Section 318-180-2 - Substantially Equivalent License Requirements"Substantially equivalent license requirements" means that the applicant's current licensing jurisdiction maintains a pathway for initial licensure that at a minimum requires the education, examination, and licensed work experience set forth in this Section 2.
1.For a Licensed Journeyman ElectricianA. Documented proof of either:(1) Completion of an electrical program of study at an accredited institution; or(2) Completion of an electrical course of study consisting of a minimum of 576 hours approved by the licensing authority;B. Proof of a passing score on an examination that is approved by the licensing authority and required to qualify for initial licensure as a journeyman electrician; andC. Documented proof a minimum of 8,000 hours of experience performing electrical work under the supervision of a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician.2.For a Licensed Master ElectricianA. Documented proof of either: (1) Completion of an electrical program of study at an accredited institution; or(2) Completion of an electrical course of study consisting of a minimum of 576 hours approved by a licensing authority;B. Proof of a passing score on an examination that is approved by the licensing authority and required to qualify for initial licensure as a master electrician; andC. Documented proof a minimum of 10,000 hours of experience performing electrical work under the supervision of a licensed electrician with a license higher than the level of the individual gaining the experience.For the purposes of this subsection 2(2), the applicant's current licensing jurisdiction's requirement to complete a course of study can be at either the journeyman or master level of licensure.
02-318 C.M.R. ch. 180, § 2