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235.03.3-020. Code Enforcement

AR ADC 235.03.3-020Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: August 12, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 235. Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Division 3. Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Rule 3. Administrative Rules of the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners State of Arkansas
Effective: August 12, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 235.03.3-020
Formerly cited as AR ADC 010.13.1-020
235.03.3-020. Code Enforcement
Currentness
A. An electrical inspector of the department may require electrical work to be exposed for inspection, including the removal of sheetrock or other finish material applied to walls, floors or ceilings in the following circumstances:
1. The electrical work had not been subject to inspection by a city or county code enforcement authority; and
2. The state inspector has evidence of serious violations of the standards established by Rule 010.13-008 in the visible electrical work. “Serious violations” include the following:
a. open conductors or unapproved raceways;
b. open splices not in approved boxes;
c. cables not protected from physical damage;
d. unapproved wiring, such as telephone or thermostat wire for 120 volt receptacles; and
e. Romex cable run in air plenums in walls.
B. Any property damage caused in order to expose electrical work for inspection or in order to correct violations of the minimum standards established by Rule 010.13.008, shall be repaired by the responsible electrician so that the property is in the same or equivalent status as before the correction or exposure.
C. Disconnecting devices or equipment is not an acceptable method of correcting violations to the minimum standards established by Rule 010.13.008.

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Amended Aug. 12, 2022.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 235.03.3-020, AR ADC 235.03.3-020
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