- (1) All electrical and provisional electrical contractors shall be individually accountable for obtaining 14 hours of continuing education hours every two years.
- (2) The Board may prescribe additional continuing education courses as disciplinary action.
- (3) All licensed contractors shall meet continuing education requirements as stated in Section 34-36-8 Code of Ala. 1975.
- (4) Continuing education is not required for the first year a contractor holds a certification.
- (5) Failure to complete the minimum continuing education requirements annually will prevent the renewal of a certified contractor's license until proof of compliance is submitted to the Board.
- (6) Units of measure for continuing education in hours. One hour equals at least 50 minutes.
- (7) Continuing education hours are awarded in increments of two hours not to exceed fourteen hours.
- (8) Certified contractors may roll over up to seven hours on an annual basis.
- (9) The Board may accept continuing education earned from an alternative continuing education provider by submitting a request for approval of non-traditional continuing education.
- (10) Continuing education courses and activities may not be repeated within the earning period for credit.
- (11) Proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements must be submitted to the Board before the quarter in which the licensee expires annually.
Author: Jeffrey M. Becraft
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, 34-36-8(c).
History: New Rule: Published December 31, 2025; effective February 14, 2026.