Talkie-Tooters (Logging Radios)
"Talkie Tooter" Permits (Radio Signaling for the Logging Industry)
Q: Do I have to
have a permit to operate a radio signaling system for the logging industry
in the state of Washington?
A: Yes, everyone who uses a radio signaling system in
the logging industry in the state of Washington must have a permit issued
by the Department of
Labor & Industries.
Q: How long does it take to get a permit?
A: Typically, it takes 1 business day.
Q:How do I get a Radio Signaling
permit for the logging industry?
A: To request an application
for a permit
- call 360-902-5563,
- contact TalkieTooter@Lni.wa.gov, or
- fill out an Application for Permit to Operate Radio Signal System (for the logging industry) in Designated Area (F416-087-000).
Regulation and policy
WAC
296-54-604 (1.80 MB PDF): Safety Standards for Logging Operations: Radio Signaling Permits.
Resources
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- Rothenbuhler Incorporated (www.rothenbuhlereng.com).
More help from L&I
For general information, call 1-800-423-7233.
For questions about radio signaling, contact Daniel Massey, radio signal database supervisor, at 360-902-5569.
