# WAC 480-100-003: WAC 480-100-003. Application of rules

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_003

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 480-100-003
- **Heading:** WAC 480-100-003. Application of rules
- **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 480-100-003

## Text

(1) The rules in this chapter apply to any electric utility that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission under RCW 80.04.010 and chapter 80.28 RCW. These rules also include various requirements of the utility's customers and applicants.
(2) The tariff provisions filed by utilities must conform with these rules. If the commission accepts a tariff that conflicts with these rules, the acceptance does not constitute a waiver of these rules unless the commission specifically approves the variation consistent with WAC 480-100-008 , Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-100 WAC. Tariffs that conflict with these rules without approval are superseded by these rules.
(3) Any affected person may ask the commission to review the interpretation of these rules by a utility or customer by posing an informal complaint under WAC 480-07-910 , Informal complaints, or by filing a formal complaint under WAC 480-07-370 , Pleading and briefs—Application for authority—Protests.
(4) No deviation from these rules is permitted without written authorization by the commission. Violation will be subject to penalties as provided by law.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 480-100-001 WAC 480-100-001. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_001.md)
- [WAC 480-100-003 WAC 480-100-003. Application of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_003.md)
- [WAC 480-100-008 WAC 480-100-008. Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-100 WAC](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_008.md)
- [WAC 480-100-013 WAC 480-100-013. Additional requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_013.md)
- [WAC 480-100-018 WAC 480-100-018. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_018.md)
- [WAC 480-100-023 WAC 480-100-023. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_023.md)
- [WAC 480-100-028 WAC 480-100-028. Tariffs and special contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_028.md)
- [WAC 480-100-033 WAC 480-100-033. Distribution line extension tariff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_033.md)
- [WAC 480-100-103 WAC 480-100-103. Information to consumers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_103.md)
- [WAC 480-100-108 WAC 480-100-108. Application for service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_108.md)
- [WAC 480-100-113 WAC 480-100-113. Residential services deposit requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_113.md)
- [WAC 480-100-118 WAC 480-100-118. Nonresidential service deposit requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_118.md)
- [WAC 480-100-123 WAC 480-100-123. Refusal of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_123.md)
- [WAC 480-100-128 WAC 480-100-128. Disconnection of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_100_128.md)

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