WAC 196-33-100
Purpose and definitions. (1) The purpose of
chapter 196-33 WAC is to provide further guidance to licensees
with respect to the accepted professional conduct and standard of
practice, as indicated in chapter 18.210 RCW, and generally
expected of those practicing professional on-site wastewater
treatment system designing. These standards shall apply to all
persons authorized to practice on-site wastewater treatment
system design services, whether licensed professional designers
under chapter 18.210 RCW, or licensed professional engineers
under chapter 18.43 RCW. The board recognizes the need to
establish standards with which to measure the performance of
practitioners. The board further recognizes, as a minimum
standard, those standards for the design of on-site wastewater
treatment systems required by chapter 246-272 WAC, promulgated by
the state board of health in accordance with their authority
granted in RCW 43.20.050. It is the intent of the board to
introduce guidance and direction through these rules, together
with recommended standards and guidance documents.
(2) The word "licensee" in these rules of professional
practice shall mean any person holding a license issued in
accordance with chapter 18.210 RCW, or chapter 18.43 RCW, issued
by this board.
(3) All licensees are charged with having knowledge of and
practicing in accordance with the provisions of these rules of
professional practice.
(4) Should there be any conflict in the guidance provided in
this chapter and the intent of the language of chapter 18.210 RCW, the intent of the language in chapter 18.210 RCW prevails.
(5) Terms used in this chapter shall have the same
definition as provided in chapter 18.210 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.210.050, 18.210.060. 01-11-102, §
196-33-100, filed 5/21/01, effective 6/21/01.]