Rules of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas, 17 CAR pt. 210
Department of Labor and Licensing · Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas
- Status
- Reviewed by ALC
- Citation
- 17 CAR pt. 210
- Comment deadline
- Apr 20, 2026
- Public hearing
- Apr 21, 2026
- ALC review
- Aug 20, 2026 · item E.50.a · ALC Administrative Rules
- Effective
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The Board of Electrical Examiners’ proposed rule changes for 17 CAR pt. 210 are in accordance with Act 746 of 2025. The Act removed definitions, clarified exemptions for individuals holding HVACR licenses, repealed air conditioning electrician license, and clarified requirements for apprentices and apprentice schools. The proposal makes these changes to the rules as well. The proposal also cleans up outdated or repetitive information already contained in statutes to simplify the rules. The proposed rules also seek to update to the current code cycle for the National Electrical Code. By statute the Board is to adopt the code, and the proposal adopts the 2026 code with some exemptions.
A public hearing was held on April 21, 2026, and the public comment period expired on April 20, 2026. The agency received the following public comments. 1. Commenter Name: Brenda Jones, Executive Officer, Arkansas Home Builders Association Comment Summary: The Home Builders Association was expressing endorsement and support for the adoption of the National Electrical Code. ABOEE Response: Thanked the Association for its support. 2. Commenter Name: David Gray, Secretary/Treasurer, Arkansas Chapter IAEI Comment Summary: (a) Mr. Gray urged ABOEE to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code in its entirety, specifically addressing his concerns regarding island and peninsula countertop receptacle requirements. (b) Mr. Gray opposed the proposed amendment regarding HVACR licensees’ exemption to run 75 feet of line voltage power wiring under certain circumstances. He expressed competency concerns and potential liability. ABOEE Response: ABOEE received Gray’s comments both in writing and orally. Mr. Gray’s comments regarding the adoption of the 2026 Code were taken under advisement and considered by ABOEE following the meeting. ABOEE moved to proceed with the adoption of the Code with excepti
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