Section 296-307-16140. Electricity and lighting.

The operator must ensure that:

(1) Electricity is supplied to all dwelling units, family shelters, and common facilities, except chemical toilets;

(2) All electrical wiring, fixtures, and electrical equipment must:

(a) Comply with the electric standards of the department of labor and industries regulations, chapters 19.28 RCW, 296-46B WAC, and local ordinances; and

(b) Be maintained in a safe condition.

(3) Each habitable room must have at least:

(a) One ceiling-type light fixture; and

(b) At least one separate floor-type or wall-type convenience outlet.

(4) Laundry, toilet facilities, and bathing facilities have at least one ceiling-type or wall-type light fixture;

(5) General lighting and task lighting within all facilities is adequate to carry on normal daily activities;

(6) Adequate lighting is provided for safe passage for workers to handwashing sinks and toilets. Lighting requirements may be met by natural or artificial means;

(7) For lighting requirements in tents, please see WAC 296-307-16147.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-13-092, § 296-307-16140, filed 6/15/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050 and 1999 c 374. WSR 00-06-081, § 296-307-16140, filed 3/1/00, effective 3/1/00.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-13-092, § 296-307-16140, filed 6/15/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050 and 1999 c 374. WSR 00-06-081, § 296-307-16140, filed 3/1/00, effective 3/1/00.

Rules

296-46B,296-307-16147,