What are the definitions of key electrical terms in the Texas Electrical Code?

(1)  “Advisory board” means the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.

(1-a)  “Agricultural use” means a use or activity involving agriculture, as defined by Section 11.002, Water Code, other than the processing of an agricultural commodity.

(1-b)  “Apprenticeship training program” means an electrical training program that is:

1. 1.  recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;
   2.  registered with the United States Department of Labor; or
   3.  a competency-based standardized craft training program that meets the training program standards of the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.
   4.  “Commission” means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(3)  “Department” means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(4)  “Electrical code” means the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association as adopted by the commission.

(5)  “Electrical contracting” means the business of designing, installing, erecting, repairing, or altering electrical wires or conductors to be used for light, heat, power, or signaling purposes.  The term includes the installation or repair of ducts, raceways, or conduits for the reception or protection of wires or conductors and the installation or repair of any electrical machinery, apparatus, or system used for electrical light, heat, power, or signaling.

(6)  “Electrical contractor” means a person engaged in electrical contracting.

(7)  “Electrical engineer” means a person licensed under Chapter 1001 who possesses the necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge to perform electrical engineering work in this state.

(8)  “Electrical inspector” means a person certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors or International Code Council.