Chapter 296-37 WAC
STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DIVING OPERATIONS
Last Update: 12/23/08

WAC SECTIONS

296-37-510 Scope and application.
296-37-512 Variance and procedure.
296-37-515 Definitions.
296-37-520 Qualifications of dive team.
296-37-525 Medical requirements.
296-37-530 Safe practices manual.
296-37-535 Predive procedures.
296-37-540 Procedures during dive.
296-37-545 Postdive procedures.
296-37-550 Scuba diving.
296-37-555 Surface-supplied air diving.
296-37-560 Mixed-gas diving.
296-37-565 Liveboating.
296-37-570 Equipment.
296-37-575 Recordkeeping requirements.
296-37-580 Reserved.
296-37-585 Appendix A to chapter 296-37 WAC--Examples of conditions which may restrict or limit exposure to hyperbaric conditions.
296-37-590 Appendix B to chapter 296-37 WAC -- Guidelines for scientific diving.
296-37-595 Appendix C to chapter 296-37 WAC -- Alternative conditions under WAC 296-37-510(7) for recreational diving instructors and diving guides.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
296-37-010 Scope and application. [Section I, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-020 Purpose. [Section II, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-030 Definitions. [Section III, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-040 Appointment and duties of committees. [Section IV, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-050 Classification of apparatus permitted and air purity. [Section V, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-060 Approval of equipment. [Section VI, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-070 Diver registration -- Diver training or experience -- Physical exam and medical history record. [Section VII, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-071 Form # 1. [Form # 1, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-072 Form # 2. [Form # 2, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-080 General requirements, procedures and techniques. [Section VIII, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-081 Form # 3. [Form # 3, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-082 Illustrations of flags and shapes. [Illustrations, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-090 Recompression chamber -- Tables -- Attendant. [Section IX, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-100 Identification. [Section X, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-110 Waiver or variance. [Section XI, effective 2/1/64.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-300 Use of compressors in diving operations. [Rule 101, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-310 Equipment requirements -- Divers air line, check valves, etc. [Rules 102 and 103, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-320 Equipment requirements -- Barge operations. [Rule 104, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-330 Equipment requirements -- Air tools used in underwater operations. [Rule 105, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-340 Equipment requirements -- Inspection. [Rule 106, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-350 Safety rules -- Generally. [Rule 107, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-360 Safety rules -- Suggestions made by diver considered rule to govern. [Rule 108, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-370 Conditions on barge deck. [Rule 109, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-380 Use of two-way telephones. [Rule 110, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-390 Decompression chamber -- When used. [Rule 111, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-395 Special stipulation regarding inexperienced divers and workmen. [Rule 112, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-400 Special stipulation regarding inexperienced divers and workmen -- Diver may choose tender. [Rule 113, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-410 Judgment of diver to take precedent. [Rule 114, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-420 Requirement on all ship surveys. [Rule 115, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-430 Use of flood lights. [Rule 116, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-440 Rules for compressed air operations applicable to diving operations. [Rule 117, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-450 Availability of life preservers. [Rule 118, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.
296-37-460 Care and replacement of equipment. [Rules 119 and 120, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-10-094 (Order 78-18), filed 10/2/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, and chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW.