Section R156-55b-304 - Continuing Education - Standards Standards. Standards for continuing education shall be in accordance with Subsections R156-55a-303b(1)(e) and (2) through (10), except as otherwise provided in this section.
(1) Required Hours. Pursuant to Sections 58-55-302.7 and 58-55-303, each licensee shall complete at least 16 hours of continuing education during each two-year license term. At least 12 hours shall" be core education. The remaining four hours may be professional or core education.(2) "Core continuing education" is defined as eight hours of education covering the National Electrical Code as adopted or proposed for adoption, and four hours of education covering the National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA 70E).(3) "Professional continuing education" is defined as education covering: (a) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA);(b) electrical motors and motor controls;(c) electrical tool usage; or(d) supervision skills related to the electrical trade.(4) The Division may defer or waive continuing education requirements for: (a) an instructor of a program of electrical study under Subsection R156-55b-302a(5);(b) a board member who regularly attends the Electricians Licensing Board meetings; or(c) any licensee as provided in Section R156-1-308d.(5) Provider. A course provider need not be listed in Subsection 58-55-302.5(2), but shall meet the other requirements of this section and be one of the following: (a) a recognized accredited college or university;(b) a state or federal agency;(c) a professional association or organization involved in the construction trades; or(d) a commercial continuing education provider providing a program related to the electrical trade.(6) Content. Course content shall be relevant to the practice of the electrical trade and consistent with Utah laws and rules.Utah Admin. Code R156-55b-304
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 1/9/2020