1. (1) Requirements for issuance of accreditation certificate. The department shall issue an accreditation certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of WAC 458-10-020 and who satisfies one of the following:

   1. (a) Successfully passes the accreditation examination;
   2. (b) Has received a waiver of the examination from the department under WAC 458-10-030(4); or
   3. (c) Is exempt from the examination requirement under WAC 458-10-030(6).
2. (2) Certificate duration. An accreditation certificate is valid for two years from the date issued.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.21.015, 84.08.010 and 84.08.070. WSR 97-08-068, § 458-10-040, filed 4/1/97, effective 5/2/97.]