2013 Electrical Rule Development
Potential Rulemaking - Expansion of Maintenance Specialty to Include Installation of Temporary Load Test Equipment and Cabling.
The Department filed a CR 101 pre-proposal statement of inquiry with the Office of the Code Reviser on May 21, 2013 in anticipation of the possibility of a rule change proposal from the generator maintenance industry to expand the allowed work scope of 07 nonresidential maintenance specialty electricians.
View the CR 101 Pre-proposal Statement of Inquiry.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend language in chapter 296-46B WAC, regarding scope of work requirements for generator load testing and preventative maintenance. The department has received a proposal to amend the rules from a group of external stakeholders for consideration. The Electrical Board will review and make recommendations on the proposal at their next regular meeting before filing the CR-102 which will establish a public comment period and public hearing date.
Current Electrical rules in effect since March 1, 2013 are available at: 
WAC 296-46B Electrical
(F500-039-222)
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