WAC 296-46B-210-025 Branch Circuits not over 1,000 volts ac, 1,500 volts dc nominal.

Refer to 296-46B-210-025(6) for the rules on well circuits.
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Refer to 296-46B-210-025(6) for the rules on well circuits.

WAC 296-46B-210-025 Common area branch circuits.

(6) For the purpose of NEC® 210.25, loads for septic or water well systems that are shared by no more than two dwelling units may be supplied from either of the two dwelling units if approved by the local building official and local health department.

052(A)(2) Dwelling unit receptacle outlets.

(7) For the purpose of NEC® 210.52(A)(2)(1), "similar openings" include the following configurations that are a permanent part of the dwelling configuration or finish:

(a) Window seating; and

(b) Bookcases or cabinets that extend from the floor to a level at least five feet six inches above the floor. Any outlets eliminated by such window seating, bookcases, or cabinets must be installed elsewhere within the room.

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WAC 296-46B-210-025 Branch Circuits not over 1,000 volts ac, 1,500 volts dc nominal.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

In Washington, which of the following is true for a single well installed to be shared by two dwelling units?

A: The load from the well is permitted to be omitted from the service load calculation.
B: The well is permitted to be supplied from one dwelling unit only if the shared septic system is supplied by the other dwelling unit.
C: The well can be supplied by branch circuits from both dwelling units.
D: The well may be supplied from either of the two dwelling units if approved by the local building official and local health department.
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