![]() ![]() It is not intended to teach how to repair or service swimming pool electrical equipment. This workshop was created to help service people pass the exam. In 2009, Governor Rick Perry signed HB 1973- allowing swimming pool service people to become licensed to service and maintain swimming pool and spa electrical equipment.Ĭurrently, the Texas Residential Appliance Installer License (often called the RAIL or TRAIL license) is required for all pool and spa service people that are replacing or repairing swimming pool and spa electrical equipment in Texas. In 2007, TDLR-Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation organized stings targeting pool and spa service people working on pumps, heaters and lights. IREC will update the database to keep pace with those changes as they become available.In 2003, Texas adopted the NEC- National Electrical Code in such a way that a licensed electrician is required for all non-exempt electrical work. For additional information, resource links to state-specific websites and documents are included. Today, only 14 states have established specific solar license classifications, usually sub-classifications of electrical or plumbing licenses, and often specifically defined to limit the scope of work to direct solar installations and maintenance tasks. “In the database, licensing requirements for installing photovoltaic and solar thermal systems are documented for each state. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s Solar Licensing Database has done exactly that. We hoped someone would create a one-stop database of state license requirements. We have always tried to stay current on this information by communicating with state licensing boards and surveying past students, but it can get overwhelming at times. There are always a few hoops to jump through, but it’s not always clear what those hoops are. This is the most common question we hear from the experienced professionals who take HeatSpring solar design and installation courses. “What do I need to do to become a licensed solar installer?” ![]()
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