[D16ve-l] Washington State Requirement for CO Warning Stickers

[Dave Folden]

I just found the following when reviewing the 2007
Washington state boating handbook.  More details are
in the WAC guidelines:

WAC 308-93-146   Vessel carbon monoxide warning
sticker.  (1) What is a carbon monoxide warning
sticker? A carbon monoxide warning sticker is
displayed on a vessel to warn people of the dangers of
carbon monoxide poisoning.

     (2) What vessels are required to have a carbon
monoxide warning sticker? Any vessel with an engine
that produces carbon monoxide by burning a carbon
based fuel such as: Gas, propane, oil, diesel, or
charcoal. A personal watercraft (Jet Ski type) is
exempt from this rule.

     (3) How do I get a carbon monoxide warning
sticker? You will receive the carbon monoxide warning
sticker from your vessel dealer, or vehicle/vessel
licensing offices when you:

     (a) Purchase a vessel from a dealer; or

     (b) Renew your vessel registration; or

     (c) Transfer a vessel into your name from a
private sale; or

     (d) Transfer a vessel from outside the state or
country with a certificate of ownership or
registration to a Washington certificate of ownership
or registration; or

     (e) Request one through your local vehicle/vessel
licensing office; or

     (f) Receive one that has been approved by the
Coast Guard from a boating safety organization.

     (4) Where do I attach the carbon monoxide warning
sticker to my boat or vessel? You must attach it on
the interior of the vessel so it is clearly visible to
a person and where they may be exposed to carbon
monoxide.

     (5) Is there a charge for the carbon monoxide
warning sticker? No.

     (6) Will I ever have to replace my vessel carbon
monoxide warning sticker? Yes, when the sticker
becomes faded, damaged, or is no longer readable you
can request a replacement at no cost. 

     (7) Will a carbon monoxide warning sticker
installed by the manufacturer or issued by another
state meet the requirements of this rule? Yes, the
department will accept any warning sticker that warns
of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, provided
the warning sticker is attached on the interior of the
vessel.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 88.02 RCW. 06-22-026, §
308-93-146, filed 10/25/06, effective 11/25/06.]


 
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