Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 305.437

Current through August 26, 2024
Section SPS 305.437 - Registered master electricians
(1) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION. A person applying for registration as a registered master electrician shall submit all of the following:
(a) An application in accordance with s. SPS 305.01.
(b) An application fee and a registration fee in accordance with s. SPS 305.02, Table 305.02.
(c) Documented verification of meeting the requirements in sub. (2).
(2) QUALIFICATIONS. A person applying for registration as a registered master electrician shall have a birth date of on or before January 1, 1956; and shall have at least 15 years of experience in installing, repairing or maintaining electrical wiring.
(3) RESPONSIBILITIES.
(a) For any electrical installation that is required to have a uniform building permit under s. SPS 320.08, a person who holds a master electrician registration may not commence installation of electrical wiring until a permit is issued for the installation.

Note: The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), which consists of chapters SPS 320 to 325, applies to one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured dwellings. The Department's uniform building permit is issued either by the municipality in which the dwelling is located, or by a UDC inspection agency where the municipality does not administer the Uniform Dwelling Code.

(b) A person who as a registered master electrician is responsible for the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical wiring shall utilize the appropriately licensed or registered individuals to construct, install, repair or maintain electrical wiring.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 305.437

Adopted by, CR 14-049: cr. Register July 2015 No. 715, eff.8/1/2015.