(1) The installation of electrical systems and wiring must comply with the state electrical code, chapter
246-46 WAC, as administered by the department of labor and industries and according to the number of outlets or light fixtures required in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) Outlets and light fixtures provided in TWH must comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section and WISHA requirements, including:
(a) Each habitable room must have:
(i) One ceiling light fixture. Additional ceiling light fixtures will be required to comply with the foot candle requirements of chapter
246-358 WAC; and
(ii) One separate floor or wall outlet. Additional outlets will be required as determined by the department of health to prevent safety hazards when the housing is occupied;
(b) Laundry and toilet rooms, and rooms where people congregate must have at least one ceiling or wall light fixture. Additional ceiling or wall light fixtures will be required:
(i) With at least twenty foot candles thirty inches from the floor; and
(ii) As determined by the department of health to prevent safety hazards when the housing is occupied.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.114A RCW and RCW
43.70.334 through
43.70.340. WSR 15-13-091, § 246-359-540, filed 6/15/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.114A.081. WSR 99-03-065, § 246-359-540, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99.]