Bill > HB2869

This bill establishes a new article in Arizona law to create a certification system for electricians, defining terms like "apprentice," "electrical contractor," and "electrical worker" to clarify who needs certification and for what types of work, specifically for electrical wiring systems exceeding one hundred volts. It mandates that individuals working with such electrical wiring for a licensed electrical contractor must hold an active commercial electrical worker certification, with no other certification or license being required for this specific work. The bill outlines different certification classifications: Commercial Electrical Worker, Apprentice Commercial Electrical Worker, and Trainee Commercial Electrical Worker, and details the requirements for obtaining each, including specific hours of experience or enrollment in approved apprenticeship programs, and passing an examination. It also specifies that certifications are valid for three years and require renewal, which includes paying a fee, completing at least twenty-four hours of further electrical education, and demonstrating at least two thousand hours of work in the electrical industry during the preceding period. The bill grants the registrar the authority to adopt rules for implementing this article, including setting fees, examination content, and civil penalties for violations, and allows the registrar or their representative to enter job sites to ensure compliance.