§ 20-31-101. Title

This chapter may be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act”.

§ 20-31-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter: (1) [Repealed.] (2) [Repealed.] (3) [Repealed.] (4) “Electrical facilities” means all wiring fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for and in connection with a supply of electricity within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance but not including the connection with a power supply meter or other power supply source; (5) […]

§ 20-31-103. Exemptions

(a) The following types of construction and structures shall be exempted from this chapter: (1) Any construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by a public utility regulated by the Arkansas Public Service Commission, by a rural electric association or cooperative, or by a municipal utility, of any transmission or distribution lines or facilities incidental to […]

§ 20-31-104. Statewide standards — Enforcement of chapter

(a) Beginning January 1, 1992, the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas is empowered to adopt rules to establish statewide standards for the construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical facilities and the performance of electrical work. (b) The board shall adopt the National Electrical Code, 1990 edition, of the National Fire Protection […]

§ 20-31-105. Compliance required — Penalties

(a) Beginning January 1, 1992, unless specifically exempted under this chapter, no person or electrician shall perform any construction, installation, or maintenance of electrical facilities or perform electrical work in this state except in compliance with the statewide standards promulgated under this chapter. (b) Any person or electrician who does any construction, installation, and maintenance […]