WAC 246-361-070   Electricity and lighting.  (1) General electricity requirements.

     (a) The operator must supply electricity to all dwelling units, kitchen facilities, bathroom facilities, common areas, and laundry facilities.

     (b) All electrical wiring, fixtures and electrical equipment must comply with department of labor and industries regulations, chapter 19.28 RCW and local ordinances, and maintained in a safe condition.

     (2) Electricity requirements in tents.

     (a) Each individual tent must have at least one separate floor-type or wall-type convenience outlet. If the operator provides a refrigerator in the tent, a dedicated outlet must be provided for it.

     (b) All electrical wiring and equipment installed in tents must meet the requirements of WAC 296-46-100.

     (c) All electrical appliances to be connected to the electrical supply must meet the requirements for the load calculations as required by chapter 19.28 RCW.

     (d) Electrical wiring exiting the tent to connect to the GFI outside outlet must be placed in approved flexible conduit not to exceed six feet in length.

     (e) All wiring located inside the tent must be placed in conduit for protection and connected to a surface to secure the wiring to prevent movement. Wiring must be located to prevent tripping or safety hazards.

     (f) Receptacles and lighting fixtures must be UL Listed and approved by the department for use in the tent.

     (3) General lighting requirements.

     (a) The operator must provide adequate lighting sufficient to carry on normal daily activities in all common use areas.

     (b) Laundry and toilet rooms and rooms where people congregate must have at least one ceiling-type or wall-type fixture. Where portable toilets are used, lighting requirements can be met by area illumination.

     (c) The operator must provide adequate lighting for safe passage for camp occupants to handwashing sinks and toilets.

     (d) The operator must provide adequate lighting for shower rooms during hours of operation.

     Note: Lighting requirements may be met by natural or artificial means.

     (4) Lighting requirements in tents.

     (a) Tents must have adequate lighting sufficient to carry on all normal daily activities. For example: Three 100-watt bulbs located at the top ridge of the frame and are UL Listed or equivalent.

     (b) Each tent must have at least one ceiling-type light fixture.

     (c) Food preparation areas, if located in the tent, must have at least one lighting fixture located to provide task lighting over the food preparation area.

     (d) Alternate lighting appliances must provide adequate lighting. In addition, if using two or more propane, butane, or white gas lighting appliances, a carbon monoxide monitor must be provided and located not more than thirty inches from the floor.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.065 and 70.114A.110. 00-06-082, § 246-361-070, filed 3/1/00, effective 3/1/00.]