Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 890 - Minimum Qualification Standards for Arbitrators

For the purposes of Section 7085.5 of the Code, regardless of the method of appointment or selection, arbitrators shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

(a)

(1) Five (5) years of experience in the construction industry as a licensed contractor or a professional in a construction related field, such as an architect or engineer, or

(2) Five (5) years of experience as an attorney, judge, administrative law judge, arbitrator, or a combination thereof, handling a minimum of 8 construction related matters.

(b) Completion of an arbitrator's course on construction arbitration within the last 5 years including, but not limited to, training on the process, the ethics and the laws relating to arbitration. The training on the process of arbitration may include such topics as the role of the arbitrator, the use of effective questioning techniques, and the role of an expert in an arbitration proceeding.

(c) Completion of 8 hours of continuing education on construction arbitration every 5 years, including, but not limited to, the topics set forth in subsection (b).

(d) Completion of a training program related specifically to the Board's arbitration procedures, laws and policies.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 890

1. New article 9 (section 890) and section filed 10-31-2001; operative 11-30-2001 (Register 2001, No. 44).
2. Editorial correction of first paragraph (Register 2002, No. 25).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7085.5(b)(3), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 7085 et seq., Business and Professions Code.

1. New article 9 (section 890) and section filed 10-31-2001; operative 11-30-2001 (Register 2001, No. 44).
2. Editorial correction of first paragraph (Register 2002, No. 25).