Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
318 - ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINING BOARD
Chapter 160 - POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS AS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 160
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
Summary: This chapter explains when installations of power generation systems are, and are not, considered "electrical installations."
1. Only licensed electricians may perform "electrical installations" as that term is defined in statute.
2. A complete installation of a photovoltaic, fuel cell, or wind power generation system is an "electrical installation" as that term is defined by statute.
3. For purposes of installing portions of photovoltaic power generation systems that constitute less than a complete installation:
A. A "photovoltaic system"
includes all components used to convert solar energy into electric
energy.
B. Installation of any
component of a photovoltaic system that converts solar energy into electric
energy constitutes an "electrical installation" as that term is defined by
statute.
C. Making either an
electrical connection of any component within a photovoltaic system, or an
electrical connection to such system, constitutes an "electrical installation"
as that term is defined by statute.
D. The mere construction or placement of a
support structure intended to hold or support a photovoltaic system (including
racking and mounting equipment such as frames, racks, rails, and footings) that
does not itself convert solar energy into electric energy does not constitute
an "electrical installation."
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
32 M.R.S. §§1101 , 1153 , & 1153-A
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Maine may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.