# RCW 19.260.030: RCW 19.260.030: Application of chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.260.030
- **Heading:** RCW 19.260.030: Application of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 260 / Section 030

## Text

(1) This chapter applies to the following types of new products sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state: (a) Hot water dispensers and mini-tank electric water heaters; (b) Bottle-type water dispensers and point-of-use water dispensers; (c) Portable electric spas; (d) Tub spout diverters; (e) Commercial hot food holding cabinets; (f) Air compressors; (g) Commercial fryers, commercial dishwashers, and commercial steam cookers; (h) Computers and computer monitors; (i) Faucets; (j) High CRI fluorescent lamps; (k) Portable air conditioners; (l) Residential ventilating fans; (m) Showerheads; (n) Spray sprinkler bodies; (o) Urinals and water closets; (p) Water coolers; (q) General service lamps; (r) Electric storage water heaters; (s) Air purifiers other than industrial air purifiers; (t) Commercial ovens; and (u) Electric vehicle supply equipment. (2) This chapter applies equally to products whether they are sold, offered for sale, or installed as stand-alone products or as components of other products. (3) This chapter does not apply to: (a) New products manufactured in the state and sold outside the state; (b) New products manufactured outside the state and sold at wholesale inside the state for final retail sale and installation outside the state; (c) Products installed in mobile manufactured homes at the time of construction; or (d) Products designed expressly for installation and use in recreational vehicles.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.260.010 RCW 19.260.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.260.020 RCW 19.260.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.260.030 RCW 19.260.030: Application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S030.md)
- [RCW 19.260.040 RCW 19.260.040: Minimum efficiency standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S040.md)
- [RCW 19.260.050 RCW 19.260.050: Limit on sale or installation of products required to meet or exceed standards in RCW 19.260.040.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.260.060 RCW 19.260.060: Department—Authority to adopt rules that reference federal standards—Recommended updates to standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S060.md)
- [RCW 19.260.070 RCW 19.260.070: Manufacturers must test products—Certification—Rules—Identification of products—Complaints—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S070.md)
- [RCW 19.260.080 RCW 19.260.080: Electric storage water heaters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S080.md)

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