Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - ELECTRICAL BOARD
Here’s a detailed overview of the Nebraska Administrative Code – Topic: Electrical Board (Title 100 and related provisions):
⚙️ What's Regulated
Scope: The Nebraska State Electrical Board oversees electrical licensing, inspections, standards, and enforcement for installations subject to the State Electrical Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81‑2101 to § 81‑2144) (electrical.nebraska.gov, electrical.nebraska.gov).
🧩 Title 100 — “Electrical Board” Regulations
This Title outlines the Board’s governance, procedures, and responsibilities through the following rules :
Rule 1 – Special Electrical Licenses (e.g., temporary, specialty credentials)
Rule 2 – Board Meeting requirements and procedures
Rule 3 – Rulemaking petitions
Rule 4 – License revocation hearings
Rule 5 – Engineer exemption rules
Rule 6 – Appeals processes
Rule 7 – Required Liability Insurance
Rule 8 – Journeyman applicant qualifications
Rule 9 – License examinations guidelines
Rule 10 – Contested cases—general appeals
Rule 11 – Municipal electrical exam standards and reciprocity (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Rule 12 – Temporary electrical services
Rule 13 – Requests for inspection
Rule 14 – Electrical installations requiring state inspection
Rule 15 – Inspection by political subdivisions
Rule 16 – Declaratory rulings procedure
Rule 17 – Adoption of the National Electrical Code
Rule 18 – Certified state electrical inspector standards
Rule 19 – Repealed
🛠️ State Electrical Act: Structure & Authority
Board membership/composition: Seven governor-appointed members representing various stakeholder groups—journeyman electrician, contractor/master electrician, certified inspector, professional electrical engineer, public power district, municipal system, plus an at-large member. All serve staggered 5-year terms (electrical.nebraska.gov, sarpy.gov, regulations.justia.com).
Board powers (§ 81‑2104):
Election of officers, hire staff, adopt rules based on NFPA National Electrical Code
License issuance, renewal, suspension/termination
Disconnect unsafe installations, revoke licenses, revoke power service to dangerous systems
Conduct investigations (e.g., after electrocutions) (electrical.nebraska.gov, nebraskalegislature.gov)
Code adoption: The Board enforces the most recent NEC—2023 edition generally, with some protections retaining 2017 code standards in specific sections (e.g., ground-fault protection 210.8(A)) (nebraskalegislature.gov).
📌 Key Requirements & Programs
Licensing & Exams: All new applicants must pass written exams based on the current NEC; license renewal requires retaking the exam if expired past April 1 (electrical.nebraska.gov).
Continuing Education: Licensees must complete 12 contact hours every odd-numbered year, including at least 6 hours of NEC study (electrical.nebraska.gov).
Municipal Reciprocity: Municipal exams may be recognized if approved by the Board, requiring at least 75% pass rates and updated annually .
Inspector Certification: Rule 18 governs qualifications and duties of state-certified electrical inspectors.
Insurance: Contractors must maintain specified liability insurance as detailed in Rule 7.
📄 Enforcement & Safety
Inspections: The Board and State Electrical Division carry out inspections; political subdivisions may also inspect if approved (electrical.nebraska.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Addressing hazards: The Board can require removal or disconnection of hazardous installations, and investigate electrocution incidents (electrical.nebraska.gov).
Hearing & appeal rights: Provided through Rules 4, 6, and 10 for license revocation and contested cases.
✅ Summary
In Nebraska, the Electrical Board (under Title 100 regulations and the State Electrical Act § 81‑2101 et seq.) supervises all aspects of electrical licensing, inspections, code enforcement, hearings, continuing education, and safety regulation. The Board uses the latest NEC standards, administers testing and licensing, enforces liability insurance, and works with local governments to ensure compliant, safe electrical infrastructure.
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