WAC 212-80-048. Subcontracting

(1) Subcontracting work on a fire protection sprinkler system is not permitted: (a) If the subcontractor does not have a current fire protection sprinkler system contractor's license consistent with the level of work preformed on the fire protection sprinkler system; or (b) If the inspection and testing work is contracted to a contractor licensed by the department of labor and industries, but not a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor. (c) Failure to comply with this section constitutes a Level 3 violation. (2) Subcontracting of any fire sprinkler protection system work is permissible: (a) When a licensed general contractor bids on a project that involves a fire protection sprinkler system. All subcontracting by a licensed general contractor for fire sprinkler work must be performed by a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor; or (b) When the subcontractor is a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor and licensed at a level consistent with the work performed on the fire protection sprinkler system.