WAC 296-46B-600
Special equipment -- Electric signs and
outline lighting.
001 Electrical signs - general.
(1) All electrical signs within the scope of UL Standard
48, the electrical sign standard, must be listed. All
electrical signs outside the scope of UL Standard 48 will be
inspected for compliance with the NEC.
(2) Luminaires in outdoor awnings must be suitable for
wet locations and be connected by a wiring method suitable for
wet locations.
(3) Fluorescent luminaires must be located at least six
inches from the awning fabric. Incandescent lamps or
luminaires must be located at least eighteen inches from the
awning fabric. A disconnecting means must be installed per
Article 600 NEC.
(4) Listed awning signs must be installed in compliance
with the manufacturer's instructions and the NEC.
010 Portable or mobile outdoor electrical signs.
(5) A weatherproof receptacle outlet that is weatherproof
with the supply cord connected must be installed within six
feet of each electrical sign.
(6) Extension cords are not permitted to supply portable
outdoor signs.
(7) All portable outdoor electrical signs must be listed
or field evaluated by a laboratory accredited by the
department.
030 Neon tubing.
(8) NEC 600, Part II, Field-Installed Skeleton Tubing,
will apply to all neon tubing and neon circuit conductors.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.28.006, 19.28.010, 19.28.031,
19.28.041, 19.28.061, 19.28.101, 19.28.131, 19.28.161,
19.28.171, 19.28.191, 19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.241,
19.28.251, 19.28.281, 19.28.311, 19.28.321, 19.28.400,
19.28.420, 19.28.490, 19.28.551. 08-24-048, § 296-46B-600,
filed 11/25/08, effective 12/31/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.28.006, 19.28.010, 19.28.031, 19.28.041, 19.28.061,
19.28.101, 19.28.131, 19.28.161, 19.28.171, 19.28.191,
19.28.201, 19.28.211, 19.28.241, 19.28.251, 19.28.271,
19.28.311, 19.28.321, 19.28.400, 19.28.420, 19.28.490,
19.28.551, 2002 c 249, chapters 34.05 and 19.28 RCW. 03-09-111, § 296-46B-600, filed 4/22/03, effective 5/23/03.]