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TDLR is seeking Electrician Subject Matter Experts

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TDLR is seeking Electrician Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to serve on our Examination Review Committee (ERC) and to assist our Education and Examination Division with examination review, maintenance, development, and creation. SMEs are tasked with ensuring state examinations for licensure uphold stringent standards and are continually up to date by referencing current materials. If you… Read More about TDLR is seeking Electrician Subject Matter Experts

Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

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UL Solutions has issued a notification that certain LED illuminated bathroom mirrors bear an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada. The LED illuminated bathroom mirrors have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards, and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements. UL Solutions recommends… Read More about Some LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Have Unauthorized UL Certification Mark

Read The Newest TDLR Arc Flash

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Our newsletter is intended to keep city officials, electricians, and consumers throughout Texas informed of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and TDLR’s efforts to enforce the associated requirements.

Continuing Education Requirements

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HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, repealed Occupations Code §1305.168 from the Electricians statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLR’s enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Electrician program licensees are still required to… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements

Residential Appliance Installers Authorized Scope of Work and Service – Pool-Related Electrical Devices

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) hereby provides additional scope of work and service guidance to political subdivisions, residential appliance installer license (RAIL) holders, and related stakeholders regarding pool and spa work settings.  Holders of a RAIL license may: In addition, a residential appliance dealer or manufacturer, or a person authorized by a… Read More about Residential Appliance Installers Authorized Scope of Work and Service – Pool-Related Electrical Devices