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Commissioners oppose loosening state requirement that electrical inspectors be licensed electricians

5880119 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Lake County commissioners reviewed a proposal to allow non‑licensed inspectors in small counties and largely opposed it, saying electrical inspections carry liability and should remain with qualified, licensed electricians.

Commissioners discussed a proposal reported by a county manager from a rural county that would allow local governments to employ electrical inspectors who are not licensed electricians. The speaker said the state currently requires electrical inspectors to be licensed electricians and described the proposed change as a bad idea.

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