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(b) Normal department inspection for compliance with
codes and rules adopted under this chapter; or
(c) An engineering evaluation review where an engineer,
accredited by the department, shows the equipment to be in
compliance with an appropriate industrial equipment standard(s).
(i) See WAC 296-46B-997 for the requirements to
become an accredited engineer.
(ii) The engineer may review equipment upon request by
the equipment owner or the equipment manufacturer.
(iii) ((The engineer must notify the department of the
intent to evaluate and submit a final approval report, within
10 days after applying the approval label or disapproving the
equipment, using forms provided by the department. See Part
C of this chapter for fee information.
(iv))) The equipment may be reviewed for compliance
with the standard(s) before the equipment is located in Washington.
(((v))) (iv) Appropriate standards are:
(A) NEMA;
(B) ANSI;
(C) NFPA 79;
(D) UL 508A;
(E) International Electrotechnical Commission 60204;
or
(F) Their equivalent.
(((vi))) (v) In cases where equipment has been previously
reviewed and approved by an accredited engineer or the
department and found to meet an appropriate standard(s), the
equipment information will be placed on a "reviewed and
approved industrial utilization equipment list" established
and maintained by the ((department)) reviewing engineer.
The list may be used by a reviewing engineer to aid in evaluating
other like equipment. Because standards change over
time, equipment will be removed from the list three years
after the last successful review. The list will contain the following
information:
(A) Equipment manufacturer name;
(B) Model and serial numbers;
(C) Voltage, full load current; phasing; and asymmetrical
fault current rating of the equipment;
(D) Accessory items approved for use with the equipment;
(E) Standard(s) to which the equipment was built;
(F) Application of use for the equipment;
(G) Original reviewing engineer's name; and
(H) Date of the original review approval.
(((vii))) (vi) If the engineer uses the "reviewed and
approved industrial utilization equipment list," the engineer
will visually determine that the equipment being reviewed is
the exact same model as equipment on the list.
(((viii))) (vii) Before the engineer's approval label can be
applied, the engineer must visually inspect the equipment on
site to determine that the equipment is in factory original
good condition, has not been modified electrically, and the
equipment use is appropriate to the standard(s).
(((ix))) (viii) When the review is completed and the
equipment is eligible for approval, the engineer must personally
affix a permanent label to the equipment showing:
(A) Engineer's name;
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(B) Date of approval;
(C) Equipment serial number;
(D) Equipment voltage, full load current, phasing, and
fault interrupting rating; and
(E) The following statement: "This equipment meets
appropriate standards for industrial utilization equipment."
(7) The department may authorize, on a case-by-case
basis, use of the industrial control panel or equipment, for a
period not to exceed six months or as approved by the chief
electrical inspector after use is begun, before its final inspection,
listing, field evaluation, or engineering evaluation is
complete.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 12-11-108,
filed 5/22/12, effective 6/30/12)
WAC 296-46B-906 Inspection fees. To calculate
inspection fees, the amperage is based on the conductor
ampacity or the overcurrent device rating. The total fee must
not be less than the number of progress inspection (one-half
hour) units times the progress inspection fee rate from subsection
(8) of this section, PROGRESS INSPECTIONS.
The amount of the fee due is calculated based on the fee
effective at the date of a department assessed fee (e.g., plan
review or fee due) or when the electrical permit is purchased.
(1) Residential.
(a) Single- and two-family residential (New Construction).
Notes:
(1) Square footage is the area included within the surrounding exterior
walls of a building exclusive of any interior courts. (This includes any
floor area in an attached garage, basement, or unfinished living space.)
(2) "Inspected with the service" means that a separate service inspection
fee is included on the same electrical work permit.
(3) "Inspected at the same time" means all wiring is to be ready for inspection
during the initial inspection trip.
(4) An "outbuilding" is a structure that serves a direct accessory function
to the residence, such as a pump house or storage building. Outbuilding
does not include buildings used for commercial type occupancies or additional
dwelling occupancies.
(i) First 1300 sq. ft. $90.30
Each additional 500 sq. ft. or portion of $28.90
(ii) Each outbuilding or detached garage - inspected at $37.60
the same time as a dwelling unit on the property
(iii) Each outbuilding or detached garage - inspected sep- $59.50
arately
(iv) Each swimming pool - inspected with the service $59.50
(v) Each swimming pool - inspected separately $90.30
(vi) Each hot tub, spa, or sauna - inspected with the ser- $37.60
vice
(vii) Each hot tub, spa, or sauna - inspected separately $59.50
(viii) Each septic pumping system - inspected with the $37.60
service
(ix) Each septic pumping system - inspected separately $59.50
(b) Multifamily residential and miscellaneous residential structures,
services and feeders (New Construction).
Each service and/or feeder
Ampacity Service/Feeder Additional Feeder
0 to 200 $97.40 $28.90
201 to 400 $121.10 $59.50
401 to 600 $166.40 $82.80
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