In-person:
Department of Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

To join electronically (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/89313287537?pwd=qwvNT9PdeNlESHxjJDgll4K59cmFe1.1
Passcode: Electric@1

To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 893 1328 7537
Passcode: 7592631469

The public hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026.

The proposed amendments to Chapter 296-46B WAC would affect requirements for installing electric vehicle supply equipment and electrician and administrator competency examinations. The amendments are needed to implement Substitute Senate Bill 5528 (SSB 5528) concerning the installation of transportation electrification infrastructure. The legislation enacted additional certification requirements for electricians installing electric vehicle supply equipment on public works projects that took effect January 1, 2026. Provisions of the bill include: (1) Persons installing electric vehicle supply equipment on all public works as defined in RCW 39.4.010, must be certified by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or a similar nationally recognized training program; (2) If EVITP or a similar nationally recognized program is not open to all general journey level electricians, EVITP certification is no longer required; and (3) Certification is required only for work on the electrical components during the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle supply equipment. The requirements of the bill do not apply to certain apprentices when the supervising journey level electrician is certified by a training program and for installation projects under contract as of January 1, 2026. The proposed amendments are also needed to streamline requirements for electrician and administrator competency examinations and for updates, clarification, housekeeping, and other changes.