Board cites 15 NEC violations in case 2024‑ELE‑20130, imposes probation, suspension and fines

The Electricians' Examining Board on Sept. 19, 2025 found numerous violations of the National Electrical Code in case 2024‑ELE‑20130 and moved to impose discipline. Board members detailed deficiencies including improperly used grounded conductors as equipment grounding conductors, missing arc‑fault circuit interrupter protection where required, unlabeled branch circuits, incorrectly sized or connected grounding electrode conductors, unsecured NM cables, and multiple conductors under single terminals; the minutes cite NEC 2020 provisions (Articles 250.24(A)(5), 210.12(A), 408.4, 250.66, 334.15(C), 110.14(A)).

The board recorded motions — led by George Howe and Peter Wilson and seconded by other members — finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the licensee committed 15 NEC violations and was grossly negligent or incompetent in 2022–2023, performed work without required inspections or permits, and engaged in fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. The minutes then record disciplinary sanctions: one year of probation from the Decision and Order date with conditions including completion of a 45‑hour in‑person Board‑approved NEC course; a 90‑day suspension beginning on the Decision and Order signature date; and civil penalties of $1,500 for each of four violations, for a total civil penalty of $6,000, payable within one year. Motions carried 4–0 and the board authorized the chair to sign the Decision and Order.

The minutes do not record additional narrative from the licensee or third‑party witnesses; the Decision and Order will provide the formal wording and effective dates once signed by the chair.