Senate Bill 1035 Summary

• Amends Section 54-1019, Idaho Code, to establish alternative qualification pathways for electrical inspectors beyond the traditional four years of journeyman or master electrician experience.

• Residential inspectors may now hold certification as a Certified Electrical Inspector Residential by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, or hold an E1 residential certification by the International Code Council plus one of six qualifying credentials (apprenticeship completion, associate's degree in electrical construction technology, bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering licensure, 4,000 hours as a licensed electrician, or 2,000 hours as an electrical inspector).

• Commercial and industrial inspectors may hold certification as a Certified Electrical Inspector Master by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, or hold an E2 commercial certification by the International Code Council plus one of six qualifying credentials (apprenticeship completion, associate's degree, bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering licensure, 8,000 hours as a licensed electrician, or 4,000 hours as an electrical inspector).

• Maintains existing prohibitions against inspectors having financial interest in electrical businesses and requires participation in continuous education training directed by the Idaho Electrical Board.

• Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.