1. (1) Pursuant to Section 34-36-6(a)(2), Code of Alabama, 1975, the Board adopts the following minimum standards for the installation, service or repair of  commercial and residential electrical systems and all electrical contractors shall comply with the minimum standards required by:

   (a)Brand specific manufacturers installation instructions;

   (b)Any minimum standards required and described by applicable local, State, and Federal codes or ordinances, as well as any and all applicable Alabama agencies, Board's and Commissions' rules and regulations. Where there is conflict between the minimum standards adopted by the Board and the applicable local, State, or Federal codes or ordinances or any applicable Alabama agency, Board or Commission's, rules and regulations, the most restrictive will govern.

Author: Jeffrey M. Becraft

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, 34-36-7.

History: New Rule: Filed December 5, 2012; effective January 9, 2013. Repealed and New Rule: Published December 31, 2025; effective February 14, 2026.