SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 1375

BYHouse Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Representative Kremen)

Requiring certification of electric spa equipment.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 12, 1990; February 23, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Anderson, Vice Chairman; McDonald, McMullen, Matson, Murray, Williams.

Senate Staff:Forrest Bathurst (786-7429)

                  February 23, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOR, FEBRUARY 23, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Hydromassage bathtubs can either be purchased as complete functioning units that have been certified or separately as individual parts that require assembly.  Building inspectors are not able to examine the electrical soundness of the units assembled on site after the installation is complete.  Consequently, there may be faulty units that go undetected.

SUMMARY:

Hydromassage bathtubs shall not be offered for sale or exchange unless the complete unit, including both the tub and electrical equipment, have been certified to be safe by an electrical testing laboratory.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENT:

Electrical components of hydromassage bathtubs must be certified safe by a testing laboratory.

Senate Committee - Testified: No one