SB566 Summary

• Creates a new Chapter 55 establishing state licensure requirements for electrical inspectors employed by counties, municipalities, or the Board of Electrical Examiners.

• Requires electrical inspectors to apply for licensure within 30 days of employment and demonstrate verified work experience including knowledge of electrical standards, safety methods, and statewide construction requirements.

• Electrical inspector licenses expire annually on January 1 and require renewal with proof of continued employment, license fees, and completion of at least 16 hours of continuing education.

• Persons holding both an electrical inspector license and a master or journeyman electrician license are exempt from renewal fees and continuing education requirements for their electrician license.

• Prohibits electrical inspectors from inspecting work they installed or supervised, restricts inspections to their employing county or municipality (with specified exceptions), and clarifies that inspector licensure does not qualify someone to work as an electrician.