Minnesota laws and rules practice

master electrician. The employer-work provision requires supervision by a master electrician who works for the same employer.

“performed under the supervision of a master electrician also employed by the individual's employer on electrical wiring, apparatus, equipment, or facilities that are owned or leased by the employer” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 2

fewer than 1,500 inhabitants. The Class A installer provision limits eligible towns and municipalities to fewer than 1,500 inhabitants.

“on the load side of the main service on farmsteads and in any town or municipality with fewer than 1,500 inhabitants, which is not contiguous to a city of the first class and does not contain an established business of a contractor.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 3

The load side. The Class B installer provision places irrigation boom work on the load side of the main service.

“any individual holding a Class B installer license may lay out and install electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment on center pivot irrigation booms on the load side of the main service on farmsteads” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 4

$1,000. The installer bond requirement sets the amount at $1,000.

“Every Class A and Class B installer, as a condition of licensure, shall give bond to the state in the penal sum of $1,000.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 6

A full-time employee. The single-employer option requires a full-time employee maintaining or repairing the employer's equipment on its property.

“as a full-time employee of a single employer while engaged in the maintenance and repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment owned or leased by the employer and located within the limits of property owned or leased by the employer.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 10

A separate electrical utility service for that dwelling. The owner exemption requires a separate utility service that is not shared with another residential dwelling.

“if the residential dwelling has a separate electrical utility service not shared with any other residential dwelling.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 21

A power limited technician. The alarm and communication systems exemption expressly covers a licensed power limited technician.

“No licensed power limited technician, technology system contractor, or individual employed by a technology system contractor may be required to obtain any authorization, permit, franchise, or license from, or pay any fee, franchise tax, or other assessment to, any agency, department, board, or political subdivision of the state as a condition for performing any work within the scope of the license.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.34, subd. 1

The licensee may not transfer or sell the license. The license transfer prohibition bars both transferring and selling a license.

“A licensee shall not transfer or sell any license.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.097

Credit allowed: none. The full-time school-term rule allows no experience credit for work acquired during that term.

“acquired during the school term of a department-approved two-year, post-high school electrical course and other department-approved courses requiring attendance on a full-time daily basis, none; and” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 3, item C

There is no restriction. The part-time and night-school provision places no school-term restriction on power limited technician experience credit.

“experience for a power limited technician only, acquired during the school term of department-approved part-time or night school courses, no restriction.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 3, item D

A contractor licensed under Minnesota electrical law. The acceptable-experience rule includes work in the employ of a licensed contractor.

“Experience while in the employ of a contractor licensed under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.33, subdivision 14.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 4, item A

The work must be inspected. The exempt-employer experience rule requires inspection as well as properly licensed supervision.

“Experience while working in Minnesota for an employer who is not required to be licensed as a contractor, if the work is inspected under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.36, and done under the supervision of a properly licensed electrician.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 4, item B

A certification by the employer. The out-of-state experience rule bases equivalence on the employer certification of the work performed.

“Experience while performing electrical work outside of Minnesota, which the department has determined is substantially equivalent to the work performed while in the employ of a licensed contractor in Minnesota. This determination must be based on a certification by the employer for the type of work performed.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 4, item C

A certification by the military. The military experience rule requires military certification of the type of work performed.

“Experience while performing electrical work in the armed forces of the United States which the department has determined is substantially equivalent to work performed while in the employ of a licensed contractor in Minnesota. This determination shall be based on a certification by the military for the type of work performed.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 4, item D

60 months. The Class A master experience schedule sets a minimum total of 60 months.

“Class A master electrician, the minimum total is 60 months, including:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A

two months. The master planning category requires at least two months of experience.

“planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A(1)

12 months. The master layout category caps credit at 12 months.

“laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A(2)

12 months. The master wiring and installation category requires at least 12 months.

“wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 12 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A(4)

48 months. The master wiring and installation category allows no more than 48 months of credit.

“wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 12 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A(4)

24 months. The master maintenance and repair category caps credit at 24 months.

“maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 24 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A(5)

12 months. The master supervision category allows no more than 12 months of credit.

“supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item A(3)

48 months. The Class A journeyworker experience schedule sets a minimum total of 48 months.

“Class A journeyworker electrician, the minimum total is 48 months, including:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item B

24 months. The journeyworker wiring and installation category requires at least 24 months.

“wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item B(4)

48 months. The journeyworker wiring and installation category caps credit at 48 months.

“wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item B(4)

one year. The journeyworker education allowance grants no more than one year of experience credit.

“a maximum of one year of experience credit will be allowed for the successful completion of a two-year, post high-school electrical course approved by the department.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item B(10)

48 months. The maintenance electrician schedule sets a minimum total of 48 months.

“Maintenance electrician, the minimum total is 48 months, including:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item E

24 months. The maintenance electrician schedule requires at least 24 months in maintenance and repair.

“maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item E(5)

48 months. The lineman experience schedule sets a minimum total of 48 months.

“Lineman, the minimum total is 48 months, including:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item F

24 months. The lineman schedule requires at least 24 months of line work.

“line work: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item F(6)

12 months. The Class B installer schedule sets a minimum total of 12 months.

“Class B installer, the minimum total is 12 months, including:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item G

36 months. The power limited technician schedule sets a minimum total of 36 months.

“Power limited technician, the minimum total is 36 months, including:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item H

12 months. The power limited technician installation category requires at least 12 months.

“wiring for and installing technology circuit or system wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 12 months, maximum credit allowance of 36 months;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 5, item H(4)

one year. The licensed journeyworker path requires at least one year of acceptable experience.

“shall have had at least one year of experience, acceptable to the commissioner, as a licensed journeyworker” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 1

five years. This Class A master qualification path requires at least five years of acceptable experience in the listed work.

“shall have had at least five years' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in planning for, laying out, supervising and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat and power.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 1

A four-year course. The education path requires graduation from a four-year electrical course at an accredited college or university.

“be a graduate of a four-year electrical course offered by an accredited college or university” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 1

four years. A Class A journeyworker applicant needs at least four years of acceptable electrical experience.

“An applicant for a Class A journeyworker electrician license shall have had at least four years of experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in wiring for, installing, and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 2

one year. Successful completion of the approved two-year course may earn one year of experience credit.

“one year of experience credit for the successful completion of a two-year post high school electrical course approved by the commissioner may be allowed.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 2

one year. The installer experience alternative requires at least one year of approved electrical wiring experience.

“shall have had at least one year of experience, approved by the commissioner, in electrical wiring.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 5

36 months. The power limited technician experience path requires at least 36 months of acceptable work experience.

“have had at least 36 months' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in planning for, laying out, supervising, installing, altering, and repairing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for power limited systems” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 7

12 months. Approved education or technical training may provide up to 12 months of experience credit.

“up to 12 months (2,000 hours) of experience credit for successful completion of a two-year post high school electrical course or other technical training approved by the commissioner may be allowed.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 7

36 months. The elevator constructor provision requires at least 36 months of acceptable elevator and escalator electrical experience.

“An applicant for an elevator constructor's license shall have at least 36 months' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in wiring for, installing, and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for elevators and escalators” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 8

48 months. A lineman applicant needs at least 48 months of acceptable electrical utility experience.

“An applicant for a lineman's license shall have at least 48 months' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in wiring for, installing, and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for an electrical utility.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 9

48 months. The maintenance electrician experience requirement is at least 48 months of acceptable electrical work.

“An applicant for a maintenance electrician's license shall have at least 48 months' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in wiring for, installing, and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 10

60 months. A master elevator constructor applicant needs at least 60 months of acceptable elevator and escalator electrical experience.

“An applicant for a master elevator constructor's license shall have at least 60 months' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in wiring for, installing, and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for elevators and escalators” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 11

An examination for the type of license sought. The examination rule requires passing the exam for the requested license type.

“As a precondition to issuance of any class of individual electrical license, an applicant is required to pass an examination for the type of license sought, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.33, subdivision 18.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3520, subp. 1

A written statement of a qualifying reading disability. An oral exam requires a professional written statement documenting a reading disability that prevents satisfactory performance on a written test.

“An oral examination shall be administered only to an applicant who furnishes a written statement from a certified teacher or other professional, trained in the area of reading disabilities stating that the applicant has a specific reading disability which would prevent the applicant from performing satisfactorily on a written test.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 18

one year. The applicant may schedule the examination within one year after the qualification notification.

“the applicant may schedule a time to take the examination within one year after the notification date.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.093, subd. 3

180 days. An approved applicant must pay the license fee within 180 days after the approval notification.

“The applicant must, within 180 days after the notification of approval, pay the license fee.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.093, subd. 4

30 days. A failed examination requires a wait of at least 30 days before a new application may be submitted.

“If the application is denied because of the applicant's failure to receive a passing score on the examination, then the applicant cannot submit a new application for the license until at least 30 days after the date of the failed examination.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.093, subd. 4

17 years of age. The unlicensed registration rule applies to covered workers beginning at 17 years of age.

“Individuals who are 17 years of age or older, who do not hold any class of electrical license issued by the department, and who perform electrical work required to be performed by employees of a contractor or employer as defined in part 3800.3550, subpart 6, must be registered with the department.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 1

A different designated address for public information. The registration rule allows a separate designated public address when the applicant wants the home address kept private.

“a different designated address to become public information, if the applicant wishes the home address to remain private;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 2, item E

Within 30 days. The registration update rule requires notice to the department within 30 days.

“All of the information required by subpart 2 must be kept current. Registered individuals must notify the department within 30 days of any changes in the required information.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 3

The previous 12-month registration term. The renewal employment history covers employers during the previous 12-month term.

“names of employers during the previous 12-month registration term;” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 4, item A(1)

The class of work performed. The renewal rule requires the category of work performed for each employer.

“class of work performed for each employer; and” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 4, item A(5)

12 months after expiration. The registration rule requires a new initial application when renewal is not made before 12 months after expiration.

“Registered unlicensed individuals must earn two hours of continuing education credit as a condition of renewal of their registration. Registrants who do not renew the registration prior to 12 months after expiration must submit an initial registration application in accordance with subpart 2.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 5

The worker must always carry it. The registration-card rule requires the worker to carry the card whenever performing electrical work.

“The unlicensed individual must always carry the registration card issued by the department when performing electrical work and must present it to department representatives or electrical inspection authorities upon request.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 6

To department representatives or electrical inspection authorities. The card rule requires presentation to department representatives or electrical inspection authorities when requested.

“The unlicensed individual must always carry the registration card issued by the department when performing electrical work and must present it to department representatives or electrical inspection authorities upon request.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3525, subp. 6

They must work for the same employer. The supervision provision requires both individuals to work for the same employer.

“The licensed individual and unlicensed individual must be employed by the same employer.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 12

two unlicensed individuals. The supervision limit is two unlicensed individuals for work other than technology circuits or systems.

“Except for technology circuits or systems work, licensed individuals shall supervise no more than two unlicensed individuals.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 12

three unlicensed individuals. The technology work supervision limit is three unlicensed individuals.

“For technology circuits or systems work, licensed individuals shall supervise no more than three unlicensed individuals.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 12

register. Unlicensed individuals performing electrical work for a contractor or employer must register with the department.

“Unlicensed individuals performing electrical work for a contractor or employer shall register with the department in the manner prescribed by the commissioner.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 13

It must provide interactive instruction. The educational-program definition requires interactive instruction directly or through interactive media.

“"Educational program" means a course, seminar, workshop, or other educational offering where interactive instruction is provided by one or more instructors, either directly or by interactive media.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3601, subp. 2

lineman. The continuing education definition expressly excludes the lineman license.

“"Electrician license" means a personal electrical license issued by the department that is required by statute. "Electrician license" does not include "lineman" as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.31, subdivision 20.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3601, subp. 4

24 months. The renewal rule requires the instruction credits once the applicant has held the license for at least 24 months.

“The department shall not renew the electrician license of an applicant for renewal who has held the license for at least 24 months unless the applicant has credit for the hours of instruction required by this part.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 1

It may be used once. The license credit rule allows an educational program credit to count only once for a particular renewal.

“Credit for an educational program may only be used once for a specific renewal of a license.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 2, item A

To each license. The multiple-license rule allows the same instruction credits to apply to every license held.

“Where a licensee holds more than one type of license, the same credits for hours of instruction may be applied to each license.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 2, item A

16 hours. The standard continuing education requirement sets a total of 16 instruction hours.

“The following license types are required to earn 16 hours of instruction through one or more educational programs:” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 2, item B

12 hours. The acceptable-subjects rule requires at least 12 NEC instruction hours for those electrician license types.

“For the license types listed in subpart 2, item B, subitems (1) to (9), at least 12 hours of instruction must be on the NEC and the remainder on the statutes and rules governing electrical installations, this chapter, chapter 3801, and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.31 to 326B.399, or technical topics related to electrical installations and equipment.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 3

four hours. The acceptable-subjects rule sets a minimum of four NEC instruction hours for that license type.

“For the license type in subpart 2, item B, subitem (10), at least four hours of instruction must be on the NEC with the remainder on the statutes and rules governing electrical installations, this chapter, chapter 3801, Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.31 to 326B.399, or technical topics related to electrical installations and equipment.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 3

two hours. The registration renewal rule requires two hours of NEC instruction credit.

“The department shall not renew the registration of a registered unlicensed individual unless the applicant received credit for two hours of instruction on the NEC through one or more educational programs as required by this part. Credit for an educational program may only be used once for renewal of registration.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3602, subp. 4

It must be approved by the department. The general program rule requires department approval for instruction credit.

“To qualify for credit under part 3800.3602, educational programs shall be approved by the department.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3603, subp. 1

An examination process confirming successful completion. The electronic-program rule requires an examination process that establishes successful completion.

“a program presented through electronic media that does not include real-time interaction between the presenter and the licensee or registrant must include an examination process that ensures a licensee or registrant has successfully completed the program.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3603, subp. 1

A public authority licensing the covered trades in that state. The out-of-state exception requires evidence of approval by a public licensing authority in that state.

“Notwithstanding subparts 1 and 2, educational programs that are offered in other states and not granted prior approval according to this part shall be considered for credit if the department is provided with evidence that the educational program meets the requirements of part 3800.3602 and is approved for continuing education credit by a public authority licensing electricians, satellite system installers, or power limited technicians in the other state.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3603, subp. 3

Credit for each hour of allowable instruction. The teaching-credit rule grants instruction credit for every allowable hour taught.

“Instructors of educational programs approved under this part shall receive instruction credit for each hour of instruction allowable under subpart 1.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3603, subp. 6

Within 14 days. The credit-reporting rule requires completion certificates within 14 days after the presentation.

“Within 14 days after presentation of an educational program for credit under part 3800.3602, the provider shall provide a certificate of completion to each licensee or registrant in attendance” Minnesota Rules 3800.3603, subp. 7

The entire program. The completion rule requires finishing the full program and does not allow partial credit.

“Participants in an educational program must complete the entire program to receive credit. Partial credit must not be granted.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3603, subp. 8

16 hours. Power limited technicians must complete 16 hours of acceptable continuing education each renewal period.

“Licensees must attain 16 hours of continuing education acceptable to the board every renewal period.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 7

four hours. The satellite system installer provision requires four hours of continuing education.

“Satellite system installers must attain four hours of continuing education under rules adopted by the Board of Electricity.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 7a

March 1 of each odd-numbered year. Master licenses expire on March 1 in odd-numbered years.

“Master licenses expire March 1 of each odd-numbered year after issuance or renewal.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 19

two years from original issuance. Personal licenses other than master licenses expire every two years from original issuance.

“All other personal licenses expire two years from the date of original issuance and every two years thereafter.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 19

The electrician cannot perform the activities authorized by the license. An expired license does not authorize the licensee to perform the licensed activities.

“While the license is expired, the licensee cannot perform the activities authorized by the license.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.094, subd. 1

An application for a new license. After more than two years of expiration, the licensee must apply for a new license.

“If the licensee wishes to obtain a valid license more than two years after expiration of the license, the licensee must apply for a new license.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.094, subd. 2

30 days. The corrected application must reach the department within 30 days after the deficiency notification.

“The department must receive the corrected application within 30 days after the date the department notified the applicant of the deficiencies that must be corrected.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.095

two years after completion. A reinstatement application must be made no later than two years after the suspension period ends.

“apply for reinstatement to the commissioner no later than two years after the completion of the suspension period;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.096, subd. 2

one time. A department seminar registration may be rescheduled only once within the allowed period.

“An individual who is registered with the department to attend a seminar may reschedule one time only, to attend the same seminar on a date within one year after the date of the seminar the individual was registered to attend.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.098, subd. 2

The department cancels the seminar. Department seminar fees may be refunded if the department cancels the seminar.

“All seminar fees paid to the department are nonrefundable except for any overpayment of fees or if the department cancels the seminar.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.098, subd. 3

$100. Each employer filing of a certificate of responsible person costs $100.

“For each filing of a certificate of responsible person by an employer, the fee is $100.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 19

$50. The initial examination application requires a $50 fee separate from the license fee.

“the application for the initial license must be accompanied by an application and examination fee of $50, which is separate from the license fee.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.092, subd. 1

one-half of the renewal fee. A late renewal application requires an additional fee equal to one-half of the renewal fee.

“If the department receives a renewal application after the expiration of the license, then the renewal application must be accompanied by a late fee equal to one-half of the license renewal fee;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.092, subd. 3

$5. The continuing education component of the renewal fee is $5 for all license classifications.

“If there is a continuing education requirement for renewal of the license, then a continuing education fee must be included in the renewal license fee. The continuing education fee for all license classifications is $5.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.092, subd. 7

$50. Reinstatement after suspension requires a $50 application fee in addition to any applicable renewal fee.

“pay a $50 reinstatement application fee and any applicable renewal license fee;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.096, subd. 2

Office of the Secretary of State. The contractor application rule calls for the applicable certificate from the secretary of state.

“Except for an individual or a partnership making application using the individual's or all partners' own full true names as the contractor name, a copy of the certificate of assumed name or a copy of the certificate of good standing issued by the Office of the Secretary of State.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3530, subp. 1, item D

Minnesota Department of Revenue. The contractor identification rule accepts a revenue department statement that the state business number is not required.

“Instead of a Minnesota business identification number, the applicant may provide a statement from the Minnesota Department of Revenue that the applicant is not required to have a Minnesota business identification number.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3530, subp. 1, item E

Within 30 days. The contractor information rule requires notice of changes within 30 days.

“All of the information required by this part must be kept current. Licensees shall notify the department within 30 days of any changes in the required information.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3530, subp. 4

The name as it appears on the contractor's license. The advertising rule requires the contractor name shown on the license.

“The contractor's name as it appears on the contractor's license shall be provided in any advertisement or printed matter that offers or implies the performance of electrical work for which a license is required.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3560

three inches. The vehicle-marking rule requires characters at least three inches high.

“Any vehicle used by a contractor while performing electrical work for which a contractor's license is required shall have the contractor's name and license number as it appears on the contractor's license in contrasting color with characters at least three inches high and one-half inch in width affixed to each side of the vehicle.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3570

one-half inch. The vehicle-marking rule requires characters at least one-half inch wide.

“Any vehicle used by a contractor while performing electrical work for which a contractor's license is required shall have the contractor's name and license number as it appears on the contractor's license in contrasting color with characters at least three inches high and one-half inch in width affixed to each side of the vehicle.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3570

On each side of the vehicle. The vehicle-marking rule requires identification on both sides of the vehicle.

“Any vehicle used by a contractor while performing electrical work for which a contractor's license is required shall have the contractor's name and license number as it appears on the contractor's license in contrasting color with characters at least three inches high and one-half inch in width affixed to each side of the vehicle.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3570

A contractor's license. The independent offering of electrical work requires a contractor license even when no compensation is involved.

“no individual other than an employee, partner, or officer of a licensed contractor, as defined by section 326B.31, subdivision 14, shall perform or offer to perform electrical work with or without compensation unless the individual obtains a contractor's license.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 14

$25,000. The contractor licensing provision requires a $25,000 bond.

“As a condition of licensing, each contractor shall give and maintain bond to the state in the penal sum of $25,000.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 15

$100,000. The separate-limit insurance option requires at least $100,000 per occurrence for bodily injury.

“with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury, and property damage insurance with limits of at least $50,000” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 16

$50,000. The separate-limit insurance option requires at least $50,000 in property damage coverage.

“with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury, and property damage insurance with limits of at least $50,000” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 16

$300,000. The combined policy option requires $300,000 limits both per occurrence and in the aggregate.

“or a policy with a single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 16

Employment by any other contractor or employer. The responsible-individual rule bars approval when the designated licensee also works for another contractor or employer.

“The department shall not grant a contractor's license if it appears that the responsible electrician or power limited technician designated is also employed by any other contractor or employer.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3540, subp. 1

A 15-day notice. The resignation rule requires at least 15 days of advance notice to the contractor and department.

“The responsible master electrician or power limited technician for a contractor shall give a minimum 15-day notice to the contractor and department before resigning as the responsible master electrician or power limited technician for the contractor.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3540, subp. 2

They must notify it immediately. The termination rule requires immediate notice from both the contractor and the responsible licensee.

“The contractor and responsible master electrician or power limited technician shall immediately notify the department upon the termination or separation of the contractor's responsible master electrician or power limited technician.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3540, subp. 2

Within 30 days of termination or separation. The replacement rule requires the contractor to submit the new responsible-individual certificate within 30 days.

“The contractor shall submit a replacement certificate of responsible licensed individual form identifying the replacement responsible master electrician or power limited technician within 30 days from the date of termination or separation.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3540, subp. 3

It is invalid. The owner-license rule makes the contractor license invalid when the responsible owner fails to renew.

“If the responsible master electrician or power limited technician for the contractor is an owner, partner, member, or officer of the company and fails to renew a license or a license is suspended or revoked, the contractor license is invalid” Minnesota Rules 3800.3540, subp. 3a

30 days. The employee-license rule gives the contractor 30 days to secure a properly licensed responsible individual.

“If the responsible master electrician or power limited technician for the contractor is an employee of the company and fails to renew a license or a license is suspended or revoked, the contractor has 30 days to secure a properly licensed responsible master electrician or power limited technician.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3540, subp. 3a

The notice must be in writing. The employer termination rule requires the responsible individual to give immediate written notice.

“The designated responsible individual on the certificate of responsible licensed individual required under this part shall immediately notify the department in writing of termination as the responsible licensed individual with that employer.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3550, subp. 3

two years after the previous submittal. The employer designation rule requires resubmission two years after the previous submission.

“An employer shall resubmit a certificate of responsible licensed individual executed by the properly certified employee who is responsible for compliance with this chapter, chapters 1315 and 3801, and the Minnesota Electrical Act two years from the date of the previous submittal.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3550, subp. 5

one contractor or employer. An individual may serve as the responsible licensed individual for only one contractor or employer.

“An individual may be the responsible licensed individual for only one contractor or employer.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 17

An officer or managing employee. A corporate contractor must use an officer or managing employee as its responsible licensed individual.

“If the contractor is a corporation, the responsible licensed individual must be an officer or managing employee.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 17

Be actively engaged in performing the work. A managing employee serving as the responsible licensed individual must actively perform electrical work for the contractor.

“If the responsible licensed individual is a managing employee, the responsible licensed individual must be actively engaged in performing electrical work on behalf of the contractor, and cannot be employed in any capacity as an electrician, installer, or technician by any other contractor or employer designated in subdivision 21.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 17

two years from filing. The employer's certificate of responsible person expires two years after filing.

“The certificate shall expire two years from the date of filing.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 21

Notify sufficiently in advance to permit the rough-in inspection. The rough-in rule requires enough advance notice to inspect the wiring before it is concealed.

“Where wiring is to be concealed, the inspector must be notified sufficiently in advance to permit completion of a rough-in inspection of the wiring method and conductor splicing intended to be concealed, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3770

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The rough-in notice rule excludes weekends and holidays from the notice allowance.

“Where wiring is to be concealed, the inspector must be notified sufficiently in advance to permit completion of a rough-in inspection of the wiring method and conductor splicing intended to be concealed, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3770

The person responsible for having enclosed the wiring. The rough-in rule places all uncovering and replacement costs on the person responsible for enclosing the wiring.

“In the event wiring is concealed before rough-in inspection without adequate notice having been given to the inspector, the person responsible for having enclosed the wiring shall be responsible for all costs resulting from uncovering and replacing the cover material.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3770

Schedule it prior to intended use and occupancy. The final-inspection rule requires scheduling before the intended user uses the wiring and the space is occupied.

“Installers of electrical wiring shall schedule a final inspection of the work associated with an electrical permit prior to the wiring being utilized by the intended user and the associated space being occupied.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 1

Installers of electrical wiring. The final-inspection rule assigns scheduling responsibility to the wiring installers.

“Installers of electrical wiring shall schedule a final inspection of the work associated with an electrical permit prior to the wiring being utilized by the intended user and the associated space being occupied.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 1

12 months from the original filing date. The permit-expiration rule voids permits in this fee range 12 months after original filing.

“Electrical permits with inspection fees of $1,000 or less are void 12 months from the original filing date regardless of whether the wiring is completed.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 2

A new electrical permit for all unfinished work. The expiration rule requires a new permit covering all unfinished work after the 12-month period.

“A new electrical permit shall be filed on all unfinished work when the work is not completed within 12 months from the filing date of the original electrical permit.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 2

It ends at whichever occurs first. The permit-authority rule ends installation authority at the earlier of final inspection and expiration.

“The authority to install electrical wiring associated with an electrical permit is void at the time of a final inspection or expiration, whichever occurs first. The department's authority to inspect wiring covered by an electrical permit continues until the installation is approved at a final inspection.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 3

Until the installation is approved at a final inspection. The department inspection authority continues until final inspection approval.

“The authority to install electrical wiring associated with an electrical permit is void at the time of a final inspection or expiration, whichever occurs first. The department's authority to inspect wiring covered by an electrical permit continues until the installation is approved at a final inspection.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 3

minor repair work as defined by rule. The general inspection requirement excepts minor repair work as defined by rule.

“every new electrical installation in any construction, remodeling, replacement, or repair, except minor repair work as the same is defined by rule, shall be inspected by the commissioner” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 1

worn or defective parts. The technology inspection provision defines minor work around adjustment, repair, and replacement of worn or defective parts.

“For the purposes of this subdivision "minor work" means the adjustment or repair and replacement of worn or defective parts of a technology circuit or system.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 2

The owner of the property or the person doing the work. Minor technology work may be inspected at the request of the property owner or the person performing it.

“Minor work may be inspected under this section at the request of the owner of the property or the person doing the work.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 2

Licenses as master or journeyworker electricians. Electrical inspectors must hold master or journeyworker electrician licenses.

“All inspectors shall hold licenses as master or journeyworker electricians under this chapter.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 3

$1,000. A department contract inspector must provide a $1,000 bond for faithful performance of duties.

“All inspectors under contract with the department to provide electrical inspection services shall give bond in the amount of $1,000, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 3

At or before commencement of the installation. The inspection request and required fees must be submitted no later than the start of installation.

“At or before commencement of any installation required to be inspected by the commissioner, the contractor, installer, special electrician, or owner making the installation shall submit to the commissioner a request for inspection, in a form prescribed by the commissioner, together with the fees required for the installation.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 4

immediate condemnation or disconnection. A serious and proximate danger requires immediate condemnation or disconnection once the inspector's superior approves the order.

“If the installation or the noncomplying part will seriously and proximately endanger human life and property, the order of the inspector, when approved by the inspector's superior, shall require immediate condemnation or disconnection.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 4

ten days. An appeal must be filed within ten days after the later applicable service or filing date.

“An aggrieved party may appeal any condemnation or disconnection order by filing with the commissioner a notice of appeal within ten days after (1) service upon the aggrieved party of the condemnation or disconnection order, if this service is required, or (2) filing of the order with the commissioner, whichever is later.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 4

It is safe for energization. The utility certificate must state that inspection was requested and the installation is safe to energize.

“a certificate of the property owner or licensed electrician, directing the work that inspection has been requested and that the conditions of the installation are safe for energization” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 5

At least five days. The transient project request must reach the commissioner at least five days before scheduled energization.

“the request for inspection has been or will be filed with the commissioner so as to be received by it at least five days prior to the date and time energization of the installation by the utility is to occur” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 5

A copy of the current license or other commissioner-provided evidence. A local ordinance may require a current license copy or other licensing evidence provided by the commissioner.

“have on file with said political subdivision a copy of the current license issued by the commissioner or such other evidence of such license as may be provided by the commissioner.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 6

no financial interest. A local electrical inspector may not have a financial interest in a business performing the listed electrical activities.

“shall not otherwise engage or be employed in the sale, installing, altering, or repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes and shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in any such business.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 6

The federal Mine Safety and Health Act. The inspection exemption covers installations, materials, and equipment in facilities under the federal Mine Safety and Health Act.

“when the installation, material, and equipment are in facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the federal Mine Safety and Health Act” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 7

December 31, 2028. The additional load-control exemption requirements set a completion deadline of December 31, 2028.

“completed on or before December 31, 2028.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.36, subd. 8

They are not refundable. The permit-fee rule bars refunds for this fee range after 12 months from original filing.

“Electrical permit fees of $1,000 or less are not refundable after 12 months from the original filing date.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 2

The applicant is delinquent with fees for earlier permits. The nonpayment rule blocks permit applications when fees for previously issued permits are delinquent.

“The department shall not accept a permit application from an electrical contractor, registered employer, or owner that is delinquent with fees for previously issued permits.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3780, subp. 4

$25. The inspection fee schedule sets the permit fee at $25.

“State electrical inspection fees shall be calculated in accordance with subdivisions 1 to 18. The permit fee is $25.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 1

$55. Each separate on-site inspection has a minimum fee of $55.

“The minimum fee for each separate on-site inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration, or repair is $55.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 2

$10. The first remote virtual inspection under a permit costs $10.

“The fee for the first remote virtual inspection under a permit is $10.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 2

Use the whole number from dividing the fee by $55. The included inspection count is the whole-number quotient of the calculated fee divided by $55.

“Except as otherwise provided in this section, the maximum number of separate inspections allowed without payment of an additional fee is the whole number resulting from dividing by 55 the total fee calculated in accordance with this section.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 2

$60. The service fee band from 401 amperes through 800 amperes carries a $60 inspection charge.

“401 ampere to and including 800 ampere capacity, $60;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 3

The cumulative rating of the overcurrent devices. The fee calculation uses the combined overcurrent device ratings for grouped disconnects with a single supply conductor set.

“Where multiple disconnects are grouped at a single location and are supplied by a single set of supply conductors the cumulative rating of the overcurrent devices shall be used to determine the supply ampere capacity.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 3

$12. A circuit with a capacity up to 200 amperes carries a $12 inspection charge.

“The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration, or repair of each circuit, feeder, feeder tap, or set of transformer secondary conductors, including the equipment served, is: (1) 0 ampere to and including 200 ampere capacity, $12;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 4

$2. Each existing circuit or feeder reconnected during replacement of the listed equipment carries a $2 inspection charge.

“Where existing feeders and circuits are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as part of the replacement of an existing disconnect, switchboard, motor control center, or panelboard, the inspection fee for each circuit or feeder is $2.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 4

$165. The one-family dwelling fee includes a $165 charge for up to 30 feeders and circuits.

“$165 for up to 30 feeders and circuits;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 5

$110. The multifamily dwelling fee is $110 per unit for a combination of up to 20 feeders and circuits.

“The inspection fee for each dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling with three or more dwelling units is $110 for a combination of up to 20 feeders and circuits and $12 for each additional feeder or circuit.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 5

75 cents per device. The listed technology system rate is 75 cents for each device or apparatus.

“The fee for technology circuits or systems, and circuits of less than 50 volts, is 75 cents for each system device or apparatus.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 6

They are doubled. The specified service and circuit fees are doubled for installations above 600 volts.

“The fees required by subdivisions 3 and 4 are doubled for installations over 600 volts.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 6

$1,000. The investigation fee for starting without the required request is capped at $1,000.

“The investigation fee is two times the minimum fee specified in subdivision 2 or the inspection fee required by subdivisions 1 to 6, whichever is greater, not to exceed $1,000.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 7

At least 14 days. A transitory project must give its schedule and apply for initial inspection at least 14 days before its first setup.

“shall notify the commissioner of its itinerary or schedule and make application for initial inspection a minimum of 14 days before its first engagement or setup.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 11

$60. The solar inspection fee is $60 for the band ending at 5,000 watts.

“The inspection fee for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system is: (1) zero watts to and including 5,000 watts, $60;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.37, subd. 17

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The testing laboratory definition accepts accreditation under the federal workplace safety agency laboratory program.

“or that is accredited under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory program.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3619, subp. 5

It must be listed and labeled. The national-standards rule generally requires equipment to be listed and labeled by a testing laboratory.

“Except as otherwise provided in subpart 2 or 3, as a condition for approval under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.35, and the National Electrical Code, all electrical equipment, including material, fittings, devices, apparatus, fixtures, appliances, and utilization equipment, used as part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation shall be listed and labeled by a testing laboratory.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 1

A testing laboratory. The general equipment approval rule assigns listing and labeling to a testing laboratory.

“Except as otherwise provided in subpart 2 or 3, as a condition for approval under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.35, and the National Electrical Code, all electrical equipment, including material, fittings, devices, apparatus, fixtures, appliances, and utilization equipment, used as part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation shall be listed and labeled by a testing laboratory.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 1

Equipment specifically required to be listed by the NEC. The alternatives rule excludes equipment types for which the NEC specifically requires listing.

“With the exception of electrical equipment of types specifically required to be listed by the National Electrical Code, the department shall accept one of the applicable methods described in item A, B, or C as an alternative to listing and labeling.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 2

There must be no financial or other interest. The independent evaluation rule requires the engineer to have no financial or other interest in manufacturing or selling the equipment.

“Evaluation by a testing laboratory or by a registered or licensed electrical engineer who has no financial or other interest in the manufacture or sale of the equipment, provided that any deficiencies identified by the evaluation are corrected and the equipment complies with the listed requirements.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 2, item A

An item-by-item comparison with listing requirements. An independent engineer report must compare the equipment with listing requirements item by item.

“Evaluation reports by an electrical engineer acting independently of a testing laboratory shall also include an item-by-item comparison of the equipment with the requirements to be listed.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 2, item A

one year after the evaluation. The identical-equipment rule limits reliance on the evaluation to one year or earlier listing.

“Evaluations conducted according to the procedures in item A shall be considered evidence of compliance of all identical equipment produced by that manufacturer for a period of one year from the time the evaluation was completed, or until the equipment has been listed, whichever is less, provided that the manufacturer has applied for listing of the equipment, or produces fewer than 100 such units per year.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 2, item B

The equipment must be reevaluated. The construction-change rule requires reevaluation and correction of noncomplying equipment already sold.

“If the manufacturer deviates from the construction established by the evaluation report, the equipment shall be reevaluated and any noncomplying equipment that was sold brought into compliance.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 2, item B(1)

Industrial machinery. The industrial-machinery exemption depends on compliant electrical components and NEC-compliant machine wiring.

“Industrial machinery as defined by the National Electrical Code is not required to be listed where all electrical components of the equipment, including electrical control panels and solid-state motor controls, are in compliance with item B or C, or subpart 1 or 2, and all of the machine electrical wiring is in compliance with the National Electrical Code.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 3, item A

It must cover all of the machine electrical wiring. The industrial-machinery exemption requires NEC compliance for all machine electrical wiring.

“Industrial machinery as defined by the National Electrical Code is not required to be listed where all electrical components of the equipment, including electrical control panels and solid-state motor controls, are in compliance with item B or C, or subpart 1 or 2, and all of the machine electrical wiring is in compliance with the National Electrical Code.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 3, item A

30 volts rms AC or DC. The low-energy exemption limits the other-circuits option to 30 volts rms AC or DC.

“Electrical equipment enclosed in a listed cabinet or box suitable for the environment in which it is installed, and electrically connected only to circuits supplied from listed Class 2, communications, or other circuits with maximum open circuit voltage of 30 volts rms AC, or DC, and overcurrent protection of eight amperes or less, or to any combination of such circuits, is not required to be listed.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 3, item B

eight amperes. The low-energy exemption limits overcurrent protection for the other-circuits option to eight amperes.

“Electrical equipment enclosed in a listed cabinet or box suitable for the environment in which it is installed, and electrically connected only to circuits supplied from listed Class 2, communications, or other circuits with maximum open circuit voltage of 30 volts rms AC, or DC, and overcurrent protection of eight amperes or less, or to any combination of such circuits, is not required to be listed.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 3, item B

eight or fewer listed components. The control-equipment exemption limits the counted listed components to eight.

“Electrical control equipment constructed according to the listed requirements and enclosed in a listed cabinet or box suitable for the environment in which it is located, where the enclosed equipment consists of eight or fewer listed components, other than wires, cables, cords, terminal assemblies, nonelectrical components, and those covered under item B is not required to be listed.” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 3, item C

It includes eight or fewer qualifying electrical components. The utilization-equipment exemption limits the equipment to eight qualifying electrical components.

“the equipment includes eight or fewer electrical components which are listed or are exempt from listing by item B or C; and” Minnesota Rules 3801.3620, subp. 3, item D(1)

The department and the board. The electrical safety standards requirement calls for compliance with both department and board rules.

“shall comply with the rules of the department and the board and be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.35

safety to life and property. Accepted electrical construction standards must protect life and property.

“be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.35

The more stringent requirements. Licensed electricians working in the jurisdiction must comply with its more stringent requirements.

“nothing herein contained shall prohibit any political subdivision from making and enforcing more stringent requirements than set forth herein and such requirements shall be complied with by all licensed electricians working within the jurisdiction of such political subdivisions.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.35

Work on manufacturing processes. The acceptable-experience definition excludes manufacturing process work.

“"Acceptable experience" means the stated minimum number of months of experience on premises electrical systems, exclusive of manufacturing processes, under properly licensed supervision where supervision is otherwise required by law, for each category of work specified in part 3800.3520, subpart 5.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 1a

The commissioner of labor and industry. The definition identifies the labor and industry commissioner and allows a duly designated representative.

“"Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor and industry or a duly designated representative of the commissioner who is either an employee of the Department of Labor and Industry or a person working under contract with the department.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 2a

Department of Labor and Industry. The department definition identifies the state labor and industry agency.

“"Department" means the Department of Labor and Industry.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 2b

An Internal Revenue Service W-2 form. The employee definition requires wage reporting on that form and employee status under applicable laws.

“an individual whose compensation for electrical work is reported by the employer on an Internal Revenue Service W-2 form, and is also otherwise considered an employee under applicable laws; or” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 3, item A

On the school premises. The school-project definition applies on school property under direct supervision by a properly licensed contractor employee.

“an instructor of an electrical wiring course and the instructor's students, while performing electrical work on projects on the school premises under the direct supervision of a properly licensed employee of a contractor.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 3, item B

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. The graduate definition requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

“"Graduate of a four-year electrical course" means an applicant who has received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 5

The installation of new wiring. The maintenance definition excludes installing new wiring and changing or extending existing installations.

“"Maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment" means the adjustment or repair or replacement of worn or defective parts of electrical equipment and replacement of defective receptacle outlets and manual switches for lighting control, but does not include the installation of new wiring, apparatus, and equipment or additions, alterations, or extensions to existing wiring, apparatus, or equipment.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 8

Defective manual switches for lighting control. The minor-repair definition includes replacement of defective manual lighting switches.

“"Minor repair work" means the adjustment or repair or replacement of worn or defective parts of electrical equipment and replacement of defective receptacle outlets and manual switches for lighting control.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 10

Registered unlicensed individual. The definition describes a registered worker who has no department-issued electrical license.

“"Registered unlicensed individual" means an individual who performs electrical work for a contractor or employer and does not hold any class of electrical license issued by the department and is registered with the department as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.33, subdivision 13.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 13

Experience under properly licensed supervision. The acceptable-experience definition requires supervision by properly licensed personnel when the law requires supervision.

“"Acceptable experience" means the stated minimum number of months of experience on premises electrical systems, exclusive of manufacturing processes, under properly licensed supervision where supervision is otherwise required by law, for each category of work specified in part 3800.3520, subpart 5.” Minnesota Rules 3800.3500, subp. 1a

Class A master electrician. A Class A electrical contractor must designate an individual licensed as a Class A master electrician.

“"Class A electrical contractor" means a licensed contractor whose responsible licensed individual is a licensed Class A master electrician.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 2

planning or laying out. The Class A journeyworker definition excludes planning and laying out electrical work.

“perform and supervise any electrical work except for planning or laying out of electrical work” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 8

Class B master electrician. A Class B electrical contractor has a responsible individual licensed as a Class B master electrician.

“"Class B electrical contractor" means a licensed contractor whose responsible licensed individual is a licensed Class B master electrician.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 10

center pivot irrigation booms. The Class B installer definition specifically includes work on center pivot irrigation booms.

“electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment on center pivot irrigation booms on the load side of the main service on farmsteads” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 11

200 ampere capacity. The Class B journeyworker definition limits single-phase systems to a capacity of 200 amperes.

“single phase systems of not more than 200 ampere capacity” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 12

less than 2,500 inhabitants. The Class B master definition sets the municipal population limit below 2,500 inhabitants.

“in any single family dwelling located in any town or municipality which has a population of less than 2,500 inhabitants” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 13

personal license. A contractor license alone does not provide the work qualifications associated with a personal license.

“A contractor's license does not of itself qualify its holder to perform or supervise the electrical work authorized by holding any class of electrician's or other personal license.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 14

Demarcation. Demarcation is the listed equipment that separates technology circuits or systems from nontechnology circuits or systems.

“"Demarcation" means listed equipment as identified in Minnesota Rules, part 3801.3619, such as a transformer, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), battery, control panel, or other device that isolates technology circuits or systems from nontechnology circuits or systems, including plug or cord and plug connection.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 15

The entire working day. Direct supervision requires physical presence and immediate availability throughout the unlicensed individual's working day.

“during the entire working day of the unlicensed individual, the licensed individual is physically present at the location where the unlicensed individual is performing electrical work and immediately available to the unlicensed individual” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 16

before the electrical work is operated. The supervisor must review the unlicensed individual's work before it is operated.

“the licensed individual shall review the electrical work performed by the unlicensed individual before the electrical work is operated” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 16

Lineman. The lineman definition covers constructing and maintaining utility transmission and distribution systems.

“"Lineman" means an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to construct and maintain transmission and distribution systems that are or will be owned or leased by an electrical utility, and who is licensed as a lineman by the commissioner.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 20

Owns premises the individual will occupy as a residence. For a residence under construction, the owner definition requires ownership and intended residential occupancy by the individual doing the work.

“An "owner" is an individual who physically performs electrical work on premises the individual owns and actually occupies as a residence or owns and will occupy as a residence upon completion of its construction.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 23

Power limited technician. The power limited technician definition includes planning, laying out, and supervising technology work.

“"Power limited technician" means an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to install, alter, repair, plan, lay out, and supervise the installing, altering, and repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for technology circuits or systems, and who is licensed as a power limited technician by the commissioner.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 25

Request for inspection. A request for inspection means applying for and receiving the required electrical permit.

“"Request for inspection" means the application for and issuance of a permit for an electrical installation that is required to be inspected under section 326B.36.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 26a

Residents of that single dwelling unit only. The residential dwelling definition includes a garage or accessory building reserved for residents of that single dwelling unit.

“A residential dwelling includes a garage and accessory building that can only be used by the residents of the single dwelling unit.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.31, subd. 27

one year. Reciprocity requires at least one continuous year holding the qualifying state license before application.

“At the time of application, the applicant must hold a valid license in the qualifying state and have held the license continuously for at least one year before making application in Minnesota.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 20

The applicant failed the examination. Failing the same or a greater class of Minnesota license exam prevents reciprocity eligibility.

“An applicant is not eligible for a license under this subdivision if the applicant has failed the same or greater class of license examination in Minnesota, or if the applicant's license of the same or greater class has been revoked or suspended.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 20

two years. A personal license left unrenewed for two years or more after expiration prevents reciprocity eligibility.

“An applicant who has failed to renew a personal license for two years or more after its expiration is not eligible for a license under this subdivision.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.33, subd. 20

12 members. The board composition provision sets the total at 12 members.

“The Board of Electricity shall consist of 12 members.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, subd. 1

two members. The board composition provision reserves two appointed seats for journeyworker electricians.

“two members shall be journeyworker electricians; (5) one member shall be a registered consulting electrical engineer;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, subd. 1

three years. Regular appointed board terms last three years.

“each term shall be three years with the terms ending on December 31.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, subd. 1

a majority. A quorum requires a majority of members qualified to vote on the particular matter.

“A quorum of the board shall consist of a majority of members of the board qualified to vote on the matter in question.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, subd. 6

The commissioner. The board must forward the substance of oral and written violation complaints to the commissioner.

“The board shall promptly forward to the commissioner the substance of any complaint or communication it receives, whether in writing or oral, that alleges or implies a violation of a statute, rule, or order” Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, subd. 8

180 days. The complaint provision requires a disposition update within 180 days after receipt of the board's written submission.

“The commissioner shall advise the board of the disposition of a complaint referred by the board within 180 days after the board's written submission is received.” Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, subd. 8

retake the examination and achieve a passing score. Reinstatement of the covered revoked license requires retaking and passing the examination.

“then, in order to have the license reinstated, the person who holds the revoked license must: (1) retake the examination and achieve a passing score;” Minnesota Statutes 326B.096, subd. 1