Sec. 08.40.330. Investigations.
The department may investigate alleged or apparent violations of AS 08.40.210 – 08.40.490. The department, upon showing proper credentials, may enter, during regular hours of work, a construction site where it appears that mechanical work is being done. The department may make inquiries about the identity of the mechanical administrator or the person acting in […]
Sec. 08.40.340. Issuance of citations.
The department may issue a citation that complies with AS 12.25.175 – 12.25.230 for a violation if there is probable cause to believe a person has violated AS 08.40.210 – 08.40.490. Each day a violation continues after a citation for the violation has been issued constitutes a separate violation.
Sec. 08.40.190. Exclusions.
(a) AS 08.40.005 – 08.40.200 do not apply to any utility or municipality engaged in (1) electrical construction and maintenance of electrical wiring for the generation and distribution of electrical current where the wiring is an integral part of a system owned and operated by that utility or municipal light and power department; (2) the […]
Sec. 08.40.195. Personal supervision.
A person licensed under AS 08.40.005 – 08.40.200 as an electrical administrator who is responsible for the installation or repair of electrical wiring, conduits, devices, fixtures, equipment, or other electrical materials for transmitting, using, or consuming electrical energy or who is responsible for certifying that the installation or repair complies with applicable electrical codes shall […]
Sec. 08.40.200. Definitions.
In AS 08.40.005 – 08.40.200, (1) “department” means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; (2) “electrical administrator” means a person who is responsible for (A) installing or repairing electrical wiring, conduits, devices, fixtures, equipment, or other electrical materials for transmitting, using, or consuming electrical energy; or (B) certifying that an installation or repair […]
Sec. 08.40.210. Purpose of AS 08.40.210 – 08.40.490.
The purpose of AS 08.40.210 – 08.40.490 is to protect the safety of people and property in the state from the danger of improperly installed or modified mechanical systems by providing a procedure to assure (1) the public that persons responsible for making mechanical installations in this state are qualified; and (2) that a sufficient […]
Sec. 08.40.230. Categories of licenses.
The department may adopt regulations establishing categories of mechanical administrators, qualifications for those categories, and the content of examinations for applicants for each category.
Sec. 08.40.240. Regulations.
The department shall adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) relating to the examination and licensing of mechanical administrators and the establishing of the continued competency of licensees for license renewal and reinstatement.
Sec. 08.40.250. Examinations.
The department shall conduct licensing examinations at least twice each year at appropriate places in the state.
Sec. 08.40.120. Examination of applicant.
(a) Each applicant shall be examined to determine the applicant’s (1) ability to understand plans, design specifications, and engineering terms commonly used in the electrical field; (2) knowledge of electrical installations and wiring; (3) familiarity with the regulations contained in the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code, as approved by the American […]