Electric Board 2026.05.06

The City of Binghamton's Board of Electrical Examiners convened on May 6, 2026, to review and approve several journeymen and master electrician applications. The board approved multiple candidates who had passed their exams, including those based on both the 2017 and 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. A key procurement-related decision was the unanimous vote to update the testing requirements for electricians from the older G16 and G17 ICC exams to the more current R16 and R17 exams, which align with the 2023 NEC referenced in New York State building codes. This change is expected to be phased in by the end of the year, ensuring that licensing exams reflect the latest electrical standards. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the policy update on exam standards will influence future licensing and compliance.