# WAC 296-307-16140: WAC 296-307-16140. Electricity and lighting

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-307-16140
- **Heading:** WAC 296-307-16140. Electricity and lighting
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-307 / Section 296-307-16140

## Text

(1) The operator must ensure that electricity is supplied to all dwelling units, family shelters, and common facilities, except chemical toilets;
(2) The operator must ensure that all electrical wiring, fixtures, and electrical equipment must:
(a) Comply with the electric standards of the department of labor and industries regulations, chapters 19.28 RCW, 296-46B WAC, and local ordinances; and
(b) Be maintained in a safe condition.
(3) The operator must ensure that each habitable room must have at least:
(a) One ceiling-type light fixture; and
(b) At least one separate floor-type or wall-type convenience outlet.
(4) The operator must ensure that laundry, toilet facilities, and bathing facilities have at least one ceiling-type or wall-type light fixture;
(5) The operator must ensure that general lighting and task lighting within all facilities is adequate to carry on normal daily activities;
(6) The operator must ensure that adequate lighting is provided for safe passage for workers to handwashing sinks and toilets. Lighting requirements may be met by natural or artificial means;
(7) For lighting requirements in tents, please see WAC 296-307-16147 .

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