

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_005

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-155-005
- **Heading:** WAC 296-155-005. Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-155 / Section 296-155-005

## Text

(1) The standards included in this chapter apply throughout the state of Washington, to any and all work places subject to the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (chapter 49.17 RCW), where construction, alteration, demolition, related inspection, and/or maintenance and repair work, including painting and decorating, is performed. These standards are minimum safety requirements with which all industries must comply when engaged in the above listed types of work.
(2) If a provision of this chapter conflicts with a provision of the general safety and health standard (chapter 296-24 WAC), the general occupational health standard (chapter 296-62 WAC), or the safety and health core rules (chapter 296-800 WAC), the provision of this chapter will prevail. When a provision of this chapter conflicts with a provision of another vertical safety standard applying to the place of work, the provisions of the vertical standard of specific application will prevail.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-155-001 WAC 296-155-001. Foreword](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_001.md)
- [WAC 296-155-003 WAC 296-155-003. Subsections, subdivisions, items, subitems, and segments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_003.md)
- [WAC 296-155-005 WAC 296-155-005. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_005.md)
- [WAC 296-155-006 WAC 296-155-006. Equipment approval by nonstate agency or organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_006.md)
- [WAC 296-155-007 WAC 296-155-007. Incorporation of standards of national organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_007.md)
- [WAC 296-155-008 WAC 296-155-008. Incorporation of standards of federal agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_008.md)
- [WAC 296-155-009 WAC 296-155-009. Equipment whether or not owned by, or under control of the employer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_009.md)
- [WAC 296-155-010 WAC 296-155-010. Variance and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_010.md)
- [WAC 296-155-012 WAC 296-155-012. Definitions applicable to all sections of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_012.md)
- [WAC 296-155-015 WAC 296-155-015. Education and first-aid standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_015.md)
- [WAC 296-155-020 WAC 296-155-020. Housekeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_020.md)
- [WAC 296-155-030 WAC 296-155-030. Acceptable certifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_030.md)
- [WAC 296-155-035 WAC 296-155-035. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_035.md)
- [WAC 296-155-040 WAC 296-155-040. Safe place standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_040.md)

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