Section 296-800-28025. Maintain electrical fittings, boxes, cabinets and outlets in good condition.

You must:

Do the following when using covers and openings:

• When conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings:

– Protect the conductor (wires) from abrasion.

– Effectively close the openings where conductors enter.

– Effectively close all unused openings.

• Provide pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings with covers approved for the purpose.

• Make sure each outlet box has a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy in completed installations.

• Make sure covers for outlet boxes with openings for flexible cord pendants have bushings to protect the cord, or have a smooth and well rounded surface where the cord touches the opening.

• Ground metal covers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 12-16-064, § 296-800-28025, filed 7/31/12, effective 9/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-28025, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-28025, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 12-16-064, § 296-800-28025, filed 7/31/12, effective 9/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-28025, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-28025, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.