WAC 246-359-030   Cooperation with the department of health -- Right of entry.  (1) Department authority. The department has authority to enter any building or area used for temporary worker housing, at reasonable times to:

     (a) Inspect the site for compliance with this chapter and related standards; and

     (b) Determine, based on reasonable cause, if a building or condition on the premises is unsafe, dangerous or hazardous.

     (2) Refusal of entry. When the owner or person having lawful control or supervision authority refuses entry or has required a warrant, the department will seek remedies provided by law to secure entry to the temporary worker housing site.

     (3) Occupied temporary worker housing. The department must present credentials to the occupant and request the right to enter a dormitory or dwelling unit when temporary workers are in residence.

     (4) Unoccupied temporary worker housing. When a dormitory or dwelling unit does not have temporary workers in residence, the department must make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or person having lawful control or supervision of the temporary worker housing to request entry.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.081. 99-03-065, § 246-359-030, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99.]