Montana Administrative Code

24.141.404 PIONEER ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATE The purpose of a pioneer electrician certificate is to show appreciation for past services and support to the electrical industry. A pioneer electrician certificate is not a license and does not permit the holder of said certificate to a…

24.141.405 FEE SCHEDULE Examination fees are set by the testing agency and vary by examination. Contact the board office for a current schedule of test section fees. Fees are to be paid directly to the testing agency upon the board's approval of an application. Examination review…

24.141.408 FEE ABATEMENT The State Electrical Board adopts and incorporates by reference the fee abatement rule of the Department of Labor and Industry found at ARM 24.101.301. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA Implementing statute(s): 17-2-302, 17-2-303, 37-1-134, MCA Histor…

24.141.501 MASTER, JOURNEYMAN AND RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN APPLICATIONS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-302, 37-68-304, 37-68-305, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2830, Eff. 10/17/80; TRAN…

24.141.502 PROVISIONAL LICENSE An active provisional license allows an applicant to perform work while employed by a licensed electrical contractor. A provisional license issued to an applicant for an electrician license shall expire 90 days from the date of issuance or upon rece…

24.141.503 EXAMINATIONS An applicant shall have one year from the date of board approval to take and pass the examination for which the application was approved.If the examination is not taken and passed within that one-year period, the applicant must submit a new application and…

24.141.504 LICENSURE BY RECIPROCITY OR ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-304, MCA History: NEW, 2001 MAR p. 2418, Eff. 12/7/01; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 1755; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 1665, Eff. 9/25/…

24.141.505 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING An applicant for an original license or renewal of an electrical contractor license shall submit a completed application, appropriate fees, andshall affirm compliance withthe following: the Workers' Compensation Act, worker's compensatio…

24.141.506 MASTER ELECTRICIAN QUALIFICATIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-201, 37-68-301, 37-68-304, MCA History: NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1024, Eff. 4/23/04; AMD, 2005 MAR p. 325, Eff. 2/25/05; REP, 2009 MAR p. 1665…

24.141.507 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 971, Eff. 5/9/14; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 306, Eff. 2/10/18; REP, 2024 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 5/25/24.

24.141.508 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY The board adopts and incorporates by reference the 2025 substantial equivalency list for the State Electrical Board publication. The publication is available on the board’s website. The board intends to review the publication annually. However, …

24.141.509 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS Nonroutine applications must be reviewed and approved by the board before a license may be issued.The board incorporates the definitionsand procedures forroutine and nonroutine applications inARM 24.101.4…

24.141.511 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-131, MCA History: NEW, 2021 MAR p. 556, Eff. 5/15/21; REP, 2024 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 5/25/24.

24.141.515 JOURNEYMAN AND MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS For applicants seeking a journeyman electrician license, a maximum of 50 percent of the practical experience may be residential in nature.The balance must be either commercial, industrial, institutional, or a co…

24.142.2101 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-73-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-403, 37-73-220, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 553, Eff. 2/24/06; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 52, Eff. 1/18/13; REP, 2015 MAR p. 64, Eff. 1/30/15.

24.142.2102 CONTINUING EDUCATION SPONSORS AND COURSES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-73-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-73-102, 37-73-220, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 553, Eff. 2/24/06; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 52, Eff. 1/18/13; REP, 2022 MAR p. 55, Eff. 1/15/22.

24.142.2103 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS REQUIRED Each holder of an elevator mechanic license, a limited elevator mechanic license, or an elevator inspector license must complete at least eight hours ofcontinuing education during the year immediately preceding the annual renewal.…

24.142.2401 LICENSE DISCIPLINE In addition to the conduct set forth in 37-1-410, MCA, the following conduct is also defined as unprofessional conduct: failure to correct violations cited by the department; failure to comply with state law relating to workers' compensation insuran…

24.142.301 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: "ANSI" means the American National Standards Institute. "ASME" means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. "Conveyance" means the equipment set forth at 50-60-704(1), MCA. "Conveyanc…

24.142.302 SCOPE OF PRACTICE Elevator mechanic licenses are not required for individuals who do not require access to the pit, hoistway, or top of the car to perform limited maintenance inside the car, which does not impact code compliance issues to include: signal systems; fans;…

24.142.401 GENERAL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-73-102, 50-60-203, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-73-102, 37-73-201, 37-73-203, 37-73-208, 37-73-212, 37-73-216, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 553, Eff. 2/24/06; REP, 2013 MAR p. 52, Eff. 1/18/13.

24.142.402 FEE SCHEDULE Examination fees are set by the testing agency or the department and vary by examination type. Application for license by examination (applies to all categories and includes original license fee) $200 Contractor - original license fee 600 Annual renewal fe…

24.142.404 LICENSEE RESPONSIBILITIES Licensed elevator mechanics, limited mechanics, elevator contractors, limited elevator contractors, and elevator inspectors shall have their licenses available on job sites at all times when employed in these capacities.As provided by 37-73-22…

24.142.405 APPRENTICE REGISTRATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-73-102, 50-60-203, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-73-202, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 553, Eff. 2/24/06; REP, 2021 MAR p. 475, Eff. 5/1/21.

24.142.501 DOCUMENTATION OF SUITABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-73-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-104, 37-73-102, 37-73-201, 37-73-203, 37-73-208, 37-73-212, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 553, Eff. 2/24/06; REP, 2013 MAR p. 52, Eff. 1/18…

24.142.502 ELEVATOR MECHANIC AND LIMITED MECHANIC LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS An applicant for an elevator mechanic's license shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has: successfully completed a state-approved apprenticeship or other education progr…

24.142.503 ELEVATOR MECHANIC AND LIMITED MECHANIC APPLICATIONS An applicant shall have one year from the date of department approval to take the examination for which the application was approved. If the examination is not taken within that one-year period, the applicant will be …

24.142.504 TEMPORARY PRACTICE The department may issue two types of temporary licenses: to elevator inspectors for a six-month temporary license, pending certification while under supervision of a licensed, certified inspector; and to elevator mechanics in the case of an emergenc…

24.142.506 ELEVATOR INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Unless they qualify for a temporary license under 37-73-208, MCA, applicants for elevator inspectors licenses shall provide evidence satisfactory to the department that they possess certification as such from one or more of the followi…

24.142.507 ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR APPLICATIONS An applicant for an original license or renewal of an elevator contractor license shall submit: a completed application; the appropriate fee; a general contractor registration to engage in the business of installing, repairing, or alter…

24.142.509 EXAMINATIONS Examinations are held at locations and times considered appropriate by the department. The department will provide reasonable notice to qualified applicants of the date, time, and location of examinations, or of approved vendors that administer the examina…

24.142.510 LICENSURE BY RECIPROCITY OR ENDORSEMENT The department may, on a case-by-case basis, enter into reciprocity agreements with other states or jurisdictions whose requirements are substantially equivalent to or greater than the standards of this state as a basis to issue …

24.144.2101 CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing education (CE) is educationrequired in addition to the educational requirements for endorsement. The department willnot pre-approve CE programs or sponsors. It is the responsibility of the endorsee to select quality programs that arerel…

24.144.2102 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-141, 50-39-107, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, 50-39-102, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1839, Eff. 9/27/91; AMD, 1993 MAR p. 2953, Eff. 12/10/93; TRANS, AMD, 1996 MAR p. 748, Eff. 3/22/96; TRANS, from Commerce, …

24.144.301 DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to the use of the listed terms in Title 50, chapter 39, part 1, MCA, and in these rules: "Commercial general liability insurance" means insurance that covers bodily injury and property damage, personal and advertising injury …

24.144.402 DUTY TO REPORT NAME, ADDRESS, AND OWNERSHIP CHANGES An entity licensed orindividual endorsed shall report a change of name or address to the department within 15 days of the change. The entity or person shall also record the new name or address on the reverse side of t…

24.144.403 PROOF OF INSURANCE Prior to issuance of a license and annually thereafter the entity shall obtain, maintain in full force and file with the department a full term commercial general liability insurance policy from an insurance company authorized to do business in the s…

24.144.404 DUPLICATE LICENSE OR ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-3-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-134, 50-3-102, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 10/5/75; AMD, Eff. 12/4/76; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 15, Eff. 1/14/83; AMD, 1993 MAR p. 2953, Eff. 12/10/93; TRANS, 1996 MAR p.…

24.144.411 FEES Endorsement to sell, service, or install Endorsement to sell, service, or install special agent fire suppression systems100 Endorsement to sell, service, or install fire extinguishing systems100 Business entity license200 Fireworks wholesaler permit 45 Renewal of …

24.144.415 APPRENTICES-APPROVED PROGRAMS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-39-107, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-39-101, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 748, Eff. 3/22/96; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 458, Eff. 2/13/98; TRANS, from Commerce, 2005 MAR p. 261; REP, 2021 MAR p. 565, Eff. 5/…

24.144.501 WHO MUST OBTAIN AN ENDORSEMENT Except as provided in (2), a person must obtain an endorsement from the department prior to selling, servicing or installing fire alarm systems, special agent fire suppression systems or fire extinguishing systems. The following persons n…

24.144.502 EXAMINATION FOR ENDORSEMENT The department shall issue an endorsement for both non-pre-engineered and pre-engineered fire alarm systems, special fire agent suppression systems, or fire extinguishing systems to an individual who pays the required fee and submits satisfa…

24.144.503 APPLICATION PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-39-107, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-39-102, 50-39-103, 50-39-105, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 748, Eff. 3/22/96; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 458, Eff. 2/13/98; TRANS, from Commerce, 2005 MAR p. 261; REP, 2021 MAR p…

24.144.701 FIREWORKS WHOLESALER PERMIT Applicants for fireworks wholesaler permits must submit an application,pay the appropriatefee, and meet the qualifications of 50-37-104, MCA. Authorizing statute(s): 50-37-104, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-37-104, MCA History: NEW, 1985 M…

24.144.702 CONTENTS OF FIREWORKS WHOLESALE PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-37-104, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-37-104, MCA History: NEW, 1985 MAR p. 916, Eff. 7/12/85; TRANS, from 8.70.1402, 1995 MAR p. 1934, Eff. 9/29/95; TRANS, from Commerce, 2005 MAR p. 261; R…

24.147.101 BOARD ORGANIZATION The Board of Funeral Serviceadopts and incorporates the organizational rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 1 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/…

24.147.1101 CREMATORY LICENSES, TEMPORARY PERMITS, AND OPERATION STANDARDS Crematories may not operate unless they have: been issued a license or temporary permit; and designated a crematory operator-in-charge per these rules. The board must be notified of any change of crematory…

24.147.1102 CASKET/CONTAINERS All caskets and alternative containers holding human remains presented at a crematory for cremation shall: be closed to provide a complete covering for the human remains; be composed of readily combustible materials suitable for cremation; be resista…

24.147.1103 SHIPPING CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-19-202, 37-19-703, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-19-705, MCA History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 2670, Eff. 11/11/93; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 790; REP, 2014 MAR p. 2017, Eff. 9/5/14.

24.147.1105 CREMATORY RECORDS Crematories must maintain permanent records of all cremations. Each cremation record must consist of the following: ART form as defined in ARM 24.147.302; cremation authorization form as described in ARM 24.147.1107; if applicable, disposition direct…