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December 18, 2018

SUNSET REVIEW: State Electrical Board

IECRM Members Asked to Support SEB Extension

The State Electrical Board (SEB) and the Division of Professions and Occupations are required by law to be reviewed periodically to determine if this regulatory program should be renewed by the Colorado legislature.  These review processes focus on creating the least restrictive form of regulation consistent with protecting the public. The reviews consider the public’s right to consistent, high quality professional or occupational services like electrical contracting.

“As we know quite well, electricians and electrical contractors who install and repair electrical wiring and systems must do so according to designs and codes designated by the SEB,” says IECRM CEO Marilyn Stansbury.  “As an industry, we must be proactive about educating parents, families, businesses, and the community about the true complexity of knowledge and talent required to be in this profession.”

The National Electrical Code (Code) provides the basis for electrical training and installations in Colorado. Oversight and licensure of wiremen, journeymen electricians, or master electricians must be mandated. Practitioners must continue to be required to demonstrate a combination of Code knowledge through examination, and proven ability through on-the-job electrical experience – both of which are based on the Code.

“The good news is that DORA has completed its analysis of the board and has submitted a report recommending that the Board continue through 2032, or 13 years,” says Marilyn. “IECRM will make sure our voice is heard as the General Assembly takes DORA’s recommendation under advisement and legislation is drafted to continue this Board.”

The report from DORA cites that “The need for electricity in modern society is obvious.  Electricity powers the machines that make quality of life better. Because electricity is such an everyday component of life, some people fail to grasp the dangers to health and safety that can be associated with electricity…There is extreme danger to the public when unqualified people install electrical wiring…”  Read the report and more here

“We must make sure this extension is approved and passes.  The fact is that we will not be using less electricity in the future,” says Marilyn. “The State Electrical Board is a critical and fundamental public protection because it empowers regulators to ensure that only qualified people install and modify electrical systems. It also mandates inspections ensuring that electrical systems have been installed according to Code and by a licensed practitioner.”

IECRM will take part in making sure that the extension of the Board occurs.  “We will be asking our our members to get involved and be part of the overall conversation to support this outcome,” Marilyn continues.  

Count on this being part of the agenda when the 2019 General Assembly convenes in January.  Contact [email protected] to lend your voice to the effort to see this successfully through.

 

 

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.