Prior to energizing service, the installed customer equipment requires an electrical inspection from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). It is the customer’s responsibility to request the inspection and pay the appropriate fees.
- Electrical installations must be inspected by L&I Electrical Inspector.
- Meeting all the requirements for temporary and permanent service equipment in compliance with the NEC (National Electric Code), WAC (Washington Administrative Code) and any other federal, state and local codes and ordinances that apply to the project.
- After customer equipment has an approved electrical inspection, it is the customer’s responsibility to notify Skamania PUD when the trench will be open for Skamania PUD to inspect the trench.
- If electric service has been approved but not connected within sixty (60) days of inspection, PUD will require service be re-inspected by L&I at customer cost.
- To get more information on electrical inspections call (360) 896-2350 or visit the Washington State Department of Labor Electrical Permits and Inspections page.