Contractors: What if You Get a
Notice of Infraction?
Take this Notice of Infraction seriously.
A ‘Notice of Infraction’ is a non-criminal violation
of the Contractor Registration law (Revised Code
of Washington 18.27). It is a preliminary finding that
a violation of this law has occurred. It carries a
fine ranging from $250 to $10,000, depending on the
specific violation.
When is a Notice of Infraction issued?
It is a violation of the law and an infraction for
any contractor to advertise, offer to do work,
submit a bid or perform any work as a contractor
or construction consultant without being
registered or when the registration is suspended
or revoked. It is also a violation and an infraction
for a specialty contractor to work outside the
scope of his/her specialty.
A valid registration cannot be transferred to an
unregistered contractor, nor can an unregistered
contractor work under the registration issued to
another contractor.
Each day and each work site where an
unregistered, suspended or revoked contractor
performs work represents a separate infraction.
A Notice of Infraction may be issued to a
contractor whose registration is valid if he/she
does not include a valid contractor registration
number on materials used to solicit business such
as advertising, contracts or bid proposals, or for
failing to provide the customer with a Model
Disclosure Statement – Notice to Customer.
What does a Notice of Infraction contain?
A Notice of Infraction explains the specific violation
of the Contractor Registration law, lists the amount
of the fine, and provides information about failure to
sign or respond to the notice. It also explains how to
request an appeal.
What’s the next step?
If you have received a Notice of Infraction and
have questions regarding the violation, it is your
responsibility to contact the compliance inspector whose
name and phone number appear on the infraction.
How do you resolve or appeal a
Notice of Infraction?
If you have received a Notice of Infra