Sections
19.28.005  Definitions.
[2000 c 238 ยง 103; 1993 c 275 ยง 1; 1988 c 81 ยง 1; 1986 c 156 ยง 1; 1983 c 206 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.006 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.015  Disputes regarding local regulations โ€” Arbitration โ€” Appeal.
[1988 c 81 ยง 2; 1983 c 206 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.021 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.020  Methods, standards generally.
[1935 c 169 ยง 1, part; RRS ยง 8307-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.010.


19.28.030  Material and equipment standards generally.
[1935 c 169 ยง 1, part; RRS ยง 8307-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.010.


19.28.040  Cities may impose higher standards.
[1935 c 169 ยง 1, part; RRS ยง 8307-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.010.


19.28.050  Waterworks โ€” Consent for connection to pipes.
[1935 c 169 ยง 1, part; RRS ยง 8307-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.010.


19.28.060  Rules, regulations, and standards.
[1993 c 275 ยง 3; 1988 c 81 ยง 3; 1986 c 156 ยง 3; 1983 c 206 ยง 4; 1965 ex.s. c 117 ยง 2; 1935 c 169 ยง 10; RRS ยง 8307-10.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.031 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.065  Electrical board.
[2000 c 238 ยง 3; 1988 c 81 ยง 4; 1984 c 287 ยง 56; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 ยง 60; 1969 ex.s. c 71 ยง 1; 1963 c 207 ยง 5.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.311 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.070  Enforcement โ€” State electrical inspectors โ€” Qualifications โ€” Salaries and expenses.
[1997 c 309 ยง 4; 1986 c 156 ยง 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 ยง 61; 1967 c 88 ยง 1; 1935 c 169 ยง 3; RRS ยง 8307-3. Formerly RCW 19.28.080, 19.28.090, 19.28.100, 19.28.110.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.321 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.080  Electrical inspectors, state โ€” Appointment.
[1935 c 169 ยง 3, part; RRS ยง 8307-3, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.070.


19.28.090  Electrical inspectors, state โ€” Salaries and expenses.
[1935 c 169 ยง 3, part; RRS ยง 8307-3, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.070.


19.28.100  Electrical inspectors, state โ€” Temporary inspectors โ€” Payment.
[1935 c 169 ยง 3, part; RRS ยง 8307-3, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.070.


19.28.110  Electrical inspectors, state โ€” Responsibility of state for payment limited.
[1935 c 169 ยง 3, part; RRS ยง 8307-3, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.070.


19.28.120  License required โ€” General or specialty licenses โ€” Fees โ€” Application โ€” Bond or cash deposit.
[1998 c 279 ยง 4; 1992 c 217 ยง 2; 1986 c 156 ยง 5; 1983 c 206 ยง 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 195 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 92 ยง 1; 1974 ex.s. c 188 ยง 1; 1971 ex.s. c 129 ยง 1; 1969 ex.s. c 71 ยง 2; 1969 c 30 ยง 1. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1; 1967 c 88 ยง 2; 1965 ex.s. c 117 ยง 3; 1963 c 207 ยง 2; 1959 c 325 ยง 1; 1935 c 169 ยง 4; RRS ยง 8307-4; prior: 1919 c 204 ยงยง 1, 2. Formerly RCW 19.28.130, 19.28.140, 19.28.150, 19.28.160, 19.28.170.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.041 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.123  Examinations โ€” Fees.
[1996 c 147 ยง 6; 1988 c 81 ยง 5; 1986 c 156 ยง 6; 1984 c 287 ยง 57; 1977 ex.s. c 79 ยง 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 ยง 62; 1975 1st ex.s. c 195 ยง 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 92 ยง 2; 1974 ex.s. c 188 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.051 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.125  Electrical contractors โ€” Designee of firm to take administrator's examination โ€” Certificate duration, denial, renewal, nontransferable โ€” Administrator's duties.
[1996 c 241 ยง 3; 1988 c 81 ยง 6; 1986 c 156 ยง 7; 1983 c 206 ยง 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 195 ยง 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 92 ยง 3; 1974 ex.s. c 188 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.061 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.130  License โ€” Application.
[1935 c 169 ยง 4, part; RRS ยง 8307-4, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.120.


19.28.140  License โ€” Scope.
[1935 c 169 ยง 4, part; RRS ยง 8307-4, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.120.


19.28.150  Licensee's bond โ€” Amount โ€” Surety.
[1935 c 169 ยง 4, part; RRS ยง 8307-4, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.120.


19.28.160  Licensee's bond โ€” Approval by attorney general.
[1935 c 169 ยง 4, part; RRS ยง 8307-4, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.120.


19.28.170  Licensee's bond โ€” Conditions.
[1935 c 169 ยง 4, part; RRS ยง 8307-4, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.120.


19.28.180  Licensee's bond โ€” Action on โ€” Priorities โ€” Cash deposit, payment from.
[1986 c 156 ยง 8; 1969 ex.s. c 71 ยง 3; 1965 ex.s. c 117 ยง 4; 1935 c 169 ยง 5; RRS ยง 8307-5. Prior: 1919 c 204 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.071 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.190  Actions โ€” Local permits โ€” Proof of licensure.
[1986 c 156 ยง 9; 1935 c 169 ยง 6; RRS ยง 8307-6.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.081 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.200  Licensing โ€” Exemptions.
[1998 c 98 ยง 1; 1992 c 240 ยง 1; 1980 c 30 ยง 15; 1935 c 169 ยง 11; RRS ยง 8307-11.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.091 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.210  Inspections โ€” Notice to repair and change โ€” Disconnection โ€” Entry โ€” Concealment โ€” Accessibility โ€” Connection to utility โ€” Permits, fees โ€” Limitation.
[1996 c 241 ยง 4; 1992 c 240 ยง 2; 1989 c 344 ยง 1; 1988 c 81 ยง 7; 1983 c 206 ยง 7; 1971 ex.s. c 129 ยง 2; 1969 ex.s. c 71 ยง 4; 1967 c 88 ยง 3; 1965 ex.s. c 117 ยง 5; 1963 c 207 ยง 3; 1959 c 325 ยง 2; 1935 c 169 ยง 8; RRS ยง 8307-8. Formerly RCW 19.28.220, 19.28.230, 19.28.240.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.101 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.220  Inspections โ€” Disconnection by department authorized.
[1935 c 169 ยง 8, part; RRS ยง 8307-8, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.210.


19.28.230  Inspections โ€” Work not to be concealed until inspected.
[1935 c 169 ยง 8, part; RRS ยง 8307-8, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.210.


19.28.240  Inspections โ€” Utilities must require inspection certificate.
[1935 c 169 ยง 8, part; RRS ยง 8307-8, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.210.


19.28.250  Inspection reports.
[1983 c 206 ยง 8; 1935 c 169 ยง 9; RRS ยง 8307-9.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.331 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.260  Nonconforming installations โ€” Disputes โ€” Reference to board.
[1988 c 81 ยง 8; 1983 c 206 ยง 9; 1935 c 169 ยง 2; RRS ยง 8307-2.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.111 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.270  Electrical board of appeals โ€” Qualifications โ€” Vacancies โ€” Quorum โ€” Compensation โ€” Travel expenses โ€” Decisions final.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 ยง 63; 1935 c 169 ยง 12; RRS ยง 8307-12. Formerly RCW 19.28.280, 19.28.290.]
Repealed by 1983 c 206 ยง 23.


19.28.280  Electrical board of appeals โ€” Quorum โ€” Decision final.
[1935 c 169 ยง 12, part; RRS ยง 8307-12, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.270.


19.28.290  Electrical board of appeals โ€” Compensation.
[1935 c 169 ยง 12, part; RRS ยง 8307-12, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.270.


19.28.300  Board โ€” Request for ruling โ€” Fee โ€” Costs.
[1988 c 81 ยง 9; 1983 c 206 ยง 10; 1935 c 169 ยง 13; RRS ยง 8307-13.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.121 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.310  Revocation or suspension of license โ€” Grounds โ€” Appeal to board โ€” Fee โ€” Costs.
[2000 c 238 ยง 4; 1997 c 58 ยง 844; 1996 c 241 ยง 5; 1988 c 81 ยง 10; 1986 c 156 ยง 10; 1983 c 206 ยง 11; 1935 c 169 ยง 7; RRS ยง 8307-7. Formerly RCW 19.28.320.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.341 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.320  Revocation or suspension โ€” Appeal to board.
[1935 c 169 ยง 7, part; RRS ยง 8307-7, part.]
Now codified in RCW 19.28.310.


19.28.330  Electrical license fund.
[1988 c 81 ยง 11; 1979 ex.s. c 67 ยง 1; 1935 c 169 ยง 18; RRS ยง 8307-18.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.351 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.340  Liability for injury or damage.
[2000 c 238 ยง 5; 1935 c 169 ยง 16; RRS ยง 8307-16.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.361 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.350  Violations of RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.360 โ€” Schedule of penalties โ€” Appeal.
[1996 c 147 ยง 7; 1988 c 81 ยง 12; 1986 c 156 ยง 11; 1983 c 206 ยง 12; 1980 c 30 ยง 16; 1935 c 169 ยง 14; RRS ยง 8307-14.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.131 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.360  RCW 19.28.210 inapplicable in certain cities and towns, electricity supply agency service areas, and rights-of-way of state highways.
[1986 c 156 ยง 12; 1967 ex.s. c 97 ยง 1; 1963 c 207 ยง 4; 1959 c 325 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.141 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.370  RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.380 inapplicable to telegraph or telephone companies exercising certain functions.
[1980 c 30 ยง 17; 1959 c 325 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.151 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.380  RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.380 inapplicable within rights-of-way of state highways if equal or better standards enforced.
[1980 c 30 ยง 18; 1965 ex.s. c 170 ยง 35.]
Repealed by 1986 c 156 ยง 18. Later enactment, see RCW 19.28.360.


19.28.390  Devices for diagnosis or treatment of disease or injury โ€” Compliance with chapter.
[1981 c 57 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.371 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.


19.28.500  Definitions.
[1980 c 30 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1983 c 206 ยง 23. Later enactment, see RCW 19.28.005.


19.28.510  Certificate of competency required โ€” Electrical training certificate โ€” Fee โ€” Verification and attestation of training hours.
[1997 c 309 ยง 1; 1996 c 241 ยง 6; 1983 c 206 ยง 13; 1980 c 30 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.161 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.515  Electrical trainee hours โ€” Audit โ€” Rules โ€” Confidentiality.
[1996 c 241 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.171 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.520  Application for certificate of competency.
[1997 c 309 ยง 2; 1980 c 30 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.181 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.530  Certificate of competency โ€” Eligibility for examination โ€” Rules.
[1997 c 309 ยง 3; 1988 c 81 ยง 13; 1983 c 206 ยง 14; 1980 c 30 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.191 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.540  Examination โ€” Contents โ€” Times โ€” Fees โ€” Certification of results.
[1996 c 147 ยง 8; 1988 c 81 ยง 14; 1986 c 156 ยง 13; 1983 c 206 ยง 15; 1980 c 30 ยง 5.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.201 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.550  Certificate of competency โ€” Issuance โ€” Renewal โ€” Continuing education โ€” Fees โ€” Effect.
[1996 c 241 ยง 7; 1993 c 192 ยง 1; 1986 c 156 ยง 14; 1983 c 206 ยง 16; 1980 c 30 ยง 6.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.211 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.560  Persons engaged in trade or business on July 16, 1973.
[1980 c 30 ยง 7.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.221 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.570  Temporary permits.
[1986 c 156 ยง 15; 1983 c 206 ยง 17; 1980 c 30 ยง 8.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.231 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.580  Revocation of certificate of competency โ€” Grounds โ€” Procedure.
[1997 c 58 ยง 845; 1988 c 81 ยง 15; 1983 c 206 ยง 18; 1980 c 30 ยง 9.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.241 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.590  Board of electrical examiners โ€” Duties under RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620.
[1983 c 206 ยง 19; 1980 c 30 ยง 10.]
Repealed by 1986 c 156 ยง 18. Later enactment, see RCW 19.28.123.


19.28.600  Powers and duties of director โ€” Administration of RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620 by the department.
[1983 c 206 ยง 20; 1980 c 30 ยง 11.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.251 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.610  Exemptions from RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620.
[1998 c 98 ยง 2; 1994 c 157 ยง 1; 1992 c 240 ยง 3; 1986 c 156 ยง 16; 1983 c 206 ยง 21; 1980 c 30 ยง 12.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.261 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.620  Violations of RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620 โ€” Schedule of penalties โ€” Appeal.
[1996 c 147 ยง 9; 1988 c 81 ยง 16; 1986 c 156 ยง 17; 1983 c 206 ยง 22; 1980 c 30 ยง 13.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.271 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 102.


19.28.630  Denial of renewal of certificate or license for outstanding penalties โ€” Notice โ€” Appeal โ€” Hearing.
[1996 c 241 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 19.28.381 pursuant to 2000 c 238 ยง 2.