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Tex<strong>as</strong> <strong>Sign</strong> Association – 7070 Rye Loop, Bryan, TX 77807 – 979-778-3170<br />
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<strong>TDLR</strong> <strong>Requirements</strong> <strong>as</strong> <strong>it</strong> <strong>Applies</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Sign</strong> <strong>Electricians</strong><br />
A person may not perform electrical work unless the person holds an appropriate license issued or<br />
recognized under Chapter 1305 of the Tex<strong>as</strong> Occupations Code. Consequently, all electricians (subject <strong>to</strong><br />
the Act) must be licensed by the state or hold a municipal/regional electricians license recognized by the<br />
state. Add<strong>it</strong>ionally, the Tex<strong>as</strong> Department of Licensing and Regulation (<strong>TDLR</strong>) is mandated by state law<br />
<strong>to</strong> adopt the National Electrical Code (NEC) <strong>as</strong> the electrical code for the state which establishes the<br />
"minimum standard" for all electrical work in Tex<strong>as</strong> that is covered by the Electrical Safety and Licensing<br />
Act. The 2011 National Electric Code (NEC) became effective on September 11, 2011.<br />
All non-exempt electrical work started on or after the effective date h<strong>as</strong> <strong>to</strong> be installed in accordance w<strong>it</strong>h<br />
the NEC 2011. The “start” of electrical work is the day the electrician begins installing electrical materials<br />
or equipment w<strong>it</strong>hin the residential or commercial building structure. This also applies in the<br />
unincorporated are<strong>as</strong> of the state, where there are no c<strong>it</strong>y perm<strong>it</strong>ting requirements. Inside the corporate<br />
lim<strong>it</strong>s of a municipal<strong>it</strong>y where there are c<strong>it</strong>y perm<strong>it</strong>ting requirements, electricians must abide by the<br />
perm<strong>it</strong>ting and electrical code requirements adopted under local ordinance.<br />
Add<strong>it</strong>ionally, the content of the state electrical examinations h<strong>as</strong> been updated <strong>to</strong> incorporate the 2011<br />
NEC references and requirements. The State electrical exam me<strong>as</strong>ures the competency level <strong>as</strong>sociated<br />
w<strong>it</strong>h those are<strong>as</strong> recognized <strong>as</strong> part of the scope of work allowed by Statute and Administrative Rules for<br />
electrical sign licensees. The state electrical exams are available through PSI, who h<strong>as</strong> contracted w<strong>it</strong>h<br />
<strong>TDLR</strong> <strong>to</strong> develop, maintain, and administer our state electrician licensing examinations. It is important for<br />
license candidates <strong>to</strong> review the Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) which contains detailed information<br />
regarding the examinations and is v<strong>it</strong>al <strong>to</strong> understanding the process.<br />
For add<strong>it</strong>ional information regarding sign electricians vis<strong>it</strong> the <strong>TDLR</strong> webs<strong>it</strong>e at<br />
http://www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elec.htm.<br />
Statute and Rules Relating <strong>to</strong> the Regulation of<br />
<strong>Sign</strong> <strong>Electricians</strong> by Local Governments<br />
Tex<strong>as</strong> Electrical Safety and Licensing Act, T<strong>it</strong>le 8, Occupations Code Chapter 1305<br />
Sec. 1305.002. Defin<strong>it</strong>ions.<br />
(9) "Electrical sign contracting" means the business of designing, manufacturing, installing,<br />
connecting, reconnecting, or servicing an electric sign, cold cathode, neon g<strong>as</strong> tubing, or outline g<strong>as</strong><br />
tubing, or altering electric sign wiring or conduc<strong>to</strong>rs e<strong>it</strong>her inside or outside of a building.<br />
(10) "Electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r" means a person engaged in electrical sign contracting.<br />
(11) "Electrical work" means any labor or material used in installing, maintaining, or extending an<br />
electrical wiring system and the appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection w<strong>it</strong>h the<br />
use of electrical energy in, on, outside, or attached <strong>to</strong> a building, residence, structure, property, or<br />
premises. The term includes service entrance conduc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>as</strong> defined by the National Electrical Code.<br />
Sec. 1305.102. Rules.<br />
(a) The executive direc<strong>to</strong>r shall adopt rules for the licensing of electricians, sign electricians, electrical<br />
sign contrac<strong>to</strong>rs, electrical contrac<strong>to</strong>rs, residential appliance installers, and residential appliance<br />
installation contrac<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>as</strong> prescribed by this chapter.<br />
(b) The executive direc<strong>to</strong>r by rule shall prescribe descriptions of the types of activ<strong>it</strong>ies that may be<br />
performed by each cl<strong>as</strong>s of license holder under this chapter.<br />
(c) The executive direc<strong>to</strong>r by rule shall adopt standards of conduct requirements for license holders<br />
under this chapter.<br />
(d) The commission may adopt rules regarding the registration of apprenticeship training programs<br />
and <strong>to</strong> require registered programs <strong>to</strong> report the names of persons enrolled in the programs.
Sec. 1305.151. License Required.<br />
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Except <strong>as</strong> provided by Section 1305.003, a person or business may not perform or offer <strong>to</strong> perform<br />
electrical work or residential appliance installation unless the person or business holds an appropriate<br />
license issued or recognized under this chapter.<br />
Sec. 1305.162. Examinations.<br />
(a) Examinations required by this subchapter shall be conducted throughout the state.<br />
(b) The department shall accept, develop, or contract for the examinations required by this chapter,<br />
including the administration of the examinations. Each examination must test the knowledge of the<br />
applicant about materials and methods used in electrical installations related <strong>to</strong> the activ<strong>it</strong>ies that may<br />
be performed w<strong>it</strong>hin each cl<strong>as</strong>s of license under this chapter and the standards prescribed by the<br />
National Electrical Code <strong>as</strong> adopted by the executive direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
(c) The executive direc<strong>to</strong>r shall determine uniform standards for acceptable performance on an<br />
examination.<br />
Sec. 1305.201. Municipal or Regional Regulation.<br />
(a) This chapter does not prohib<strong>it</strong> a municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region from regulating electricians or residential<br />
appliance installers by:<br />
(1) enacting an ordinance requiring inspections;<br />
(2) offering examinations;<br />
(3) issuing municipal or regional licenses; or<br />
(4) collecting perm<strong>it</strong> fees for municipal or regional licenses and examinations from electricians<br />
and appliance installers for work performed in the municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region.<br />
(b) A municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region may not require a person <strong>to</strong> take a municipal or regional examination if<br />
that person holds the appropriate license issued under this chapter and is working w<strong>it</strong>hin the scope of<br />
that license.<br />
(c) A municipal<strong>it</strong>y may adopt procedures for the:<br />
(1) adoption of local amendments <strong>to</strong> the National Electrical Code; and<br />
(2) administration and enforcement of that code.<br />
(d) Electrical work performed w<strong>it</strong>hin the corporate lim<strong>it</strong>s of a municipal<strong>it</strong>y must be installed in<br />
accordance w<strong>it</strong>h all applicable local ordinances.<br />
(e) Electrical work performed in an unincorporated area of the state must be installed in accordance<br />
w<strong>it</strong>h standards at le<strong>as</strong>t <strong>as</strong> stringent <strong>as</strong> the requirements of the state electrical code <strong>as</strong> adopted under<br />
Section 1305.101.<br />
Sec. 1305.202. Scope of Municipal or Regional License.<br />
(a) A license <strong>to</strong> perform electrical work issued by a municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region is valid only in the<br />
municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region or in another municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region under a reciprocal agreement.<br />
(b) A person who holds a license <strong>to</strong> perform electrical work or electrical sign work issued by a<br />
municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region that elects <strong>to</strong> discontinue issuing or renewing licenses may apply for an<br />
equivalent license under this chapter w<strong>it</strong>hout complying w<strong>it</strong>h the applicable examination requirement<br />
if the person:<br />
(1) held the municipal or regional license for the preceding year; and<br />
(2) subm<strong>it</strong>s an application for a license under this chapter w<strong>it</strong>hin 90 days of the date the<br />
municipal<strong>it</strong>y or region s<strong>to</strong>ps issuing or renewing licenses.
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Administrative Rules of the Tex<strong>as</strong> Department of Licensing and Regulation<br />
16 Tex<strong>as</strong> Administrative Code, Chapter 73<br />
73.10. Defin<strong>it</strong>ions.<br />
(12) Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Contrac<strong>to</strong>r--A person, or ent<strong>it</strong>y, licensed <strong>as</strong> an electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r, that is in<br />
the business of performing "Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Contracting" <strong>as</strong> defined by Tex<strong>as</strong> Occupations Code,<br />
§1305.002(9).<br />
(13) M<strong>as</strong>ter <strong>Sign</strong> Electrician--An individual, licensed <strong>as</strong> a m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician, who, on behalf of an<br />
electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r, performs "Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Work" <strong>as</strong> defined in paragraph (18).<br />
(14) Journeyman <strong>Sign</strong> Electrician--An individual, licensed <strong>as</strong> a journeyman sign electrician, who works<br />
under the general supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician or a m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician, on behalf of an<br />
electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r, while performing “Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Work” <strong>as</strong> defined in paragraph (18).<br />
(18) Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Work--Any labor or material used in manufacturing, installing, maintaining,<br />
extending, connecting or reconnecting an electrical wiring system and <strong>it</strong>s appurtenances, apparatus or<br />
equipment used in connection w<strong>it</strong>h signs, outline lighting, awnings, signals, light em<strong>it</strong>ting diodes, and<br />
the repair of existing outdoor electric discharge lighting, including parking lot pole lighting. This also<br />
includes the installation of an electrical service integral <strong>to</strong> an isolated sign and/or outline lighting<br />
installation.<br />
(20) Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Apprentice--An individual, licensed <strong>as</strong> an electrical sign apprentice who works<br />
under the on-s<strong>it</strong>e supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician, a m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician, or a journeyman sign<br />
electrician, on behalf of an electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r performing "Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Work” <strong>as</strong> defined by<br />
this chapter.<br />
(25) Offer <strong>to</strong> perform--To make a wr<strong>it</strong>ten or oral proposal, <strong>to</strong> contract in wr<strong>it</strong>ing or orally <strong>to</strong> perform<br />
electrical work or electrical sign work, <strong>to</strong> advertise in any form through any medium that a person or<br />
business ent<strong>it</strong>y is an electrical contrac<strong>to</strong>r, electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r, or residential appliance installation<br />
contrac<strong>to</strong>r or that implies in any way that a person or business ent<strong>it</strong>y is available <strong>to</strong> contract for or<br />
perform electrical work, electrical sign work, or residential appliance installation work.<br />
73.52. Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Contrac<strong>to</strong>rs’ Responsibil<strong>it</strong>ies.<br />
(a) An Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Contrac<strong>to</strong>r shall:<br />
(1) notify the department when a new m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician or m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician of record is<br />
<strong>as</strong>signed <strong>to</strong> the contrac<strong>to</strong>r and notify the department w<strong>it</strong>hin thirty business days from the date that<br />
the m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician's employment w<strong>it</strong>h the contrac<strong>to</strong>r ended;<br />
(2) maintain employee records and records of all work performed on <strong>it</strong>s behalf for a period of four<br />
years after completion of the work, and shall make those records available <strong>to</strong> the department at the<br />
contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s place of business during normal business hours for inspection and copying. If the<br />
contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s principal place of business is located out of the state of Tex<strong>as</strong>, the department may<br />
require the contrac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> make records available <strong>to</strong> the department at <strong>it</strong>s offices in Austin, Tex<strong>as</strong> or<br />
another location agreed upon by the department and the contrac<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
(b) A person or contrac<strong>to</strong>r that performs or offers <strong>to</strong> perform electrical sign contracting shall:<br />
(1) provide safe and proper installation and service, and <strong>as</strong>sure the electro-mechanical integr<strong>it</strong>y of<br />
all work and installations are <strong>to</strong> code;<br />
(2) not misrepresent the need for services, services <strong>to</strong> be provided, or services that have been<br />
provided;<br />
(3) not make a fraudulent promise or false statement <strong>to</strong> influence, persuade, or induce an individual<br />
or an ent<strong>it</strong>y <strong>to</strong> contract for services; and<br />
(4) ensure that all of an electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s non-exempt electrical work shall be performed<br />
by licensed individuals.
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(c) The design of an electrical sign shall only be done by a licensed m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician, m<strong>as</strong>ter sign<br />
electrician, or design professional <strong>as</strong> authorized by statute. The design shall not be subcontracted <strong>to</strong><br />
an unlicensed person, firm or corporation.<br />
(d) A licensed electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r shall display <strong>it</strong>s name and license number on both sides of<br />
each vehicle owned or operated by the business and used in the conduct of electrical work. Lettering<br />
shall be of a contr<strong>as</strong>ting color and at le<strong>as</strong>t two inches in height. The license number shall be preceded<br />
by the letters “TSCL”.<br />
(e) All advertising by electrical sign contracting companies designed <strong>to</strong> solic<strong>it</strong> electrical business shall<br />
include the electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s name and license number. This includes business cards. The<br />
following advertising does not require the license number:<br />
(1) nationally placed television advertising, in which a statement indicating that license numbers are<br />
available upon request is used in lieu of the electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r license number;<br />
(2) telephone book listings that contain only the name, address, and telephone number;<br />
(3) manufacturers’ and distribu<strong>to</strong>r’s telephone book trade ads identifying an electrical contrac<strong>to</strong>r;<br />
(4) telephone solic<strong>it</strong>ations, provided the solic<strong>it</strong>or states that the contrac<strong>to</strong>r complies w<strong>it</strong>h licensing<br />
requirements of the state. The electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s number must be provided upon request;<br />
(5) promotional <strong>it</strong>ems of nominal value such <strong>as</strong> ball caps, tee shirts, and other gifts; and<br />
(6) signs located on the contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s permanent business location.<br />
(f) The electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s name, address, phone number, and license number shall appear on<br />
all proposals, invoices, and wr<strong>it</strong>ten contracts from the contrac<strong>to</strong>r. The following information: “Regulated<br />
by The Tex<strong>as</strong> Department of Licensing and Regulation, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Tex<strong>as</strong> 78711, 1-800-<br />
803-9202, 512-463-6599; webs<strong>it</strong>e: www.license.state.tx.us/complaints” shall be listed on all proposals,<br />
invoices, and wr<strong>it</strong>ten contracts.<br />
(g) A licensed electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r and <strong>it</strong>s designated m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician or m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician<br />
of record is responsible for supervision of all licensees performing work on behalf of the contrac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>as</strong>sure compliance w<strong>it</strong>h applicable statutes and rules and in particular, standards of conduct set out in<br />
this chapter.<br />
(h) An electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>r shall not use a license that is not <strong>as</strong>signed <strong>to</strong> that contrac<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
73.53. Responsibil<strong>it</strong>ies of All Persons Performing Electrical Work. (Effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg<br />
9433; amended effective March 15, 2012, 37 TexReg 1703)<br />
All persons must perform non-exempt electrical work, non-exempt electrical sign work, or non-exempt<br />
residential appliance installation work in compliance w<strong>it</strong>h applicable codes and ordinances. The<br />
department will interpret applicable codes and ordinances for purposes of enforcement of the Act.<br />
1. Who must be licensed?<br />
Frequently Asked Questions<br />
Relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>Electricians</strong> w<strong>it</strong>hin Local Governments<br />
Anyone who performs electrical work in the state of Tex<strong>as</strong> must be licensed.<br />
Electrical work is defined <strong>as</strong>:<br />
• Any labor or material used in installing, maintaining or extending an electrical wiring system and<br />
the appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection w<strong>it</strong>h the use of electrical energy<br />
in, on, outside, or attached <strong>to</strong> a building, residence, structure, property, or premises;<br />
• Service entrance conduc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>as</strong> defined by the National Electrical Code;<br />
• Electrical contrac<strong>to</strong>rs, electrical sign contrac<strong>to</strong>rs, and residential appliance installer contrac<strong>to</strong>rs.
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2. What are the different types of licenses?<br />
There are licenses for Business and Individuals:<br />
Business Licenses<br />
• Electrical Contrac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
• Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Contrac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
• Residential Appliance Installation Contrac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Individual Licenses<br />
• M<strong>as</strong>ter Electrician<br />
• M<strong>as</strong>ter <strong>Sign</strong> Electrician<br />
• Journeyman Electrician<br />
• Journeyman <strong>Sign</strong> Electrician<br />
• Residential Wireman<br />
• Maintenance Electrician<br />
• Residential Appliance Installer<br />
• Electrical Apprentice<br />
• Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Apprentice<br />
3. What are the requirements for a license?<br />
You must subm<strong>it</strong> an application, any required supporting documentation, and pay the required fees for<br />
each type of license you need. In add<strong>it</strong>ion, you must meet the following requirements:<br />
Business Licenses<br />
• Electrical Contrac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
- You must be a licensed m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician, or employ a licensed m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician;<br />
- Maintain the required lim<strong>it</strong>s of business liabil<strong>it</strong>y insurance:<br />
(1) Minimum $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury);<br />
(2) Minimum $600,000 aggregate (<strong>to</strong>tal amount the policy will pay for property damage and bodily<br />
injury coverage); and<br />
(3) Minimum $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations.<br />
- Meet the statu<strong>to</strong>ry requirements for workers compensation coverage.<br />
• Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Contrac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
- You must be a licensed m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician or m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician, or employ a licensed m<strong>as</strong>ter<br />
electrician or m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician;<br />
- Maintain the required lim<strong>it</strong>s of business liabil<strong>it</strong>y insurance:<br />
(1) Minimum $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury);<br />
(2) Minimum $600,000 aggregate (<strong>to</strong>tal amount the policy will pay for property damage and bodily<br />
injury coverage); and<br />
(3) Minimum $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations.<br />
- Meet the statu<strong>to</strong>ry requirements for workers compensation coverage.<br />
• Residential Appliance Installation Contrac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
- You must be a licensed residential appliance installer, or employ a licensed residential appliance<br />
installer;<br />
- Maintain the required lim<strong>it</strong>s of business liabil<strong>it</strong>y insurance:<br />
(1) Minimum $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury);<br />
(2) Minimum $600,000 aggregate (<strong>to</strong>tal amount the policy will pay for property damage and bodily<br />
injury coverage); and<br />
(3) Minimum $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations.<br />
- Meet the statu<strong>to</strong>ry requirements for workers compensation coverage.<br />
Individual Licenses<br />
• M<strong>as</strong>ter Electrician
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- 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician;<br />
- Hold a journeyman electrician license for at le<strong>as</strong>t two years;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>sing score on the m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician examination.<br />
• M<strong>as</strong>ter <strong>Sign</strong> Electrician<br />
- 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter or m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>sing score on the m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician examination.<br />
• Journeyman Electrician<br />
- 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>sing score on the journeyman electrician examination.<br />
• Journeyman <strong>Sign</strong> Electrician<br />
- 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter or m<strong>as</strong>ter sign electrician;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>sing score on the journeyman sign electrician examination.<br />
• Residential Wireman<br />
- 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician or residential<br />
wireman;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>sing score on the residential wireman examination.<br />
• Maintenance Electrician<br />
- 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician or a maintenance<br />
electrician;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>sing score on the maintenance electrician examination.<br />
• Residential Appliance Installer<br />
- Be at le<strong>as</strong>t 16 years old;<br />
- P<strong>as</strong>s the residential appliance installer examination.<br />
• Electrical Apprentice<br />
- Be at le<strong>as</strong>t 16 years old;<br />
- Assisting in the installation of electrical work under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician.<br />
• Electrical <strong>Sign</strong> Apprentice<br />
- Be at le<strong>as</strong>t 18 years old;<br />
- Assisting in the installation of electrical work under the supervision of a m<strong>as</strong>ter electrician.<br />
4. Where will a state license allow me <strong>to</strong> work?<br />
A state license is valid anywhere in Tex<strong>as</strong>.<br />
5. Can a c<strong>it</strong>y or region still require me <strong>to</strong> have a c<strong>it</strong>y license and charge me a fee?<br />
Yes. However, they may not require you <strong>to</strong> take a municipal or regional examination if you hold a state<br />
electrical license.<br />
6. I have a municipal electrician’s license. Can I perform electrical work in Tex<strong>as</strong>?<br />
Yes, but you can only perform electrical work w<strong>it</strong>hin the c<strong>it</strong>y where you are licensed. A municipal license<br />
is not valid statewide.<br />
7. I work <strong>as</strong> an electrician in agricultural operations only, such <strong>as</strong> farming and ranching. Do I need<br />
a statewide electrician’s license?<br />
No, a state electrician’s license is not required for electrical work performed on a building, structure, or<br />
equipment used in agriculture. For more on exemptions, see the “Exemptions” section below.<br />
73.53. Responsibil<strong>it</strong>ies of All Persons Performing Electrical Work. (Effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg<br />
9433; amended effective March 15, 2012, 37 TexReg 1703)<br />
All persons must perform non-exempt electrical work, non-exempt electrical sign work, or non-exempt<br />
residential appliance installation work in compliance w<strong>it</strong>h applicable codes and ordinances. The<br />
department will interpret applicable codes and ordinances for purposes of enforcement of the Act.