Electricians' Examining Board

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:  PROPOSED BOARD RULEMAKING  - CHAPTER 120, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS (repeal and replace) 

The proposed rulemaking would repeal the current Chapter 120, Electrical Installation Standards, and replace with a rule with the same title and in the same location that adopts and incorporates by reference into board rule the 2026 National Electrical Code. National Fire Protection Association (“NAPA”) standard #30 (“2026 NEC”) subject to certain amendments and exclusions. 

The proposed rule adopts the 2026 NEC with amendments to the following: Article 90.4(D) New Products, Constructions or Materials: Article 100, Definitions, Dormitory; Article 210.8(A)(7), Dwelling Units; Article 210.8(B)(2), Other than Dwelling Units; Article 210.8(F), Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel, Outdoor Outlets; Article 230.4(E), Number of Services, Identification; Article 334.10, Uses Permitted; Article 338.12(B), Uses not Permitted, Underground Service-Entrance Cable; Article 400.12(4), Uses Not Permitted; Article 406.9(C)(1), Wiring Devices in Damp or Wet Locations, Wiring Devices in Bathtub and Shower Spaces, Receptables; and Article 702(A)(2)(a), Capacity and Rating, System Capacity, Automatic Load Connection. The Board Proposes not to adopt Article 334.12(2) or Article 625.43(D)(1)(2). The rule proposes not to adopt the 2026 NEC Article 110.16 Arc-Flash Hazard Warning and instead adopting Article 110.16 as contained in the 2023 NEC. 

Public Hearing: Friday, May 15, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, located at 76 Northern Avenue in Gardiner, Maine. Individuals may also attend and participate in the public hearing remotely via Zoom. A link to attend and participate in the hearing remotely will be posted on the Board’s webpage in advance of the hearing at: Electricians' Examining Board - Board Meeting Information | Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Comment Deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Comments may be submitted in writing: (1) by email to Holly Poirier at Holly.Poirier@maine.gov or (2) by mail to the Electricians’ Examining Board, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035. 

PROPOSED BOARD RULEMAKING: Chapter 120, Electrical Installation Standards - Proposed Rulemaking.pdf 

Purpose

The Electricians' Examining Board was established to protect the public from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power and other purposes through the regulation of electricians in Maine.

The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure the competency of electricians through examination; to issue licenses to those qualified to hold the title of Master electrician, Journeyman electrician, Limited electrician, Apprentice electrician, Journeyman-in-training electrician or Helper electrician; to investigate complaints of noncompliance with or violations of the law and board rules; and to issue permits.

You may follow this link to the Secretary of State's office to view a list of board members. Members of the public should not contact board members with questions or comments.  All questions, comments or any other board-related matters must be directed to the Board’s manager. 

Staff Announcements

Notice of the adoption of Chapter 120 (2023 NEC)

All installations of electrical equipment commencing on or after July 1, 2024 must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code as adopted by the Board in this Chapter, as well as with all applicable statutes or rules of the State and this Board and all applicable ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of local municipalities.

The Board hereby adopts and incorporates into this chapter by reference the NFPA standard 70, National Electrical Code (2023 edition), Copyright © 2022 National Fire Protection Association, subject to the amendments and exclusions indicated in chapter 120 of Board rule.

Board rules 

Electricians' Examining Board Newsletter - Spring 26 Newsletter_.pdf  

Notice Regarding License Verification Requests

License verifications is available at no charge by visiting Electricians Examining Board online licensing portal. OPOR does not issue paper license verifications. 

Licenses and other communications from the Electricians' Examining Board will be sent to you by email, so please be sure to keep your contact information current. Follow this link to verify your contact information.

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