§ 101-180. Examinations.

(a)

Applicants shall be examined to determine their knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the installation of electric wiring, devices, appliances, and equipment, as set forth in the statutes of this state, or as issued under the authority of the statutes of this state, in ordinances of the city, and in the National Electrical Code, and to determine the general qualifications and fitness of each applicant for executing the work authorized to be performed by the license applied for. Applicants successfully passing the examination are not required to be reexamined. Testing accomplished by a professional testing company/organization or a current license with a similar or greater testing standard may be accepted by the building commissioner in lieu of the testing provisions identified herein at the discretion of the building commissioner by the policy of the examining board.

(b)

No person shall be examined for a license unless he has had at least four years' experience as an electrician in the electrical residential, commercial, or industrial field, and is able to furnish satisfactory evidence of such fact.

(c)

A certificate or diploma from a recognized school of electricity will be acceptable in lieu of two of the four years of experience required.

(d)

Two years' electrical experience in the United States military service will also be acceptable, in lieu of one year of the four noted in subsection (b) of this section. However, not more than two years' credit shall be given for any combination of school work or military experience. The applicant must be reviewed by the board of examiners.

(e)

It shall be the responsibility of the electrical examining board to prepare and approve all written tests for applicants. The tests will have a minimum of 25 questions covering basic electrical theory and ability and fitness for the license desired. A grade of 70 percent shall be passing to the applicant insofar as the test is used for qualification.

(f)

A passing score given by the electrical examining board is valid for 90 days for the purposes of applying for a license.

(g)

The license is granted for a probationary period of 90 days, in which time the license holder by practical application must prove his ability to execute the mechanics of the examination from which he secured his passing grade.

(h)

The examination shall be in writing and a complete record of every examination given shall be kept on file until three years after the date of the examination.

(i)

Should an applicant fail to pass an examination, the applicant may be reexamined upon submitting an application, in writing, at least 30 days prior to the next examination date and accompanied by the examination fee.

(Code 1968, tit. 150, § 12; Code 1985, § 153.23; Ord. No. 1290, 3-2-1964; Ord. No. 1585, 7-21-1970; Ord. No. 1600, 9-30-1970; Ord. No. 1664, 11-16-1971; Ord. No. 4959, § 1(153.23), 8-15-2005)