WAC 296-150M-0302   What are some examples of work to manufactured or mobile homes that either require or do not require a permit and inspection?  

TYPE OF WORK	ALTERATION PERMIT AND INSPECTION REQUIRED? Yes No
(1) Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Reconnection after moving home	X
(d) Repair		X
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(2) Bottom Board - Repair		X
(3) Clothes Washer
(a) New installation		X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(4) Clothes Dryer (Electric)
(a) New installation (Prewired electrical)		X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with gas clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed	X
(5) Clothes Dryer (Gas)
(a) New installation (Preplumbed gas)		X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with electric clothes dryer when modifications to electrical or gas systems are performed	X
(6) Dishwasher
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement
(i) Cord connected		X
(ii) Direct wired	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(7) Doors (Interior and Exterior)
(a) Additional*	X
(b) Replacement of door that fits into the same opening		X
(8) Electrical
(a) Replacing main electrical panel******	X
(b) Adding circuits	X
(c) Extending existing circuit(s)	X
(d) Replacing lighting fixtures****		X
(e) Replacing circuit breakers/fuses		X
(f) Replacing switches, receptacles, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and glass or plastic shades		X
(g) Repairing bath exhaust fans		X
(h) Repairing fans in kitchen range hoods		X
(9) Exterior Finish
(a) Painting		X
(b) Replacement of siding	X
(10) Furnace (Electric)
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with gas furnace	X
(11) Furnace (Gas)
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Change from LP Gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing		X
(e) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(f) Replacement with electric furnace	X
(12) Gas Lines
(a) New installation	X
(b) Extend existing gas line	X
(c) Repair	X
(13) Interior
(a) Painting, wall papering and similar finish work		X
(b) Replacement or addition of curtains, drapes, blinds, window shades and other window coverings		X
(c) Replacement of carpeting and other floor-covering materials with similar materials		X
(14) Microwave Oven (Over range)
(a) New installation when electrical system modifications are performed	X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(15) Microwave Oven (Countertop)		X
(16) Pellet Stove
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(17) Plumbing
(a) Adding plumbing fixtures***	X
(b) Repairing damage***	X
(c) Replacing fixtures***		X
(d) Repairing fixtures***		X
(e) Replacement/repair of shower doors and curtains		X
(18) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Electric)
(a) Replacement
(i) Cord connected		X
(ii) Direct wired	X
(b) Repair with approved parts		X
(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(d) Replacement with gas appliance(s)	X
(19) Range/Cook Top/Eye Level Oven (Gas)
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement		X
(c) Repair with approved parts		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with electric appliance(s)	X
(20) Roofing
(a) Reroofing	X
(b) Applying liquid or mastic roof sealant to a metal roof		X
(c) Repair of damaged composition shingles		X
(21) Structural changes
(a) Adding a dormer*	X
(b) Truss repairs*	X
(c) Add opening in wall**	X
(d) Add gypsum board to walls or ceilings	X
(e) Repair or replacing floor decking/joists	X
(22) Water Heater (Electric)
(a) Replacement w/electric water heater	X
(b) Repair		X
(c) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(d) Replacement with gas water heater	X
(23) Water Heater (Gas)
(a) Replacement w/gas water heater	X
(b) Repair		X
(c) Change from LP gas to Natural Gas or from Natural Gas to LP gas per its listing		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X
(e) Replacement with electric water heater	X
(24) Windows
(a) Replacement in same opening with no structural changes*****		X
(b) Replacement when structural changes are required	X
(c) Replacement of glass		X
(25) Wood Stove/Fireplace
(a) New installation	X
(b) Replacement	X
(c) Repair		X
(d) Adjustment and/or maintenance		X

     * May also require a plan review. Please contact your local L&I representative.

     ** May also require a plan review. The department has detailed drawings you may use for openings in sidewalls. Please contact your local L&I representative.

     *** Fixtures include: Faucets, sinks, lavatories, laundry tubs, water closets (toilets), tubs, showers and tub/shower combos.

     **** Fixtures must be installed per its listing and intended use.

     ***** Windows in bedrooms must be of egress type.

     ****** Meter bases may only be installed by the manufacturer of the home unless repaired or replaced.

     NOTE: Exemption from the permit and inspection requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the applicable code, Chapter 296-150M WAC.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2005 c 399. 05-24-020, § 296-150M-0302, filed 11/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. 05-01-102, § 296-150M-0302, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.400, 43.22.432, 43.22.433, 43.22.434, 43.22.480, and 43.22.485, 2002 c 268, and chapter 43.22 RCW. 03-12-044, § 296-150M-0302, filed 5/30/03, effective 5/30/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, 43.22.350, 43.22.432, 43.22.434, 43.22.440, and 2001 c 335. 02-03-048, § 296-150M-0302, filed 1/9/02, effective 1/9/02.]