Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 134 - Electricity Board
Here’s an updated overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules – Agency 134: Electricity Board:
⚡ Overview of Agency 134 – Electricity Board
Agency 134 establishes standards and procedures related to electrical installations and electricians in Minnesota. It consists of three main chapters:
Chapter 1315 – Electrical Code
Chapter 3800 – Licensing
Chapter 3801 – Electrical Procedures and Training (law.cornell.edu)
📚 Chapter Breakdown
1. Chapter 1315 – Electrical Code
Covers code provisions for safe electrical installations and equipment.
Structured across parts 1315.0200 (Scope), 1315.0300, 1315.0400, 1315.0500, and 1315.0600, detailing rules and standards for code compliance (regulations.justia.com).
2. Chapter 3800 – Licensing
Defines licensing requirements, application procedures, renewals, and disciplinary actions for electricians.
Contains parts 3800.0200 through 3800.3603, spanning apprentice, journeyman, master, and specialty license categories (law.cornell.edu).
3. Chapter 3801 – Electrical Procedures & Training
Details electrician training protocols, examination criteria, continuing education, and equipment approval processes.
Includes standards such as part 3801.3620 for approval of electrical equipment—requiring listed equipment or accepted alternatives after certified evaluation (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu).
🔎 Sample Rule – 3801.3620 (Equipment Approval)
All electrical apparatus must be listed and labeled by a certified testing lab per NEC standards.
Alternatives include evaluation by an independent licensed engineer or lab, with submission of evaluation reports to the board.
Detailed conditions apply for ongoing production and certification timelines (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary Table
Chapter
Title
Focus
1315
Electrical Code
Technical safety standards
3800
Licensing
Licenses for electricians
3801
Procedures & Training
Apprentice programs, training, CE, equipment approval
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