# WAC 480-100-001: WAC 480-100-001. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_001

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 480-100-001
- **Heading:** WAC 480-100-001. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 480 / Chapter 480-100 / Section 480-100-001

## Text

The legislature has declared that operating as an electric utility in the state of Washington is a business affected with the public interest and that such utilities should be regulated. The purpose of these rules is to administer and enforce chapter 80.28 RCW by establishing rules of general applicability and requirements for:
• Consumer protection;
• Financial records and reporting;
• Electric metering; and
• Electric safety and standards.

## Nearby sections

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