815 KAR 35:090. Electrical Training Program standards.

      RELATES TO: KRS 227A.060

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 227A060(2)(b)2, (3)(b)2

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION AND CONFORMITY: KRS 227A.060(2)(b)2 and (3)(b)2 requires applicants for licensure as a master electrician or electrician to complete training courses in electrical work acceptable to the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction. This administrative regulation establishes the Electrical Training Program standards.

      Section 1. Required Information. An applicant for certification as an Electrical Training Program shall submit the following information to the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction:

      (1) Curriculum and course materials to be used;

      (2) Sample course work schedules;

      (3) Locations courses will be offered;

      (4) Availability of courses to the general public;

      (5) Fees to be charged for courses;

      (6) Identity and qualifications of teachers; and

      (7) Attendance verification procedures.

      Section 2. The Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction shall review each application for certification and shall approve certification if the standards established in Section 3 of this administrative regulation have been met.

      Section 3. The office shall certify the applicant if it determines that:

      (1) The applicant can reliably provide electrical training sufficient to allow trainees to operate safely and competently in the electrical industry;

      (2) The applicant will provide an accurate certification of attendance at all courses offered;

      (3 All courses will be taught by persons with sufficient technical knowledge of the subject matter; and

      (4) The training program includes at least 576 hours of classroom training.

      Section 4. Applicants denied certification may request an administrative hearing be held pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B.

      Section 5. Certification may be revoked if the office determines after a hearing pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B that the individual or organization no longer meets the requirements of Section 3 of this administrative regulation.

                Section 6. On written request by an applicant for licensure as an electrician or master electrician, the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, with advice from the Electrical Advisory Committee, shall recognize a training program completed in another state if the applicant demonstrates that the program would comply with the requirements of Section 1 of this administrative regulation. (31 Ky.R. 1756; Am. 1979; eff. 7-1-2005.)