The Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating electrical contractors. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline. The board engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.

Division 61G6 of the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board contains several chapters which provide rules for those engaged in electrical contracting and is part of the Florida Administrative Code.

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61G6-5.001 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Applicant” means a business entity making application for certification as an electrical contractor, specialty electrical contractor as designated in Rule 61G6-7.001, F.A.C.

(2) “Qualifying agent” means a person with the ability and authority to supervise, direct, manage and control the electrical and/or alarm contracting of a business entity.

(3) “Responsible management” means a managerial position of authority, supervision, and control over the electrical contracting activities of a business entity.

(4) “Engaging in electrical contracting” means a person or business entity who: holds a current occupational license to practice electrical contracting; holds an active license as an electrical contractor; and is able to demonstrate and document professional activity in the practice of electrical contracting.

(5) “Electrical contractor or unlimited electrical contractor” means a person as defined in Section 489.505(12), F.S., whose scope of practice is not limited to a specific segment of electrical contracting. An electrical contractor or unlimited electrical contractor shall be either certified or registered.

(6) “Specialty electrical contractor” means a person as defined in Section 489.505(19), F.S., whose scope of practice is limited to a specific segment of electrical contracting as defined in subsections 61G6-7.001(1)-(5), F.A.C. A specialty electrical contractor may be either certified or registered.

(7) “Engaging in alarm contracting” means a person or business entity who: holds a current occupational license to practice alarm contracting; holds an active license as an alarm system contractor; and is able to demonstrate and document professional activity in the practice of alarm contracting.

(8) “Comprehensive” means skill, knowledge and experience covering all areas of contracting.

(9) “Specialized training” means instruction specific to an area or areas of the electrical or alarm trade provided by governmental or private organizations for the purpose of preparing the individual instructed to provide a service to the instructing entity.

(10) “Education” means formal instruction provided by an accredited public or private school, community college or university which includes formal classroom time and testing and results in the conference of a recognized degree. For the purposes of this definition 500 man hours equals one year of instruction.

61G6-5.004 Requirement for Business Organizations.

In order that the Board may carry out its statutory duty to investigate the financial responsibility, credit, and business reputation of an applicant proposing to engage in contracting as a partnership, corporation, business trust, or other legal entity other than a sole proprietorship, an applicant shall be required to forward the following to the Department for review by the Board:

(1) A comprehensive financial statement reflecting the financial condition of the business organization in its previous fiscal year; provided, however, that the statement be prepared within 12 months of the date of filing of the application. The financial statement shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as defined by Rule 61H1-20.007, F.A.C. (February, 2004). The financial statement must indicate a minimum net worth as indicated below for the following categories:

(a) Unlimited electrical and alarm contractor $10,000

(b) Specialty Contractor  $5,000

(2) A report on the business organization from any recognized credit bureau which includes but is not limited to credit history, ability to be bonded, liens, judgments, suits, bankruptcy, and assignment of receivers obtained from county, state and federal records. The credit report must be dated within twelve (12) months of the date of filing the application.