1. (1) A certificate must be renewed by January 1st of each calendar year.

2. (2) Failure of a certificate of competency holder to renew his or her certificate by the expiration date will constitute a break in certification. For certificates that are expired for:

   1. (a) Less than two consecutive calendar years, the certificate of competency holder may reinstate by submitting a reinstatement application provided by the director and paying applicable fees.

   2. (b) Two or more calendar years, the certificate of competency holder must submit a new application with evidence of qualification, including any required exam, and applicable fees for a new certificate.

      Those who were qualified under the grandfathering process will need to apply for certification as a new applicant and meet the current requirements.

3. (3) The director will not renew a certificate if:

   1. (a) The certificate of competency holder is employed by a fire protection sprinkler system contractor who has not submitted for a renewal of its license; or
   2. (b) The certificate of competency holder is employed by an unlicensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor or anyone who is not otherwise considered exempt from chapter 18.160 RCW; or
   3. (c) The certificate is in a revoked or suspended status.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.160 and 18.270 RCW. WSR 22-22-072, § 212-80-118, filed 10/31/22, effective 1/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.270.900 and 18.160.030. WSR 14-03-019, § 212-80-118, filed 1/7/14, effective 2/7/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.270.900. WSR 09-01-114, § 212-80-118, filed 12/19/08, effective 1/19/09. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.43 and 18.160 RCW. WSR 05-05-006, amended and recodified as § 212-80-118, filed 2/4/05, effective 3/7/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.63A and 18.160 RCW. WSR 91-14-086 (Order 91-06), § 212-80-075, filed 7/1/91, effective 8/1/91.]