# WAC 296-809-500: WAC 296-809-500. Permit entry procedures

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_809_500

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-809-500
- **Heading:** WAC 296-809-500. Permit entry procedures
- **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 296-809-500

## Text

Your responsibility:
To establish procedures for the safe permit-required entry of confined spaces.
You must meet the requirements … in this section: Implement procedures for safe entry into permit-required confined spaces WAC 296-809-50002 Use an entry permit that contains all required information WAC 296-809-50004 Keep and review your entry permits WAC 296-809-50006 Prevent unauthorized entry WAC 296-809-50008 Provide, maintain and use proper equipment WAC 296-809-50010 Evaluate and control hazards for safe entry WAC 296-809-50012 Make sure you have adequate rescue and emergency services available WAC 296-809-50014 Use nonentry rescue systems or methods whenever possible WAC 296-809-50016 Make sure entry supervisors perform their responsibilities and duties WAC 296-809-50018 Provide an attendant outside the permit-required confined space WAC 296-809-50020 Make sure entrants know the hazardous conditions and their duties WAC 296-809-50022 Implement procedures for ending entry WAC 296-809-50024
You must meet the requirements …
in this section:
Implement procedures for safe entry into permit-required confined spaces
WAC 296-809-50002
Use an entry permit that contains all required information
WAC 296-809-50004
Keep and review your entry permits
WAC 296-809-50006
Prevent unauthorized entry
WAC 296-809-50008
Provide, maintain and use proper equipment
WAC 296-809-50010
Evaluate and control hazards for safe entry
WAC 296-809-50012
Make sure you have adequate rescue and emergency services available
WAC 296-809-50014
Use nonentry rescue systems or methods whenever possible
WAC 296-809-50016
Make sure entry supervisors perform their responsibilities and duties
WAC 296-809-50018
Provide an attendant outside the permit-required confined space
WAC 296-809-50020
Make sure entrants know the hazardous conditions and their duties
WAC 296-809-50022
Implement procedures for ending entry
WAC 296-809-50024

## 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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