The bill amends RCW 19.28.321 to expand the minimum requirements for electrical inspectors in Washington State by including certain out-of-state experience. Specifically, it stipulates that all electrical inspectors appointed by the director of labor and industries must possess a journey level electrician certificate issued by the department and have eight years of experience in the electrical construction trade, with at least four of those years occurring after obtaining a journey level electrician license or certificate from another state that has a reciprocal licensing agreement with Washington. This change aims to enhance the qualifications of electrical inspectors by recognizing relevant experience gained in other states.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding the responsibilities of the director of labor and industries and the chief electrical inspector in enforcing electrical standards and policies. It also outlines the conditions under which inspections can be performed by certified outside journeyperson lineworkers and specifies that the expenses related to the salaries and operations of state inspectors will be funded through the electrical license fund. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that electrical inspectors have a robust background in the field, thereby improving the quality and safety of electrical inspections in the state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 19.28.321
Substitute Bill: 19.28.321
Bill as Passed Legislature: 19.28.321
Session Law: 19.28.321