Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used throughout these regulations consistent with the statewide electrical contractor statutes. (1) Associate’s Degree—An associate’s degree in a relevant electrical program from a state accredited program. (2) Clear—A permit obtained by an electrical contractor is cleared when the permit is either transferred or terminated by the issuing political subdivision. (3) Division—The Division of Professional Registration. (4) Electrical contractor—Any person engaged in electrical contracting. (5) Four (4) year electrical engineering degree—A bachelor’s level or higher degree in electrical engineering issued by a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or similar accrediting organization as approved by the division. (6) Grievance—Any complaint filed with the division by any person alleging violation of the statutes or regulations found in the statewide electrical contractor statute or regulations. (7) Insane or incompetent—Mentally incompetent as adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction. (8) National Electrical Code (NEC)—The National Electrical Code. (9) Office—Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors within the division. (10) Political subdivision—Any township, city, town, village, school, road, drainage, sewer, and levee districts and any other public subdivision, public corporation, or public quasi-corporation having the power to tax. (11) Qualifier—Supervisory level licensee who is designated by his or her entity as a holder of the electrical contractor license on behalf of the entity. (12) Statewide electrical contractor license— A license issued by the division authorizing the holder to engage in the practice of electrical contracting anywhere within the state of Missouri regardless of local licensing requirements. (13) Statewide electrical contractor statute— Sections 324.900, RSMo, et seq. that authorizes the issuance and regulation of statewide electrical contractor licenses. (14) Verifiable practical hours—Hours of practical work verified in accordance with these rules. AUTHORITY: section 324.910, RSMo Supp. 2017.* Original rule filed Dec. 14, 2018, effective June 30, 2019. *Original authority: 324.910, RSMo 2017.