An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation.
What changed between versions
Added a new definition for 'Licensed Probationary Electrical Worker,' describing them as individuals authorized to perform electrical services under the direct onsite supervision of a licensed electrician.
Replaced the reference to 'National Fire Protection Association 70E Electrical Safety Standard' with 'National Electric Code' (NEC) in the definition of electrical work.
Added a new requirement for licensed probationary electrical workers under 18 to comply with child labor regulations (34 Pa. Code and 29 CFR 570).
Increased the minimum age requirement for becoming a licensed electrician from 22 to 23 years old.
Added a restriction preventing the board from selling a list of all licensed individuals, limiting sales to a list of licensed electrical contractors only.
Added new grounds for license suspension or revocation, including possession of controlled substances and failure to provide proper supervision for probationary workers or temporary electricians.
