WA SB6197

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

Three infractions involving residential plumbing within 36 months may result in suspension of certificate, license, endorsement, or registration for up to two years upon recommendation of the advisory board of plumbers

Creates new provision allowing the department to suspend licenses for up to two years when five or more infractions occur within a five-year period for non-residential work

Department may require submission of a corrective action plan addressing deficiencies before reinstating suspended licenses or registrations

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