(1) If a plumbing contractor changes its business structure (for example, from a partnership to a corporation or if the partners in a partnership change or change in the designated plumber that changes the scope of work that can be performed), the plumbing contractor must:

(a) Apply for a new plumbing license as required in WAC 296-400A-011; and

(b) Pay the plumbing license fee shown in WAC 296-400A-045.

(2) If a plumbing contractor changes its designated plumber without a change in the scope of work that can be performed, the plumbing contractor must:

(a) Submit a new designated plumber form as required in WAC 296-400A-011.

(b) Pay the change designated plumber fee shown in WAC 296-400A-045.

(3) Failure to relicense after a change in business structure may invalidate the plumbing contractor's license. See RCW 18.106.410.

(4) If a licensed plumbing contractor changes its name, it must:

(a) Notify the department, in writing, of the change; and

(b) Pay the relicensing fee shown in WAC 296-400A-045; and

(c) Submit to the department a name change rider or a new bond in the new name and a certificate of insurance in the new name.

(5) If a licensed plumbing contractor changes its address, it must notify the department in writing.