Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-359 - Temporary worker housing construction standard
Section 246-359-540 - Lighting and electrical
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-359-540
Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
(1) The installation of electrical systems and wiring must comply with the state electrical code, chapter 246-46 WAC, as administered by the department of labor and industries and according to the number of outlets or light fixtures required in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) Outlets and light fixtures provided in TWH must comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section and WISHA requirements, including:
(a)Each
habitable room must have:
(i) One ceiling
light fixture. Additional ceiling light fixtures will be required to comply
with the foot candle requirements of chapter 246-358 WAC; and
(ii) One separate floor or wall outlet.
Additional outlets will be required as determined by the department of health
to prevent safety hazards when the housing is occupied;
(b)Laundry and toilet rooms, and rooms where
people congregate must have at least one ceiling or wall light fixture.
Additional ceiling or wall light fixtures will be required:
(i) With at least twenty foot candles thirty
inches from the floor; and
(ii) As
determined by the department of health to prevent safety hazards when the
housing is occupied.
Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.081. 99-03-065, § 246-359-540, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99.
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