Daily Newsletters
Account
Washington Evening Journal
111 North Marion Avenue
Washington, IA 52353
319-653-2191
Iowa farms still face electrical inspections
DES MOINES (AP) ? The Iowa Electrical Examining Board won?t exempt farm buildings from mandatory electrical inspections.
The Des Moines Register says the board voted 8-3 on Thursday to reject a proposal that would have generally exempted farm buildings. The proposal was aimed at resolving issues stemming from a court ruling that the board exceeded its authority by requiring inspections on most electrical installat...
N/A
Sep. 30, 2018 8:12 pm
DES MOINES (AP) ? The Iowa Electrical Examining Board won?t exempt farm buildings from mandatory electrical inspections.
The Des Moines Register says the board voted 8-3 on Thursday to reject a proposal that would have generally exempted farm buildings. The proposal was aimed at resolving issues stemming from a court ruling that the board exceeded its authority by requiring inspections on most electrical installations on farms.
Some critics say the inspections are a power grab by the board and that the inspections overburden farmers. Other farmers and their supporters say poorly installed electrical wiring creates safety hazards.
On Thursday the board set a task force to seek a compromise to present to the Legislature.
