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Licensing

Department of Licensing
www.wa.gov/dol

Business License Section includes online business license checklist and application; company renewal and annual report filing; business start-up requirements. Contains Operating a Business in Washington Business Resource Guide. Provides Personalized Business Licensing Packet; fee sheet; Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Program information; office locations and contact numbers; business workshops. Washington Licensing Information offers online licensing library of customized guides to federal, state, county and city licensing.


Architects

Washington Department of Licensing
Board of Licensing for Architects
Business and Professions Division
405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building 2
Olympia, Washington  98502
Post Office Box 9045
Olympia, Washington  98507-9045
(360) 664-1388; Fax (360) 664-1495
architects@dol.wa.gov


Board of Licensing for Architects
www.dol.wa.gov/business/architects/

Lists board members, meeting schedules, agendas and minutes. Includes links to applicable chapters of the Revised Code of Washington and Washington Administrative Code. Visitors can look up architect's license status by name or license number and read licensing disciplinary action reports. Can view requirements for licensure; can download application and complaint forms; can view fee schedules, exam information, FAQs, and board policies.


Asbestos Abatement

Washington Department of Labor and Industries
WISHA Services Division
7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, Washington  98501
Post Office Box 44600
Olympia, Washington  98504-4600
(360) 902-5435
BUTM235@lni.wa.gov


Department of Labor and Industries, Asbestos
www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/CertLice/Asbestos/default.asp

Provides information about asbestos training and certification; listings of abatement contractors and training course sponsors; statutes and regulations. Safety Forms contains asbestos notification form.



Contractors

Washington Department of Labor and Industries
Contractor Registration
7273 Linderson Way, SW
Tumwater, Washington  98501
Post Office Box 44450
Olympia, Washington  98504-4450
(360) 902-5226 or (800) 647-0982; Fax (360) 902-5528
berp235@LNI.wa.gov


Department of Labor and Industries, Contractors
www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Contractors/default.asp

Registered contractors database can be searched by business name, contractor name, principal owner's name, contractor registration number, Uniform Business Identifier number or by city. Includes information about complaints filed against a contractor in Superior Court. Visitors can report unregistered contractors online. Includes prevailing wage rates for public works contracts organized by county. Provides full-text Scope of Work Emergency Rules. Includes links to applicable chapters of the Revised Code of Washington and Washington Administrative Code; fee schedule; contractor forms and publications, including contractor registration packet; training information; and contractor compliance activity report.


Electricians

Washington Department of Labor and Industries
Electrical
7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, Washington  98501-4460
Post Office Box 44460
Olympia, Washington 98504-4460
(360) 902-5269; Fax (360) 902-5296
valv235@lni.wa.gov


Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical
www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical/default.asp

Registered contractors database can be searched by business name, contractor name, principal owner's name, contractor registration number, Uniform Business Identifier number or city; includes information about complaints filed against a contractor in Superior Court. Visitors can report unregistered contractors online. Registered contractors can request electrical inspections and purchase electrical permits online. Includes electrical inspection policies. Links to applicable chapters of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington. Lists accredited testing laboratories; city electrical inspectors and amusement ride mechanical inspectors; and inspection fee worksheet. Offers information about new electrical rules that require licensing and certification to install low-voltage HVAC/R control wiring. Contains downloadable publications, forms and instructions; current and archival newsletters; testing outlines. Lists continuing education classes; current year's exam dates.


Engineers, Land Surveyors

Department of Licensing
Washington Board of Licensing for Engineers and Land Surveyors
405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building 2
Olympia, Washington  98502
Post Office Box 9025
Olympia, Washington  98507-9025
(360) 664-1575; Fax (360) 664-2551
engineers@dol.wa.gov


Board of Licensing for Engineers and Land Surveyors
www.dol.wa.gov/business/engineerslandsurveyors/

Can search database of registered engineers and land surveyors by last name or license number; lists all land surveyor licensees numerically. Includes list of upcoming board meetings, exam schedule, fee schedule, news journals and information about certificate programs. Provides information about on-site wastewater designer licensing and inspector certificate program; professional practice guidelines. Consumers can access complaint information and download complaint form. Includes links to applicable chapters of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington. Contains downloadable registration applications for engineers, land surveyors and engineers-in-training and an application for a retired registration certificate.


Landscape Architects

Washington Department of Licensing
Board of Licensing for Landscape Architects
Business and Professions Division
405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building 2
Olympia, Washington 98502
Post Office Box 9045
Olympia, Washington 98507-9045
(360) 664-1388; Fax (360) 664-2551
architects@dol.wa.gov


Board of Licensing for Landscape Architects
www.dol.wa.gov/business/landscapearchitects/

Provides licensure requirements; fee and testing schedule; application complaint forms; statutes, rules and regulations; board member list; agendas; meeting schedules; licensing FAQs; and licensee query.


Lead Abatement

Washington Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
Lead-Based Paint Program
906 Columbia Street SW
Post Office Box 42525
Olympia, Washington 98507-2525
(360) 586-5323; Fax (360) 586-5880


Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
www.cted.wa.gov

Housing Division provides information on lead-based paint Training and Certification Program; program requirements; application and notification forms; regulations.



Plumbers

Washington Department of Labor and Industries
Plumber Certification Section
7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, Washington  98501
Post Office Box 44470
Olympia, Washington 98504
(360) 902-5207; Fax (360) 902-5296
dock235@LNI.wa.gov


Department of Labor and Industries, Plumber Certification Section
www.lni.wa.gov/scs/plumbing/

Registered contractors database can be searched by business name, contractor name, principal owner's name, contractor registration number, Uniform Business Identifier number or city; includes information about complaints filed against a contractor in Superior Court. Visitors can report unregistered contractors online. Includes links to applicable chapters of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington. Contains downloadable publications and forms; certification fees; exam dates and locations; training information.


Sprinkler Contractors

Washington State Patrol
Office of the State Fire Marshal
General Administration Building
210 11th Street
Olympia, Washington 98504
Post Office Box 42600
Olympia, Washington 98504-2600
(360) 753-6540; (360) 753-0400; (360) 753-0398 and (360) 753-0395


Office of the State Fire Marshal
www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/firemars.htm

Fire Sprinkler Inspection Program provides sprinkler inspection forms. Licensing Section lists licensed sprinkler contractors and certificate of competency holders. Provides links to licensing; statutes; fee schedule; contractor application, licensing, bond and complaint forms.


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