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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The state director of fire protection may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the privilege of a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor or the certificate of a certificate of competency holder to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business or in lieu thereof, establish penalties as prescribed by Washington state law, for any of the following reasons:
(a) Gross incompetency or gross negligence in the preparation of technical drawings, installation, repair, alteration, maintenance, inspection, service, or addition to fire protection sprinkler systems;
(b) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, conviction of a felony;
(c) Fraudulent or dishonest practices while engaging in the fire protection sprinkler system business;
(d) Use of false evidence or misrepresentation in an application for a license or certificate of competency;
(e) Permitting his or her license to be used in connection with the preparation of any technical drawings which have not been prepared by him or her personally or under his or her immediate supervision, or in violation of this chapter; or
(f) Knowingly violating any provisions of this chapter or the regulations issued thereunder.
(2) The state director of fire protection shall revoke the license of a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor or the certificate of a certificate of competency holder who engages in the fire protection sprinkler system business while the license or certificate of competency is suspended.
(3) The state director of fire protection shall immediately suspend any license or certificate issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for issuance or reinstatement during the suspension, issuance or reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
(4) Any licensee or certificate of competency holder who is aggrieved by an order of the state director of fire protection suspending or revoking a license may, within thirty days after notice of such suspension or revocation, appeal under chapter 34.05 RCW. This subsection does not apply to actions taken under subsection (3) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.160.080. Actions against certificates or licenses--Grounds--Appeal - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-18-businesses-and-professions/wa-rev-code-18-160-080/
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