WA HB2513

Minimum penalty for plumbing infractions is $100 for individuals and $500 for contractors on first offense, with maximum penalty of $5,000 for second or subsequent infractions

Administrative law judges are prohibited from waiving, reducing, or suspending monetary penalties, though the director may waive or reduce collection for good cause

Three infractions involving residential plumbing work within a 36-month period may result in suspension of certificate, license, endorsement, or registration for up to two years upon advisory board recommendation

New provision allows the department to suspend credentials for up to two years if five or more infractions occur within a five-year period for non-residential work, and may require corrective action plans before reinstatement

Multiple infractions discovered during a single inspection or audit count as one infraction for purposes of determining suspension thresholds