No. 32717 (Change in Proposed Rule): Section R156-55b-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Education and Experience Requirements

DAR File No.: 32717
Filed: 08/31/2009 08:14:58 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

Following further review of this rule by the Electricians Licensing Board and Construction Services Commission and a July 2009 rule hearing, additional amendments are being proposed.

Summary of the rule or change:

In Subsections R156-55b-302a(1)(a) and (2)(a), the word "curriculum" is replaced with "program". Also added in both subsections that programs approved by the Electricians Licensing Board prior to January 1, 2009, remain approved programs. (DAR NOTE: This change in proposed rule has been filed to make additional changes to a proposed amendment that was published in the July 1, 2009, issue of the Utah State Bulletin, on page 22. Underlining in the rule below indicates text that has been added since the publication of the proposed rule mentioned above; strike out indicates text that has been deleted. You must view the change in proposed rule and the proposed amendment together to understand all of the changes that will be enforceable should the agency make this rule effective.)

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-55-308(1)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

No additional costs or savings beyond those identified in the original proposed rule amendment filing are anticipated.

local governments:

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

small businesses:

No additional costs or savings beyond those identified in the original proposed rule amendment filing are anticipated for either small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

No additional costs or savings beyond those identified in the original proposed rule amendment filing are anticipated for other persons.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

No additional costs or savings beyond those identified in the original proposed rule amendment filing are anticipated.

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

No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated from the minor amendments in this change to proposed rule.

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
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:

10/15/2009

This rule may become effective on:

10/22/2009

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, 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) a [curriculum]program 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 . Programs approved by the Electricians Licensing Board prior to January 1, 2009 remain approved programs; 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) a [curriculum]program 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 . Programs approved by the Electricians Licensing Board prior to January 1, 2009 remain approved programs; 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: 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)

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