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

L&I Office Locations

To join electronically (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/82850664292?pwd=zDIXbckaut8lV6KP0tWH3BGtK2e6n8.1
Passcode: pL44P%*N

To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 828 5066 4292
Passcode: 45660174

The in-person and virtual/telephonic 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 October 7, 2025.

This rulemaking amended Chapter 296-46B WAC to adopt the 2026 edition of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70, also known as the National Electrical Code (NEC). The NEC sets the standard for safe electrical installations in homes, businesses, and institutions to protect people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. The 2026 NEC replaces the current 2023 edition. L&I is adopting the 2026 NEC in its entirety by reference under this rulemaking with a delayed effective of December 31, 2026, to give stakeholders advance notice of its adoption. L&I plans to engage in a subsequent rulemaking in early 2026 to begin the formal review process of the 2026 NEC. As part of the subsequent rulemaking, stakeholders will have the opportunity to submit proposals for amendments to the 2026 NEC code requirements and make recommendations to L&I on adoption of the rules prior to the effective date for the 2026 NEC. This rulemaking also adopts additional amendments to update an outdated temperature restriction for certain cable types and to provide better clarity for reporting trainee hours of experience.