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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries <br />Policy Statement <br />(Regarding the Production of "Standard" or "Non-standard" Items) <br />Below is the department's (State L&I's) list of criteria to be used in determining whether a <br />prefabricated item is "standard" or "non-standard". For items not appearing on WSDOT's <br />predetermined list, these criteria shall be used by the Contractor (and the Contractor's <br />subcontractors, agents to subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and fabricators) to <br />determine coverage under RCW 39.12. The production, in the State of Washington, of <br />non-standard items is covered by RCW 39.12, and the production of standard items is not. <br />The production of any item outside the State of Washington is not covered by RCW 39.12. <br />1. Is the item fabricated for a public works project? If not, it is not subject to RCW 39.12. <br />If it is, go to question 2. <br />2. Is the item fabricated on the public works jobsite? If it is, the work is covered under <br />RCW 39.12. If not, go to question 3. <br />3. Is the item fabricated in an assembly/fabrication plant set up for, and dedicated <br />primarily to, the public works project? If it is, the work is covered by RCW 39.12. If not, <br />go to question 4. <br />4. Does the item require any assembly, cutting, modification or other fabrication by the <br />supplier? If not, the work is not covered by RCW 39.12. If yes, go to question 5. <br />5. Is the prefabricated item intended for the public works project typically an inventory <br />item which could reasonably be sold on the general market? If not, the work is covered <br />by RCW 39.12. If yes, go to question 6. <br />6. Does the specific prefabricated item, generally defined as standard, have any unusual <br />characteristics such as shape, type of material, strength requirements, finish, etc? If yes, <br />the work is covered under RCW 39.12. <br />Any firm with questions regarding the policy, WSDOT's Predetermined List, or for <br />determinations of covered and non -covered workers shall be directed to State L&I at (360) <br />902-5330. <br />Supplemental to Wage Rates <br />8/30/2025 Edition, Published August 13, 2025 <br />