Marysville, WA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted codes
- 2023 NEC + 2023 WCEC
- Citation
- MMC § 16.12.010
- Conflict rule
- Most stringent provision applies
- Fees
- WAC 296-46B-906, locally amended
- Amendments
- Auto-adopted per § 16.12.015
Summary
Marysville requires an electrical permit under the 2023 National Electrical Code and 2023 Washington Cities Electrical Code, both adopted by reference at MMC § 16.12.010, governing all wiring and equipment installation within city limits.
National Electrical Code (NEC) Adopted. The 2023 National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, the Department of Labor and Industries rules and regulations for installing electrical wires and equipment and Administrative Rules (Chapter 19.28 RCW), as adopted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted by reference except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, amended or specified and incorporated herein as fully as if set out at length herein, collectively herein referred to as the "code" unless specifically provided otherwise.
(2) The 2023 Washington Cities Electrical Code (WCEC) Dated April 1, 2024, Adopted. The 2023 Washington Cities Electrical Code dated April 1, 2024, is adopted by reference except such portions as are hereinafter amended or specified and incorporated herein as fully as if set out at length herein collectively referred to as "Cities Electrical Code" or "WCEC" unless specifically provided otherwise.
(a) Page 10 of the Cities Electrical Code references RCW 19.28.010(3).
(b) Page 43, Part 3, Article 100, Definitions of the 2023 Washington Cities Electrical Code only pertains to the 2023 National Electrical Code and is related to the electrical code enforcement and not to other chapters or sections of the Marysville Municipal Code.
(3)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
MMC § 16.12.010 adopts the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA) together with the Department of Labor and Industries' electrical rules under RCW ch. 19.28, plus the 2023 Washington Cities Electrical Code, for all wiring and equipment installed in Marysville. Subsequent NEC and WCEC amendments automatically fold into city code under § 16.12.015. Where the city code, the NEC, and the WCEC conflict, § 16.12.010(3) resolves the conflict in favor of the most stringent provision. Permit fees follow WAC 296-46B-906 as adopted and locally amended at § 16.12.020, scaled by project size and valuation.
Violations & Fines
Electrical work performed without a permit or contrary to the adopted NEC/WCEC violates MMC § 16.12.010 and can draw a stop-work order, re-inspection fees, and enforcement by the building official.
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