New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The Board licensing examination shall be prepared and administered by a third-party vendor, but no license shall be granted except by the Board. The examination shall consist of three written sections: electrical contractor, business and law, and alarm systems. (b) An applica…

(a) For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Accredited and approved" means that an apprenticeship program is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labo…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent 60 days prior…

(a) A licensed electrical contractor who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-2.4(c) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A licensed electrical contractor seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal applicatio…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1.7.1.c, a licensed electrical contractor whose license has been suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-2.4(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement by submitting:1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of employment listing each job held d…

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for licensure pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-2.3 may apply to the Board for recognition of the applicant's training, education, o…

(a) An individual who is licensed, registered, or certified as an electrical contractor in another jurisdiction may apply to obtain a temporary courtesy license pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.5, if the individual: 1. Meets the definition of nonresident military spouse set forth at …

(a) The Board may grant a licensed electrical contractor license without examination to an applicant who holds an electrical contractor license in good standing from another jurisdiction, provided that: 1. A jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed provides equal reciproci…

(a) Business permit holders shall obtain the worker's compensation insurance required by the laws of this State covering employees employed by the business permit holder or his subcontractor. Business permit holders shall maintain on file a certificate of insurance evidencing suc…

(a) Every licensed electrical contractor who performs or supervises the installation, erection, repair, or alteration of electrical equipment for the generation, transmission, or utilization of electrical energy subject to the Electrical Contractors Licensing Act of 1962, N.J.S.A…

(a) At the time of the issuance of the license or as soon thereafter as deemed appropriate, the Board shall furnish a pressure seal to every licensed electrical contractor. The cost of the pressure seal, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6 shall be paid for by the licensed electri…

(a) The qualifying licensee shall assume full responsibility for the inspection and supervision of all electrical work, other than electrical activities exempt pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18, to be performed by the business permit holder in compliance with N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.4 and, …

(a) Where two or more persons form a joint venture for the purpose of contracting to perform electrical work in New Jersey, each party to the joint venture shall hold a business permit issued by the Board to engage in electrical contracting in New Jersey. (b) The term "persons," …

(a) At the time of triennial renewal of the license and/or business permit, the Board shall furnish a wallet size identification card to every licensed electrical contractor. Identification cards shall be used exclusively by licensed electrical contractors in the conduct of their…

(a) A licensed electrical contractor shall not charge an excessive fee for services. A fee is excessive when, after a review of the facts, a licensed electrical contractor of ordinary prudence and familiarity with the local market rates would recognize that the fee is so high as …

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meaning unless the context indicates otherwise. "Service point" means the point of connection between the facilities of the public utility serving a customer and the premises wiring. "Premises …

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18, the Board may grant an exemption from the license and business permit requirements of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9(a) to a business engaged in telecommunications wiring. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to exempt a business entity from the license an…

(a) Well drillers or pump installers licensed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 58:4A-4.1 et seq., are exempt from the license and business permit requirements of N.J.S.A N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9(a) for work involving the installation, servicing, or maintenance of well or water pumps. 1. Such work in…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18(c), testing, servicing, or repairing of electrical equipment or apparatus, consistent with the provisions of this section, shall be exempt from the license and business permit requirements of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-9(a). (b) For purposes of this section,…

(a) A person shall be licensed as a Class A journeyman electrician in order to engage in the activities set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18(k), and, if the person is not a licensed electrical contractor, in order to supervise the performance of electrical work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each Class A journeyman electrician, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensed Class A journeyman electrician of the option to renew as inac…

(a) A Class A journeyman electrician who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.2(c) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A Class A journeyman electrician seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal applicatio…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1.c, a Class A journeyman electrician whose license has been suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.2(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A Class A journeyman electrician applying for reinstatement shall submit:1. A reinstatement applicati…

(a) Upon triennial license renewal, a Class A journeyman electrician shall attest to having completed 15 credit hours of continuing education on the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code. Falsification of any information submitted on the license renewal application …

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for licensure as a Class A journeyman electrician at N.J.A.C. 13:31-5.1 may apply to the Board for recognition of the applica…

(a) An individual who is licensed, registered, or certified in another jurisdiction may apply to obtain a temporary courtesy Class A journeyman license pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.5, if the individual: 1. Meets the definition of nonresident military spouse set forth in (a) above…

(a) The Board may grant a Class A journeyman electrician license to an applicant who holds a journeyman electrician license in good standing from another jurisdiction provided that a jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed provides equal reciprocity to Class A journeymen …

(a) The Board may issue a temporary 30-day Class A journeyman electrician license to an individual from another state or jurisdiction who meets the qualifications of a Class A journeyman to perform the services of a Class A journeyman in the State for not more than 30 days. (b) I…

(a) Any person employed to engage in electrical work in the State who is not licensed as an electrical contractor, Class A journeyman electrician, or Class A electrical apprentice must be licensed as a Class B wireman. (b) A person seeking licensure as a Class B wireman shall sub…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each Class B wireman at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the Class B wireman of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent…

(a) A Class B wireman who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-6.2(c) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A Class B wireman seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal application; 2. The renewal fee for the …

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1.c, a Class B wireman whose license has been suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-6.2(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A Class B wireman applying for reinstatement shall submit:1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of empl…

(a) Upon triennial license renewal, a Class B wireman shall attest to having completed 15 credit hours of continuing education on the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code. (b) Any continuing education credits completed by the Class B wireman in compliance with an o…

(a) The Board may grant a Class B wireman license to an applicant who holds a license that is substantially equivalent to a Class B wireman license in good standing from another jurisdiction provided that a jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed provides equal reciprocit…

(a) The Board may issue a temporary 30-day Class B wireman license to an individual from another state or jurisdiction to perform electrical work corresponding to the wireman's level of training and experience as a W-2 employee under the supervision of a licensed electrical contr…

(a) Any person enrolled and in good standing in a four-year electrical apprenticeship program accredited and approved by the United States Department of Labor who seeks to perform electrical work within the scope of the apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensed electrica…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each Class A electrical apprentice at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the Class A electrical apprentice of the option to renew as inactive. If the…

(a) A Class A electrical apprentice who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-7.2(c) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A Class A electrical apprentice seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal application;…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1.c, a Class A electrical apprentice whose license has been suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-6.2(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A Class A electrical apprentice applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement applicatio…

(a) The Board may grant a Class A electrical apprentice license to an applicant holding an electrical apprentice license in good standing from another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia provided that a jurisdiction in which the applicant is licens…

(a) The Board may issue a temporary 30-day Class A electrical apprentice license to an individual from another state or jurisdiction who is enrolled in a four-year electrical apprenticeship program accredited and approved by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) and is co…

The rules contained in this chapter implement the provisions of the State Plumbing Licensing Law of 1968 (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq.) and P.L. 2003, c. 205 (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-28 et seq.), and provide for the licensing and regulation of master plumbers, the regulation of plumbing con…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.10 New Rule, R.1991 d.170, effective 4/1/1991. See: 22 New Jersey Register 784(a), 23 New Jersey Register 1009(b). Repealed by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b). Section was "Ret…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.11 New Rule, R.1991 d.170, effective 4/1/1991. See: 22 New Jersey Register 784(a), 23 New Jersey Register 1009(b). Repealed by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b). Section was "Sup…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.12 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:32-4.5 by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b). Section was "Professional prices".

(a) Regular Board meetings shall be held in accordance with a schedule that is published yearly and filed with the Secretary of State. (b) Special meetings may be held at the request of a Board member or called by the chairman with publication of appropriate notice pursuant to th…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Apprentice plumber" means any person other than a master plumber or journeyman plumber who, as his or her principal occupation, is engaged…

(a) This section prescribes the permissible scope of plumbing practice which shall include that which is defined as plumbing in N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.3. (b) Plumbing shall only be performed by a master plumber, an authorized plumbing contractor, or by employees whose remuneration is r…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.5 Repeal and New Rule, R.1983 d.580, effective 12/19/1983. See: 15 New Jersey Register 1171(a), 15 New Jersey Register 2172(c). Repealed old rule concerning dual representation prohibited and adopted new rule. Amended by R.1992 d.457, effective 11…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.6 Repealed by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b). Section was "Change of address".