Chapter 19.28
ELECTRICIANS AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19.28.070 Enforcement -- State electrical inspectors -- Qualifications -- Salaries and expenses.  [1997 c 309 § 4; 1986 c 156 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 61; 1967 c 88 § 1; 1935 c 169 § 3; RRS § 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 § 2.

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

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

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

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

19.28.120 License required -- General or specialty licenses -- Fees -- Application -- Bond or cash deposit.  [1998 c 279 § 4; 1992 c 217 § 2; 1986 c 156 § 5; 1983 c 206 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 195 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 92 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 188 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 129 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 71 § 2; 1969 c 30 § 1. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 15 § 1; 1967 c 88 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 117 § 3; 1963 c 207 § 2; 1959 c 325 § 1; 1935 c 169 § 4; RRS § 8307-4; prior: 1919 c 204 §§ 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 § 102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19.28.350 Violations of RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.360 -- Schedule of penalties -- Appeal.  [1996 c 147 § 7; 1988 c 81 § 12; 1986 c 156 § 11; 1983 c 206 § 12; 1980 c 30 § 16; 1935 c 169 § 14; RRS § 8307-14.]  Recodified as RCW 19.28.131 pursuant to 2000 c 238 § 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 § 12; 1967 ex.s. c 97 § 1; 1963 c 207 § 4; 1959 c 325 § 3.]  Recodified as RCW 19.28.141 pursuant to 2000 c 238 § 102.

19.28.370 RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.380 inapplicable to telegraph or telephone companies exercising certain functions.  [1980 c 30 § 17; 1959 c 325 § 4.]  Recodified as RCW 19.28.151 pursuant to 2000 c 238 § 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 § 18; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 35.]  Repealed by 1986 c 156 § 18. Later enactment, see RCW 19.28.360.

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

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

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

19.28.515 Electrical trainee hours -- Audit -- Rules -- Confidentiality.  [1996 c 241 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 19.28.171 pursuant to 2000 c 238 § 102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19.28.900 Severability-1935 c 169.  [1935 c 169 § 17.]  Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

19.28.911 Severability-1983 c 206.  [1983 c 206 § 24.]  Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.