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April 23, 2020

Inspector’s Perspective: State of Colorado Electrical and Plumbing Inspections Updated Procedures for COVID-19 Pandemic

 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the indefinite unavailability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Division of Professions and Occupations (Division) has temporarily modified its procedures for electrical and plumbing inspections. The modified procedures prioritize the safety of industry workers, consumers, and inspectors while preserving PPE and being mindful to minimize any impact on industry. Please note the procedures are subject to change at any time, given the dynamic nature of our current situation.

Moving forward, state inspectors will be ensuring that on-site industry personnel adhere to Public Health Order 20-24’s social distancing mandate and state facemask recommendations, making sure the inspection area is cleared of all workers during inspection. The current procedures do not require the job site to be completely cleared of personnel during the inspection. Instead, the inspector will require only the inspection area to be cleared during inspection. This procedure is in line with Public Health Order 20-24 that requires extreme social distancing and allows the state to preserve PPE.

For occupied interior residential inspections, permit applicants will be encouraged to elect our new Remote Video Inspection option. Guidelines for Remote Video Inspections are available on the Division’s Electrical Board and Plumbing Board webpages.

We appreciate your partnership and patience as we work together through this unprecedented situation.

Please contact the Division regarding via email at [email protected] with questions or concerns.

 

Issued April 17, 2020

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.