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, which includes four years of experience after obtaining the 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. The financial aspects related to the salaries and expenses of state inspectors and the director's expenses are to be covered by the electrical license fund, ensuring that the implementation of these provisions is financially supported.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 19.28.321
Substitute Bill: 19.28.321