Code of Massachusetts Regulations 237 CMR - BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS AND BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS' APPEALS
Here’s an updated and improved overview of 237 CMR—the Massachusetts regulations for the Board of State Examiners of Electricians and the Board of Electricians’ Appeals:
📘 What Is 237 CMR?
237 CMR are the administrative rules under M.G.L. c. 141 that govern:
The Board of State Examiners of Electricians
The Board of Electricians’ Appeals
These regulations set standards for licensing, education, continuing credentials, business practices, and appeals for electricians in Massachusetts (law.cornell.edu, mass.gov).
📄 Table of Contents
| CMR | Section Title |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | Definitions |
| 13.00 | Eligibility Criteria for Initial Licensure (Master, Journeyman, Systems) |
| 14.00 | Examinations for Licensure |
| 15.00 | Licensure Without Examination (reciprocity) |
| 16.00 | Business & License Procedures (renewal, changes, entities) |
| 17.00 | Mandatory Continuing Education (21 hrs/3 years plus extras for inspectors) |
| 18.00 | Rules Governing Practice (business names, supervision, recordkeeping) |
| 22.00 | Required Electrical Education (e.g., 600 hrs for Journeyman, etc.) |
| 23.00 | Insurance Requirements (LLC/LLP) |
Sections 1.00–11.00, 19–21.00 are reserved or repealed (regulations.justia.com).
🔍 Key Highlights
13.00 – Initial Licensure
Covers application criteria for Master, Journeyman, Systems Contractor, and Technician—including required education and experience. Specifically details military and out-of-state qualifications (regulations.justia.com).
15.00 – Reciprocity
Allows licensure without examination for those previously licensed elsewhere, subject to Board discretion (casetext.com).
16.00 – License Renewal & Business Operations
Must submit renewal, fees, and CE proof on time.
Notify Board of any name/address changes within 10 days (electricallicenserenewal.com).
17.00 – Continuing Education
21 hours every 3 years, with 15 hours mandated on code, law, business, etc., and 6 hours elective.
Inspectors require 27 hours.
CE credits require certification and 10-year document retention (law.cornell.edu).
18.00 – Professional Practice
Licensees must work under the correct license (Master, Journeyman, Systems).
Display license number on communications.
Keep nine years of apprentice records.
Supervision limits: only one apprentice per Journeyman or Systems Technician.
Cooperation with Board investigations is mandatory (mass.gov).
22.00 – Pre‑Exam Education Requirements
600 clock hours for Journeyman
150 hours for Master
300 hours for Systems Technician
75 hours for Systems Contractor (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
📘 Accessing the Full Text
Mass.gov (Trial Court Law Libraries): PDF downloads for each section (e.g., 18.00 Rules Governing Practice) (mass.gov)
Cornell LII & Justia: Searchable text versions of each section (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Next Steps
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