Washington § 79A.40.020 - Plans, specifications to be submitted to state parks and recreation commission — Approval — Certification by a qualified engineer — Penalty.

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§ 79A.40.020. Plans, specifications to be submitted to state parks and recreation commission — Approval — Certification by a qualified engineer — Penalty.

(1) It shall be unlawful after June 10, 1959, to construct or install any such recreational device as set forth in RCW 79A.40.010 without first submitting plans and specifications for such device to the state parks and recreation commission and receiving the approval of the commission for such construction or installation.
(2) The plans and specifications must be submitted to the commission in a manner provided by the commission accompanied by a certification by a qualified engineer. The certification must indicate that the conveyance was designed by a qualified engineer and that the conveyance, if properly installed as provided in the plan, will be safe. Upon completion of the installation, the operator or owner shall submit further certification by a qualified engineer to the commission that the conveyance has been installed in accordance with the plan. The qualified engineer submitting a certification as provided in this chapter must be formally approved to submit such a certification by the commission. The commission shall establish the necessary qualifications for any engineer seeking the ability to certify equipment pursuant to this chapter.
(3) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
[ 2014 c 133 s 2; 2000 c 11 s 87; 1959 c 327 s 2. Formerly RCW 70.88.020.]

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