 Electrical Board Information
Rules and Legislation
Proposed Rules & Legislation
1. Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.01.01 Passed, effective 4/2/08
-- The requirements for Electrical Inspection Tags need to be changed to facilitate the use of a new software system which will allow customers to purchase permits via the Internet. The current references to multi-part forms are obsolete. All references to the Electrical Bureau need to be changed to reflect the Division of Building Safety and its current address.
2. Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.01.03 Passed, effective 4/2/08
--The Division of Building Safety and the electrical industry recognized a need to raise the minimum qualification level of qualifiers for electrical contracting licenses. The proposed rule changes require that the owner of qualified employee of an applicant for an electrical contractor license be licensed as a master electrician.
3. Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.01.04 Passed, effective 4/2/08
--The Division of Building Safety and the electrical industry recognized that the heightened rules for electrical contractors (requiring a master electrician license), should not apply to specialty contractor licenses. The proposed rule changes clarify that the owner or qualified employee of an applicant for an electrical specialty contractor license need not be licensed as a master electrician.
4. Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.01.06 Passed, effective 4/2/08
--The Electrical Board adopts the latest versions of the National Electrical code as they become available. Such timely adoption assures the best protection for Idaho citizens. The proposed rule changes adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code, with amendments reflecting the best judgment of the Board.
5. Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.01.07 Passed, effective 4/2/08
--Continuing education is required of electricians for renewal of their licenses. The current policy for approval of sponsors, courses, and instructors has been reviewed and approved by the Idaho State Electrical Board, but those requirements are not defined by administrative rule. This proposal would place those requirements in administrative rule.
6. Adoption of Pending Fee Rule IDAPA 07.01.02 Passed, effective 3/26/08
--The changes in fees for electrical permits simplify the calculation of residential permit fees by basing fees on the square footage of the residence and associated outbuildings constructed at one time. Permit fees for non-residential installations increase in cost, but bring them into conformance with plumbing and HVAC permit fees which decrease substantially in cost versus their current costs. By adopting a common fee basis for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits, the programming and implementation costs associated with the new software system are minimized. The structure is also more easily understood by staff and customers alike.
Special Interest Items
Electrical Helper classification - Idaho Code, IDAPA
The draft changes above would provide a new electrical licensing classification and modify the apprentice supervision and ratio requirements. These proposals have been submitted by an electrical contractor for your review and comment for possible legislative action in 2008. Please click on the mailbox icon below to submit your comments.
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Existing Rules & Legislation
Idaho Statutes Title 54 Chapter 10 - Electrical
Contractors and Journeymen
Administrative Rules - IDAPA 07.01 -
Information regarding electrical inspection tags, examinations and more.
NEC Editions & Exceptions - Idaho's exceptions to the standards of the
National Electrical Code.
Electrical Administrative Bulletins
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