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or located outdoors on property owned or leased by the utilities or onpublic highways, streets, roads, etc., or outdoors by established rights onprivate property.It is the intent of this section that this code covers all premises’ wiringor wiring other than utility owned metering equipment, on the load sideof the service point of buildings, structures, or any other premises notowned or leased by the utility. Also, it is the intent that this code coversinstallations in buildings used by the utility for purposes other than listedin above, such as offices buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops,and recreational buildings which are not an integral part of a generatingplant, substation, or control center.85.5 Applicability(A) New Installations. This code applies to new electrical installations.Exception: If an electrical permit application is received after this chapterhas taken effect, but is associated with a building permit applicationreceived prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter,all applicable codes adopted and in force at the time of a complete buildingpermit application will apply.(B) Existing installations. Lawfully installed existing electricalinstallations that do not comply with the provisions of this chapter shall bepermitted to be continued without change, except as is specifically coveredin this code, the International Fire Code or as is deemed necessary by thebuilding official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and thepublic. Where changes are required for correction of hazards, a reasonableamount of time shall be given for compliance, depending on the degree ofthe hazard.(C) Maintenance. Electrical systems, equipment, materials andappurtenances, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall bemaintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the originaldesign and in a safe, hazard-free condition. Devices or safeguards that arerequired by this code shall be maintained in compliance with the codeedition under which installed. The owner or the owner’s designated agentshall be responsible for the maintenance of the electrical systems andequipment. To determine compliance with this provision, the code officialshall have the authority to require that the electrical systems andequipment be re-inspected.(D) Additions, alterations, modifications or repairs. Additions,alterations, modifications or repairs to the electrical system of any building,8

structure, or premises shall conform to the requirements of this codewithout requiring those portions of the existing building not being altered ormodified to comply with all the requirements of this code. Installations,additions, alterations, modifications, or repairs shall not cause an existingbuilding to become unsafe or to adversely affect the performance of thebuilding as determined by the building official or designated representative.Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder, or branch circuit shallnot result in an installation that violates the provisions of the code in forceat the time the additions were made.(E) Change in occupancy. It shall be unlawful to make a change in theoccupancy of any structure that will subject the structure to any specialprovision of this code applicable to the new occupancy without approval.The code official shall certify that such structure meets the intent of theprovisions of law governing building construction for the proposed newoccupancy and that such change of occupancy does not result in anyhazard to public health, safety or welfare.(F) Differences.(1) Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specifydifferent materials, methods of construction or other requirements, themost restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between ageneral requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirementshall be applicable.(2) The requirements of this code will be observed where there is anyconflict between this code and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70),Centrifugal Fire Pumps (NFPA 20), the Emergency and Standby PowerSystems (NFPA 110), ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B, ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A,ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, or ANSI/TIA/EIA 570.(3) The National Electrical Code will be followed where there is anyconflict between standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for FireProtection (NFPA 20), standard for Emergency and Standby PowerSystems (NFPA 110), ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B, ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A,ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, ANSI/TIA/EIA 570-B, and the National ElectricalCode (NFPA 70).(G) Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullifyany provisions of local, state or federal law.(H) Validity. In the event any part or provision of this code is held to beillegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any ofthe other parts or provisions thereof, which are determined to be legal; andit shall be presumed that this code would have been adopted without suchillegal or invalid parts or provisions.9

(I) Segregation of invalid provisions. Any invalid part of this code shallbe segregated from the remainder of this code by the court holding suchpart invalid, and the remainder shall remain effective.(J) Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers,or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed torefer to such chapters, sections or provisions of this code.(K) Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standardsreferenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of thiscode to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differencesoccur between provisions of this code and referenced codes or standards,the provisions of this code shall apply.Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate theconditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of thelisting and manufacturer’s instructions shall apply.(L) Annex Chapters Provisions in the annex chapters shall not applyunless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.(M) Subjects not regulated by this code. Where no applicablestandards or requirements are set forth in this code, or are contained withinother laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted by thejurisdiction, compliance with applicable standards of nationally recognizedstandards as are approved shall be deemed as prima facie evidence ofcompliance with the intent of this code. Nothing herein shall derogate fromthe authority of the code official to determine compliance with codes orstandards for those activities or installations within the code official’sjurisdiction or responsibility.85.9 Moved buildings or structures.(A) Buildings or structures intended to be relocated within or into the citymust be inspected by the code official for compliance with the codes andstandards adopted in this chapter prior to being relocated or moved. Theowner of the building or structure must obtain a building permit and furthermust agree to correct all deficiencies identified by the inspection prior tomoving the building. All deficiencies must be corrected before electric poweris connected to the building.(B) Nonresidential buildings or structures moved into the jurisdiction mustbe inspected to ensure compliance with current requirements of this Code.(C) Residential buildings or structures wired in the U.S., to NECrequirements, and moved into the jurisdiction must be inspected to ensurecompliance with the NEC requirements in effect at the time and place theoriginal wiring was made. The building or structure must be inspected to10

ensure compliance with all current requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW andthe rules developed by the department if:(1) The original occupancy classification of the building or structure ischanged as a result of the move; or(2) The building or structure has been substantially remodeled orrehabilitated as a result of the move.(D) Residential buildings or structures wired in Canada to CanadianElectrical Code (CEC) standards and moved into the jurisdiction must beinspected to ensure compliance with the following minimum safetyrequirements:(1) Service, service grounding, and service bonding must comply withthis Code.(2) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) listed Type NMD cable isallowed with the following qualifications:(a) CSA listed Type NMD cable, American Wire Gauge #10 andsmaller installed after 1964 utilizing an equipment groundingconductor smaller than the phase conductors, must be:(i) Replaced with a cable utilizing a full-size equipment groundingconductor; or(ii) Protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter protectiondevice.(b) CSA listed Type NMD cable, #8 AWG and larger, must:(i) Utilize an equipment grounding conductor sized according tothe requirements of the NEC in effect at the time of theinstallation;(ii) Be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter protectiondevice; or(iii) Be replaced.(3) Other types of wiring and cable must be:(a) Replaced with wiring listed or field evaluated in accordance withU.S. standards by a laboratory approved by the department; or(b) Protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter protection deviceand arc fault circuit protection device.(4) Equipment, other than wiring or panelboards, manufactured andinstalled prior to 1997 must be listed and identified by laboratory labelsapproved by the department or CSA labels.(5) All panelboards must be listed and identified by testing laboratorylabels approved by the department with the following qualifications:(a) CSA listed panelboards labeled "Suitable for Use as ServiceEquipment" will be considered to be approved as "Suitable for Useonly as Service Equipment."(b) CSA listed panelboards must be limited to a maximum of 42circuits.11

(c) CSA listed panelboards used as lighting and appliancepanelboards as described in the NEC, must meet all currentrequirements of the NEC and this chapter.(6) Any wiring or panelboards replaced or changed as a result of themove must meet current requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW and thischapter.(7) The location, type, and ground fault circuit interrupter protection ofreceptacles and equipment in a bathroom, kitchen, basement, garage,or outdoor area must meet the Washington requirements in effect at thetime the wiring was installed.(8) 4, 15-ampere, kitchen small appliance circuits will be accepted in lieuof 2, 20-ampere, kitchen small appliance circuits. Receptacles will not berequired to be added on kitchen peninsular or island counters.(9) Spacing requirements for all other receptacles must meet theWashington requirements in effect at the time the wiring was installed.(10) Receptacles installed above baseboard or fixed wall space heatersmust be removed and the outlet box covered with a blank cover. Thereceptacle is required to be relocated as closely as possible to theexisting location.(11) Lighting outlet and switch locations must meet the Washingtonrequirements in effect at the time the wiring was installed.(12) Dedicated 20-ampere small appliance circuits are not required indining rooms.(13) Electric water heater branch circuits must be adequate for the load.(14) The location, type, and circuit protection of feeders must meet theWashington State requirements in effect at the time the wiring wasinstalled.85.11 Organization and Enforcement(A) Creation of enforcement agency. The department of electricalinspection is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall beknown as the code official. The function of the department shall be to assistthe code official in the administration and enforcement of the provisions ofthis code.(B) Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the chiefappointing authority of the jurisdiction.(C) Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of thisjurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the codeofficial shall have the authority to appoint a deputy code official, the relatedtechnical officers, inspectors, plans examiners and other employees. Suchemployees shall have powers as delegated by the code official.12

(D) Duties and powers of the code official. The code official is herebyauthorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The codeofficial shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and toadopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify theapplication of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rulesand regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of thiscode. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waivingrequirements specifically provided for in this code.(1) Rule-making authority. The code official shall have authority asnecessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, toadopt and promulgate rules and regulations and to designaterequirements applicable because of local climatic or other conditions.Such rules shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specificallyprovided for in this code, or of violating accepted engineering methodsinvolving public safety.(2) Applications and permits. The code official is authorized toreceive applications, review construction documents and issue permitsfor the installation of electrical systems and equipment, inspect thepremises for which such permits have been issued, and enforcecompliance with the provisions of this code.(3) Notices and orders. The code official is authorized to issue allnecessary notices or orders in accordance with Section 85.25(B) as arerequired to effect compliance with this code.(4) Inspections. The code official shall make all of the inspectionsnecessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this code inaccordance with Section 85.19.(5) Identification. The code official shall carry proper identification asrequired by Section 85.19(G).(6) Right of entry. The code official is authorized to enter thestructure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform theduties imposed by this code in accordance with Section 85.19(I).(7) Department records. The code official shall keep official recordsof applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected,reports of inspections, notices and orders issued, and as required by thiscode, such records shall be retained in the official records for the periodrequired for retention of public records.(8) Approvals and modifications. A record of approvals andmodifications granted shall be maintained by the code official and shallbe available for public inspection during business hours in accordancewith applicable laws.13

(9) Inspections. The code official shall keep a record of eachinspection made, including notices and orders issued, showing thefindings and disposition of each.(10) Alternative methods or materials. The application formodification, alternative methods or materials and the final decision ofthe code official shall be in writing and shall be officially recorded in thepermanent records of the code official.(11) Liability. The code official, officer or employee charged with theenforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faithand without mali

Code and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code." 80.3 National Electrical Code and Standards Adopted. The 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), including Annex A, B and C; Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 C series, February 2009 Commercial Building Standard