4 Hour RCW/WAC Update - Washington Electrical Laws and Rules

4 Hour RCW/WAC Update – Washington Electrical Laws & Rules (Online)

Approved by Washington L&I | Course #WA 2025-364 | Provider #3268 ✅
Only $39 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Get your required 4 hours of Washington Electrical Laws & Rules (RCW/WAC) done the easy way. This state-approved course is 100% online and self-paced—log in and out anytime without losing your place. When you finish, download your instant certificate, and we’ll report your hours to L&I within 24 hours. Trusted by thousands of licensees for 10+ years.

✅ Who Should Take This Course?

Designed for Washington-licensed:

• Journeyman Electricians

• Master Electricians

• Electrical Administrators

• (Where applicable) Trainees needing approved CE hours

This class satisfies the 4-hour Washington Laws & Rules (RCW/WAC) requirement toward your renewal.

✅ Washington Electrical CE Requirements (At-a-Glance)

Washington L&I requires 24 total hours of CE every renewal cycle (3 years), comprised of:

• 8-Hour 2023 NEC Changes – Code Update — $69

• 4-Hour RCW/WAC Update – Laws & Rules — $39 ← this course

• 12-Hour Industry-Related – Applied NEC Principles & NFPA 70E — $89

Pair this course with our 8-hour 2023 NEC Code Update and 12-hour Industry-Related courses to complete your full 24 hours.

✅ How to Renew Your Washington Electrical License

Step 1 — Complete Your CE

• Take this 4-hour RCW/WAC Update online at your pace (progress saves automatically).

• Add our 8-hour Code Update and 12-hour Industry-Related courses as needed.

Step 2 — Get Your Instant Certificate

• Download a PDF immediately after completion for your records.

Step 3 — We Report to L&I

• We electronically report your CE to L&I within 24 hours.

Step 4 — Renew with L&I

• Renew through the L&I Electrical Program portal. Keep your certificate for audits.

✅ What You’ll Learn — RCW/WAC Update Topics (4 Hours)

Section 1: Washington Electrical Law Overview (1 Hour)

• Purpose & authority of RCW 19.28

• Definition of electrical work under Washington law

• Licensing categories & scope (Journeyman, Master, Administrator, Trainee)

• How WAC 296-46B is structured and organized

• Role of L&I in regulation and enforcement

• Penalties and enforcement provisions in RCW 19.28

Section 2: Licensing, Certification & Permits (1 Hour)

• License application and renewal requirements

• CE standards in WAC 296-46B-970

• Supervisor-to-trainee ratios & oversight rules

• Permitting & inspection responsibilities (WAC 296-46B-900)

• Temporary/emergency permits — when they’re allowed

• Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses

Section 3: Safety & Inspection Procedures (1 Hour)

• Required inspections & timing (WAC 296-46B-905)

• Installation standards & approval requirements

• Correction notices, deficiencies & timelines

• Access requirements for L&I inspectors

• Job-site documentation & labeling

• Electrical safety provisions & hazard prevention

Section 4: Scope of Work & Regulatory Updates (1 Hour)

• Scope of work for each license category

• Telecommunications & low-voltage rules

• Working without a permit — legal/disciplinary consequences

• Variances and the appeals process under WAC

• Recent & proposed changes to WAC 296-46B and RCW 19.28

• Best-practice compliance tips for Washington electricians

Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

• ✅ Washington-Approved: Course #WA 2025-364 | Provider #3268

• ✅ Only $39 — no hidden fees

• ✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced — mobile-friendly access

• ✅ Instant Certificate at completion

• ✅ State Reporting in 24 Hours

• ✅ Money-Back Guarantee

• ✅ Support: Call or text 1-800-698-2770

Complete Your Full 24 Hours (All WA Electrical Courses)

• 12-Hour Industry-Related – Applied NEC Principles & NFPA 70E — $89

• 8-Hour 2023 NEC Changes – Code Update — $69

• 4-Hour RCW/WAC Update – Laws & Rules — $39

Support When You Need It

✅ Have a question about Washington Electrical CE, the L&I renewal portal, or this course? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770.

We also speak Spanish.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll in the 4 Hour RCW/WAC Update course for Washington for $39 and complete your Washington Electrical Laws and Rules hours today.