I am not in favor of the proposed change. Normally, I am in favor of deregulation but, in this instance, deregulation would not improve the industry.

The Board should ask itself, does this change improve the industry? How does removing the continuing education requirement, improve quality, or code compliant, safe installations for the consumer?  It certainly will not aid the advancement of the tradesperson in his/her career. As I understand it, DPOR's mission is to ensure a competent workforce and protect the public by verifying minimum competency. The building codes are minimum requirements and they change frequently. Continuing education is the only means & method the Department has for competency verification.