This rulemaking is a result of Chapter 36, Laws of 2009 (Substitute House Bill 1055). The legislation amended the Plumber Certification laws by requiring certified plumbers to have their appropriate certifications and photo identification card in their possession while working. The rules need to be updated to reflect this change. This rulemaking also considers a fee increase. The program’s budget and projected revenue was evaluated and determined that the fee increase is necessary to help cover the cost of ongoing services of the plumber certification program.565.

The purpose of this rulemaking is to review the plumber certification rules for housekeeping changes in order to further clarify the rules. The plumber certification rules are reviewed on a regular basis to: ensure the rules are consistent with the national consensus standards, industry practice, and to clarify the rules. The changes were adopted 5/5/2009 and became effective on 6/6/2009.524.