WAC 194-24-060   Testing and certification.  (1) Products must be tested as set out by the California energy commission in their Appliance Efficiency Regulations dated July 1, 2006, Sections 1603 and 1604.

     (2) If products tested are found not to be in compliance with the minimum efficiency standards established under RCW 19.260, the department may:

     (a) Charge the manufacturer of the product for the cost of product purchase and testing; and

     (b) Make information available to the public on products found not to be in compliance with the standards.

     (3) Manufacturers shall submit a copy of test reports for any covered products offered for sale or installation if requested by the department.

     (4) The following minimum information must be provided to the CEC as specified in their Appliance Efficiency Regulations dated July 1, 2006, Section 1606 for all covered appliances:

     (a) Manufacturer name;

     (b) Brand name (if different);

     (c) Model number(s);

     (d) Test method used (unless the standard is prescriptive and requires no specific test procedure to determine compliance);

     (e) A statement that the model number(s) specified has been tested in accordance with required test methods, if applicable;

     (f) A statement that the specified model meets the state's efficiency standards;

     (g) A contact person with address, phone number and e-mail address;

     (h) A declaration signed by a responsible company official attesting to the accuracy of the information included in the submittal.

     (5) Manufacturers must provide to the department a certification from the California energy commission for each unique product that will be sold to a Washington buyer. The exception is that no certification is required for single voltage external AC to DC power supplies but the information listed in (4) of this section must be provided to the department.

     (6) All appliances covered by these rules that are listed in the California data base of approved appliances shall be acceptable for sale in the state of Washington except for single voltage external AC to DC power supplies which are not currently listed in the California data base.

     (7) The energy policy division director shall inform manufacturers within forty-five days of receipt of certification if their products meet these rules or what other information is required by the department.

     (8) All required information and certification shall be submitted to the: Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, Energy Policy Division, P.O. Box 43173, Olympia, WA 98504-3173, Attn: Executive Assistant.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.260 RCW. 07-14-092, § 194-24-060, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.]