WAC 194-24-040   Implementation dates, end dates, and applicability.  (1) This chapter applies to the following types of new products manufactured after the stated date and installed for compensation, the dates these rules take effect and, in the case of federal preemption, are rescinded:

     (a) Automatic commercial ice cube machines (January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2009);

     (b) Commercial refrigerators and freezers (January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009);

     (c) Unit heaters (January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2008);

     (d) Single-voltage external AC to DC power supplies (starting January 1, 2008) except power supplies that are classified as devices for human use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and require U.S. Food and Drug Administration listing and approval as a medical device;

     (e) State-regulated incandescent reflector lamps (starting January 1, 2007); and

     (f) Metal halide lamp fixtures (starting January 1, 2008).

     (2) No new commercial refrigerator or freezer, state-regulated incandescent reflector lamp, or unit heater manufactured on or after January 1, 2007, may be sold or offered for sale in the state unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in RCW 19.260.040.

     (3) No new automatic commercial ice cube machine, single-voltage external AC to DC power supply, or metal halide lamp fixtures manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, may be sold or offered for sale in the state unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in RCW 19.260.040.

     (4) On or after January 1, 2008, no commercial refrigerator or freezer, state-regulated incandescent reflector lamp, or unit heater manufactured on or after January 1, 2007, may be installed for compensation in the state unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in RCW 19.260.040.

     (5) On or after January 1, 2009, no new automatic commercial ice cube machine, single-voltage external AC to DC power supply, or metal halide lamp fixtures manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, may be installed for compensation in the state unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in RCW 19.260.040.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.260 RCW. 07-14-092, § 194-24-040, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.]