Section 338.1017a. Code update courses; instructors; standards.

Rule 17a. (1) The board shall approve  instructor-provided code  update courses that are in compliance with the requirements of the act and  these rules.

(2)    Instructors shall be licensed as master or     journeymen    electricians or shall be approved by the board.

(3)    A course for master and journeyman electricians shall consist of not less than 15 contact hours of instruction in changes in the code and basic code book usage.

(4)   A course for fire alarm specialty technicians shall consist of not less than 15 hours of instruction in changes in the code relating to fire alarm systems and basic code book usage.

(5)   A course for sign specialists shall consist of not less than 8 hours of instruction in changes in the code relating to electric sign wiring and basic code book usage.

(6)    A certificate of completion shall be issued to a person who has successfully completed the code update class with a passing grade and required attendance. The certificate shall contain all  of  the following information:

(a)  ) A course approval number as granted by the board.

(b)   The name and address of the school, college, organization,  company, or person who sponsors or administers the course.

(c)   The date the certificate was issued.

(d)  The student's name and address.

(e)     The  instructor's   signature  certifying  that   the  applicant   completed  the  course  as described in subrule (3) of this rule.

History: 1994 AACS; 1996 AACS.