# WAC 296-809-100: WAC 296-809-100. Scope

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_100

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-809-100
- **Heading:** WAC 296-809-100. Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-809 / Section 296-809-100

## Text

This chapter applies to all confined spaces and provides requirements to protect employees from the hazards of entering and working in confined spaces. This chapter applies in any of the following circumstances:
(1) You have confined spaces in your workplace.
(2) Your employees will enter another employer's confined spaces.
(3) A contractor will enter your confined spaces.
(4) You provide confined space rescue services.
You can use Table 1 to help you decide which requirements to follow for confined spaces.
Table 1
Requirements for Confined Spaces
For confined spaces that are The requirements in the following sections apply 200 300 400 500 600 Permit-required confined spaces. X X X X X Permit-required confined spaces entered by a contractor (or other outside employer). X X X X X Alternative methods. X X X X Never entered. X If you only: Have a contractor (or outside employer) enter your space, and you never enter yourself. X Are a rescue service provider. X X X
For confined spaces that are
The requirements in the following sections apply
200
300
400
500
600
Permit-required confined spaces.
X
X
X
X
X
Permit-required confined spaces entered by a contractor (or other outside employer).
X
X
X
X
X
Alternative methods.
X
X
X
X
Never entered.
X
If you only:
Have a contractor (or outside employer) enter your space, and you never enter yourself.
X
Are a rescue service provider.
X
X
X
Note:
Requirements in other chapters may apply to your work. You can find a list of these rules in Appendix C Rules in Other Chapters that Cover Confined Spaces by visiting the labor and industries website at http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/rules/chapter/809/. You will find some safety and health requirements addressed on a broad level in this chapter, while being addressed for a specific application in another rule. When this happens, both requirements apply and should not conflict. When a conflict does occur, you need to follow the more specific requirement.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-809-099 WAC 296-809-099. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_099.md)
- [WAC 296-809-100 WAC 296-809-100. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_100.md)
- [WAC 296-809-200 WAC 296-809-200. Identify and control entry into permit-required confined spaces](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_200.md)
- [WAC 296-809-300 WAC 296-809-300. Permit-required confined space program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_300.md)
- [WAC 296-809-400 WAC 296-809-400. Employee training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_400.md)
- [WAC 296-809-500 WAC 296-809-500. Permit entry procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_500.md)
- [WAC 296-809-600 WAC 296-809-600. Alternative methods](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_600.md)
- [WAC 296-809-20002 WAC 296-809-20002. Identify permit-required confined spaces](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_20002.md)
- [WAC 296-809-20004 WAC 296-809-20004. Inform employees and control entry to permit-required confined spaces](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_20004.md)
- [WAC 296-809-20006 WAC 296-809-20006. Follow these requirements when you contract with another employer to enter your confined space](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_20006.md)
- [WAC 296-809-30002 WAC 296-809-30002. Develop a written permit-required confined space program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_30002.md)
- [WAC 296-809-30004 WAC 296-809-30004. Meet these additional requirements if your employees enter another employer's confined space](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_30004.md)
- [WAC 296-809-40002 WAC 296-809-40002. Provide employee training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_40002.md)
- [WAC 296-809-40004 WAC 296-809-40004. Certify employee proficiency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_40004.md)

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