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ID H0201

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 54-1016 to add exemptions for fire department employees replacing or maintaining hard-wired smoke or carbon monoxide alarms in one to two family dwelling units if the employee has received annual electrical safety training.

  • Exempts limited electrical contractors and limited electrical installers from permitting, design plan, and inspection requirements when installing or replacing fire alarm communication devices.

  • Establishes that HVAC licensees may install control wiring of 24 volts or less for HVAC equipment of 5 tons or less in capacity, while plumbing certificate holders are prohibited from installing any HVAC control wiring.

  • Prohibits local jurisdictions and the state fire marshal from amending the exemptions in this section or adopting any conflicting ordinances, laws, or rules.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide certain exemptions regarding electrical contractors and journeymen and to provide for preemption of local jurisdictions and the state fire marshal as to such exemptions.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND JOURNEYMEN

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Business

2/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Business2/18/2021

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