Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 29 - Public Safety and State Police
262 - Building Official Licensure
Section 29-262-8b - Electrical inspector duties and minimum qualifications
Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 29-262-8b
Current through September 9, 2024
(a) The electrical inspector performs the following duties under the direction of the building official or assistant building official:
(1) Examines electrical and
telecommunications construction documents;
(2) Inspects installations; and
(3) Enforces the correction of violations of
the electrical codes at the scene of the installation by dealing directly with
building owners, agents, and contractors, to assure compliance with applicable
codes, referenced standards and other related regulations.
(b) The minimum qualifications of the electrical inspector are as follows:
(1)
Completion of high school, vocational school or the equivalent;
(2) Possession of a valid E-1 "Unlimited
Contractor" license or an E-2 "Unlimited Journeyman" license for not less than
two (2) years;
(3) Maintenance or
improvement of the trade license issued pursuant to Chapter 390 of the
Connecticut General Statutes during his or her tenure in the position;
and
(4) Demonstration of the
following:
(A) Thorough knowledge of the
methods, materials and techniques of the electrical trade;
(B) Thorough knowledge of applicable codes,
referenced standards and other related regulations;
(C) Ability to diagnose violations, unsafe
conditions and hazards in new and existing electrical installations;
(D) Ability to read and interpret plans and
specifications; and
(E) Ability to
express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
(c) Each electrical inspector shall attend a minimum of thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education programs over consecutive three-year periods.
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