Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/other-licenses-permits/amusement-ride-safety-permits-and-inspections/#amusement-ride-safety-information.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

Helpdesk phone:

Contact local office

Subject matter expert contact information:

(360) 902-6078 or (360) 902-6525

electricalprogram@lni.wa.gov

Amusement Ride or Structure Operating Permit

Description/Purpose

To authorize the operation of an amusement ride or structure; amusement structure or ride.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

Any amusement ride as defined in RCW 67.42.010 and WAC 296-403A-100.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

$10 per ride or structure

Application Information

The application is called 'Application for Amusement Ride or Air-Supported Structure Operating Permit' is online and can be accessed at https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F500-010-000.pdf.

Proof of insurance and Safety Inspection Report from a 3rd party Certified Amusement Ride Inspector.

The decision is dependent on payment and submittal of the required documentation.

Applications may be submitted by mail or in-person at an L&I office.

Decal is valid for one year.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 2
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 33

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 5


(Summary results based on 1332 submittals in 2024)

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

Contact Us About Electrical

Contacts
Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical Program
PO Box 44460
Olympia WA 98504-4460
Website: https://www.lni.wa.gov/
Website: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical
Website: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/other-licenses-permits/amusement-ride-safety-permits-and-inspections/
Telephone: (360) 902-5249
* Credential details last updated 1/6/2020
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