Amending Chapter 6 Entitled Buildings Deleting Chapter 8 Articles 1 Through 6

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(d) The Board shall keep a record of all licenses and certificates and shall have printed a manual of its rules and regulations for conduct of examinations. (e) Three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but any action taken at a meeting shall require the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members. (f) No new license under this Article shall be issued without written approval by the Board. Section 6 -23. Electrical Licenses. (a) No person shall perform or cause to be performed any installation, maintenance, alteration or repair of any electrical equipment without obtaining in advance a license from the Controller upon presentation of a certificate issued by the Board. (1) Class A Electrical Contractor's License. A Class A electrical contractor's license may be issued to a person who maintains a business telephone in St. Joseph County and is principally engaged in the business of electrical contracting. This license entitles the holder and his employees to perform electrical contracting work. (2) Class B industrial electrical license. A Class B industrial electrical license may be issued to a person who installs, maintains, alters, and /or repairs electrical equipment, provided that any such work performed shall be confined to the industrial premises described in the license application and certificate. No person shall hold more than one Class B license at one time. (b) Exemption. No license under this Article is required for the execution or performance of the following electrical work: (1) Installations of communications systems, installations in recreational vehicles, and installations not covered by the Indiana Electrical Rules. (2) The performance of electrical work in a one- or two - family dwelling by the owner - occupant of the dwelling; provided, however, that this exemption does not apply to any person hired by the owner - occupant for compen- sation to assist or to perform such electrical work on that dwelling. (c) Application. Each applicant shall apply in writing to the Board for a license at least thirty (30) days before the next scheduled examination date. The application shall include: (1) The class of license applied for. (2) The name and place of business of the applicant. (3) Letter(s) from former employer(s) or a union to show that the applicant has had not less than four (4) years (or equivalent) experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of residential, commercial or industrial electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment. (4) Payment of a $20.00 examination fee; provided, however, that in the event of a specially scheduled examination, the examination fee shall be $50.00. (5) Evidence of the applicant's age being at least 21 years. -12-