SB 17-247

Senate Bill 17-247, which has been signed into law, affects electricians and electrical inspectors in Colorado. It waives the need for continuing education during the first renewal of an electrician's license if they passed their initial exam. Additionally, it phases out a provision that allowed certain residential dwelling inspectors to work without passing Colorado’s written residential wireman's examination by January 1, 2019, but gives existing inspectors until January 1, 2023, to meet the new requirements. This means electricians and some electrical inspectors will face changes in their licensing and certification processes starting next year.

Official Summary

Beginning January 1, 2019, section 1 of the bill waives the continuing education requirement, otherwise applicable upon every renewal or reinstatement of an electrician's license, for the first renewal or reinstatement of the license of an electrician who passed the appropriate written examination in connection with his or her initial license application. Section 2 phases out an existing provision allowing the hiring of inspectors of 1- to 4-family dwellings who have specified certifications and experience but may not have passed Colorado's written residential wireman's examination. The provision is repealed as of January 1, 2019, except for inspectors hired on or before that date by a city, town, county, or city and county who meet the existing requirements. Those individuals have until January 1, 2023, to meet the new requirements.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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