Electrical Board Information
Rules and Legislation

 Proposed Rules & Legislation

1.   HB 111 - passed effective 7/1/09

Summary -- Proposed amendments to I.C. § 54-1008 would make electrical apprentice and specialty trainee registrations valid for a period of five (5) and three (3) years respectively in favor of the annual registration currently required by the statute. Amendments would also clarify that the new above registration periods would expire on the last day of the month of the licensing period. Amendments to I.C. § 54-1014 would establish a new registration fee for electrical apprentice and specialty trainee registrations at $50.00 and $30.00 respectively.

2.   Docket 07-0102-0801 - passed effective 4/9/09

Summary -- Electrical Permit Fees for Large Homes IDAPA 07.01.02.011 This rule change would simplify the calculation of permit fees for larger homes (homes over 4,500 square feet) to include a base fee ($325) plus additional fees ($65) for every 1,000 feet of square footage beyond 4,500 square feet (or a portion thereof). It also clarifies that the square footage basis for the permits includes living space only.

3.   Docket 07-0103-0801- passed effective 5/8/09

Summary -- Electrical Unauthorized Advertising IDAPA 07.01.03.015.03 This proposed rule would require any persons who engages in advertising for electrical contractor services to possess a valid license. Advertising is broadly defined to include many different types.

4.    Docket 07-0105-0801- passed effective 5/8/09

Summary --Electrical Contractor Exam Pass Rate IDAPA 07.01.05.011.03 This proposed rule would change the pass rate for the electrical contractor exam from the current 70% to a new rate of 75%.

 Special Interest Items

 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