1. (1) To qualify for a fire-resistant material applicators certification, individuals must:

   1. (a) Attend and successfully complete an approved spray fireproofing or firestop fire-resistant material training course for applicators.

   2. (b) The courses are:

      • Spray fire-resistant material full course (32 hours)

      • Spray fire-resistant material refresher course (8 hours)

      • Firestop full course (24 hours)

      • Firestop refresher course (8 hours)

   3. (c) Complete and submit an application upon completion of an approved certification training program to the department.

2. (2) Certification renewal. A refresher training by an authorized training provider is required every five years. Applicators must do the following to renew and continue certification:

   1. (a) Attend and successfully complete an approved certification training program.
   2. (b) The refresher training may be taken prior to expiration of the applicator's certification and will have their certification extended for five years from the date of training.
   3. (c) Applicators may not work without a current certificate, but may complete refresher training for up to two years following expiration. Certification will be reissued for five years from the training date.
   4. (d) Initial training must be repeated for certifications that have lapsed more than two years.

   5. (e) Email the following documents to the department:

      1. (i) Current copy of the individual's fire-resistant material applicator certification;
      2. (ii) Individual application for the renewed certification; and
      3. (iii) Documentation from the authorized training provider of the type of training provided of the individual.

3. (3) The certificate will include all of the following information:

   1. (a) The name of the person awarded the certificate;
   2. (b) Certificate number;
   3. (c) Expiration date;
   4. (d) Name of approved training provider organization and authorized training provider instructor; and
   5. (e) A statement that the person receiving the certificate has completed the type of training listed on the certificate.
4. (4) Certificates will be valid for five years from the date of issuance.
5. (5) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate as provided in WAC 296-156-050.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, 49.105.040, chapters 49.17 and 49.105 RCW. WSR 25-12-051, s 296-156-020, filed 5/29/25, effective 7/1/25.]