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Idaho Code § 54-1016

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Search Constitution pecnv.out TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 10 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND JOURNEYMEN 54-1016. Exemptions. (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to apply to: (a)  Any regulated utility, telephone company, rural telephone cooperative or municipal communications utility, or its employees, in the installation or maintenance of communication circuits, wires and apparatus by or for such entities or their communications service customers; (b)  Any electrical public utility, or its employees, in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, circuits, apparatus and equipment by or for such public utility or comprising a part of its plants, lines or system; (c)  Modular buildings as defined in section 39-4301 , Idaho Code, that are constructed in the state of Idaho for installation on building sites outside the state; provided however, that no modular building shall be installed on a building site in the state of Idaho until it has been approved and bears the insignia of approval of the division as being in compliance with the requirements set forth in section 39-4304 , Idaho Code. (2)  The licensing provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (a)  Any property owner performing noncommercial electrical work in the owner’s primary or secondary residence or associated outbuildings or land associated with the entire property on which those buildings sit, except that homeowner installations of renewable power generation connected to the community power grid shall be subject to a preplan review in accordance with local jurisdictions’ policies and procedures prior to the purchase of a permit; (b)  Any person regularly employed as a maintenance electrician performing electrical maintenance work on the premises owned and operated by his employer, provided that electrical work is limited to maintenance and replacement of electrical fixtures, electrical conductors, electrical equipment and electrical apparatus on a like-for-like basis; (c)  Any telephone company, rural telephone cooperative, or municipal communications utility, its employees, its subsidiaries, and employees of the subsidiaries performing work on customer-owned facilities under the exclusive control of the telephone company, rural telephone cooperative, or municipal communications utility; (d)  Any telephone company, rural telephone cooperative, or municipal communications utility, its employees, its subsidiaries, and employees of the subsidiaries performing repair work on customer-owned facilities at the request of the customer; (e)  Any electrical public utility, rural electrical cooperative, municipal power utility, its employees, its subsidiaries, and employees of the subsidiaries performing work on customer-owned facilities under the exclusive control of the electrical public utility, rural electrical cooperative, or municipal power utility; (f)  Any electrical public utility, rural electrical cooperative, municipal power utility, its employees, its subsidiaries, and employees of the subsidiaries performing emergency repair work on customer-owned facilities at the request of the customer; (g)  A fire department employee who is acting in his official capacity as a representative of his agency when he is replacing, maintaining, or repairing a hard-wired smoke or carbon monoxide alarm at the request of a homeowner in a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling unit, provided that such fire department employee has received annual training regarding electrical safety and installation of the devices identified in this paragraph; (h)  A limited electrical contractor, limited electrical installer, or employee of a company holding a limited electrical contractor license who is replacing or installing a fire alarm communication device (DACT). A person provided for in this paragraph shall obtain a permit if required by the authority having jurisdiction but must not be required to submit design plans. The fire alarm communication device (DACT) may be inspected if required by the authority having jurisdiction after replacement of the fire alarm communication device (DACT). The fee for a permit shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125); or (i)  A nonprofit organization that is chartered to build houses and that has tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a religious corporation, and such organization’s volunteers, performing electrical installations for a single-family dwelling unit. An organization described in this paragraph shall designate a primary contact person with whom inspectors may communicate. (3)  The licensing provisions of this chapter shall not apply to individuals licensed pursuant to chapter 50, title 54 , Idaho Code, or certificated pursuant to chapter 26, title 54 , Idaho Code, as follows: (a)  Individuals holding a current heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) license or a current plumbing certification may install electrical circuitry and make connections from the disconnecting means to a water heater as long as the disconnect is in sight from the unit and the circuit from the disconnecting means to the water heater is no more than fifty (50) feet long. (b)  Individuals holding a current HVAC license may install: (i)   Electrical space heaters with no attached ductwork; (ii)  Electrical connections to HVAC equipment from the disconnecting means to the unit as long as the disconnect is in sight from the unit and the circuit from the disconnecting means to the HVAC equipment is no more than fifty (50) feet long; and (iii) Ventilating fans, except ducted range hoods in residences. (c)  HVAC licensees may install control wiring of twenty-four (24) volts or less for HVAC equipment of five (5) tons or less in capacity. Plumbing certificate holders are not authorized to install control wiring in HVAC equipment, regardless of voltage. (d)  Individuals holding a current limited energy electrical license may install electrical circuitry and make connections from utilization equipment installed under the restricted category of the limited electrical installer license to outlets, as long as those outlets are in sight from such utilization equipment and not more than fifty (50) feet from such utilization equipment. Outlets shall be installed by others. (4)  To the extent that a plumbing or HVAC installation permit issued by the Idaho division of occupational and professional licenses includes any part of an electrical installation, the permit issued and inspection performed shall be sufficient to satisfy the permitting and inspecting requirements of this chapter if all required permit fees have been paid. (5)  Approval and certification requirements of product and equipment as set forth in this chapter and in the adopted edition of the national electrical code do not apply to industrial machinery unless the board has made a determination that such product, machine or classes of products and machines present an undue hazard to life and property. (6)  Apprentice registration requirements shall not apply to high school students enrolled in an educational program recognized by the board in which the performance of electrical installation is a formal component of the program. The exemption is limited to students performing residential installations as part of such program under the constant on-the-job supervision of a licensed residential electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician and a permit for the work is obtained from the authority having jurisdiction. Work hours performed by such students shall not apply toward apprentice work requirements. (7)  Neither local jurisdictions nor the state fire marshal shall have the authority to amend the exemptions provided for in this section or to adopt any ordinance, law, or rule in conflict with the provisions of this section. History: [54-1016, added 1947, ch. 251, sec. 16, p. 681; am. 1961, ch. 311, sec. 17, p. 583; am. 2004, ch. 250, sec. 6, p. 720; am. 2005, ch. 235, sec. 1, p. 715; am. 2007, ch. 197, sec. 1, p. 597; am. 2007, ch. 252, sec. 8, p. 745; am. 2015, ch. 233, sec. 1, p. 731; am. 2017, ch. 325, sec. 1, p. 856; am. 2018, ch. 199, sec. 1, p. 446; am. 2018, ch. 208, sec. 12, p. 466; am. 2018, ch. 209, sec. 13, p. 476; am. 2021, ch. 214, sec. 1, p. 588; am. 2022, ch. 301, sec. 1, p. 951; am. 2023, ch. 244, sec. 14, p. 754.]


Idaho Code 54-2604

(1) A plumbing system, public or private, means and includes: (a)  Plumbing fixtures, interconnecting system pipes and traps; (b)  Soil, waste and vent pipes; (c)  Building drains and building sewers; (d)  Sanitary and storm water drainage facilities; (e)  Liquid waste and sewerage facilities; (f)  Water supply systems and distribution and disposal pipes of any premises; (g)  Water treating and water using equipment attached to a plumbing system except for water conditioning equipment; (h)  All the respective connections, devices and appurtenances of any plumbing system, public or private, within or adjacent to any building, residence, manufactured housing, or structure to and including a connection with any point of a public or private supply, distribution or disposal system or other acceptable terminal; and (i)  Water heaters and all associated venting dedicated exclusively thereto. (2)  As used in this section, "water conditioning equipment" shall mean those devices necessary to remove impurities and sediment from water. (3)  A plumbing system does not include a single service integrated fire sprinkler system as defined in section41-254, Idaho Code. (4)  It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation to do, or cause to be done, whether acting as a principal, agent, or employee, any construction, installation, improvement, extension or alteration of any plumbing system or water conditioning equipment in any residence, building, or structure, or service lines thereto, in the state of Idaho, without complying with the bonding provisions as provided by section54-2602, Idaho Code.


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TITLE 22 AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE

CHAPTER 2 COUNTY FAIR BOARDS

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22-201

CREATION OF COUNTY FAIR BOARDS.

22-202

HEARING OF OBJECTIONS — ORDER CREATING BOARD — APPOINTMENT AND SELECTION OF MEMBERS.

22-202A

DESIGNATION OF COUNTY FAIR BOARD AS ADVISORY BODY.

22-203

TIME FOR CREATION.

22-204

DUTIES OF COUNTY FAIR BOARD — BONDS OF MEMBERS — MEETINGS — FURTHER DUTIES.

22-205

SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF COUNTY FAIR BOARD.

22-206

BUDGET OF FUNDS FOR COUNTY FAIR PURPOSES — TAXING UNIT UNDER IDAHO BUDGET LAW — MAINTENANCE OF IDLE PROPERTY.

22-207

DISPOSITION OF MONEYS REMAINING AFTER FAIR CONDUCTED OR AWARDS PAID.

22-208

EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS.

22-209

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31-801

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.

31-802

SUPERVISION OF COUNTY OFFICERS.

31-803

DIVISION OF COUNTY INTO DISTRICTS.

31-804

SUPERVISION OF ELECTIONS.

31-805

SUPERVISION OF ROADS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES.

31-806

ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PARK OR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES — DEDICATION — EMINENT DOMAIN.

31-807

MANAGEMENT OF COUNTY PROPERTY.

31-807A

COMMISSIONERS MUST BE DISINTERESTED.

31-808

SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY — GENERAL PROCEDURE — SALE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THROUGH TAX DEED — PROCEDURE AFTER ATTEMPTED AUCTION — EXCHANGE OF COUNTY PROPERTY — SALE OF CERTAIN ODD-LOT PROPERTY — SALE, EXCHANGE OR DONATION OF PROPERTY TO OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT.

31-809

AUDIT OF COUNTY FUNDS.

31-809A

COUNTY ELECTION FUND.

31-810

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.

31-811

LEVY OF TAXES.

31-812

EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENTS.

31-813

CONTROL OF SUITS.

31-814

INSURANCE OF COUNTY PROPERTY.

31-815

LICENSING OF TOLL ROADS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES.

31-815A

TRANSFER OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

31-816

FIXING OF SALARIES.

31-817

FILLING OF VACANCIES.

31-818

AUTHORITY TO APPOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS AND STAFF — COUNTY COMMISSIONER AS ADMINISTRATOR MAY BE APPOINTED.

31-819

PUBLICATION OF PROCEEDINGS.

31-820

BY-LAWS.

31-821

ADOPTION OF SEAL.

31-822

MAINTENANCE OF FAIR GROUNDS — TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO FAIR DISTRICT.

31-823

MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS IN AID OF FAIRS — ENCOURAGEMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND TRADE.

31-824

EMPLOYMENT OF PRISONERS.

31-825

MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY LAW LIBRARY.

31-826

COOPERATION WITH AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORK.

31-828

GENERAL AND INCIDENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES.

31-829

SALE OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

31-830

AWARD TO COUNTY SHERIFF OR DEPUTY COUNTY SHERIFF OF HIS HANDGUN AND BADGE UPON RETIREMENT.

31-831

ABATEMENT OF CATASTROPHIC PUBLIC NUISANCE — DEFINITIONS.

31-832

DECLARATION OF CATASTROPHIC PUBLIC NUISANCE — AUTHORITY TO DECLARE AND DEMAND ABATEMENT.

31-833

EMERGENCY ABATEMENT OF A CATASTROPHIC PUBLIC NUISANCE.

31-834

LIMITATIONS.

31-836

LEASE OF COUNTY PROPERTY.

31-839

COOPERATION WITH AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORK.

31-840

EXTENSION AGENTS — SALARIES AND EXPENSES.

31-844

SUBPOENAS FOR WITNESSES.

31-845

ENFORCEMENT OF ATTENDANCE AND TESTIMONY.

31-846

WITNESS FEES NEED NOT BE PREPAID.

31-847

LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO OFFICERS.

31-855

NEGLECT OF DUTY BY COMMISSIONERS.

31-856

MIGRATORY LABOR HOUSING — COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

31-857

SCHOOL, ROAD, HERD AND OTHER DISTRICTS — PRESUMPTION OF VALIDITY OF CREATION OR DISSOLUTION.

31-862

AUTHORIZING SPECIAL TAX TO BE USED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.

31-864

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND MUSEUMS — SUPPORT BY COUNTY.

31-866

CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT — DESIGNATED GRANTEE.

31-867

SPECIAL LEVY FOR COURTS — DISTRICT COURT FUND.

31-868

CONTRACTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION.

31-869

DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS.

31-870

FEES FOR COUNTY SERVICES.

31-871

CLASSIFICATION AND RETENTION OF RECORDS.

31-871A

RETENTION OF COUNTY RECORDS USING PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA.

31-874

PROCEEDINGS AND RECORDS OF MEDICAL INDIGENTS.

31-875

COMPUTERIZED MAPPING SYSTEM FEES.

31-876

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

31-877

WATER AND SEWER SERVICES.

31-878

MISDEMEANOR PROBATION SERVICES.

31-879

WAIVER OF RIGHT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE.

31-880

PRETRIAL RELEASE SUPERVISION SERVICES.

31-881

COUNTY PROHIBITIONS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS.

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DEFINITIONS.

38-102

DUTIES OF DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF LANDS.

38-103

ASSISTANTS.

38-104

COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES — RESTRICTIONS.

38-104A

NONPROFIT TIMBER PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONS — RESTRICTIONS ON LIABILITY.

38-104B

NONPROFIT RANGELAND FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS.

38-105

STATE FOREST AND RANGE LANDS — APPLICATION OF CHAPTERS.

38-106

HEARING OF AGGRIEVED LANDOWNER.

38-107

UNCONTROLLED FIRES A NUISANCE — ABATEMENT — CIVIL LIABILITY.

38-108

PROTECTION BY WOODWORKING AND WOOD PRODUCT PLANTS.

38-109

PENALTY FOR VIOLATION — INJUNCTION — SUSPENSION OF RESTRICTIONS.

38-110

FOREST PROTECTIVE DISTRICTS — FIRE WARDENS.

38-111

PROTECTION BY OWNER — ASSESSMENTS — BUDGET OF PROTECTIVE DISTRICTS.

38-112

CHARGES A LIEN — METHOD OF COLLECTION.

38-113

PURCHASER OF FOREST PRODUCTS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTION — LIENS.

38-114

STATE TO PAY PRO RATA FOR FIRE PROTECTION — DEFICIENCY WARRANTS.

38-115

CLOSED SEASON FOR FIRES — PERMITS — REGULATIONS — EXTENSION OF CLOSED SEASON — SUSPENSION OF PERMITS — PENALTY.

38-116

CAMPFIRES — ACTS PROHIBITED — PENALTY.

38-117

THROWING AWAY LIGHTED MATERIAL — PENALTY.

38-118

DUTY OF RAILROADS — PENALTIES.

38-119

NOTIFICATION OF FIRES BY RAILROAD EMPLOYEES — PENALTY.

38-120

INSTRUCTION TO EMPLOYEES OF RAILROADS.

38-121

OPERATION OF ENGINES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION — PENALTY — INJUNCTION.

38-122

PROTECTION BY LOGGING OUTFITS — FIRE SUPPRESSION ACCOUNT — LIABILITY FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION COSTS — PENALTY.

38-123

DISPOSAL OF SLASH — INJUNCTION AGAINST FURTHER CUTTING — DISPOSAL AT EXPENSE OF OWNER — LIEN AND ENFORCEMENT — ORDERS.

38-124

PRECAUTIONS IN DISPOSAL OF SLASH — SEPARATE OFFENSES — PENALTY.

38-125

CLEARING RIGHTS OF WAY — PRECAUTION IN CLEARING — APPLICATION TO PUBLIC WORK — PENALTY — INJUNCTION.

38-126

INTERFERENCE WITH PROTECTIVE AGENCIES — PENALTY.

38-127

DESTRUCTION OF SIGNS AND WARNINGS — PENALTIES.

38-128

DUTIES OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS AND ATTORNEY GENERAL.

38-129

FOREST PROTECTION FUND — CUSTODY, SOURCES AND APPROPRIATION — DISBURSEMENT.

38-130

DISPOSITION OF FINES.

38-131

DEFICIENCY WARRANTS FOR EXCESS COSTS OF FIRE SUPPRESSION.

38-131A

DEFICIENCY WARRANTS FOR COSTS OF FIRE SUPPRESSION ON STATE-OWNED RANGE LANDS.

38-131B

DEFICIENCY WARRANTS FOR COSTS OF FIRE SUPPRESSION ON FEDERAL LANDS.

38-132

REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD — PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

38-133

OFFICERS CHARGED WITH ENFORCEMENT.

38-134

FOREST PRACTICES ACT ADMINISTRATION — FUNDING.

38-135

FOREST PRACTICES ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.

38-136

COMMUNITY FORESTRY TRUST ACCOUNT.

38-137

GOOD NEIGHBOR AUTHORITY FUND.

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