Chapter 296-305 WAC
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Last Update: 2/8/08

WAC SECTIONS

296-305-01001 Foreword.
296-305-01002 Effective date.
296-305-01003 Scope and application.
296-305-01005 Definitions.
296-305-01007 Variance and procedure.
296-305-01009 Appeals.
296-305-01501 Injury and illness reports for fire fighters.
296-305-01503 Accident investigation.
296-305-01505 Accident prevention program.
296-305-01507 Fire department safety officer.
296-305-01509 Management's responsibility.
296-305-01511 Employee's responsibility.
296-305-01513 Safe place standards.
296-305-01515 First-aid training and certification.
296-305-01517 First-aid kits.
296-305-02001 Personal protective equipment and protective clothing.
296-305-02003 Eye and face protection.
296-305-02005 Hearing protection.
296-305-02007 Hand protection.
296-305-02009 Body protection.
296-305-02011 Body armor.
296-305-02013 Foot protection for structural fire fighting.
296-305-02015 Head protection.
296-305-02017 Personal alert safety system (PASS) protection.
296-305-02019 Life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardware protection.
296-305-02501 Emergency medical protection.
296-305-03001 Hazardous materials protection.
296-305-04001 Respiratory equipment protection.
296-305-04501 Automotive fire apparatus design and construction.
296-305-04503 Automotive fire apparatus equipment.
296-305-04505 Automotive apparatus operational rules.
296-305-04507 Fire apparatus maintenance and repair.
296-305-04509 Aerial ladders.
296-305-04511 Elevated platforms.
296-305-05001 Emergency fireground operations -- Structural.
296-305-05003 Confined space rescue operations.
296-305-05005 Rope rescue operations.
296-305-05007 Trench rescue operations.
296-305-05009 Watercraft rescue operations.
296-305-05011 Hazardous materials operations.
296-305-05013 Aircraft rescue and fire fighting.
296-305-05501 Fire training.
296-305-05503 Summary of training requirements.
296-305-06001 Fire service equipment.
296-305-06003 Testing fire service equipment.
296-305-06005 Ground ladders.
296-305-06007 Electrical.
296-305-06501 Requirements for fire station facilities.
296-305-06503 General requirements.
296-305-06505 Sanitation, disinfection, cleaning, and storage areas.
296-305-06507 Sleeping areas.
296-305-06509 Apparatus areas.
296-305-06511 Indoor air quality.
296-305-06513 Refueling areas.
296-305-06515 Hose drying towers.
296-305-06517 Drill tower training facilities.
296-305-06519 Fire station equipment and tools.
296-305-07001 Wildland fire operations.
296-305-07003 Personal protective clothing and equipment for wildland fire fighting.
296-305-07005 Respiratory protection for wildland fire fighters.
296-305-07007 Wildland personnel accountability.
296-305-07009 Apparatus standards for wildland fire fighting.
296-305-07011 Occupant restraints and enclosures for wildland fire fighting.
296-305-07013 Equipment for wildland fire fighting.
296-305-07015 Aircraft operations for fighting wildland fires.
296-305-07017 First aid for wildland fire fighters.
296-305-07019 Training for wildland fire fighting.
296-305-08000 Appendices.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
296-305-001 Foreword. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-001, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-003 Effective date. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-003, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-005 Scope and application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-005, filed 11/30/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW. 78-09-092 (Order 78-16), § 296-305-005, filed 8/31/78; Order 77-20, § 296-305-005, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-007 Definitions. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-305-007, filed 7/6/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-007, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-007, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-010 Variance and procedure. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-010, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-015 Injury and illness report for fire fighters. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 90-17-051 (Order 90-10), § 296-305-015, filed 8/13/90, effective 9/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-015, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-015, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-017 Accident investigation. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-017, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-020 Accident prevention programs. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-020, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-025 Management's responsibility. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-16-145, § 296-305-025, filed 8/3/94, effective 9/12/94; 91-24-017 (Order 91-07), § 296-305-025, filed 11/22/91, effective 12/24/91; 89-11-035 (Order 89-03), § 296-305-025, filed 5/15/89, effective 6/30/89; Order 77-20, § 296-305-025, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-030 Employee's responsibility. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-030, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-035 Safe place standards. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-035, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-040 First-aid training and certification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-040, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-040, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-045 First-aid kits. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-045, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-060 Personal protective equipment and clothing. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-305-060, filed 7/6/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-060, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-060, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-06009 Body protection. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 91-11-070 (Order 91-01), § 296-305-06009, filed 5/20/91, effective 6/20/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06009, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-06009, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-06011 Head protection. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-305-06011, filed 7/6/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06011, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-06011, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-063 Respiratory equipment. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 91-24-017 (Order 91-07), § 296-305-063, filed 11/22/91, effective 12/24/91; 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-305-063, filed 7/6/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-063, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-063, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-06301 Respiratory equipment effective dates. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06301, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-06301, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-06303 Respiratory equipment approvals. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-06303, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-06305 Respiratory equipment inspection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06305, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-06305, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-06307 Respiratory equipment testing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06307, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-06307, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-06309 Respiratory protection equipment maintenance and repair. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06309, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-06309, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-06311 Respiratory equipment training. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-06311, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-06313 Filling air cylinders. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-06313, filed 11/30/83.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-064 Fire overhaul. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-305-064, filed 7/6/88.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-065 Requirements for fire stations. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-065, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-070 Automotive fire apparatus. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-070, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-075 Fire service equipment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-075, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-075, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-080 Testing fire service equipment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-080, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-080, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-085 Fire combat training. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-085, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-090 Operations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-090, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-090, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-095 Fire overhaul. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-095, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-9901 Testing extension ladders -- Figure 14. [Order 77-20, Illustration (codified as WAC 296-305-9901), filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-9902 Testing extension ladders -- Figure 15. [Order 77-20, Illustration (codified as WAC 296-305-9902), filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-9903 Testing extension ladders -- Illustration. [Order 77-20, Illustration (codified as WAC 296-305-9903), filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-9904 Testing extension ladders -- Illustration. [Order 77-20, Illustration (codified as WAC 296-305-9904), filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-9905 Testing extension ladders -- Illustration. [Order 77-20, Illustration (codified as WAC 296-305-9905), filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-9906 Testing extension ladders -- Illustration. [Order 77-20, Illustration (codified as WAC 296-305-9906), filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), filed 7/6/88.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
296-305-100 Ladders. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 88-14-108 (Order 88-11), § 296-305-100, filed 7/6/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-100, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-100, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-105 Aerial ladders. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-105, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-105, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-110 Elevated platforms. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-305-110, filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. 83-24-013 (Order 83-34), § 296-305-110, filed 11/30/83; Order 77-20, § 296-305-110, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060.
296-305-115 Electrical. [Order 77-20, § 296-305-115, filed 10/18/77 and Emergency Order 77-24, filed 11/17/77, effective 12/17/77.]  Repealed by 96-11-067, filed 5/10/96, effective 1/1/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010,[49.17].050 and [49.17].060.