1.0	STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE
1.1	Following are the adopted changes into the Rules and Regulations of the Colorado State Electrical Board, for general clarification, for efficient management and expeditious procedures of the Board, and for the safeguarding of the general public, in compliance with Title 12, Article 23, of the Colorado Revised Statutes:. These rules have been considered and Aaccepted through the formal public hearing processand approved by the Attorney General.
1.2	The Board adopts the following rules pursuant to the authority granted to the Board by section § 12-23-104 (2) (a), C.R.S. and hereby repeals all previous, rules with the same number.
2.0	STANDARDS
2.1	The Colorado State Electrical Board hereby adopts the National Fire Protection Association standard number 70, hereafter known as the National Electrical Code, 20058 Edition, and as may be amended by the Board. These standards are adopted as the minimum standards governing the planning, laying out, and installing or the making of additions, alterations, and repairs in the installation of wiring apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, and power in this state. This rule does not include later amendments to or editions of the National Electrical Code, 20058 Edition. The effective date shall be July 1, 20058.
2.2	The administrative office of the State Electrical Board maintains a certified copy of the National Electrical Code, 20058 Edition, available for public inspection during regular business hours.  For information on examining certified copies of the National Electrical Code, 20058 Edition, or information on how to obtain a copy, contact:
Program Director
State Electrical Board
1580 Logan Street, Suite 550
Denver, Colorado 80203-1941
Phone: 303-894-2300
Website:   http://www.dora.state.co.us/electrical
A copy of the National Electrical Code, 20058 Edition, which has been incorporated herein by reference, may also be obtained or examined by contacting the State Publications Depository Libraries.
The downtown Denver Branch can be reached at:
201 E. Colfax, Room 314,
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: 303-866-6725
Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/index.htm
2.3	The National Electrical Code may be examined at any state publications depository library.
3.0	EXAMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
3.1	Applications for all examinations and requests for re-examination shall be submitted to: the Division of Registrations.
DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS
1560 BROADWAY SUITE 1350
DENVER CO 80202
3.2	The applicant must present positive photo identification in order to be admitted to the examination area.
3.3	If an applicant wishes to submit a request for reconsideration of a board action, accompanied by additional information or documentation, or to request a personal interview before the Board, these requests must be submitted within 45 days of the date on which the Board made the decision. No requests for reconsideration or interviews will be considered by the Board if they are not filed within this time limit. 
An applicant, who wishes to request reconsideration of a board action, or to request a personal interview before the board, shall submit the request in writing, accompanied by additional information or documentation. This request shall be submitted within forty five (45) days of the date on which the board made the decision. Any request filed after forty five (45) days will not be considered by the board.
3.4	An approved applicant for licensure by examination who does not take the examination within twelve months one year from the date of the original approval date shallmay be required to submit an updated application and application-processing fee.
3.5	DeleteReserved
3.6	An application for a license by examination or endorsement submitted without all required fees and documentation will be considered incomplete.  Incomplete applications will be retained for one year from the date originally submitted, after which applicants mustshall begin the process again including payment of the application fee.
3.7	License examinations and renewal examinations shall not be subject to review by applicants.
3.8	Delete
3.9	[Expired 05/15/2006 per Senate Bill 06-106]
3.10	Rule revised to become 9.1
3.11	Rule revised to become 9.3
3.12	Rule revised to become 9.4
3.13	Delete
3.14	Delete
4.0	TEMPORARY WORK PERMITS
4.1	Pursuant to § 12-23-110, C.R.S., a temporary work permit may be issued at the time of approval for an examination. The temporary permit will be valid for a period of no more than thirty (30) days after the date of approval or as otherwise limited in § 12-23-110, C.R.S.
4.2	A temporary work permit shall not be accepted to meet the requirements for contractor registration.
(a)	Exception: A temporary master electrician work permit may be issued to a qualified applicant of an existing electrical contractor pursuant to § 12-23-110, C.R.S.
5.0	QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION
5.1	Any applicant for the residential wireman’s license mustshall furnishprovide documented written evidence as to hisof training and experience in residential wiring as specified IN 
§ 12-23-106 (3), C.R.S. documentation shall be provided in the form of to qualify for the examination by:
(a).	A record of employment from the employer verifying employment dates as an apprentice doing and type of electrical work performed, dates so employed, and, at time of application, submission of documented written evidence, verified by the employer, of actual work performed.
(b).	If training and experience were obtained outside the state of Colorado, the applicant mustshall provide the Board with documented written evidence verified by the employer, of employment dates and actual work performed.
(c).	If training includes school courses in residential electrical work from an accredited school, a transcript mustshall be included with the application. If training is received from any other schools or programs, a course curriculum mustshall be provided which includes the number of classroom hours. Certification of completed hours mustshallalso be submitted. Credit for successful completion of an electrical school or program shall be credited one month of experience for two months of schooling up to a maximum of one year. Education without a certificate of completion willmay replace actual field experience under a licensed master as follows: at the rate of one month credit for every six month’s training or experience up to a maximum of one year. For both conditions, applicants shall have one year of electrical field experience in residential wiring.
(d).	Verification of Mmilitary training or experience in residential electrical work mustshall be detailed and submitted with the application for evaluation. Such experience willshall replace actual field experience under a licensed master as follows: at the rate of one- month credit for each month of training or experience up to a maximum of two years.
5.2	Any applicant for a journeyman electrician’s license mustshall provide documented written evidence that they have obtained of experience and training in commercial and industrial wiring as specified in Title § 12, Article-23, -106 (2), C.R.S. This may be done byDocumentation shall be provided in the form of:
(a).	A record of employment from the employer verifying employment dates as an apprentice doing commercial and industrial work and the dates so employed, at time of application, submission of documented written evidence, verified by the employer, of and actual work performed in the commercial and industrial field.
(b).	If commercial and industrial experience and training were obtained outside the state of Colorado, the applicant mustshall provide the Board with documented written evidence verified by the employer, of employment dates and actual work performed.
(c).	If training includes school courses in electrical work from an accredited school, a transcript mustshall be included with the application. If training is received from any other schools or programs, a course curriculum mustshall be provided which includes the number of classroom hours. A certificate of completion mustshall also be submitted. A maximum of one year of experience credit may be granted for this type of academic training.
(d).	Verification of Mmilitary training or experience in electrical work mustshall be detailed and submitted with the application for evaluation. Up to four years experience credit may be granted for military experience meeting the definition of electrical work as defined in § 12-23-101 (1.7), C.R.S. toward a license.
5.43	Maintenance experience mustshall be submitted for evaluation with the application. Experience gained under the supervision of a licensed electrician (Colorado licensed or equivalent), mustshall be detailed, and should include the name(s) of the licensed individual(s). Up to two years experience credit may be granted for working under the supervision of a licensed electrician. Verification of Wwork experience gained in the electrical maintenance field that is not required to be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed electrician mustshall be detailed as to specific types of installations. A maximum of one year of experience credit may be granted for work not required to be performed under the supervision of a licensed electrician.
5.54	Foreign experience: Foreign electrical engineering courses shall be reviewed by an electrical engineering department in an accredited university to determine if the curriculum is substantially equivalent. Applicants with foreign experience shall have one year of in country electrical construction experience and familiarity with the National Electrical Code. A maximum of three years of out of country experience may be applied towards a license for a journeyman. A maximum of four years out of country experience may be applied towards a master license.
5.65	License by endorsement:  An individual licensed inLicensees from another state shall be eligible to obtainfor licensure by endorsement providing that the applicant meets the requirements of § 12-23-109, C.R.S. and all of the following conditions:
(a).	Completion of a state or federally approved apprenticeship program, or completion of the required years and type of experience for the comparable license.
(b).	Successful completion of a comparable written state electrical examination,.based on the current or immediately previous edition of the National Electrical Code in effect at the time of the application.
c.	The examination shall be based on the current or immediately previous edition on the National Electrical Code in effect at the time that the application is submitted to the Colorado State Electrical Board.
5.36	Electrical Contractor:  Applications for electrical contractor registration mustshall be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to the registration effective date.

6.0	MISCELLANEOUSPERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
6.1	[Renumbered as 5.6, eff. 7/1/05]Wiring permit applications shall be issued in the name of the qualified applicant (see § 12-23-111 (2), C.R.S.) or registered electrical contractor performing the electrical work. The qualified applicant is defined as a homeowner performing his/her own work in accordance with statutory requirements.
6.2	Article 110-2, “Approval”, in the National Electrical Code, provides that; conductors and equipment required or permitted by this code shall be acceptable only when “approved”. The Board will accept conductors and equipment which have been tested and approved by a recognized testing agency such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The Board reserves the right of its inspectors to reject any conductors or equipment which in their opinion may be unsafe or injurious to life or property.A permit shall be required for all systems supplying power that may normally be supplied by an electrical utility, such as, but not limited to, solar, wind, hydroelectric and other generated sources.  The Board or its administrative officer may revoke a permit that was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the applicant. 
6.3	Persons working as electricians, shall be required to carry on their person, their license, permit or registration.  Change of address within thirty (30) days of such change.
6.43	The Board or its administrative officer may revoke a permit that was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the applicant.Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any electrical system and equipment without requiring the existing electrical system and equipment to comply with all the requirements of the State Electrical Board standards, provided that the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new electrical system and equipment, and provided further that no hazard to life, health or safety will be created by such additions, alterations or repairs.
6.54	Persons requesting an electrical inspection shall provide reasonable access to the inspection area during the normal working hours of the Board.Existing electrical wiring systems may continue to be energized provided that they were lawfully installed and that they present no hazard to life, health or property.
6.65	Reinspections shall not be performed until after the reinspection fees have been received by the Board.  Services to temporary and moved buildings shall comply with the standards of the State Electrical Board for new installations. The existing electrical wiring may be re-energized provided that a registered electrical contractor gives written verification to the Board that the existing electrical installation presents no hazard to life, health or property. Permits and inspections shall be required.
6.76	Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any electrical system and equipment without requiring the existing electrical system and equipment to comply with all the requirements of the State Electrical Board standards, provided that the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new electrical system and equipment, and provided further that no hazard to life, health or safety will be created by such additions, alterations or repairs. An individual requesting an electrical inspection shall provide reasonable access to the inspection area during the normal working hours of the Board office.
6.87	Existing electrical wiring systems may continue to be energized provided that they were lawfully installed and that they present no hazard to life, health or property.Article 110-2, “Approval”, in the National Electrical Code, provides that; conductors and equipment required or permitted by this code shall be acceptable only when “approved”. The Board will accept conductors and equipment that have been tested and approved by a recognized testing agency such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The Board reserves the right of its inspectors to reject any conductors or equipment that in their opinion may be unsafe or injurious to life or property.
6.98	Services to temporary and moved buildings shall comply with the standards of the State Electrical Board for new installations. The existing electrical wiring may be re-energized provided that a registered electrical contractor gives written verification to the Board that the existing electrical installation presents no hazard to life, health or property. Permits and inspections shall be required.Reinspection fees shall be paid before requesting a reinspection.
6.109	All systems supplying power that may normally be supplied by an electrical utility, such as, but not limited to, solar, wind, hydro and other generated sources, require a permit and inspection.A final inspection shall not be performed until a permanent electrical load consistent with the type of structure is connected.
6.11	A final inspection shall not be performed until a permanent electrical load consistent with the type of structure is connected.
6.12	Any individual who has acquired both master and journeyman licenses by examination issued by the state of Colorado, and who has dropped the journeyman license and holds the master license, may renew the journeyman license after passing the most recent renewal examination.
6.13	Any electrical contractor who loses the services of his master electrician for any reason, will be allowed twenty days in which to hire a new master electrician. If a new master has not been found during that period, the electrical contractor registration will be placed into a lapsed status until such time as a master has been hired, and the appropriate fee paid.
6.14	Wiring permit applications shall be issued in the name of the qualified applicant or registered electrical contractor performing the electrical work. The qualified applicant is defined as a homeowner performing his/her own work in accordance with other statutory requirements.

7.0	Declaratory Orders
7.1	Any person1 may petition the board for a declaratory order to terminate controversies or to remove uncertainties as to the applicability to the petitioner of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the board.
1    Refer to existing definition of “person” in APA, rules or statute, if any.
7.2	The board will determine, in its discretion and without notice to the petitioner, whether to rule upon any such petition. If the board determines that it will not rule upon such a petition, the board shall promptly notify the petitioner of its action and state the reasons for such action.
7.3	The Board shall consider the following matters, among others Iin determining whether to rule upon a petition filed pursuant to this rule, the board will consider the following matters, among others:
a.	WhetherIf a rule on the petition will terminate a controversy or remove uncertainties as to the applicability to petitioner of any statutory provision or rule or order of the board.
b.	WhetherIf the petition involves any subject, question or issue which is the subject of a formal or informal matter or investigation currently pending before the board or a court involving one or more of the petitioners.
c.	WhetherIf the petition involves any subject, question or issue whichthat is the subject of a formal or informal matter of investigation currently pending before the board or a court but not involving any petitioner.
d.	WhetherIf the petition seeks a ruling on a moot or hypothetical question or will result in an advisory ruling or opinion.
e.	WhetherIf the petitioner has some other adequate legal remedy, other than an action for declaratory relief pursuant to rule 57, Colo. R. Civ.P., whichthat will terminate the controversy or remove any uncertainty as to the applicability to the petitioner of the statute, rule or order in question.
7.4	Any petition filed pursuant to this rule shall set forth the following:
a.	The name and address of the petitioner and whether the petitioner is licensed pursuant to/ the organic act/.
b.	The statute, rule or order to which the petition relates.; and
c.	A concise statement of all of the facts necessary to show the nature of the controversy or uncertainty and the manner in which the statute, rule or order in question applies or potentially applies to the petitioner.
7.5	If the board determines that it will rule on the petition, the following procedures shall apply:
a.	The board may rule upon the petition based solely upon the facts presented in the petition. In such a case:
1.	Any ruling of the board will apply only to the extent of the facts presented in the petition and any amendment to the petition.
2.	The board may order the petitioner to file a written brief, memorandum or statement of position.
3.	The board may set the petition, upon due notice to petitioner, for a non-evidentiary hearing.
4.	The board may dispose of the petition on the sole basis of the matters set forth in the petition.
5.	The board may request the petitioner to submit additional facts, in writing. In such event, such additional facts will be considered as an amendment to the petition.
6.	The board may take administrative notice of facts pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (C.R.S. 1973, § 24-4-105[8], C.R.S.) and may utilize its experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge in the disposition.  If the board rules upon the petition without a hearing, it shall promptly notify the petitioner of its decision.
b.	The board may, in its discretion, set the petition for hearing upon due notice to petitioner, for the purpose of obtaining additional facts or information or to determine the truth of any facts set forth in the petition or to hear oral argument on the petition. The notice to the petitioner setting such hearing shall set forth, to the extent known, the factual or other matters into which the board intends to inquire. For the purpose of such a hearing, to the extent necessary, the petitioner shall have the burden of proving all of the facts stated in the petition, all of the facts necessary to show the nature of the controversy or uncertainty and the manner in which the statute, rule or order in question applies or potentially applies to the petitioner and any other facts the petitioner desires the board to consider.
7.6	The parties to any proceeding pursuant to this rule shall be the board and the petitioner. Any other person may seek leave of the board to intervene in such a proceeding, and leave to intervene will be granted at the sole discretion of the board. A petition to intervene shall set forth the same matters as required by section 4 of this rule. Any reference to a “petitioner” in this rule also refers to any person who has been granted leave to intervene by the board.
7.7	Any declaratory order or other order disposing of a petition pursuant to this rule shall constitute agency action subject to judicial review pursuant to C.R.S., § 24-4-106, C.R.S.

8.0	CITATIONSENFORCEMENT
8.1	Licensees having knowledge of, and/or involvement in, any alleged violation of Title 12, Article 23, and/or Board rules, shall cooperate with any investigation initiated by the Board and furnish such information or assistance as may be requested.
8.2	REPORTING CONVICTIONS, JUDGMENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
	A licensee or registrant, as defined in §§ 12-23-101 (1)(2)(3) and (4), C.R.S., including but not limited to registered electrical apprentices,  registered electrical contractors, or licensed electricians (Residential, Journeyman, or Master, herein after known as “electricians”) shall inform the board, in a manner set forth by the board, within forty-five (45) days of any of the following occurrences:
a.	The conviction of the registrant or licensee of a felony under the laws of any state or of the United States, as described in § 12-23-118 (1)(g), C.R.S.  A plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) accepted by the court is considered a conviction.
b.	A disciplinary action imposed by another jurisdiction upon the registrant or licensee, as described in § 12-23-118 (1)(l), C.R.S., including, but not limited to, a sanction, probation, civil penalty, or a denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license or registration whether it is imposed by consent decree, order, or other decision, by:
1.	Another state board or municipality that registers or licenses electrical apprentices, contractors or electricians for any cause other than failure to pay a license fee by the due date, or failure to meet the continuing professional education requirements;
2.	Another state board, municipality, federal or state agency regarding the performance of services by the registrant or licensee;
c.	Any judgment, award or settlement of a civil action or arbitration proceeding in which the registrant or licensee was a defendant or responsive party, if the action or proceeding included any allegation of gross negligence, violation of specific standards of practice, fraud, or misappropriation of funds in the practice as an electrical contractor, electrical apprentice, licensed electrician; provided, however, a registrant or licensee shall notify the board only when such civil judgment, settlement or arbitration award directly involves the practice of electrical wiring.
d.	The notice to the board shall include the following information:
1.	If the event is an action by a governmental agency (as described above), the name of the agency, its jurisdiction, the case name, and the docket, proceeding or case number by which the event is designated, and a copy of the consent decree, order or decision; or
2.	If the event is a criminal conviction, the court, its jurisdiction, the case name, the case number, a description of the matter or a copy of the indictment or charges, a copy of the judgment of conviction, and the discharge or completion of sentence; or
3.	If the event concerns a civil action or arbitration proceeding, the court or arbiter, the jurisdiction, the case name, the case number, a description of the matter or a copy of the complaint, and a copy of the verdict, the court or arbitration decision, or, if settled, the settlement agreement and court’s order of dismissal.
e.	The registrant or licensee notifying the board may submit a written statement with the notice to be included in the registrant or licensee records.
f.	This rule shall apply to any event that occurs on or after July 1, 2008.	
	
8.03	CITATIONS
8.1	Statement of Basis and Purpose. These rules implement the citation program established by §12-23-118, C.R.S.
8.23.1	The citation form shall be completed by the State electrical inspectors will completely fill out the citation form. Citations will be served by certified mail, in person by a state electrical inspector, or by waiver of personal service. Personal service by an electrical inspector shall be verified by affidavit. Completed, served citation forms will be mailed to the State Electrical Board for review and approval. The Electrical Board maintains the discretion to dismiss the citation at any time.
8.3.2	Citations will be filled out in conformity with the citation form adopted in these Rules. The Ccitations form shall direct will advise the recipient to respond in one of the following options ways within ten (10) working days after service of the citation:
(a).	pPayment of the fine within ten working days after service of the citation; or
(b).	Submit a written request in writing within ten working days after service of the citationto negotiate a stipulated settlement agreement with the Electrical Board Program AdministratorDirector; or
(c).	Submit a written request in writing within ten working days after service of the citationfor a formal administrative hearing.
8.43.3	Fines. If one of the following actions has not been taken by the citation recipient within ten (10) working days following the service of the citation, the recipient shall be deemed to have failed to comply with the citation and the fine shall become a final board action:
a.	Full Ppayment of less than the full amount of the fine; or will constitute failure to comply with the citation. Payment of the fine more than ten working days after service of the citation will constitute failure to comply with the citation. If the recipient of a citation fails to give timely 
b.	Wwritten notice requesting for negotiations for of a stipulated settlement agreement; or 
c.	Written requesting for a formal administrative hearing, then the fine becomes final.
In any action to collect a fine, the Electrical Board willshall seek reasonable attorney fees and costs. Only for the limited purpose of computing the amount of the fine, aa citation offense that is more than four years old will not be considered by the Electrical Board.
8.53.4	Negotiations. A written request and explanation forto negotiateion of a stipulated settlement agreement mustshall be made in writingsubmitted to the Electrical Board Program Director or designee and. The written request mustshall contain an explanation of the reasons for a stipulated settlement agreement, includinge information in mitigation of the violation. A request to negotiate a stipulated settlement agreement is considered made on the date when the postmarked date or date received by the Electrical Board Program AdministratorDirector, whichever is earlier, constitutes the submittal date for requesting negotiation of a stipulated settlement agreement.  After considerationreviewing of the written requested settlement informationoffer, the Program Director may decide has the option to authorize the following actions:
a.	to iIssue a letter of admonition,;
b.	dDismiss the citation,;
c.	rReduce the fine,;
d.	aArrange a payment schedule,;
e.	pPermit a personal appearance before the Board,; and/or,
f.	rRefer the matter tofor a formal administrative hearing. 
8.3.5	The nnegotiations may become deemed futilemoot for any, but are not limited to, of the following reasons, which are not intended to be all-inclusive:
a.	tThe recipient admits to committing the violation;
b.	tThe recipient does not conduct settlement negotiations timely and in writing;
c.	tThe recipient does not present reasonable mitigating or extenuating information in writing;
d.	tThe Program AdministratorDirector determines the settlement negotiations are not being conducted in good faith or are being conducted for the purpose of delay;
e.	iIt appears unlikely the parties will reach a negotiated resolution; and/or,
f.	tThe recipient has prior violations that need to be brought to the Board’s attention prior to attempting settlement negotiations.
8.3.6	A stipulated settlement agreement shall be considered a violation for the purpose of determining the fine amount in subsequent violations.  The stipulated settlement agreement shall contain an admission of the violation(s).  A formal written stipulated settlement agreement mustshall be signed and dated by both the Program AdministratorDirector or board chair or designee and the recipient of the citation recipient.  All stipulated settlement agreements mustshall be approved by the Board in order to become a final. Stipulated settlement agreements agency order and shouldshall contain an admission of athe violation(s).  Stipulated settlement agreements will be considered to be a violation for purposes of determining the amount of the fine in subsequent violations.
8.3.7	A written request from the citation recipient to proceed to a formal hearing may be submitted The recipient of a citation may, at any time during settlement negotiations, request in writing that the matter proceed to a formal hearing. If the negotiations are subsequently deemed futile, the citation recipient of the citation will be notified that he/she must pay the fine or request a formal administrative hearing within ten (10) calendar days of the date of notification letter.  If the settlement negotiations are not successful and the matter proceeds to a formal administrative proceeding, all wWritten settlement information may be used against the licensee, registrant or applicant at the hearing when unsuccessful settlement negotiations proceed to a formal hearing.
8.3.8	If the citation recipient of a citation hires an attorney for assistance during stipulated settlement negotiations, the Electrical Board Program AdministratorDirector may request the Attorney General to assist with settlement negotiations.
8.63.9	Hearings. State Electrical Board hearings will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of § 24-4-105, C.R.S.  The hearings mayshall be conducted by an administrative law judge at the Division ofOffice of Administrative HearingsCourts.  The citation recipient of a citation may be represented by his or her own counsel. All parties to the proceedingshall have the right to cross-examine witnesses who testifying at the proceeding. The proceedings will be recorded. The administrative law judge will issue a written initial decision that shall be reviewed by the Board and either be affirmed, reversed, and/or modified.
At the formal administrative hearing, the Electrical Board willshall pursue the award of the maximum allowable fine of one thousand dollars for the first offense and two thousand dollars for the second offense. At the formal administrative hearing, the Electrical Board may also pursue the award of disciplinary sanctions such as revocation, suspension or probation. The Electrical Board shall review the entire citation history of a licensee, as found in the Board's records, in any disciplinary action against a licensee.
8.73.10	Inspectors shall not negotiate settlements or accept payment of fines.
8.8	Good cause. For good cause and upon written request, the Board may extend the period of time in which a person who has been cited may request a hearing. Good cause may include, but is not limited to, health (documented by a doctor's verification), extended active military duty, or other extenuating circumstances.

COLORADO STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD CITATION FINE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1999JULY 1, 2008
Violation	Statute or Rule Provision	1 st	2 nd	3 rd	
(A) Failure of a journeyman to be licensed while engaging in electrical work	
§12-23-105(1)	$150.00
  225	$300.00
  450	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(B) Failure of a master electrician to be licensed while engaging in electrical work	
§12-23-105(1)	$200.00
  300	$400.00
  600	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(C) Failure of a residential wireman to be licensed while engaging in electrical work	
§12-23-105(2)	$100.00
   150	$250.00
  375	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(D) Failure of an electrical contractor to register apprentice	
§12-23-110.5(3)	$150.00
  225	$400.00
  600	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(E) Failure of an apprentice to work under the supervision of a licensed electrician	
§12-23-110.5(1)	$25.00
  50	$100.00
  200	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(F) Employment by an electrical contractor of unlicensed persons doing electrical work	
§12-23-118(1)(k)	$200.00
  300	$400.00
  600	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(G) Failure of an electrical contractor to register	§12-23-106(5)(a)	$500.00
  750	$1,000.00
  1,500	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(H) Failure to supervise an apprentice	§12-23-110.5 (1), (3)(b) & 
§12-23-118(1)(j)	$250.00
  375	$400.00
  600	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(I) Failure of an electrical contractor to maintain a supervisory ratio of one licensed electrician to three apprentices	
§12-23-110.5(1)	$250.00
  375	$400.00
   600
	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(J) Performing electrical work beyond the authorization of the electrical license or registration	
§12-23-105(1)	$250.00
  375	$500.00
  750	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(K) Failure to pullobtain a permit and/or failure to haveobtain an inspection	
§12-23-116	$250.00
  375	$600.00
  900	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(L) Failure to correct electrical code violations within a reasonable time (30 days)	
§12-23-116	$300.00
  450	$600. 00
  900	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(M) Providing false or misleading advertising	§12-23-118(1)(h)	$250.00
  375	$500.00
  750	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(N) Deception, misrepresentation or fraud in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license (includes loaning a license)	12-23-119
§12-23-118(1)(i)	$1,000.00	$2,000.00	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(O) Failure to comply with other state or federal law (safety, health, insurance, tax)	12-23-119
§12-23-118(1)(p)(V)	$250.00
  375	$500.00
  750	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day.)	
(P) Other violations of the state electrical statute	§12-23-118(1)	Up to $1000.00	Up to $2000.00	Discretionary (Up to $2,000 per day)	

9.0	RENEWALS AND REINSTATEMENTS
9.1	The multiple-choice examination required by CRS § 12-23-104(2)(i), C.R.S. willshall not exceed 25 questions, and willshall be a pass/fail exam.  A renewal license will be issued after the applicant successfully completes the required examination, and submits the appropriate renewal fee.
9.2	A licensee shall have a sixty-day grace period after the expiration of his or her license to renew such license without the imposition of a disciplinary sanction for practicing on an expired license. During this grace period, a delinquency fee willshall be charged for late renewals.
9.3	A licensee who does not renew his or her license within the sixty-day grace period shall be treated as having an expired license and shall be ineligible to practice until such license is reinstated. If the Board learns that a licensee has practicesd with an expired license, the Board may impose disciplinary action(s).
9.4	An expired license may be reinstated by submitting a reinstatement application, paying the current renewal fee plus a delinquency fee, and successfully completing the multiple-choice examination.
(a)	If the license has expired for more than two years, the licensee must demonstrate competency to practice by satisfactorily passing the State electrical examination.
9.5	The content and answers to examinations for licensure and renewal administered by the Colorado State Electrical Board are proprietary property.  Licensees and registrants shall not disclose any portion of the examinations to others.  Licensees and registrants shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board should they disclose, sell or otherwise distribute the content and/or answers for any examinations administered by the Colorado State Electrical Board.  Eff 04/01/2007
9.6	An individual who has acquired both master and journeyman licenses by examination issued by the State of Colorado, and who has allowed the journeyman license to expire and holds a valid master license, may renew the journeyman license after passing the most recent journeyman renewal examination.

10.0	LICENSEE AND REGISTRANT RESPONSIBILITIES
10.1	An electrical contractor who loses the services of the responsible master electrician, for any reason, will be allowed twenty (20) days in which to hire another master electrician.  If another master has not been hired during that period, the electrical contractor registration will be placed into a non-active status until such time as a master has been hired, and the appropriate fee paid.
10.2	An individual working as an electrician shall be required to carry on his or her person his or her license, permit or registration.
10.3	A licensed electrician, registered apprentice electrician, or registered electrical contractor shall give notice to the board, in writing, of any change of address within thirty (30) days of such change.

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