Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 87-2-3 - Necessity of License and Local Ordinances3.1. Necessity of License - Under provisions of applicable law, no electrical work may be performed, offered or engaged in for compensation or hire within the State of West Virginia by any person, firm, or corporation unless such person, firm, or corporation possesses a license issued by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with W. Va. Code '29-3B-1 et seq. and a copy of such license is posted on any job in which electrical work is being performed for hire. If any firm or corporation applies for, is granted and holds a valid electrician license, such license does not exempt electricians employed by, working directly or indirectly for, subcontracting for, or providing services to such firm or corporation from the requirement of also possessing an apprentice, journeyman or master electrician license.3.2. Nonapplicability of Local Ordinances, Exclusive License - No municipality, local government, or county may require any license or other evidence of competence as an electrician from any person, firm, or corporation who or which holds a valid and current license issued by the State Fire Marshal, as a condition for the performance of electrical work within the State of West Virginia.3.3. Exemptions; Nonapplicability of License Requirements These rules do not apply to and no license is required for:
a. Any person who performs electrical work with respect to any property owned or leased by such person. For the purpose of this subparagraph: (1) "property owner" includes the property owner, lessee, and his or her maintenance personnel; and (2) "performs electrical work" includes routine maintenance, repairs, and improvements to existing structures, or b. Any person who performs electrical work at any manufacturing plant or other industrial establishment as an employee of the person, firm or corporation operating such plant or establishment, i.e. chemical industry, coal mining, manufacturing, and any other industries recognized in the Life Safety Code published by the National Fire Protection Association.c. Any person who, while employed by a employer engaged in the business of selling appliances at retail, performs electrical work with respect to installation and repair of appliances as part of his regular duties provided the installation or repair of appliances does not require the entering of the electrical panel; ord. Any person who, while employed by a public utility or any of its affiliates, performs electrical work in connection with the furnishing of public utility service; ore. Any person who performs electrical work as a government employee at property owned/leased by the government.