Legal Opinion
Magula v. Department of Labor & Industries
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 22, 2003No. 21404-4-IIIPublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
The question here is whether polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit — when used to carry electrical wires — is “electrical equipment” which must by statute (former RCW 19.28.120(1) (1992)1) be installed by a licensed electrical contractor. The trial judge accepted the agency’s conclusion that this is electrical equipment. Giving the deference traditionally afforded the agency charged with implementing the statute, we affirm the decision of the trial judge.
FACTS
Pat Maguía is a licensed general contractor. And in that capacity, he routinely installs PVC conduit for the utility company. The conduit…
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