HRS §448E-8.5
Electricians and plumbers must show continued learning to renew licenses
Before renewing a license, electricians (except maintenance electricians) and plumbers must either attend an approved class on the latest code updates or pass a board exam. The board hires a testing company for the exam, and the licensee pays the exam fees directly. New licensees within one year of renewal are exempt.
The statute, as written — Continued competency; license renewals
(a) Prior to each license renewal, all licensed electricians except maintenance electricians shall: (1) Furnish the board with proof of attendance at an educational course related to current updates of the National Electrical Code conducted or approved by the community colleges; or (2) Successfully complete an examination prescribed by the board on current updates to the National Electrical Code. The board shall contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination. Fees related to the examination shall be paid by the licensee directly to the professional testing agency. (b) Prior to each license renewal, all licensed plumbers shall: (1) Furnish the board with proof of attendance at an educational course related to current updates of the Uniform Plumbing Code conducted or approved by the community colleges; or (2) Successfully complete an examination prescribed by the board on current updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The board shall contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination. A licensee shall pay all fees related to the examination directly to the professional testing agency. (c) A licensee who has been issued a new license within one year of the renewal date shall not be required to take the course or the examination to renew the licensee's license.
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