# RCW 19.425.020: RCW 19.425.020: Requirement to make available documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.425.020
- **Heading:** RCW 19.425.020: Requirement to make available documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 425 / Section 020

## Text

For the purpose of providing services for equipment in the state, an original equipment manufacturer shall, on fair and reasonable terms and costs, make available to any independent repair provider or owner of the original equipment manufacturer's equipment any documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, or tools that are intended for use with the equipment or any part, including updates to documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, or tools. Such documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools shall be made available either directly by the original equipment manufacturer or via an authorized repair provider or authorized third-party provider.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.425.005 RCW 19.425.005: Finding—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S005.md)
- [RCW 19.425.010 RCW 19.425.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.425.020 RCW 19.425.020: Requirement to make available documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.425.030 RCW 19.425.030: Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S030.md)
- [RCW 19.425.040 RCW 19.425.040: Nonliability of original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers for injury caused by others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S040.md)
- [RCW 19.425.050 RCW 19.425.050: Notice to customers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.425.060 RCW 19.425.060: Application of consumer protection act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S060.md)

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