RCW 19.28.205
In-class education requirements. (Effective until July 1, 2023.)
(1) An applicant for a journey level certificate of competency under RCW 19.28.191(1)(f) or a specialty electrician certificate of competency under RCW 19.28.191(1)(g) must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department completion of in-class education as follows:
(a) Twenty-four hours of in-class education if two thousand hours or more but less than four thousand hours of work are required for the certificate;
(b) Forty-eight hours of in-class education if four thousand or more but less than six thousand hours of work are required for the certificate;
(c) Seventy-two hours of in-class education if six thousand or more but less than eight thousand hours of work are required for the certificate;
(d) Ninety-six hours of in-class education if eight thousand or more hours of work are required for the certificate.
(2) For purposes of this section, "in-class education" means approved classroom training covering this chapter, the national electric code, or electrical theory; or equivalent classroom training taken as part of an approved apprenticeship program under chapter 49.04 RCW or an approved electrical training program under RCW 19.28.191(1)(h).
(3) Classroom training taken to qualify for trainee certificate renewal under RCW 19.28.161 qualifies as in-class education under this section.
[ 2013 c 23 § 32; 2012 c 32 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 32: "This act takes effect July 1, 2013." [ 2012 c 32 § 4.]
(1) An applicant for a journey level certificate of competency under RCW 19.28.191(1)(c) or a specialty electrician certificate of competency under RCW 19.28.191(1)(d) must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department completion of in-class education as follows:
(a) Twenty-four hours of in-class education if two thousand hours or more but less than four thousand hours of work are required for the certificate;
(b) Forty-eight hours of in-class education if four thousand or more but less than six thousand hours of work are required for the certificate;
(c) Seventy-two hours of in-class education if six thousand or more but less than eight thousand hours of work are required for the certificate;
(d) Ninety-six hours of in-class education if eight thousand or more hours of work are required for the certificate.
(2) For purposes of this section, "in-class education" means approved classroom training covering this chapter, the national electric code, or electrical theory; or equivalent classroom training taken as part of an approved apprenticeship program under chapter 49.04 RCW or an approved electrical training program under RCW 19.28.191(1)(e).
(3) Classroom training taken to qualify for trainee certificate renewal under RCW 19.28.161 qualifies as in-class education under this section.
[ 2018 c 249 § 3; 2013 c 23 § 32; 2012 c 32 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 249: See note following RCW 19.28.191.
Effective date—2012 c 32: "This act takes effect July 1, 2013." [ 2012 c 32 § 4.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous
Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations.
19.28.010 - Electrical wiring requirements—General—Exceptions.
19.28.021 - Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Appeal.
19.28.031 - Rules, regulations, and standards.
19.28.041 - License required—General or specialty licenses—Fees—Application—Bond or cash deposit.
19.28.051 - Examinations—Fees.
19.28.071 - Licensee's bond—Action on—Priorities—Cash deposit, payment from.
19.28.081 - Actions—Local permits—Proof of licensure.
19.28.091 - Licensing—Exemptions.
19.28.095 - Equipment repair specialty—Scope of work.
19.28.111 - Nonconforming installations—Disputes—Reference to board.
19.28.121 - Board—Request for ruling—Fee—Costs.
19.28.171 - Electrical trainee hours—Audit—Rules—Confidentiality.
19.28.181 - Application for certificate of competency.
19.28.191 - Certificate of competency—Eligibility for examination—Rules.
19.28.195 - Examination—Exception for equivalent training and experience.
19.28.201 - Examination—Times—Certification of results—Contents—Fees.
19.28.205 - In-class education requirements.
19.28.211 - Certificate of competency—Issuance—Renewal—Continuing education—Fees—Effect.
19.28.221 - Persons engaged in trade or business on July 16, 1973.
19.28.231 - Temporary permits.
19.28.241 - Revocation of certificate of competency—Grounds—Procedure.
19.28.261 - Exemptions from RCW 19.28.161 through 19.28.271.
19.28.271 - Violations of RCW 19.28.161 through 19.28.271—Schedule of penalties—Appeal.
19.28.281 - Electric vehicle infrastructure—Rule adoption.
19.28.291 - Violations of chapter—Issuance of subpoenas—Application.
19.28.301 - Application—Subchapter heading.
19.28.321 - Enforcement—State electrical inspectors—Qualifications—Salaries and expenses.
19.28.325 - Enforcement—Local authority—Penalties—Appeals.
19.28.331 - Inspection reports.
19.28.341 - Revocation or suspension of license—Grounds—Appeal to board—Fee—Costs.
19.28.351 - Electrical license fund.
19.28.361 - Liability for injury or damage.
19.28.410 - Telecommunications systems installations—Subject to this subchapter.
19.28.420 - Telecommunications contractor license—Application—Bond—Issuance of license.
19.28.430 - Administrator's examination—Certificate—Administrator's requirements.
19.28.440 - Examination for telecommunications administrators' certificates.
19.28.450 - Local enforcement of subchapter—Enforcement of chapter.
19.28.460 - Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Panel.
19.28.470 - Inspections—Report—Required repairs/changes—Accessibility of telecommunications systems.
19.28.480 - Unlawful acts—Interpretation of chapter.
19.28.490 - Violation of chapter—Penalty—Appeal.
19.28.501 - Insurance/financial responsibility.
19.28.511 - Individual certification not required.
19.28.521 - Limitation of action—Proof of valid license required.
19.28.531 - Unlawful installation/maintenance—Disputed interpretation—Board to determine methods.
19.28.541 - Entity desiring board decision—Process.