Bill > H194

This bill establishes a "Wiring Inspector Education Trust Fund" which will receive fifty percent of monies collected by the state's board of electrical examiners or board of electricians' appeals, along with any accrued interest, to fund education and training for inspectors of wires who enforce Chapters 141 and 147 of Massachusetts General Laws, which relate to electrical work and the licensing of electricians. The bill also increases the fines for individuals, firms, or corporations performing electrical work without the proper certification, with penalties escalating for subsequent offenses, and clarifies the enforcement powers of examiners and inspectors of wires, including their ability to seek court orders to ensure compliance. Additionally, it makes several amendments to Chapter 143 of the General Laws concerning the board of fire prevention regulations, specifically regarding the definition of systems regulated under Chapter 141 for life safety purposes and the finality of board decisions on appeals.