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Council approves Walla Loom Campground seasonal license after electrical inspection condition
Summary
Richmond Town Council approved a seasonal recreational facility license for Walla Loom RV LLC (Walla Loom Campground) conditioned on completion of electrical repairs described by Newport Electric and verification by the building official.
The Richmond Town Council approved a seasonal recreational facility license for Walla Loom RV LLC (doing business as Walla Loom Campground) on Feb. 13, conditioning approval on the campground’s completion of electrical repairs recommended in an inspection by Newport Electric and on verification of that work by the building official.
Why it matters: Town staff opened the public hearing after a complaint that a child had been burned by an electrical outlet at the campground. The building official told the council he had issued a notice of violation and required the owners to hire a master licensed electrician; Newport Electric inspected the property and provided a list of minor safety upgrades. The council’s approval ties the license to completion of that work to the satisfaction of the building official.
Council action: The council voted to approve the seasonal recreational facility license for Walla Loom RV LLC, d/b/a Walla Loom Campground, “conditioned on its performing the work outlined by Newport Electric to the satisfaction of the building official.” The vote was unanimous.
Details and enforcement: Town staff said the complaint was received Feb. 13 and that Newport Electric conducted an inspection and produced a report identifying issues such as missing ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and non‑UL‑listed breakers in parts of the campground. The electrician told the council work would be completed by April 1 and that he would provide a letter on company letterhead with license number for the building official. The council and staff discussed permitting requirements: the electrician must pull permits for the work and submit the electrician’s written report and license number on letterhead to the building official for the record.
Living rules: Staff reminded the council that seasonal recreational facilities in town are subject to a local occupancy window (residency outside the seasonal May–October period is not allowed) and that enforcement steps would follow if trailers were occupied out of season.
Ending: With the condition imposed, the council approved the campground’s seasonal license; staff will verify the electrician’s work and paperwork before confirming a final license.
