Appeal requests must be filed with the board by filing online through the board's website, by fax, by mail, or in person.

(1) Appeal requests are considered filed when received in the board's office in Olympia, Washington, during the office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Documents received in the board's office in Olympia, Washington, outside of office hours or on a legal holiday will be deemed filed on the next business day.

(2) Appeals filed by fax must have a cover page identifying the addressee; the person making the transmission, including the address, telephone number; and the appeal to which the documents are related.

(3) Appeal requests are considered filed when a legible copy of the documents is received in accordance with subsection (1) of this section.