Important Info for Contractor's to Know

 This page is broken down in sections by trades-  OSHA  on the left and  ELECTRICAL on the right.
Electrical further broken down by states and misc. info

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 OSHA 

*MA OSHA- Safety for Public Sector Employees 
Highlights of Updated MGL 149 Sec 6 1/2
NOW INCLUDES- 

• The law defines a public sector workplace to include counties, municipalities, all state agencies, quasi-public independent entities, courts, bureaus, commissions, divisions or authorities of the commonwealth, political subdivisions, and public colleges and universities.

*OSHA page for Small Business. This is a great resource.
Please check it out

*Recommended Practices for Safety and
Health Programs guidelines from OSHA.

*We receive a lot of questions in our OSHA 10 classes
on record keeping. This might help.  http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/index.html

*OSHA cards do not expire.
If lost after 5 years you must take the course again.
If you lose them before 5 years, call the trainer you
took the class with for a new one for a fee.
(increase from 3 to 5 years)

*Hazard Communication is here. Check the OSHA
Hazard Communication page for more info.

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MISCELLANEOUS INFO

NFPA.Org
Free access to NFPA documents. 
You must create an account but no charge 

MISC
*UL White books On-line
*UL Product Incident Report Form 
*AFCI Unwanted Tripping Report
*NEMA Evaluating Water Damaged Equipment-


UL OPENS CATALOG OF SAFETY STANDARDS

Digitization and globalization drive change - library of more than 1,400 Standards now available to all

 It was announced that UL is now providing view-only access to most of our standards.  In case you missed it:
 
Digitization and globalization drive change - library of more than 1,400 Standards now available to all.  Press Release
 
In order for anyone to access the view option, they need to go to the standards site, proceed as if you are purchasing a standard, Access the standard you want (508A in example below), go to the view option (register if needed). 
 
Step 1: Access the Standards Access Site:  https://ulstandards.ul.com/access-standards/
Step 2: Once you get to the site, proceed as if you are buying a standard
Step 3:  Access the Standard
Step 4:  Select Digital View
Step 5:  Register if needed

This should be fully available to the public including the AHJ community.  ​

TO ALL CONTRACTORS-
PLEASE HELP THE TECH STUDENTS

Do you know that you can work with the local technical schools to help those young kids that will some day walk in your shoes in the trades?

These teachers are dedicated hard workers with little funding for their students

How can you help?
Become a co-op shop; donate used materials or equipment, Join the advisory Board
If you want to get involved but don't know how just call me and I will help you find a very appreciative school in your area. Bev@Kennedyseminars.net or 978-655-4568

ELECTRICAL

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 MASSACHUSETTS

MA Electrical Licenses can be renewed now.
*If you renewed last cycle and nothing has changed you can log into your portal and renew now.
*If you received a new license since 2019 (including the business entity license) you need the mailing from the State Board with your authorization code to link into your portal. 
**If you moved and did not receive the mailing you can email board staff and request the code electricians.board@mass.gov  electricians.board@mass.gov ​

*Any application being submitted to PSI after September 13, 2021 will need a 15 hour code update included 

BUSINESS ENTITY (A1 or C1) LICENSE
*This is in full effect.
*If you are working in MA as any form of a corporation this is for you (does not apply to journeyman).
*Here is the link on the MA website for info www.mass.gov/lists/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians-applications-and-forms

PSI Testing:(See pdf below)
--Any app submitted after Sept 13, 2021 will need a 15 hr code update included in paperwork
-Quickest way to get your PSI application is by email to
​MAELAPPS@PSIONLINE.COM
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​20 Year expiration of School and Work Hours
*MA Board has just extended the expiration of school and work hours to 20 years effective immediately.
Read the full regulation 237 CMR 13
Scroll to 13.03(a)(3) and 13.05(1) & (2) for the significant changes.
This applies to testing for all license classes 
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2020 MA Amendments
230.85 Emergency MA Amendment
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*Has your MA License expired in 2016 or earlier?
You NEED to RETEST.  

*Need info on the S-License to work on security systems
S-License FAQ's
S-License Apps

*6 hours of pd  no longer sent to the Board. Keep your certificate in a safe spot if you are randomly selected for audit.
If you take a 6 hour class on your own, make sure your certificate contains the following:
1.Subject matter;
2.Date of course and hours completed;
3.Course Sponsor's name;
4.Speakers name;
5.Name of attendee.


 New Hampshire

NH RENEWALS ONLINE ONLY As of 03/10/2021
RE: ONLINE RENEWALS ARE HERE!
Dear Licensee:
The Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (OPLC) is excited to announce that the agency has moved all renewal licensing applications online!
Licensees will conveniently be able to renew any time of day and processing times will be faster. Once successfully submitted, prior to expiration, the license status will be updated to active while being reviewed for approval.
Licenses are eligible for online renewal 60 days prior to expiration. Renewal notifications and license documents are now sent to you in paperless form via email from NHLicences@oplc.nh.gov  to your email address on file here, at the OPLC.
Please check the expiration date on your license and mark your calendar with a reminder 60 days prior to that date. If you do not receive an email notification with instructions and a registration code within a few days of your 60 day renewal period or have any questions regarding this notice, please email our customer support unit at customersupport@olpc.nh.gov or call one of our customer support specialists at 603.271.2152 for assistance.

*NH has not yet adopted the 2020 code but check with the town you are working in as towns have the ability to adopt sooner than the State.

*NH has extended the requirement to complete the 2020 NEC update 6 months until June 30, 2021
**NH still has not adopted the 2020 NEC. Your best bet is to check with the AHJ in town you are working.

NH NEC Amendments

​NH Apprentice Ratio Bill Text Effective June 2018

*Renewals and the code update are treated separately
*Moved? Make sure to update your address with the NH Board.

MAINE

RHODE ISLAND
2020 NEC adopted Feb 2022 AMENDMENTS

VERMONT

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