Electrical Licensing & Inspection at Asphalt Plants. Dean Hunter

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1 Electrical Licensing & Inspection at Asphalt Plants Dean Hunter

2 Dean Hunter Dean is a licensed master electrician who has been active in the electrical industry for over 30 years. Before joining the of the Department of Labor and Industry as a code representative, Dean was an electrical contractor, project manager and an instructor for the constriction electrician program at Minnesota State Technical College in Wadena. Dean works for Minnesota DOLI between his offices in Menahga and St. Paul, and is also active as the education chairman for the Minnesota Chapter of the IAEI, an IAEI representative on CMP-19 for the 2014 and 2017 NEC, and NFPA 225, 501 and 501A. He also owns and operates Northland Electrical Code Seminars, providing continuing education opportunities to Northwestern Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota.

3 Agenda DLI Licensing Requirements Site set up Repairs Inspection Requirements Initial Inspections Subsequent Inspections Other issues. My Summer Vacation

4 Labor & Industry Occupational Safety and Health Worker s Compensation Apprenticeship & Labor Standards - CCLD Electrical Plumbing Residential Contractors High Pressure Piping Boilers Building Manufactured Structures Industrialized and Modular Buildings Elevators Boats for Hire Combative Sports Electrical Section

5 Labor & Industry Goals Increase the awareness of state laws Promote compliance with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property by addressing electrical shock and fire hazards Encourage communication and cooperation between asphalt companies, electrical inspectors, and the department. 5

6 Electrical Safety The inspection process is in place to assure compliance with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property To achieve this, our inspectors use the National Electrical Code as their guide The NEC is a minimum standard 6

7 The practical safeguarding of persons and property from the hazards arising from the use of electricity. 7

8 Portable Road Construction Plants - Electrical Safety 1. Licensing requirements Limitation on electrical work 2. Electrical inspection requirements Inspection fees 3. National Electrical Code requirements General Requirements (i.e. GFCI, Portable Cord Use, Required Disconnects and etc.) Proper Grounding and Bonding 8

9 MSHA Exemption Mining equipment that is covered by MSHA is EXEMPT

10 Mandatory Licensing Governor Elmer Benson made electrical licensing mandatory statewide

11 Licensing Requirements Minnesota Statutes 326B.33 requires the installation, repair, or alteration of electrical wiring, and the correction of code violations, be done by licensed electrical contractors or their employees. (continued) 11

12 Licensing Requirements Asphalt Plant Employees (unless the company is a registered employer) are NOT allowed to do any on-site electrical wiring or repair on their equipment. (continued) 12

13 Licensing Requirements Persons other than licensed employees of electrical contractors are limited to installing the grounding electrodes and connecting the portable cords or cables that terminate in separable connectors or in permanently installed, color-coded lugs and terminal blocks. (continued) 13

14 How Electrical Licensing Works Electrical Contractor or Registered Employer Master Electrician Journeyman Electrician Registered Unlicensed Person Registered Unlicensed Person

15 326B.36 Required Inspection State Inspections became Mandatory every new electrical installation in any construction, remodeling, replacement, or repair shall be inspected by the commissioner for compliance with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.

16 Why Electrical Inspections? Assure compliance with state law Save lives and minimize property damage Check for approved electrical products and equipment Compliance with licensing laws 14 Electrical Area Representatives 75 Electrical Inspectors. 16

17 Example Cords and Cord Connectors NEC Cords must not be spliced. (Tape cannot be used to repair the outside jacket of a cord). You can also use listed splice kits in compliance with NEC

18 Connectors Connectors must be securely fastened to the box and must be the correct connector and size, and if broken, they must be replaced. 18

19 What is an Initial and Subsequent Electrical Inspections? Initial Inspection at first set up for the year, prior to the equipment being used for the season. After initial inspection- subsequent stops would only need generator, grounding electrode and distribution inspections. 19

20 How do you find an Inspector?

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22 Inspection Fees 326B.37 Subd. 11 Inspection of transitory project. (a) For inspection of transitory projects including, but not limited to, festivals, fairs, carnivals, circuses, shows, production sites, and portable road construction plants, the inspection procedures and fees are as specified in paragraphs (b) to (i). 22

23 Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry 443 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN Phone Fax

24 Thank You! Questions? 24