No. 32717 (Amendment): R156-55b-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Education and Experience Requirements

DAR File No.: 32717
Filed: 06/08/2009, 05:22
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this filing is to implement changes to approved electrician education programs as a result of H.B. 15 which was passed during the 2009 Legislative Session. The proposed amendments have been reviewed by the Division and the Electricians Licensing Board. (DAR NOTE: H.B. 15 (2009) is found at Chapter 346, Laws of Utah 2009, and is effective 07/01/2009.)

Summary of the rule or change:

The current, existing rule provides the approved curriculum of study for electricians as the 2008-2009 edition for the Independent Electrical Contractors or the 2007-2008 edition of the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers or an equivalent approved by the Electricians Licensing Board. The proposed amendments adopt any curriculum of electrical study approved by the Utah State Board of Regents, Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees, or other out of state curriculum that is deemed substantially equivalent as determined by the Electricians Licensing Board.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsections 58-1-106(1)(a), 58-1-202(1)(a), and 58-55-308(1)

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

Deletes the 2008-2009 edition of the curriculum of study for the Independent Electrical Contractors; and deletes the 2007-2008 edition of the curriculum of study for the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $50 to print the rule and distribute it once the proposed amendments are made effective. Also as a result of these proposed amendments, the Division will see substantial savings of approximately $5,600 in not needing to update and purchase new editions of the curriculums which have been incorporated by reference. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget. The Division anticipates there will be an unknown savings of time for the state sponsored apprenticeship colleges. The colleges will be able to turn to their own governing board, which they previously did, for approval of its curriculum instead of through the Electricians Licensing Board. The Utah Board of Regents and Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees have established procedures for reviewing and approving curriculum for institutions they oversee.

local governments:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed electrician classifications and applicants for licensure in those classifications. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to local governments.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed electrician classifications and applicants for licensure in those classifications. The Division does not anticipate any increased costs to either businesses or persons other than businesses as a result of these proposed amendments.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed electrician classifications and applicants for licensure in those classifications. The Division does not anticipate any increased costs for affected persons as a result of these proposed amendments.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This filing adopts any curriculum of electrical study approved by the Utah State Board of Regents or the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees for electrical apprenticeship programs. No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated beyond those discussed in the rule filing. Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dennis Meservy at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6375, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/31/2009

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

7/29/2009 at 9:00 AM, Heber Wells Bldg, 160 E 300 S, Conference Room 474 (fourth floor), Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

08/07/2009

Authorized by:

Thad LeVar, Deputy Director

RULE TEXT

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-55b. Electricians Licensing Rule.

R156-55b-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Education and Experience Requirements.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-55-302(3)(i)(i), the approved electrical training program for licensure as a residential journeyman electrician consists of:

(a) [the 2008-2009 edition of the curriculum of study for the Independent Electrical Contractors or the 2007-2008 edition of the curriculum of study for the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which are hereby incorporated by reference, or an equivalent approved by the Board]a curriculum of electrical study approved by the Utah Board of Regents, Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees or other out of state curriculum that is deemed substantially equivalent as determined by the Electricians Licensing Board; and

(b) at least two years of work experience as a licensed apprentice consistent with Section R156-55b-302b.

(2) In accordance with Subsection 58-55-302(3)(h)(i), the approved four year planned training program for licensure as a journeyman electrician consists of:

(a) [the 2008-2009 edition of the curriculum of study for the Independent Electrical Contractors or the 2007-2008 edition of the curriculum of study for the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which are hereby incorporated by reference, or an equivalent approved by the Board]a curriculum of electrical study approved by the Utah Board of Regents, Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees or other out of state curriculum that is deemed substantially equivalent as determined by the Electricians Licensing Board; and

(b) at least four years of work experience as a licensed apprentice consistent with Section R156-55b-302b.

(3) A semester of school shall include at least 81 hours of classroom instruction time. A student shall attend a minimum of 72 hours to receive credit for the semester.

(4) A competency exam shall be given to each student at the end of each semester with the exception of the fourth year second semester. A student, to continue to the next semester, shall achieve a score of 75% or higher on the competency exam. A student who scores below 75% may retake the test one time.

(5) The applicant shall pass each class with a minimum score of 75%.

(6) Competency test results shall be provided to the Board at the Board meeting immediately following the semester in a format approved by the Board.

(7) An applicant for a master electrician license, applying pursuant to Subsection 58-55-302(3)(f)(i) shall be a graduate of an electrical program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).

(8) An applicant shall provide documentation that all education and experience meets the requirements of this rule.

 

KEY: occupational licensing, licensing, contractors, electricians

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [October 9, 2008]2009

Notice of Continuation: November 8, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-55-308(1)