Summary


In Subsection R156-55b-102(1), these amendments clarify the definition of "electrical work", including a nonsubstantive change to update the citation to Section 58-55-102 and simplifying the description of low voltage cable-type wiring. The amendments to Subsection R156-55b-102(2) are formatting changes for clarity. The amendments to Subsection R156-55b-102(3) clarify that the definition of "minor electrical work" includes HVAC equipment, and that wiring may extend no more than ten feet from an existing outlet or disconnect intended specifically for the piece of equipment, appliance, or machinery. The new Subsection R156-55b-102(4) clarifies that "Premises Wiring" means the same as defined in Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act. The amendments to Subsection R156-55b-102(7) (formerly Subsection R156-55b-102(6)) simplify and update the definition of "work commonly done by unskilled labor" by deleting references to specific tasks and substituting in their place a reference to work performed by "unlicensed persons". In Section R156-55b-302a, the amendments to this section make nonsubstantive formatting changes to clarify all of the current education and experience requirements for the respective license classifications. This includes describing in Subsection R156-55b-302a(5), the programs approved by the Electricians Licensing Board prior to 01/01/2009. In Section R156-55b-302b, the amendments to this section: 1) make nonsubstantive formatting changes to clarify the current examination requirements for the respective license classifications; 2) extend the 25-day waiting period after a failed exam to a 30-day waiting period, to alleviate confusion and create parity among the standards for all contractor professions; and 3) delete the requirement that an applicant pass all exams within a one-year period (the one-year "rolling clock" requirement), as this restriction was deemed unnecessary and onerous. In Section R156-55b-304, the amendments make formatting changes for clarity, including streamlining this rule by removing duplicative continuing education requirements that are already stated in Section R156-55a-303b. In Subsection R156-55b-401(1), the amendments clarify that an electrical contractor may contract with licensed professional employer organizations to employ one or more licensed electricians. The amendments to Subsection R156-55b-401(2) require an apprentice in the fifth and succeeding years of an apprenticeship to work under immediate supervision, in conformance with the requirements of Subsection 58-55-302(3)(j)(i). In Section R156-55b-501, the amendments update the definition of "unprofessional conduct" to reflect a new standard being implemented across all contractor professions - instead of the licensee being required to carry a copy of their current license at all times, the licensee must provide the license or license number upon request. These amendments also delete as "unprofessional conduct" "failing as an electrical contractor to certify an electrician's hours and breakdown of work experience by category when requested by an electrician who is or has been an employee," as this is a conduct specific to a contractor and will be included as unprofessional conduct in Section R156-55a-501.