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WA Rev Code § 19.28.351 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.351 - Electrical license fund.

RCW 19.28.351 Electrical license fund.All sums received from licenses, permit fees, or other sources, herein shall be paid to the state treasurer and placed in a special fund designated as the "electrical license fund," and paid out upon vouchers duly and regularly issued therefor and approved by the director of labor and industries or the director's designee following determination by the board that the sums are necessary to accomplish the intent of chapter 19.28 RCW. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of payments into, or receipts of, the fund, and of all disbursements therefrom.During the 2013-2015 biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the electrical license fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 956; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 910; 1988 c 81 § 11; 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 1; 1935 c 169 § 18; RRS § 8307-18. Formerly RCW 19.28.330.]NOTES:Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Severability—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 945.]Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [June 26, 2003]." [ 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 946.]Severability—1979 ex.s. c 67: "If any provision of this 1979 act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 19.28.361 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.361 - Liability for injury or damage.

RCW 19.28.361 Liability for injury or damage.Nothing contained in this chapter will be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person for injury or damage to person or property caused by or resulting from any defect of any nature in any electrical or telecommunications work performed by said person or in any electrical or telecommunications equipment owned, controlled, installed, operated or used by him or her; nor shall the state of Washington, or any officer, agent, or employee thereof incur or be held as assuming any liability by reason or in consequence of any permission, certificate of inspection, inspection or approval authorized herein, or issued or given as herein provided, or by reason of consequence of any things done or acts performed pursuant to any provision of this chapter.[ 2000 c 238 § 5; 1935 c 169 § 16; RRS § 8307-16. Formerly RCW 19.28.340.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.371 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.371 - Medical device—Installation, maintenance, or repair—Compliance with chapter—Limit of exemption.

RCW 19.28.371 Medical device—Installation, maintenance, or repair—Compliance with chapter—Limit of exemption.(1) A medical device which is not in violation of the Medical Device Amendments of 1976, Public Law No. 94-295, 90 Stat. 539, as amended from time to time, and as interpreted by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or its successor, shall be deemed to be in compliance with all requirements imposed by this chapter.(2) The installation, maintenance, or repair of a medical device deemed in compliance with this chapter is exempt from licensing requirements under RCW 19.28.091, certification requirements under RCW 19.28.161, and inspection and permitting requirements under RCW 19.28.101. This exemption does not include work providing electrical feeds into the power distribution unit or installation of conduits and raceways. This exemption covers only those factory engineers or third-party service companies with equivalent training who are qualified to perform such service.[ 2003 c 78 § 1; 1981 c 57 § 1. Formerly RCW 19.28.390.]
WA Rev Code § 19.28.381 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.381 - Denial of renewal of certificate or license for outstanding penalties—Notice—Appeal—Hearing.

RCW 19.28.381 Denial of renewal of certificate or license for outstanding penalties—Notice—Appeal—Hearing.The department may deny renewal of a certificate or license issued under this chapter, if the applicant for renewal owes outstanding penalties for a final judgment under this chapter. The department shall notify the applicant of the denial by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address on the application. The applicant may appeal the denial within twenty days by filing a notice of appeal with the department accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars or ten percent of the amount of the outstanding penalties, whichever is less, but in no event less than one hundred dollars. The check shall be returned to the applicant if the decision of the department is not upheld by the board. The office of administrative hearings shall conduct the hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW. The electrical board shall review the proposed decision at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. If the board sustains the decision of the department, the amount of the check must be applied to the cost of the hearing.[ 2014 c 190 § 3; 1996 c 241 § 1. Formerly RCW 19.28.630.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 190: See note following RCW 19.28.131.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.410 - Telecommunications systems installations—Subject to this subchapter.

RCW 19.28.410 Telecommunications systems installations—Subject to this subchapter.(1) All installations of wires and equipment defined as telecommunications systems are subject to the requirements of this subchapter. Installations shall be in conformity with approved methods of construction for safety to life and property. The national electrical code, approved standards of the telecommunications industries association, the electronic industries association, the American national standards institute, and other safety standards approved by the department shall be evidence of approved methods of installation.(2) This chapter may not limit the authority or power of any city or town to enact and enforce under authority given by law in RCW 19.28.141, any ordinance, or rule requiring an equal, higher, or better standard of construction and an equal, higher, or better standard of materials, devices, appliances, and equipment than that required by this chapter.[ 2000 c 238 § 205.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.430 - Administrator's examination—Certificate—Administrator's requirements.

RCW 19.28.430 Administrator's examination—Certificate—Administrator's requirements.(1) Each applicant for a telecommunications contractor license shall designate a supervisory employee or member of the firm to take the administrator's examination. This person shall be designated as administrator under the contractor's license and must be a full-time supervisory employee of the applicant. No person may qualify as administrator for more than one contractor. If the relationship of the administrator with the telecommunications contractor is terminated, the contractor's license is void within ninety days unless another administrator is qualified by the board. However, if the administrator dies, the contractor's license is void within one hundred eighty days unless another administrator is qualified by the board.(2) A certificate issued under this section is valid for two years from the nearest birthdate of the administrator, unless revoked or suspended, and is nontransferable. The certificate may be renewed for a two-year period without examination by appropriate application unless the certificate has been revoked, suspended, or not renewed within ninety days after the expiration date. If the certificate is not renewed before the expiration date, the individual shall pay twice the usual fee. A person may take the administrator's test as many times as necessary to pass, without limit.(3) The administrator shall:(a) Be a member of the firm or a supervisory employee and shall be available during working hours to carry out the duties of an administrator under this section;(b) Ensure that all telecommunications work complies with the telecommunication[s] installation laws and rules;(c) Ensure proper permits are required and inspections made;(d) See that corrective notices issued by an inspecting authority are complied with; and(e) Notify the department in writing within ten days if the administrator relationship is terminated with the telecommunications contractor.[ 2000 c 238 § 207.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.440 - Examination for telecommunications administrators' certificates.

RCW 19.28.440 Examination for telecommunications administrators' certificates.It is the purpose and function of the board to establish and administer written examinations for telecommunications administrators' certificates. Examinations shall be designed to reasonably ensure that telecommunications administrators' certificate holders are competent to engage in and supervise the work regulated under this subchapter and their respective licenses. The examinations shall include questions to assure proper safety and protection for the general public. The department, with the consent of the board, is permitted to enter into a contract with a professional testing agency to develop, administer, and score these examinations. The fee for the examination may be set by the department in its contract with the professional testing agency. The department may direct that the applicant pay the fee to the professional testing agency. The fee shall cover but not exceed the costs of preparing and administering the examination.[ 2000 c 238 § 208.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.450 - Local enforcement of subchapter—Enforcement of chapter.

RCW 19.28.450 Local enforcement of subchapter—Enforcement of chapter.(1) The director and the officials of all incorporated cities and towns where electrical inspections are required by local ordinances, allowed by RCW 19.28.141, may require by local ordinance the enforcement of this subchapter in their respective jurisdictions. If an incorporated city or town elects to enforce this subchapter, the city or town has the power and shall enforce the provisions of this subchapter.(2) The director, through the chief electrical inspector and other inspectors appointed under RCW 19.28.321, shall enforce this chapter. Compliance enforcement may be performed by contractor compliance inspectors appointed under chapter 18.27 RCW. The expenses of the director and the salaries and expenses of state inspectors incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid entirely out of the electrical license fund, on vouchers approved by the director.[ 2000 c 238 § 209.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.460 - Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Panel.

RCW 19.28.460 Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Panel.Disputes arising under this chapter regarding whether any city or town's telecommunications rules, regulations, or ordinances are equal to the rules adopted by the department shall be resolved by arbitration. The department shall appoint two members of the board to serve on the arbitration panel, and the city or town shall appoint two persons to serve on the arbitration panel. These four persons shall choose a fifth person to serve. If the four persons cannot agree on a fifth person, the presiding judge of the superior court of the county in which the city or town is located shall choose a fifth person. A decision of the arbitration panel may be appealed to the superior court of the county in which the city or town is located within thirty days after the date the panel issues its final decision.[ 2000 c 238 § 210.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.480 - Unlawful acts—Interpretation of chapter.

RCW 19.28.480 Unlawful acts—Interpretation of chapter.(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity to install or maintain any telecommunications cabling and associated hardware in violation of this chapter. When the interpretation and application of the installation or maintenance standards provided for in this chapter are in dispute or in doubt, the board shall, upon application of any interested person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity, determine the methods of installation or maintenance of the cabling materials and hardware to be used in the case submitted for its decision.(2) Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity desiring a decision of the board under this section shall, in writing, notify the director of such desire and shall accompany the notice with a certified check payable to the department in the sum of two hundred dollars. The notice shall specify the ruling or interpretation desired and the contention of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity as to the proper interpretation or application on the question on which a decision is desired. If the board determines that the contention of the applicant for a decision was proper, the two hundred dollars shall be returned to the applicant; otherwise it shall be used in paying the expenses and per diem of the members of the board in connection with the matter. Any portion of the two hundred dollars not used in paying the per diem and expenses of the board in the case shall be paid into the electrical license fund.[ 2000 c 238 § 212.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.490 - Violation of chapter—Penalty—Appeal.

RCW 19.28.490 Violation of chapter—Penalty—Appeal.Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter may be assessed a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars or more than ten thousand dollars per violation. The department, after consulting with the board and receiving the board's recommendations, shall set by rule a schedule of penalties for violating this chapter. The department shall notify the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity violating any of these provisions of the amount of the penalty and of the specific violation. The notice shall be sent using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the last known address of the assessed party. Penalties are subject to review by an appeal to the board. The filing of an appeal stays the effect of the penalty until the board makes its decision. The appeal shall be filed within twenty days after notice of the penalty is given to the assessed party, and shall be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the department. The notice shall be accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars or ten percent of the penalty amount, whichever is less, but in no event less than one hundred dollars. The check shall be returned to the assessed party if the decision of the department is not sustained by the board. If the board sustains the decision of the department, the amount of the check shall be applied by the department to the payment of the per diem and expenses of the members of the board incurred in the matter, and any balance remaining after payment of per diem and expenses shall be paid into the electrical license fund. The hearing and review procedures shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. The board shall assign its hearings to an administrative law judge to conduct the hearing and issue a proposed decision and order. The board shall be allowed a minimum of twenty days to review a proposed decision and shall issue its decision no later than the next regularly scheduled board meeting.[ 2014 c 190 § 4; 2011 c 301 § 9; 2000 c 238 § 213.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 190: See note following RCW 19.28.131.Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.501 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.501 - Insurance/financial responsibility.

RCW 19.28.501 Insurance/financial responsibility.(1) At the time of licensing and subsequent relicensing, the applicant shall furnish insurance or financial responsibility in the form of an assigned account in the amount of twenty thousand dollars for injury or damages to property, fifty thousand dollars for injury or damage including death to any one person, and one hundred thousand dollars for injury or damage including death to more than one person, or financial responsibility to satisfy these amounts.(2) Failure to maintain insurance or financial responsibility relative to the contractor's activities is cause to suspend or deny the contractor's license.(3)(a) Proof of financial responsibility authorized in this section may be given by providing, in the amount required by subsection (1) of this section, an assigned account acceptable to the department. The assigned account shall be held by the department to satisfy any execution on a judgment issued against the contractor for damage to property or injury or death to any person occurring in the contractor's contracting operation, according to the provisions of the assigned account agreement. The department shall have no liability for payment in excess of the amount of the assigned account.(b) The assigned account filed with the director as proof of financial responsibility shall be canceled three years after:(i) The contractor's license has expired or been revoked;(ii) The contractor has furnished proof of insurance as required by subsection (1) of this section; or(iii) No legal action has been instituted against the contractor or on the account at the end of the three-year period.(c) If a contractor chooses to file an assigned account as authorized in this section, the contractor shall, on a contracting project, notify each person with whom the contractor enters into a contract or to whom the contractor submits a bid, that the contractor has filed an assigned account in lieu of insurance and that recovery from the account for any claim against the contractor for property damage or personal injury or death occurring on the project requires the claimant to obtain a court judgment.[ 2000 c 238 § 214.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.511 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.511 - Individual certification not required.

RCW 19.28.511 Individual certification not required.Individual worker certification is not required for work under this subchapter. This subchapter does not preclude any person performing telecommunications work from obtaining a limited energy credit towards an electrical certificate of competency if they otherwise meet the certification requirements under this chapter that are applicable to electrical installations.[ 2000 c 238 § 215.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.521 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.521 - Limitation of action—Proof of valid license required.

RCW 19.28.521 Limitation of action—Proof of valid license required.No person, firm, or corporation engaging in or conducting or carrying on the business of telecommunications installation shall be entitled to commence or maintain any suit or action in any court of this state pertaining to any such work or business, without alleging and proving that such person, firm or corporation held, at the time of commencing and performing such work, an unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license issued under this subchapter; and no city or town requiring by ordinance or regulation a permit for inspection or installation of such telecommunications installation work, shall issue such permit to any person, firm or corporation not holding such license.[ 2000 c 238 § 216.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.
WA Rev Code § 19.28.531 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.|19.28.531 - Unlawful installation/maintenance—Disputed interpretation—Board to determine methods.

RCW 19.28.531 Unlawful installation/maintenance—Disputed interpretation—Board to determine methods.It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity to install or maintain telecommunications equipment not in accordance with this subchapter. In cases where the interpretation and application of the installation or maintenance standards under this subchapter are in dispute or in doubt, the board shall, upon application of any interested person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity, determine the methods of installation or maintenance or the materials, devices, appliances, or equipment to be used in the particular case submitted for its decision.[ 2000 c 238 § 217.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 238: See note following RCW 19.28.301.