*************Rule Change *************
The NH Division of Fire Safety has adopted new procedural rules for the NH Electricians' Board and the administrative rules for the Electrical Safey & Licensing Section.

Saf-C 9200 - BOARD OF ELECTRICIAN’S PRACTICE AND PROCEDURAL RULES

Saf-C 9300 - BUREAU OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND LICENSING RULES

**************Journeyman Exam Changes*************

The following information is being provided to explain the changes that will be in place for the April, 2010 journeyman exam. These changes will remain in place until the test is out sourced at which time the format will change again.

The new journeyman exam will be in three parts.   Part one remains the same, Part Two has been revised to include only the practical (Code) questions and the RSA 319-C and Administrative Rule questions are now in a new Part Three.   Part Three has the same basic number of questions as were in Part Two previously.  There were nine law and rule questions in Part Two previously and there are ten questions in the new Part Three.

The examinees will be using the new rules, Saf-C 9200 & 9300.  Saf-C 9200 are the Electrician’s Licensing Board Practice and Procedural Rules and Saf-C 9300 are the Bureau of Electrical Safety and Licensing Rules.  All exam questions have been revised in accordance with Saf-C 9200 & 9300.

The examinees will have 30 minutes to complete Part Three of the journeyman exam.  Each question will be worth 10 points and the examinee must have at least a 70% to pass.

Voluntary Certification of Fire Protection Equipment Technicians
The NH Division of Fire Safety is adopting rules for the voluntary certification of fire protection equipment technicians. The proposed administrative rules can be found on the VCFPET page. For more information, check out the VCFPET web page.

Upcoming Meetings/Exams:

Electrician’s Board - July 21, 2010 (meeting with testing agencies) and July 27, 2010
Journeyman Exam - July 19 and 20, 2010
Master Exam - July 21 and 22, 2010
Complete List of Meeting & Exam Dates

License Look Up
The State of New Hampshire Licensing Verification Site allows you to obtain public information regarding a licensed individual or facility: LOOK UP A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

Generator Safety

The State Fire Marshal has released a informational bulletin on generator safety. It is important for everyone to know about proper generator installation. This bulletin covers both portable and stationary equipment.

GENERATOR SAFETY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN

MEMO TO LOCAL CODE OFFICIALS

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