BILL REQ. #:  S-0321.1 

Read first time 01/23/13.   Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

     AN ACT Relating to photovoltaic electrical systems; and adding a new section to chapter 19.28 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 19.28 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) A person with a valid limited energy system electrician certificate or a valid telecommunications electrician certificate may obtain an endorsement from the department allowing the person to install, maintain, replace, or repair photovoltaic electrical systems.
     (2) In order to obtain the endorsement, the person must provide the department with proof of photovoltaic installer certification by the North American board of certified energy practitioners or an equivalent certification board.
     (3) The scope of work under a photovoltaic electrical system endorsement is limited to the installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of photovoltaic electrical systems that generate a maximum of ninety volts and twenty-five kilowatts of power, and includes all electrical wiring and electrical equipment used to create or convey photovoltaic energy up to and including the inverter.
     (4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.