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WA Administrative Code Revisions Effective July 1, 2014

UPDATE: Arc Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection — Effective July 1, 2014, Washington will require Arc Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (AFCI) as specified in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). Proposed rule changes to Washington Administrative Code § 296-46B were adopted on May 20, 2014 and will…

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WA Issues Guidance On Who Can Place Building Integrated PV Systems

Revised Code of Washington §§ 19.28.041, 19.28.161, and 19.28.006 definitions of “Equipment” and “Electrical construction trade” require that all parts and components of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems be installed and maintained by properly licensed electrical contractors and certified electricians. Construction contractors who are not electrical contractors are not properly licensed…

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Ohio Certificates of Authorization Expire June 30

If you provide engineering and/or surveying services in Ohio, the current Certificates of Authorization expire on June 30, 2014 — Ohio law has changed and the renewal process is now biennial. Mark your calendar — Registration Deadline is Monday, June 30, 2014 by 4:30 p.m. and Certificates of Authorization cannot…

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Iowa PMSB License Renewal-Related Legislative Changes

The Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Board) licenses those working in the plumbing, hydronic, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration disciplines. It issues trade licenses, specialty licenses and medical gas piping installation certifications. It began to issue contractor licenses on November 1, 2012, and anyone working in these…

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NJ Trial Court Dismisses Condo Association’s Defect Claims

In late March, a trial court in Bergen County, New Jersey dismissed a condominium association’s construction defect claims against several construction entities for failure to comply with the applicable statute of limitations. This decision’s appellate aftermath will be interesting to follow, because the trial court stripped away some of the…

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NV Contractors Board Offers FREE Training Day to Contractors

The Nevada State Contractors Board recently sent out an invitation to all contractors for its second FREE educational seminar Wednesday, June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited to 50 participants at the Reno location, 5400 Mill Street, and 100 at the Las Vegas location, Clark County…

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5th Annual Groundbreaking Women in Construction — June 12

Learn “Personal Career Strategies to Advance Your Professional Path” at the upcoming 5th annual Groundbreaking Women in Construction event that is being held at the McGraw Hills Financial Global Headquarters, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, on June 12. Breakfast and registration start at 8:00 a.m. It’s…