Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 237 CMR - BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS AND BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS' APPEALS › Title 237 CMR 18.00 - Rules Governing Practice › Section 18.01 - Rules Governing Practice

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) Two or more Journeyman electricians shall not associate as partners or otherwise engage in the business or occupation of installing, repairing or maintaining wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances used for light, heat, power, fire warning or security system purposes without obtaining the necessary Master electrician license.
(2) A licensee shall only engage in the electrical or systems trade or otherwise conduct business in the name printed on his or her license. Any sign, advertisement or other business communication of a Master Electrician Journeyman Electrician or Systems Contractor shall indicate the type of license and the license number. Systems Technicians may only engage in systems work when employed by a Master Electrician or Systems Contractor. A Systems Technician may supervise a single apprentice so long as said apprentice is under the employ of the same Systems Contractor who employs the Systems Technician. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, licensees whose names/businesses are listed in telephone directories need not include their license number so long as said listing is limited to the name and phone number of the licensee/business.
(3) All persons, firms, and corporations engaging in or working at the business of installing wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances for carrying electricity for light, heat, power, fire warning, systems, or security system purposes and employing learners and apprentices shall keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of such employment for no less than nine years and shall permit the Board or its agents to inspect and copy such records upon request.
(4) Any Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Systems Contractor performing electrical or systems installations shall comply with the uniform state electrical permit application and notification processes as set forth in M.G.L. c. 143, § 3L and 527 CMR 12.00:
Massachusetts Electrical Code (Amendments)
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(5) Each licensee shall disclose to the Board any conviction (regardless of whether it is a felony or misdemeanor) or civil finding made against him or her made by a court, other state or federal agency or, where applicable, by a licensing board of another jurisdiction. Said disclosure must occur within 15 days of the finding or conviction.
(6) Each person, firm, or corporation holding a license and entering into, engaging in, or working at the business of installing, testing, repairing, or maintaining wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances used for carrying or using electricity for light, heat, power, fire warning, systems, or security system purposes shall be governed by the regulations of the Board, all applicable provisions of Massachusetts laws, and any regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of such laws; and with respect to all requirements of public safety not therein provided for, such person, firm, or corporation shall be governed by the minimum standards set forth in 527 CMR 12.00:
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(7) A Journeyman electrician shall have no more than one apprentice under his or her direct supervision or employ. A systems Technician may only supervise one apprentice so long as said apprentice is employed by the same Systems Contractor or Master Electrician who employs the Systems Technician.
(8) A Systems Contractor cannot act as an electrical contractor. A Journeyman electrician employed by a Systems Contractor is limited to performing electrical work for the Systems Contractor, which is directly related to the provision of power to a security system or fire alarm. This does not preclude the electrician from doing work normally done by Systems Technician.
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(a) A licensee or applicant shall respond in the requested timeframe to any written communication from the Board or its designee and shall make available to the Board any requested/relevant records with respect to an inquiry or complaint about the licensee or applicant's professional conduct.
(b) A licensee or applicant shall cooperate with any agent or employee acting on behalf of the Board.
(c) Failure to abide by the provisions of this section shall be grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee and, in the case of an applicant, denial of a license.