BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS
Update on Journey Waiver Applications
As many people know the new journey waiver period started on July 1, 2022 which allowed anyone with four or more years of experience to obtain their license without testing. Since the start of the waiver period, our Board lost two staff members. Thanks to the effort of the rest of the mechanical licensing staff, we were able to carry on issuing the new license. With the hiring of our new Board Specialist, Jay Brown, we have been able to pick up the pace with the backlog.
Overall, since July 1st we have issued over 5,200 electrical licenses. Of those 2,313 have been for the journeyperson waiver and 2,028 have been for the apprentice license. The reminding have been for a master level license or a reciprocal license. That is an incredible number in such a short period of time considering in the first half of the year we only issued 1,093 total licenses.
The Board would also like to remind everyone when they apply to send their journey certification form to the Board's correct email address. If you send the papers to another email address or by postal mail, that will cause a delay in the process. The application deadline is December 31, 2022.
Board Member Positions Available
Consumer Positions
The Boards of Plumbing and HVACR Contractors are looking for applicants who are interested in serving as consumer members. This position is open to any Maryland citizen who is not licensed by the Board of Plumbing or HVACR Contractors respectively. In addition, the Boards of Certified Interior Designers, Examiners of Landscape Architects, and Professional Engineers are also looking for volunteers to serve as consumer members. This position is open to any Maryland citizen who is not licensed by these boards. Because there are some overlapping areas of interest between the mechanical industries and these professional design industries, like construction, planning, and public safety, these boards may benefit from having consumer members with a background in any of our mechanical industries. The Office of Cemetery Oversight Advisory Council, Real Estate Commission, and Board of Cosmetologists also have openings for consumers, if those industries interest you as well.
As a volunteer board member, you assist with the regulation and governance of one of these professional industries, be it plumbing, HVACR, interior design, landscape architecture, professional engineering, real estate, cosmetology or cemeteries and burial goods. Service on the board provides you with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the protection of the citizens of Maryland. The Boards of Certified Interior Designers and Examiners of Landscape Architects meet quarterly and the Boards of HVACR Contractors, Plumbing, Cosmetology, and Professional Engineers meet monthly as well as the Real Estate Commission. The Office of Cemetery Oversight meet as needed, generally eight times a year. As a consumer member, you have the opportunity to shape licensing regulations, as well as contributing to the code of ethics, practice and safety standards that ensure consumer protection. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying, visit the Governor's Appointments Office website or contact the offices provided above.
Industry Member Positions
The Boards of Electricians, Elevator Safety Review, Plumbing, and Stationary Engineers are seeking qualified applicants for industry representative board members. They have the same responsibilities and opportunities as described above; however, these positions required to meet certain industry-specific standards as defined in the Maryland Annotated Code.
The Board of Electricians is seeking a Master Electrician member from either Montgomery or Prince George's County. They must hold an active Master Electricians license and must be engaged actively in providing electrical services as a Master Electrician for at least 5 consecutive years immediately before appointment.
The Elevator Safety Review Board is seeking a Municipal Corporation representative member and a Building Owner or Manager representative member. The Municipal Corporation representative member must be a representative of an incorporated town or city, generally one who deals with the inspection or governance of elevator services. The Building Owner or Manager representative member must be a building owner or manager of a building that contains at least one elevator.
The Board of HVACR Contractors is seeking a Master HVACR Contractor member. This Master HVACR Contractor be an active contractor and must have held their Master license for at least 5 consecutive years immediately before appointment
The Board of Plumbing is seeking a Master Plumber member from either Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, or Worcester county. This member must currently hold an active Master Plumber license.
The Board of Stationary Engineers is two stationary engineer members, one of which must hold a Grade 1 Stationary Engineer license. Both must have at least ten years of practical experience in running steam engines, boilers, and appliances pertaining to stationary and portable engines. There are no regional requirements for the Board of Stationary Engineers.
If you or anyone you know is interested in applying, visit the Governor's Appointments Office website or contact the offices provided above.
Upcoming Public Meetings
All of our board meetings are open and accessible to the public via Google Meet. Please make sure that your phone or computer is muted when entering the meeting; however, if you join by dial-in, please be prepared to identify yourself for the meeting record. Most of the meeting will be for our Board members and staff to discuss official business and only they will be allowed to speak during those portions. However, toward the end of the meeting, there will be a portion of the meeting set aside for public comment where any members of the public on the call may share any questions or feedback about what was discussed during the meeting with the Board.
You can find the agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes from past meetings on our website for all of our boards:
Board of Electricians | Elevator Safety Review Board | Board of HVACR Contractors | Board of Plumbing| Board of Stationary Engineers
Board of Electricians
The Board of Electricians regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise noted on our website. You can join the meeting using this link or by dialing in at 1-321-465-5183 and entering the PIN number: 457 489 090#.
Upcoming Dates
January 24, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
February 28, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
March 28, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
Elevator Safety Review Board
The Elevator Safety Review Board regularly meets on the fourth Friday of every other month, unless otherwise noted on our website. You can join the meeting using this link or by dialing in at 1-470-400-5690 and entering the PIN number: 546 397 236#.
Upcoming Dates
February 24, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
Board of HVACR Contractors
The Board of HVACR Contractors regularly meets on the second Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted on our website. You can join the meeting using this link or by dialing in at 1-208-907-5480 and entering the PIN number: 871 402 772#.
Upcoming Dates
January 11, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
February 8, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
March 1, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
Board of Plumbing
The Board of Plumbing regularly meets on the third Thursday of every month, unless otherwise noted on our website. You can join the meeting using this link or by dialing in at 1-414-909-7588 and entering the PIN number: 385 820 141#.
Upcoming Dates
January 19, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
February 16, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
March 16, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
Board of Stationary Engineers
The Board of Stationary Engineers regularly meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, unless otherwise noted on our website. You can join the meeting using this link or by dialing in at 1-904-900-0689 and entering the PIN number: 684 413 753#.
Upcoming Dates
January 17, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
March 21, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.
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