How will the certification requirement be enforced?
The procedures for enforcement have not yet been established. A bill pending before the Legislature would allow electricians until January 1, 2005 to become certified, so there will be plenty of time to establish an enforcement mechanism. How will a contractor know whether an electrician is certified? The DAS has developed a database of certified electricians which is accessible under the What’s NEW tab of this website, or via the DAS website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DAS/ElectricalTrade.htm. How will appeals be handled regarding enforcement penalties? Procedures for handling complaints will be handled in accordance with the California Code of Regulations. Must a C-10 contractor have their own certification if they are personally performing electrical work? California C-10 license holders are exempt from having to take the certification. However, if a C-10 license holder is performing work as an employee for another C-10, they are required to be certified. Fee Issues What is the basis f
