Washington · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Washington now.

DOH Transient Accommodation license (ch. 70.62 RCW, ch. 246-360 WAC) for 3+ lodging units rented under 30 days; RCW 49.60.515 isolated-worker protections (amended eff. Jan 1, 2026). Enforced by Department of Health licenses (annual renewal) and inspects; L&I investigates RCW 49.60.515 complaints and may fine willful violations. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Hotels and lodging in Washington

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In force

DOH Transient Accommodation license (ch. 70.62 RCW, ch. 246-360 WAC) for 3+ lodging units rented under 30 days; RCW 49.60.515 isolated-worker protections (amended eff. Jan 1, 2026)

WAC 246-360-220: smoke detectors in sleeping rooms, roughly monthly extinguisher checks, NFPA 72/25 system upkeep, clear egress; a current local fire inspection satisfies it. Hotels must give isolated housekeepers and room-service staff panic buttons, policy and training.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Department of Health licenses (annual renewal) and inspects; L&I investigates RCW 49.60.515 complaints and may fine willful violations

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; license fees raised eff. Dec 1, 2025 (WSR 25-22-068); no pending lodging rule found

Dated items

Next 24 months

Jun 1, 2027

Clean Buildings Performance Standard Tier 1 compliance reports due for buildings of 90,001-220,000 sq ft (hotel and motel floor area counts)Department of Commerce

Dated

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Washington

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Washington today?

DOH Transient Accommodation license (ch. 70.62 RCW, ch. 246-360 WAC) for 3+ lodging units rented under 30 days; RCW 49.60.515 isolated-worker protections (amended eff. Jan 1, 2026). WAC 246-360-220: smoke detectors in sleeping rooms, roughly monthly extinguisher checks, NFPA 72/25 system upkeep, clear egress; a current local fire inspection satisfies it. Hotels must give isolated housekeepers and room-service staff panic buttons, policy and training.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Washington?

Department of Health licenses (annual renewal) and inspects; L&I investigates RCW 49.60.515 complaints and may fine willful violations.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Washington?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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