# RCW 64.44.070: RCW 64.44.070: Rules and standards—Chapter administration, property decontamination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 64.44.070
- **Heading:** RCW 64.44.070: Rules and standards—Chapter administration, property decontamination
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 64 / Chapter 44 / Section 070

## Text

(1) The state board of health shall promulgate rules and standards for carrying out the provisions in this chapter in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act. The local board of health and the local health officer are authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. The department may provide technical assistance to local health boards and health officers to carry out their duties under this chapter. (2) The department shall adopt rules for decontamination of a property used as a laboratory for the production of controlled substances and methods for the testing of porous and nonporous surfaces, groundwater, surface water, soil, and septic tanks for contamination. The rules shall establish decontamination standards for hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to methamphetamine, lead, mercury, and total volatile organic compounds.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 64.44.005 RCW 64.44.005: Legislative finding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S005.md)
- [RCW 64.44.010 RCW 64.44.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S010.md)
- [RCW 64.44.020 RCW 64.44.020: Reporting—Warning—Notice—Duties of local health officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S020.md)
- [RCW 64.44.030 RCW 64.44.030: Order declaring property unfit and prohibiting use—Notice—Hearing—Emergency order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S030.md)
- [RCW 64.44.040 RCW 64.44.040: Orders declaring property unfit and prohibiting use—City, county action—Entrance upon property prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S040.md)
- [RCW 64.44.050 RCW 64.44.050: Decontamination, demolition, or disposal by owner—Requirements and procedure—Costs—Decontamination timeline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S050.md)
- [RCW 64.44.060 RCW 64.44.060: Certification of contractors, supervisors, or workers—Denial, suspension, revocation, or restrictions on certificate—Penalties—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S060.md)
- [RCW 64.44.070 RCW 64.44.070: Rules and standards—Chapter administration, property decontamination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S070.md)
- [RCW 64.44.075 RCW 64.44.075: Annual evaluation and inspection of decontamination projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S075.md)
- [RCW 64.44.080 RCW 64.44.080: Civil liability—Immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S080.md)
- [RCW 64.44.900 RCW 64.44.900: Application—Other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T64_C44_S900.md)

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