N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:31-5.1 - Registration as qualified journeyman electrician

(a) A person shall register as a qualified journeyman electrician in order to engage in the activities set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18(k), and, if the person is not a licensee, in order to supervise the performance of electrical work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.4. In order to register as a qualified journeyman electrician, an applicant shall submit the registration fee set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6 and shall submit a completed application that establishes that the applicant:

1. Holds a current valid active license to practice electrical contracting issued by the Board;

2. Has acquired 8,000 hours of practical experience working with tools in the installation, alteration or repair of wiring for electric light, heat or power, which work shall have been done in compliance with the National Electrical Code, and who has had a minimum of 576 classroom hours of related instruction. The requirement of practical experience shall not include time spent in supervising, engineering, estimating, or performing managerial tasks. At least 4,000 hours of the practical experience shall have been obtained within five years of the date of application; or

3. Can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has gathered the required experience through alternative means.

(b) A nonresident military spouse as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.7(a) may apply for a temporary courtesy certificate of registration, if he or she satisfies the criteria set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.7(b) through (f).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:31-5.1

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 651(b), effective 3/16/2015.

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2071(a), effective 10/3/2016

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1914(b), effective 10/3/2022