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Alabama 
  State Board: Electrical Contractors Board
610 South McDonough Street
Montgomery AL 36104
(334) 269-9990 Fax: (334) 263-6115
www.aecb.state.al.us
Email: electrical@warrenandco.com
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
•8,000 (Four Years) hours of experience by a current or past employer In the commercial, industrial or residential fields.
•Supervisory or managerial position for the required amount of time; maintenance experience of any type will not be counted.
Exam Given by:    ProV 866-720-7768
Candidate Booklet:
Testing NEC year:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     5 hours; 110 questions
Examination Fee:    $165
License Application Form
Instructions
Licensing Fee:    $200
Renewal:    Annual on date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $200
Continuing Ed:    No state requirements at this time
License Reciprocity:    Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia.



Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•8,000 (Four Years) hours of experience
Exam Given by:    ProV 866-720-7768
Candidate Booklet:    
Testing NEC year:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     4 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $115
License Application Form
Instructions
Licensing Fee:    $35
Renewal:    Annual on date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $35
Continuing Ed:    No state requirements at this time
License Reciprocity:    None
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: There are no CEU Requirements at this time.  
  NEC Adoption Date: There is no statewide adoption of the NEC. 2008 NEC was adopted in February 2008 for state buildings but local jurisdictions can adopt and enforce different codes.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Alaska 
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  State Board: For Electrical Administrators:
Dept of Business & Professional Licensing
333 Willoughby State Office Bldg. 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 465-2550 Fax: (907) 465-2974
http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pead.htm
Email: license@alaska.gov

For Journeymen Electricians:
Dept of Labor Standards & Safety
Mechanical Inspection Section
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 302
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-269-4925 fax: 907-269-4932
www.labor.state.ak.us/lss/mihome.htm
Email: Anchorage.LSS-MI@alaska.gov


 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Administrator
•Unlimited Commercial Wiring (UCW) •Inside Communications (IC)•Residential Wiring (RW) •Outside Communications (OC)•Controls and Control Wiring (CNTL) •Unlimited Line Work Outside (UL)
Requirements:
•practical experience as a journeyman lineman in outside linework for at least 4of the 6 years immediately before the date of application;
•construction management experience in outside linework
•a degree in electrical engineering plus practical experience as a journeyman lineman or field engineer
•a registration in the state as a professional electrical engineer plus management experience or
•experience as a journeyman lineman in outside linework for three of the six years immediately before the date of application and
-    1 year as a certified electrical inspector for a state or municipality;
-    1 year as a full-time electrical instructor at an approved college, university, or trade school or
-    Completion of a curriculum related to outside linework at an approved college, university, or trade school.
Exam Given By:    Prometric: 1 (800) 280-3926.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    79%
Exam:    4 hours; 100 questions for UL, UCW
Examination Fee:    $125
License Application Form    
Application Fee:    $50
Licensing Fee:    $200
Renewal:    Biennial: licenses expire odd years on December 31.
Renewal Fee:    $200
Continuing Ed: 8 hours of CE per category type every two years, based on current state adopted code.
License Reciprocity:     None

Electrical Journeyman
Electricians are regulated by the Department of Labor, Labor Standards and Safety, Mechanical Inspection Section.
Requirements:    
•8000 hours work experience subject to the NEC
•A minimum of 6000 hours must be commercial/industrial. A maximum of 2000 hours may be residential. A maximum of 1000 hours of trade-related classroom training and/or 1000 hours of power lineman experience may be part of the 8000 hours requirement. No maintenance hours apply.
Exam Given By:    Call the Mechanical Inspection office in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau to schedule an appointment. Note: Contact the Anchorage office for information on testing in other selected Alaska communities
Test NEC edition:    2008 NEC
Passing Grade:    79%
Exam:    4 hours
Examination Fee:    $50
License Application Form
Application Fee:    See Examination Fee
Licensing Fee:    $200
Renewal:    2 years on the date of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $200
Continuing Ed: 16 hours of which at least 8 hours must cover NEC and no more than 8 hours may be industry related.
License Reciprocity:    Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The state of Washington no longer reciprocates with Alaska.

Electrical Journeyman Residential Certificate of Fitness
•Minimum of 4000 hours of work in the trade.
•Up to 500 hours of trade-related classroom training can be substituted for 500 hours of the 4000 hours requirement. This license allows the holder to act as a journeyman on residential sites only. The holder will be a trainee on commercial sites. No maintenance hours apply.

Lineman Journeyman Certificate of Fitness
•Minimum of 8000 hours work experience subject to the National Electrical Safety Code.
•Up to 1000 trade-related classroom hours and/or up to 1000 hours of experience as an electrician may be substituted to meet the work experience requirement

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Journeyman - 16 hours every 2 years, at least 8 based on current codes; no more than 8 hours may be industry related.
Administrators - 8 hours per category type based on current NEC every 2 years,
 
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective September 27, 2008.The Department of Labor and Workforce Development may, by regulation, adopt the most recent codes to constitute the minimum electrical safety standards of the state.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: Updated: March, 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Arizona 
  State Board: State Registrar Of Contractors
3838 North Central Avenue, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 542-1525 Fax: (602) 542-1599
www.azroc.gov/

 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Commercial– Electrical & Transmission Lines A-17;
Specialty – Electrical C-11,
Low Voltage C-12
Requirements:
License Classification Requirements    
•A-17, C-11: 4 years trade exp., Business Management & Trade Exam.
•C-12: 1year experience, Business Management & Trade Exam.
Exam Given By:    Prometric: 1 (800) 280-3926.
Candidate Booklet
Passing Grade:    Business Management 70%
Exam:     Business Management: 2.5 hours, 80 questions.
3 hours for each trade exam, except the L-11, C-11, K-11, and A-17 are allowed 4 hours.
Examination Fee:    $63 for one exam, $120 for two exams.
License Application Form
Licensing Fee:    General Residential Contractor: $445
Specialty Residential Contractor: $320
General Commercial Contractor: $890
Specialty Commercial Contractor: $645
Fees for Additional classifications
Renewal:    Biennial; expires two years on the anniversary month of original issue.
Renewal Fee:    General Residential Contractor: $290
Specialty Residential Contractor: $240
General Commercial Contractor:$580
Specialty Commercial Contractor: $490
Continuing Ed:    There are no state Continuing Education Requirements
License Reciprocity:    California State Contractor's Board, the Nevada State License Board, and the Utah State License Board.
Must pass the Arizona Business Management examination and complete all other Requirements for licensing in Arizona.

Electrical Journeyman is regulated at the local level.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: There are no state continuing education requirements.  
  NEC Adoption Date: NEC is not adopted at the state level. Local authorities are enforcing 2005.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Arkansas 
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  State Board: Board of Electrical Examiners
10421 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 682-4548 Fax: (501) 682-4535
www.arkansas.gov/labor/divisions/electricalexam_p1.html
Email: asklabor@arkansas.gov

 
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• degree in electrical engineering plus two years construction experience
• six years experience (both residential and commercial) including two years as a licensed journeyman
•a combination of board-approved related training and experience
Exam Given By:    Prometric 1 (800) 280-3926.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     3 hours; 60 questions
Examination Fee:    $56 paper/pencil; $86 computerized
License Application Form    
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual, expiring on the last day of the month, one year following the date of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    8 hours for each NEC cycle, consisting of classroom or other Board approved instruction relating specifically to the National Electrical Code. The NEC cycle shall begin on January 1 of each year of NEC publication.
License Reciprocity:    Oklahoma, Oregon

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•four years or 8,000 hours electrical work experience
•a four-year combination of board-approved related training and experience
•a "Notice of Apprenticeship Committee Action - Released for Test" form from the applicant's training program
•maintenance experience in electrical work may be considered by the Board
Exam Given By:    Prometric 1 (800) 280-3926.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:    3 hours; 60 questions
Examination Fee:    $56 paper/pencil; $86 computerized
License Application Form    
Licensing Fee:    $25
Renewal:    Annual, expiring on the last day of the month, one year following the date of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $25
Continuing Ed: 8 hours for each NEC cycle, consisting of classroom or other Board approved instruction relating specifically to the National Electrical Code. The NEC cycle shall begin on January 1 of each year of NEC publication.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

Electrical Contractor
•an application on a form approved by the board; and
•proof that the applicant is a licensed master electrician or employs a licensed master electrician; and
•if the applicant is not a master electrician, a statement from the master electrician, under oath, disclosing the master electrician’s affiliation with any other electrician electrical contractor and verifying that the master electrician is employed as the superintendent or manager of the applicant contractor
As of 6/1/09 Prometric will no longer be administering the Arkansas Electrical Contractor examinations. Contact the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners at 501.682.4549

Residential Master
•three years experience in wiring of one or two family dwellings including one year experience as a licensed residential journeyman
•a combination of board-approved related training and experience

Industrial Maintenance Electrician
•four years experience under supervision of an engineer, master electrician, journeyman electrician or industrial maintenance electrician in the maintenance of electrical conductors or equipment
•a combination of board-approved related training and experience

Residential Journeyman
•two years experience in wiring of one or two family dwellings
•a combination of board-approved related training and experience

Air Conditioning Electrician
• two years experience in wiring HVACR equipment
•a combination of board-approved related training and experience

Apprentice
•registration fee of ten dollars ($10.00) valid for one year.
•applicant is enrolled in and attending a school or training course for electrical apprentices certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT).
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: All ME and JE must complete 8 hours of CEU specifically relating to the NEC every code cycle. The NEC cycle begins on January 1 of each year of NEC publication.  
  NEC Adoption Date: The state of Arkansas adopted the 2008 NEC in May 2008 with no amendments.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
California 
  State Board: Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
P.O. Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 255-3900 Fax: (916) 366-9130
Automated Phone Response System: (800) 321-2752
www.cslb.ca.gov

Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS).
Electrician Certification
455 Golden Gate Avenue, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 703-4919 Fax: (415) 703-5243
www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html
Email: DAS@dir.ca.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor C-10:
Other Classifications
Requirements:    
•Anyone performing construction work in California that totals $500 dollars or more in labor and materials must be licensed by CSLB.
•Board approval before sitting for an exam; 4 years experience to qualify to take the exam. Experience must be at the journeyman, foreman or supervisor, contractor, or as an owner-builder.
•working capital of at least $2,500. In addition, all applicants must also file a bond with the Registrar in the amount of $10,000
Exam Given By:    California Contractors State License Board by calling 1-800-321-2752
Candidate Booklet:    Law & Business : Trade exam
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    72%
Exam     There are two parts to the examination process. ALL qualifying individuals must pass the standard Law and Business examination; in addition, with the exception of the C-61 Limited Specialty Classification, qualifying individuals must pass a second test covering the specific trade or certification area for which they are applying.
License Application:
Application Fee:    $250 other fees
Licensing Fee:    $150
Renewal    Active licenses expire every two years.
Renewal Fee:    $300
Continuing Ed:    None at this time.
License Reciprocity:    Arizona, Nevada and Utah. The contractor must have held an active license in good standing in one of the reciprocal states for the previous five years

Electrician Certification
Requirements:    
•All electricians who make connections of greater than 100 volt amps who work for C-10 Contractors
•successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the classification for which certification is sought; or
•on-the-job experience, as follows: General Electrician: 8000 hours of work for a C-10 electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
Exam Given By:    PSI 800-733-9267.You must first register with Electrician Certification Unit
Candidate Booklet:    
DAS Test Information
Test NEC edition:    2002
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam     4 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:    Form; FAQs
Application Fee:    $75
Licensing Fee:    
Renewal    Every three years; must have worked at least 2,000 hours.
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:    32 hours of Continuing Education to renew certification.
License Reciprocity:    For Electricians, your electrician's license acquired from other states will make you eligible to sit for the test.

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None for the State Contractors C-10 license
Electricians that work for State Contractors are required to take 32 hours of electrical education in order to renew their certificates every 3 years.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC effective on January 1, 2008. On September 22, 2009, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) filed its intent to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code for buildings and structures that fall within its jurisdiction.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Colorado 
  State Board: Colorado State Electrical Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 894-2300 Fax: (303) 894-2310
www.dora.state.co.us/electrical
 
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:
•A minimum of 5 years and 10,000 hours of experience in the wiring for light, heat and power with a minimum of 2 years and 4,000 hours in commercial and/or industrial work and a minimum of 1 year and 2,000 hours in planning and layout, OR
•Be a graduate of an electrical trade school or community college approved by the Board and a minimum of 4 years and 8,000 hours of practical experience in electrical work, OR
•Be a graduate electrical engineer of an accredited college or university and a minimum of 1 year and 2,000 hours of practical electrical experience wiring for light, heat and power.
Exam Given By:     Pearson VUE 1-800-275-8244. You must first be approved by the State Electrical Board.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    
Renewal    4.5 hours; 90 analyzed items, 30 “pre-test only” items.
Examination Fee:    $76
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $20
Renewal    Biennial expiring on February 28 in odd-numbered years
Renewal Fee:    
Continuing Ed:    -
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•A minimum of 4 years and 8,000 hours of experience in the wiring for light, heat and power with a minimum of 2 years and 4,000 hours in commercial and/or industrial work.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-800-275-8244. You must first be approved by the State Electrical Board.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    
Renewal    4.5 hours; 90 analyzed items, 30 “pre-test only” items.
Examination Fee:    $75
License Application Form    
Application Fee:    $20
Licensing Fee:    
Renewal    Biennial, expiring February 28 in odd-numbered years
Renewal Fee:    
Continuing Ed:    -
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Residential Wireman
•Two years of electrical construction wiring experience, for lights, heat, and power; of one, two, three, and four family dwellings.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None Required.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective July 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Connecticut 
  State Board: Dept of Consumer Protection
Occupational and Professional Licensing
165 Capital Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 713-6100 Fax: (860) 713-7239
www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1624&q=273664  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor (Unlimited)
Requirements:    
•2 years as an unlimited licensed journeyperson or at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training is required.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005 or 2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam     Business & Law: 2 hours 50 questions
Limited (C-5) - 2 hrs 60 questions; Unlimited (E-1)-4 hrs, 80 quest.
Examination Fee:    $52 each portion
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $150
Licensing Fee:    $150
Renewal    Annual by September 30.
Renewal Fee:    $150
Continuing Ed:    7 hours of courses prior to renewal (classroom style, no correspondence courses permitted)
License Reciprocity:    None at this time

Journeyperson
Requirements:    
Can perform all of the same work as an Unlimited Electrical Contractor while under the employment of an Unlimited Electrical Contractor.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet    
Test NEC edition:    2005 or 2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam    Limited (C-6) : 2 hrs, 50 questions; Unlimited (E-2): 3 hrs, 70 quest.
Examination Fee:    $52 each portion
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $90
Licensing Fee:    $120
Renewal    Annual by September 30
Renewal Fee:    $120
Continuing Ed:     7 hours of courses prior to renewal (classroom style, no correspondence courses permitted)
License Reciprocity:    None at this time
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 7 hours of courses prior to renewal. Classroom style, no correspondence courses permitted.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC became effective on December 31, 2005  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Delaware 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: State Board of Electrical Examiners
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Cannon Building, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 744-4500 Fax: (302) 739-2711
www.dpr.delaware.gov
Email: customerservicedpr@state.de.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•6 years full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed master electrician or
•8000 hours of full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed master electrician, plus 576 hours of related instruction or
•4years' full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed master electrician.
Exam Given By: Prometric 1 (800) 280-3926.
The exams are given in February, May, August and October.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:    4 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $70
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $124
Licensing Fee:    
Renewal:    Biennial, expiring on June 30 of even years
Renewal Fee:    Notified of the amount of the Renewal Fee: at the time of renewal.
Continuing Ed:    •10 hours of approved CE during each renewal period of which 5 hours must relate to the NEC. Must be completed by June 30 of any year in which a license is to be renewed.
Exceptions - a person licensed less than one year does not need to complete CE at the first renewal; a person licensed one year but less than two years must submit 5 CE hours at the first renewal. Beginning with the licensee’s second renewal, 5 of the 10 CE hours required for renewal must be related to the National Electrical Code. Extra Continuing Education hours do not carry over to the next licensing period. Licensees will only get CE credit for their first attendance of CE courses during each licensing period. Licensees may retake a CE course in the same licensing period but will not receive additional CE credit.
License Reciprocity:    
•Maine, Michigan, Wyoming: licensure standards are substantially similar and you do not need to submit any proof of experience.
•Arkansas, Colorado, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia: licensure standards are not substantially similar and you must submit proof of experience for a minimum of five years after licensure:
•For a State or jurisdiction not listed above, you must be evaluated by the Board. You must submit a copy of the other State’s law and regulations for evaluation.

Limited Electrician
Requirements:    
•3 years' full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed electrician, master or limited or
•4000 hours of full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed electrician, master or limited, plus 288 hours of related instruction
Exam Given By:    Prometric 1 (800) 280-3926.
The exams are given in February, May, August and October.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam     3 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $70
License Application    
Application Fee:    $67
Licensing Fee:    
Renewal    Biennial, expiring on June 30 of even years
Renewal Fee:    Notified of the amount of the Renewal Fee at the time of renewal.
Continuing Ed: 10 hours of approved CE during each renewal period to be completed by June 30 of any year in which a license is to be renewed
Exceptions - a person licensed less than one year does not need to complete CE at the first renewal; a person licensed one year but less than two years must submit 5 CE hours at the first renewal. Beginning with the licensee’s second renewal, 5 of the 10 CE hours required for renewal must be related to the National Electrical Code. Extra Continuing Education hours do not carry over to the next licensing period. Licensees will only get CE credit for their first attendance of CE courses during each licensing period. Licensees may retake a CE course in the same licensing period but will not receive additional CE credit.
License Reciprocity:    
•Maine, Michigan, Wyoming: licensure standards are substantially similar and you do not need to submit any proof of experience.
•Arkansas, Colorado, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia: licensure standards are not substantially similar and you must submit proof of experience for a minimum of five years after licensure:
•For a State or jurisdiction not listed above, you must be evaluated by the Board. You must submit a copy of the other State’s law and regulations for evaluation.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 10 hours of approved CE during each renewal period of which 5 hours must relate to the NEC. Must be completed by June 30 of any year in which a license is to be renewed.  
  NEC Adoption Date: The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission promulgated the 2008 NEC with an effective date of November 11, 2009.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: December 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
District Of Columbia 
  State Board: District of Columbia
Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs
Occupational & Professional Licensing
941 N. Capitol St., NE, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4400
www.dcra.dc.gov
Email: dcra@dc.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•Has completed a class on the National Electrical Code within prior two years and has:
•4 years, of a minimum of at least 8,000 as an apprentice electrician or
•Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in electrical engineering, and has at least 2 years of practical experience in electrical work, which has been certified by a license master electrician.
•Worked as an electrician for 8 years; 4 as an apprentice electrician and 4 years as a journeyman electrician.
Exam Given By:     Pearson VUE 1-877-258-9215
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    
Examination Fee:    $85
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $65
Licensing Fee:    $120
Renewal    Biennial on odd numbered years, on the first of the month in which the license becomes effective.
Renewal Fee:    
Continuing Ed:    None required at this time
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
• Has completed a class on the National Electrical Code within prior two years and has:
• 4 years, comprising of a minimum of at least 8000 hours as an apprentice electrician or
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in electrical engineering, and has at least 2 years of practical experience in electrical work, which has been certified by a license master electrician.
Exam Given By:     Pearson VUE 1-877-258-9215
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    
Examination Fee:    $85
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $65
Licensing Fee:    $110
Renewal    Biennial on odd numbered years, on the first of the month in which the license becomes effective.
Renewal Fee:    
Continuing Ed:    None required at this time
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician Specialist
Supervising the performance of work in special contracting or electrical fixture contracting, experience and qualifications limited to those special fields may be considered by the examining board.

Maintenance and Repair Electrician
An individual who has been licensed in the District as a steam and operating engineer for a period of four (4) years and who performs work within the purview of the D.C. Electrical Code is eligible to take an examination for a special license in electrical maintenance and repair work.

Apprentice electrician
At least sixteen (16) years of age who assists in the performance of manual work under the direction of a master electrician, electrician, or master electrician specialist.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None required at this time.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC effective 12/26/2008. The 2008 DCMR 12 references the 2005 National Electrical Code  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Florida 
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  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0771
(850) 487-1395 Fax: (850) 410-1993
www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/elboard/elec_index.shtml
Email: call.center@dbpr.state.fl.us  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
•Must be licensed as an electrical professional engineer for 3 years within the last 12 years; or
•3 years of management experience in the trade within the last 6 years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or
•4 years of experience as a foreman, supervisor or contractor in the trade within the last 8 years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or
•6 years of comprehensive training, technical education or broad experience associated with an electrical contracting business within the last 12 years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or
•6 years of technical experience in electrical work with the Armed Forces or a governmental entity within the last 12 years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or
•Must have a combination of these qualifications totaling 6 years of experience.
FAQs
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-888-204-6230
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam    The Electrical Contractors Certification exam is offered in two parts: Both parts are open-book exams.
Business section (50 test questions, 2 ½ hours) and a Technical/Safety section (100 test questions, 5 hours).
Examination Fee:    Business: $22.50; Technical/Safety: $45
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $327.50
Licensing Fee:    $300
Renewal    Biennial: August 31 of every even-numbered year.
Renewal Fee:    $300
Continuing Ed:    Prior to renewal, 14 hours of CE must be completed including:
• 7 hours technical
• 1 hour workers’ compensation
• 1 hour workplace safety
• 1 hour business practices
• 2 hours false alarm prevention ( For all certified and registered alarm contractors and certified electrical contractors who perform alarm work)
• 1-3 hours general (3 hours for contractors not required to take false alarm prevention)
• 1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course

License Reciprocity:    No License Reciprocity but Florida currently recognizes the following examinations for endorsement:
• Florida Unlimited Electrical (EC) = North Carolina Unlimited
• Florida Unlimited Electrical (EC) = Georgia Class II Unrestricted & Low Voltage Unlimited
• Florida Unlimited Electrical (EC) = California Electrical C-10 License Examination
• Florida Alarm System Contractor I (EF) = Georgia Low Voltage Unlimited (LV-U)
• Florida Alarm System Contractor II (EG) = Georgia Low Voltage Alarm (LV-A)
• Florida Residential Specialty (ES) = Georgia Class I
• Florida (Low Voltage)Limited Energy (ES) = Georgia (LV-T) Or (LV-G)
• Florida (Low Voltage)Limited Energy (ES) = North Carolina Sp-LV
• Florida (Low Voltage)Limited Energy (ES) = California Electrical C-7 License Examination
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Licensees are required to complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education each biennium prior to the end of the renewal cycle. A licensee will not be able to renew his/her license until all continuing education requirements have been met.

The 14 hour requirement must include the following subjects:
  • 7 hours of Technical Education
  • 1 hour of Workers Compensation Education
  • 1 hour of Workplace Safety Education
  • 1 hour of Business Practices
  • 1 hour of Advanced Building Code Module
  • 2 hours of False Alarm Prevention (Only for Alarm Contractors and Electrical Contractors who perform alarm work.)
The remaining hours may cover general subject matter.

All licensees are required to take the 4-hour Building Code Core Course within 2 years of initial licensure. This is a one-time requirement. The Building Code Core Course is not a renewal requirement; however, the hours may be applied to your required continuing education.

If a person gets their Contractor's License and it is within 12 months of the Florida Due Date then they do not have to have CEU's that cycle. If a person gets their Contractor's License and it is between 12 months - 24 months of the Florida Due Date then they are required to have 7 (General) Hours CEU that cycle. *Keep in mind that they receive 4 Hours for the Core Course

 
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective October 1, 2009 with one amendment to safety  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/

We hold continuing education seminars in Florida each year. Check out our seminar schedule  
Georgia 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-2440 Fax: (478) 588-0446
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/contractors
 
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor (General, Residential)
Requirements:    
•Must be 21 years old
•Four year degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management, building construction or related field acceptable to the Division and one year of work experience as or in the employment of a general contractor or other proven experience deemed substantially similar by the Division; or
•Combination of college level academic accredited courses and proven practical experience working as or in the employment of a general contractor or other proven experience deemed substantially similar by the Division equaling at least four years in the aggregate; or
•Total of at least four years of proven active experience working in a construction industry related field, at least two of which shall have been as or in the employment of a general contractor, or other proven experience deemed acceptable by the Division and at least one of which shall have been in or relating to administration, marketing, accounting, estimating, drafting, engineering, supervision, or project management, or functions deemed substantially similar by the Division.
•Business organization has a Line of Credit in a minimum amount of $25,000.00.
Exam Given By:    PSI 800-733-9267
Candidate Booklet:
Test NEC edition:    International Building Code, 2006 with 07 and 09 GA amendments. International Residential Code, 2006 with 07 and 09 GA amendments
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:    General Contractor: 260 minutes; 100 questions
Residential Contractor: 200 minutes; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $72
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $200
Licensing Fee:    
Renewal:    Biennial by the expiration date on license
Renewal Fee:    
Continuing Ed: 4 hours of Continuing Education per year for Electrical Contractors.
However, an applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for less than two (2) years, but more than 1 year must have completed four (4) hours of Continuing Education while licensed prior to initial renewal. An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for one (1) year or less is not required to complete Continuing Education prior to initial renewal. (3) Credit for Continuing Education hours occurs at a rate of one hour for each hour of instruction. (4) Continuing Education courses shall be in the area related to electrical contracting.
License Reciprocity:    None at this time

Residential-Basic Contractor
Contractor work relative to detached one-family and two-family residences and one-family townhouses not over three stories in height.

Residential-Light Commercial Contractor
Same as residential-basic, and additionally, such contractor work or activity related to multifamily and multiuse light commercial buildings and structures.

General Contractor
Contractor services unlimited as to type of work contracted for, undertaken to perform, bid or proposed upon or otherwise offered to perform, and performed as a contractor, except any work which falls under the licensing Requirements of Chapter 14 of this title, which may not be performed by the general contractor unless he or she possess licensure to do such.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 4 hours of continuing education per year, except if initially licensed for 1 year or less, not required for first renewal. If initially licensed for less than 2 years, but more than 1 year must have completed 4 hours of CE while licensed prior to initial renewal.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted with an effective date of January 1, 2009.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Hawaii 
  State Board: Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
PH: (808) 845-2325
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/electrician/
Email: elect_plumb@dcca.hawaii.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor C-13
Requirements:    
•Must pass the Business and Law (Part I) and Trade Specific (Part II) exam.
•5 years of experience for a journey worker and an extended 2 years for a master license
•Credit report covering the previous 5 years on each individual applicant
•A current financial statement prepared and signed by a CPA
•A current state tax clearance from the Dept. of Taxation
•Certificate of insurance for worker's compensation and certificate from their insurer showing liability coverage for: Property damage- $50,000 per occurrence and Bodily Injury- $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.
Exam Given By:    Prometric l (808) 261-8182. Must have prior approval from Board.
Exam offered six times a year. (January, March, May, July, September, and November). Exams offered in Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam :    2 hours; 40 questions
Examination Fee:    $65
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $50
Licensing Fee:    $545 if licensed between October 1st of even numbered year and September 30 of odd numbered year; $415 if licensed between October 1 of odd-numbered year and September 30 of even-numbered year.
Renewal:    Biennial, by September 30 of even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $275
Continuing Ed:    Certificate from Honolulu Community College.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyworker Electrician
Requirements:    
•5 years but not less than 10,000 hours of all aspect of electrical wiring work primarily involved in residential and commercial wiring.
Exam Given By:    Prometric l (808) 261-8182. Must have prior approval from Board.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:    4 hours; 70 questions
Examination Fee:    $85
License Application Form
Application Fee:    $40
Licensing Fee:    $225.00 if between July 1-June 30 of 1st year of triennium: 2008,11,14
$150.00 if licensed between Jul 1 and June 30 of 2nd year: 09,12,15
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of 3rd year: 07,10,13
Renewal:    Triennial June 30, starting 6/30/96: 2011, 2014, 2017, etc
Renewal Fee:    $225
Continuing Ed:     Copy of a certificate from the State’s Community College system evidencing attendance at an update course of the NEC or a copy of a score report from Thomson Prometric verifying successful passage of the continued competency exam.
License Reciprocity:    None.

Supervising Electrician (ES):
4 years experience as a licensed journey worker electrician or equivalent

Journey Worker Industrial Electrician (EJI):
5 years but not less than 10,000 hours of industrial wiring work.

Supervising Industrial Electrician (ESI):
4 years experience as a licensed journey worker industrial electrician or equivalent.

Journey Worker Specialty Electrician (EJS):
5 years of specialty wiring work

Supervising Specialty Electrician (ESS):
4 years experience as a licensed journey worker specialty electrician or equivalent.

Maintenance Electrician (EM):
1 year electrical maintenance wiring work or two years electrical trade schooling.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Proof from State's Community College of an update course of the NEC, or copy of a score report from Prometric verifying successful passage of continued competency exam.  
  NEC Adoption Date: There is no statewide adoption or enforcement of the NEC. Basically 2002, but some islands 1999.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Idaho 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Electrical Bureau
Division of Building Safety
1090 E. Watertower St
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 334-2183 Fax: Fax 208-855-2165
Code & License Info 800-955-3044
dbs.idaho.gov/electrical/index.html

 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
•At least one (1) full-time employee who holds a valid master electrician license issued by the Electrical Bureau. Licensed electrical contractors who are current and active prior to July 1, 2008, shall not be required to have a master electrician as the supervising electrician until a new supervising electrician is designated. A master electrician license will be required for a new supervising electrician designated after July 1, 2008.
•The master electrician shall be designated the supervising electrician and shall be available during working hours to carry out the duties of supervising electrical installations.
•An individual electrical contractor may act as his own supervising master electrician upon the condition that he holds a valid master electrician license.
•Pass a contractor examination administered by the Bureau or its designee.
•Proof of liability insurance to the Bureau in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) from an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Idaho.
•Proof of Idaho’s worker’s compensation insurance unless specifically exempt from Idaho law.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:    Business & Law: 2 hours; 50 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:
Application Fee:    $15
Licensing Fee:    $125
Renewal:    Annual in the month corresponding with their original issue, or anniversary date (beginning July 2009).
Updated proof of $300,000 liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable) must be supplied at the time of each renewal.
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:    
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•4 years. In order to be approved for the Electrical Contractor examination.
•Either be or employ an Idaho licensed master electrician. A designated full time, supervisory employee must be identified on the application to take the contractor exam and successfully pass the examination for the corporation, company, etc.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:    5 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
Licence Application:
Application Fee:    $15
Licensing Fee:    $65
Renewal:    Triennial expiring 3 years from the date of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $45
Continuing Ed:     24 hours, 16 of which must be on the 08 Code changes (license expiration date of July 1, 2008 or later).
Idaho has a reciprocal electrical Continuing Education agreement with Montana, Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
License Reciprocity:    Utah, Wyoming

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•4 years (a minimum of 8,000 hrs) of work experience as an apprentice electrician making electrical installations under the constant supervision of a qualified journeyman electrician and four (4) years (a minimum of 576 hrs) of approved electrical apprenticeship class room instruction.
•An applicant with out-of-state experience, who has not completed the education requirement, may alternatively submit twice the amount of experience (eight years defined as 16,000 hrs). The work experience shall include three (3) categories, residential, commercial, and industrial.
•Experience shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the work time in any one category. If the applicant does not meet the 16,000 hour requirement, he or she may register as an apprentice electrician, and may be approved for placement testing for the required classroom instruction based on their out-of-state work experience.
•A person holding an active Idaho journeyman electrician license may make installations of electrical wiring and equipment as an employee of an active licensed Idaho electrical contractor.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam :    4 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:
Application Fee:    $15
Licensing Fee:    $55
Renewal    Triennial expiring 3 years from the date of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $45
Continuing Ed:     24 hours, 16 of which must be on the 08 Code changes (license expiration date of July 1, 2008 or later).
Idaho has a reciprocal electrical Continuing Education agreement with Montana, Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
License Reciprocity:    Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming

Other licenses:
Specialty Journeyman, Specialty Electrical Contractor, Specialty Trainee
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Master and Journeyman electricians are required to have 24 hours per license cycle with a minimum of 16 hrs. of code update and 8 hour of industry related.

 
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective July 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/
 
Illinois 
  State Board: Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 785-8000 Fax: (217) 782-7645
www.dpr.state.il.us  
  Licensing Requirements: No licensing of electricians, contractors or inspectors at the state level.  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Date: There is no statewide adoption of the NEC.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Indiana 
  State Board: Indiana Department of Fire & building Safety Division
302 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
800-457-8283
www.in.gov.dhs/2375.htm
 
  Licensing Requirements: There is no licensing of electricians, contractors or inspectors at the state level.  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted June 2, 2009 for other than one and two family dwellings. Code will become effective August 26, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Iowa 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Electrical Examining Board
Wallace State Office Building
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
866-923-1082
www.dps.state.ia.us/
Email: elecinfo@dps.state.ia.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
•affiliated with an electrical contracting firm or business who is licensed by the board as either a Class A or Class B
•Master Electrician and who is also registered with the state of Iowa as a contractor
Exam Given By:    Prometric (808) 261-8182 after approval by the Board.
Candidate Booklet:
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Examination Fee:    
License Application:
Application Fee:    
Licensing Fee:    $375
Renewal:    Triennial.
Renewal Fee:    $125
Continuing Ed:    None required
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•Qualifications and technical knowledge to properly plan, lay out, and supervise the installation of electrical wiring and equipment for light, heat, and power.
•Class A - License was obtained by written supervised examination and is not subject to the restrictions of a Class B license
•Class B – License is granted by proven experience since 1998. License is subject to restrictions by the board and local political subdivisions
Exam Given By:    Prometric (808) 261-8182 after approval by the Board.
The Electrical Examining Board has approved accepting examinations proctored by some cities for journeyman and master electricians; this will allow licensed individuals to convert a master or journeyman B Iowa license to a master or journeyman A Iowa license.
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     4 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $60
License Application:
Application Fee:    
Licensing Fee:    $375
Renewal    Triennial
Renewal Fee:    $125
Continuing Ed:    18 hours, minimum of 6 on the NEC and remaining may include study of electrical circuit theory, blueprint reading, transformer and motor theory, electrical circuits and devices, control systems, programmable controllers, and microcomputers or any other study of electrical-related material that is approved by the board. Additional hours on the NEC are acceptable.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•Has necessary qualifications to wire for or install electrical wiring and equipment.
•Class A - License was obtained by written supervised examination and is not subject to the restrictions of a Class B license
•Class B – License is granted by proven experience since 1998. License is subject to restrictions by the board and local political subdivisions.
Exam Given By:    Prometric (808) 261-8182 after approval by the Board.
The Electrical Examining Board has approved accepting examinations proctored by some cities for journeyman and master electricians; this will allow licensed individuals to convert a master or journeyman B Iowa license to a master or journeyman A Iowa license.
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     3 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $60
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $75
Licensing Fee:    
Renewal:    Triennial.
Renewal Fee:    $25
Continuing Ed:    18 hours, minimum of 6 on the NEC and remaining may include study of electrical circuit theory, blueprint reading, transformer and motor theory, electrical circuits and devices, control systems, programmable controllers, and microcomputers or any other study of electrical-related material that is approved by the board. Additional hours on the NEC are acceptable.
License Reciprocity:    None

Other Electrical Licenses:
Electrical contractor license, Class A Master Electrician, Class A Journeyman Electrician, Class B Master Electrician, Class B Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, Special Electrician, and unclassified person.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 18 hours, with minimum of 6 hours on the NEC. Remaining hours may be industry related. Only Live Class Seminars are approved by the state - no online or correspondence courses will be accepted. Some counties have different requirements.
 
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC was adopted and implemented February 1, 2009.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Kansas 
  State Board: Kansas State Fire Marshall
700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 600
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-3401 Fax: (785) 296-0151
http://www.accesskansas.org/ksbtp/
 
  Licensing Requirements: There is no state level licensing of electricians or electrical contractors.

Johnson County Contractor Licensing:
(913) 715-2233  
  Continuing Education Requirements: There are no state requirements. Johnson County requires 8 hours per year, due Dec. 31. This must be proctored (home-study and online courses are not permitted). Visit Johnson County site for Mike Holt approved courses.

 
  NEC Adoption Date: There is no statewide adoption of the NEC. 2002 Code was adopted for state-owned buildings, but local jurisdictions can adopt different codes.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Kentucky 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Electrical Licensing
101 Sea Hero Rd. Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-2002 Fax: (502) 573-1058
www.dhbc.ky.gov/bce/EL+Licensing.htm
Email: mike.powers@ky.gov
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
• Proof of passing test results.
• Certificate of Liability Insurance (min of $500,000 general liability).
• Workers' compensation or notarized waiver.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    Kentucky Contractors Business And Law Reference Manual, 2005 Edition
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:    Business & Law: 1.5 hours; 30 questions
Examination Fee:    $60
License Application:
Application Fee:    $200
Renewal:    Annual, renewed on or before last day of licensee’s birth month.
For electrical contractor licenses issued to corporations, partnerships, or business entities without a birth month, the renewal month shall be the month the license was issued.
Renewal Fee:    $200
Continuing Ed:     6 hours. Continuing Education for electrical contractors shall relate to business and employment law, business practices, and safety practices and procedures. Only two (2) of the six (6) hours of Continuing Education shall be safety practices and procedures.
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• Proof of passing test results.
• Notarized proof of eight years experience-either six years of work experience and completion of an approved training program (at least 576 hours of classroom training) or an additional two years of work experience.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     5 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $100
Renewal:    Annual, on or before the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:     6 hours relating to the NEC or other electrical codes incorporated into the Kentucky Building Code or the Kentucky Residential Code or to safety practices and procedures. Only two (2) of the six (6) hours shall be safety practices and procedures.
License Reciprocity:    None

Electrician
Requirements:    
• Proof of passing test results.
• Notarized proof of six years experience-either four years of work experience and completion of an approved training program (at least 576 hours of classroom training) or an additional two years of work experience.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     4 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual on or before the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    6 hours relating to the NEC or other electrical codes incorporated into the Kentucky Building Code or the Kentucky Residential Code or to safety practices and procedures. Only two (2) of the six (6) hours shall be safety practices and procedures.
License Reciprocity:    None
FAQs
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 6 hours per year, relating to the National Electric Code or other electrical codes incorporated into the Kentucky Building Code or the Kentucky Residential Code or to safety practices and procedures. (Only 2 of the 6 can be on safety)  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted, to become effective September 1, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Louisiana 
  State Board: State Licensing Board for Contractors
P.O. Box 14419
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(225) 765-2301 Fax: (225) 765-2431
www.lslbc.state.la.us  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractors
Requirements:    
•Any person who undertakes to, attempts to, or submits a price or bid or offers to construct, supervise, superintend, oversee, direct, or in any manner assume charge of the construction, alteration, repair, improvement, movement, demolition, putting up, tearing down, or furnishing labor, or furnishing labor together with material or equipment, or installing the same for any building, highway, road, railroad, sewer, grading, excavation, pipeline, public utility structure, project development, housing, or housing development, improvement, or any other construction undertaking for which the entire cost of same is fifty thousand dollars or more when such property is to be used for commercial purposes other than a single residential duplex, a single residential triplex, or a single residential fourplex.
•A construction project which consists of construction of more than two single residential homes, or more than one single residential duplex, triplex, or fourplex, shall be deemed to be a commercial undertaking.
Exam Given By:    Louisiana State Licensing Board for contractors; 3 days a week
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     4 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $120 per classification + $40 for Business & Law exam study material.
$400 for out of state contractors
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $35
Licensing Fee:    $100 plus $95 for each additional classification
Renewal:    All commercial, residential, and mold remediation licenses to practice contracting expire on the anniversary of the date on which the license was originally issued. Licensees shall elect upon renewal one-, two-, or three-year license renewal terms, and license may be issued by the board on a multiple-year basis, not to exceed a three-year renewal term for any license.
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed: None
License Reciprocity:    Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah as well as the North Carolina Electrical Examiners Board.
Reciprocity is limited to requests for waiver of the sixty (60) day out-of-state waiting period and consideration of waiver of trade examinations. The Business and Law examination cannot be waived for out-of-state contractors. NOTE: Your firm must be domiciled in one of these states

Journeyman Electricians
Requirements:    
There is no state licensing of Journeyman Electricians.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 4 Hours of CEU required annually for Residential Building Contractors  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC to be implemented January 1, 2010  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Maine 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Regulation
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-8457 Fax: (207) 624-8636
www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/index.htm
Email: electrician.board@maine.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•4,000 hours of service as a journeyman electrician or at least 12,000 hours of experience in electrical installations. The 576 hours must consist of 450 hours of required study including a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code and 126 hours of degree-related courses.
Exam Given By:    Prometric 1-800-343-6001
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     3 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $50
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $25
Licensing Fee:    $150
Renewal:    Biennial on date of first licensure.
Renewal Fee:    $150
Continuing Ed:     15 hours of an approved current National Electrical Code update course
License Reciprocity:    New Hampshire and Vermont.

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•8,000 hours of service as an apprentice or helper electrician or at least 8,000 hours of experience in electrical installations. The 576 hours must consist of 225 hours of required study including an approved course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code; and 351 hours of elective study, comprised of all trade- related electives, or 135 hours of the 351 hours of elective study can be degree related;
•Be a graduate of an accredited regional vocational high school two-year electrical program, have worked 8,000 hours in the field of electrical installations under the supervision of a master electrician or the equivalent and have completed a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code;
•Be a graduate of an accredited Maine community college electrical program, have worked 4,000 hours in the field of electrical installations under the supervision of a master electrician or the equivalent and have completed a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code. If you qualify under this paragraph, you may take the journeyman’s exam upon graduation if application is made within one year of graduation; or
•Be an electrical apprentice registered with the Maine State Apprenticeship and Training Council and have completed 576 hours of related instruction, as defined in this paragraph, prescribed in their apprentice program, the 8,000-hour approved work hours and a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code. If you qualify under this paragraph, you may take the journeyman’s exam after completion of 576 hours of instruction, if application is made within one year of the completion of the instruction.
Exam Given By:    Prometric 1-800-343-6001
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     3 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $50
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $25
Licensing Fee:    $80
Renewal:    Two years from date of first licensure.
Renewal Fee:    $80
Continuing Ed:     15 hours of an approved current National Electrical Code update course
License Reciprocity:    New Hampshire, Vermont and Oregon.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hours on NEC Update every 3 years.  
  NEC Adoption Date: The 2008 NEC became effective in September 2008.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Maryland 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: State Board of Master Electricians
500 North Calvert St., Room 302
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 230-6270 Fax: (410) 333-6314
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/elec.html
Email: electric@dllr.state.md.us

 
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•7 years experience and pass a state trade exam
•3 years of credit may be given for professional training courses taken.
•A minimum of $300,000 General Liability Insurance is required as well as $100,000 in Property Damage Insurance. If the Master has employees, he must carry Worker's Compensation Insurance.
•The state license is required in the three counties that do not require local licensing. Other counties require local licensing.
Exam Given By:    PSI 1-800-733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     4 hours; 90 questions
Examination Fee:    $65
License Application:    
Application Fee:    
Licensing Fee:    $20
Renewal:2 years from date of issue on a staggered basis.
Renewal Fee:    $25
Continuing Ed:     There are no Continuing Education requirements at the state level.
Check with each individual county for local Requirements:
Caroline County: 2008 NEC; 10 hours CEU with biennial renewal
Cecil County: 2008 NEC; 5 hours CEU with annual renewal
Harford County: 2008 NEC; 10 hours CEU with biennial renewal
Prince George County::2005 NEC;10 hours CEU with biennial renewal
Queen Anne's County:2008 NEC; 10 hours CEU with biennial renewal

License Reciprocity:    
•Current master electrician's license in the states of either Delaware or Virginia. Currently there is not reciprocity with licensees from other states.
•Current master electrician's license in one of the Maryland counties or Baltimore City.

Other License Classifications:
The State Board of Master Electricians issues only one license, Master Electrician. In Maryland the actual performance license to perform electrical work is issued by each of the local jurisdictions. Many of the local jurisdictions do issue additional categories of electrical licenses. All of these licenses are LESSER than a Master Electrician. For example some jurisdictions may issue a "general electrician", "limited electrician", or "low voltage" license as examples. If an individual were interested in obtaining a lesser license than a master electrician’s license, then it would be necessary to contact the local jurisdiction where you would anticipate working and determine if they offer a lesser license and the qualifications. Not all jurisdictions offer a lesser license. In those jurisdictions that do not, an individual would need a master electrician’s license to perform any electrical work.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Maryland does not have state CEU requirements at this time.
CEUs are a requirement in the following counties:

Caroline County: 10 hours required
Cecil County: 5 hours required
Harford County: 10 hours required
Prince George County: 10 hours required
Queen Anne's County: 10 hours required

There may be additional counties within the state that also have CEU requirements.  
  NEC Adoption Date: The adoption of the NEC is at the local level. The state adopted the 2005 NEC for state-owned facilities.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Massachusetts 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Bureau of Electrical Safety and Licensing
239 Causeway Street, Floor 5
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 727-3074 Fax: (617) 727-1944
www.mass.gov/reg/boards/el  
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•A licensed Journeyman Electrician applying for a Class A (Master Electrician) license shall meet the following eligibility criteria for licensure:
-1 year of experience as the holder of a Massachusetts Class B (Journeyman Electrician) license and having been actively engaged in electrical work.
-    For the purposes of licensure as a Master Electrician, an applicant whose experience is limited to installing fire warning, security or inherently power limited systems shall not be considered a qualified applicant.
•Education Requirements
-    150 clock hours of classroom instruction
-    For the purposes of licensure as a Master Electrician, an applicant whose education is limited to fire warning, security, or inherently power limited systems objectives shall not be considered a qualified applicant.
Applicants who have education, work experience and/or licenses in another state or jurisdiction (other than those with reciprocity with Massachusetts), may be eligible for a waiver of this education requirement.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005 and Massachusetts Electrical Code
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     Trade: 4 hours; 80 questions
Business Law: 2 hours 50 questions
Examination Fee:    Part 1: $80; Part 2: $55 (business)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $75+$66
Licensing Fee:    $155
Renewal:    July 31 every 3 years
Renewal Fee:    $117
Continuing Ed:     21 clock hours of Continuing Education 15 clock on topics related to the Massachusetts Electrical Code, business, law and related topics and 6 may be in a areas chosen by the licensee for professional development in the subjects of Electrical Code, business, law, first aid, Safety and Building Code and related topics.
License Reciprocity:    New Hampshire

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•Work Experience:
-    8000 clock hours over a period of no less than 4 years before making an application for examination.
•Applicants may receive credit for electrical shop experience toward the 8000 hour apprenticeship experience requirement provided however, that such experience was obtained in a public vocational school program approved by the Board.
•Applicants with work experience in systems work may apply 25% of that experience, up to a maximum of 2000 clock hours and one year, towards the experience requirement for the journeyman’s examination.- no credit for work experience completed six years prior to the successful completion date of their Board approved education.
•Education:
-    600 clock hours of classroom instruction
-    A high school diploma or the equivalent with their application if requested by the board.
-    Applicants with education in systems may apply 25% of that education, up to a maximum of 150 clock hours, towards the education requirement for the journeyman’s examination.
-    Applicants may receive credit for electrical related instruction toward the 600 clock hours of education provided however, that such instruction was obtained in a public vocational school program approved by the Board.
Applicants who have education, work experience and/or licenses in another state or jurisdiction (other than those with reciprocity with Massachusetts), may be eligible for a waiver of this education.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005 and Massachusetts Electrical Code
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     Part 1: 3 hours; 70 questions: Part 2: 1 hour; 30 questions
Examination Fee:    Part 1: $80 Part 2: $55
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $60
Licensing Fee:    $104
Renewal:    July 31 every 3 years
Renewal Fee:    $78
Continuing Ed:    21 clock hours of Continuing Education 15 clock on topics related to the Massachusetts Electrical Code, business, law and related topics and 6 may be in a areas chosen by the licensee for professional development in the subjects of Electrical Code, business, law, first aid, Safety and Building Code and related topics.
License Reciprocity:    New Hampshire
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 21 clock hours every 3 years - 15 related to topics on the Mass. Electrical Code, Business, Law and Related Topics. 6 may be in area chosen by licensee for professional development and include NEC, Business, Law, Safety, Building Code and related topics.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective January 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Michigan 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety
Electrical Division
P.O. Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-9313 Fax: (517) 241-9308
www.michigan.gov/dleg
Email: bccinfo@michigan.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
•Holds a master electrician's license or has not less than 1 master electrician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The master electrician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment.
•Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a master electrician residing in the state of Michigan.
•Must pay into the Construction Lien Recovery Fund .
Exam Given By:    Electrical Administrative Board DELEG/BCC/Electrical Division 517-241-9320. Examination Schedule
State issues electrical licenses in most communities. except if you reside in the following communities where electrical licenses are issued locally: City of Grand Rapids/Kent County, City of Detroit/Wayne County, and City of Highland Park/Wayne County.
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     1.5 hours; 30 questions. The examination covers information from: Public Act 217, Public Act 230, Public Act 497, Michigan Electrical Code Rules Part 8, and the Electrical Administrative Board General Rules.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $100
Licensing Fee:    The fee for an Electrical and Fire Alarm Contractor license is $300.00 for the full 3-years, $200.00 in the 2nd year of licensing, and $100.00 in the 3rd year.
Renewal:    Triennial
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•Must be at least 22 years of age.
•Has held an electrical journeyman's license for not less than 2 years.
•Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 years related to electrical construction, the maintenance of buildings, or electrical wiring or equipment under the supervision of a master electrician.
•Must take and pass the examination.
Exam Given By:    Electrical Administrative Board, DELEG/BCC/Electrical Division 517-241-9320. Examination Schedule
The state issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in the state of Michigan, exceptif you reside in the following communities where electrical licenses are issued locally: City of Grand Rapids/Kent County, City of Detroit/Wayne County, and City of Highland Park/Wayne County.
Test NEC edition:    2005 and Part 8 Michigan Amendments (2008 after Dec 2, 2009)
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     3 hours; 75 questions
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $100
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual, by March 1 of each year
Continuing Ed:     15 Hr Code Update Course with 12 months of adoption of new code. Must include Michigan Part 8 Electrical Rules.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•Must be at least 20 years of age.
•Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment under the direct supervision of a licensed person (Maximum credit of 2,000 hours per year.)
•Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.
•Must take and pass the examination.
Exam Given By:    Electrical Administrative Board, DELEG/BCC/Electrical Division 517-241-9320. Examination Schedule
The state issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in the state of Michigan except if you reside in the following communities where electrical licenses are issued locally: City of Grand Rapids/Kent County, City of Detroit/Wayne County, and City of Highland Park/Wayne County.
Test NEC edition:    2005 and Part 8 Michigan Amendments (2008 after Dec 2, 2009)
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     2.5 hours; 80 questions
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $100
Licensing Fee:    $40
Renewal:    Annual, by March 1 of each year.
Continuing Ed:     15 Hr Code Update Course with 12 months of adoption of new code. Must include Michigan Part 8 Electrical Rules.
License Reciprocity:    None

Other licenses:
Fire Alarm Specialty Technician
Fire Alarm Contractor
Sign Specialist
Sign Specialist Contractor

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hour course on code update, to be taken not later than 12 months after the adoption of the code. Must include the Michigan Part 8 Code Rules.  
  NEC Adoption Date: The State of Michigan has adopted the 2008 NEC with an effective date of December 2, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Minnesota 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Minnesota Dept. of Labor and Industry
Electrical Licensing and Inspection Unit
443 Lafayette Road N
Saint Paul, MN 55155-4342
(651) 284-5005
www.electricity.state.mn.us
Email: DLI.license@state.mn.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor (Business):
Information and application forms:
Contractor licenses ($220) expire March 1 of each even-numbered year after issuance or renewal.

Master Electrician (Class A)
Requirements:    
Minimum total is 60 months, including
•planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months;
•laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months;
•supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months;
•wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 12 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;
•maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 24 months;
•line work: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months;
•installing elevators: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months;
•wiring and maintaining technology circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; and
•wiring and maintaining process control circuits or systems
Exam Given By:Application must be approved by DLI before exam can be scheduled.Request form:; Exam Schedule:
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     5.5 hours, 80 questions
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $35
Licensing Fee:    $40
Renewal:    Biennial: expire March 1 of each odd-numbered year
Renewal Fee:    $40
Continuing Ed:     12 hours on the National Electrical Code and the remainder on the statutes and rules governing electrical installations, Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.31 to 326B.399, and Minnesota Rules, parts 3800.3500 to 3800.3810, or technical topics related to electrical installations and equipment:
License Reciprocity:    North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
Minimum total is 48 months, including:
•planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months;
•laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months;
•supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months;
•wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months;
•maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 24 months;
•line work: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months;
•installing elevators: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months;
•wiring and maintaining technology circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months;
•wiring and maintaining process control circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; and
•a maximum of one year of experience credit will be allowed for the successful completion of a two-year, post high school electrical course approved by the board.
Exam Given By:    Must be approved by DLI before exam can be scheduled. Request form:; Exam Schedule:
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     5.5 hours, 80 questions
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $35
Licensing Fee:    $15
Renewal:    Biennial, on the date of original issuance.
Renewal Fee:    $15
Continuing Ed:     12 hours on the National Electrical Code and the remainder on the statutes and rules governing electrical installations, Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.31 to 326B.399, and Minnesota Rules, parts 3800.3500 to 3800.3810, or technical topics related to electrical installations and equipment:
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Other licenses:
Installer, Class A and B
Power Limited Technician
Lineman
Maintenance Electrician

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours of continuing education: 12 on the NEC and 4 hours on Minnesota statutes and rules, technical topics related to installations and equipment.
8 hrs of continuing education required for power limited technicians  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective September 15, 2008.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Mississippi 
  State Board: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
215 Woodline Drive, Suite B
Jackson, MS 39232
(601) 354-6161 or (800) 880-6161 Fax: (601) 354-6715
www.msboc.us
Email: info@msboc.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
Requirements:    
•If you are doing a privately funded job over $100,000.00 per job, or a publicly funded job over $50,000.00 per job you will have to have a state contractor license. For anything that falls below that amount you will have to contact the city or county wherever you will be doing the job and meet their requirements.
•With a Residential Builders license you can build commercial properties up to 7500 sq. ft.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     Business Law: 2 hours, 50 questions
Master Electrician: 3 hours, 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $75 one portion; $150 two portions
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    Commercial $200 plus $50 for each additional classification; Residential$ 50
Renewal:    Annual, on date of issue
Renewal Fee:    Commercial $200; Residential $100
Continuing Ed:     The MSBOC is currently in the process of evaluating several forms of Continuing Education
License Reciprocity:    Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina. If you have held an unlimited license in one of these states for three consecutive years, it can waive your trade. However the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam is mandatory. Reciprocity does not waive any of the application requirements or the Board review.

Contractor License types:
Sign Erection
Master Electrician
Elevators and Escalators
Conveyor Systems
Communication Systems
Alarm Systems and Equipment.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: The MSBOC is currently in the process of evaluating several forms of Continuing Education.  
  NEC Adoption Date: There is no statewide adoption of the NEC.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Missouri 
  State Board: Department of Professional Registration
3605 Missouri Blvd
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
/www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/
Email: profreg@pr.mo.gov

 
  Licensing Requirements: There is no state level licensing. Contractors are licensed at the local city and county level. Please contact your county for specific details.  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Date: No Statewide adoption of the NEC.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Montana 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Department of Labor & Industry
301 South Park, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 841-2339 Fax: (406) 841-2309
mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/ele_board/board_page.asp
Email: dlibsdele@mt.gov
 
  Licensing Requirements: Unlimited Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
•Proof of compliance with Montana Workers Compensation and also Unemployment Insurance or an Independent Contractor Exemption.
•Montana Licensed Master as the responsible electrician, which means the person engaged in a full-time capacity that is responsible for all licensed electrical work performed by the electrical contractor in Montana.
Exam Given By:    LaserGrade after approval by the Montana State Electrical Board.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $250
Renewal:    Biennial on even years, between May 15 and July 15.
Renewal Fee:    $165
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
•2000 hours of legally obtained practical
•8000hours of legally obtained journeyman level experience in wiring for, installing, and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power.
Exam Given By:    LaserGrade after approval by the Montana State Electrical Board.
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    
Exam:     80 questions
Examination Fee:    $70
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $120
Renewal:    Biennial, on even years; renewing between May 15 and July 15
Renewal Fee:    $70
Continuing Ed:     16 hours per renewal cycle, a minimum of 8 hours must be on code update.
Courses approved by a reciprocal state are accepted by the Montana State Electrical Board: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
A reciprocal state may or may not allow the use of Montana approved courses. You will need to contact that state's office for specifics on their Continuing Education program.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the electrical trade or completion of an appropriate training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association.
•One of the following on a form prescribed by the board or as noted on this application:
-    8000 hours of legally obtained practical experience in wiring for, installing, and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power.
-    Worked in the electrical maintenance field for at least (20,000) hours, accompanied by written certification by the applicant’s employer that the applicant has attained at least (20,000) hours in the electrical maintenance field while working for the employer. A minimum of (8,000) of these hours must be practical experience.
Exam Given By:    LaserGrade after approval by the Montana State Electrical Board.
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     60 questions
Examination Fee:    $60
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $120
Renewal:    Biennial, on even years; renewing between May 15 and July 15
Renewal Fee:    $70
Continuing Ed:     16 hours per renewal cycle, a minimum of 8 hours must be on code update.
Courses approved by a reciprocal state are accepted by the Montana State Electrical Board: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
A reciprocal state may or may not allow the use of Montana approved courses. You will need to contact that state's office for specifics on their Continuing Education program.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho (state-to-state only), Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon (state-to-state only), North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Other license types:
Limited Electrical Contractor
Residential Electrician
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 Hours of Board approved courses per renewal cycle. A minimum of 8 hours must be on the Code Update. All 16 hours may be code related. Board accepts CEU from reciprocal states.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC adopted - effective February 24, 2006.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Nebraska 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: State Electrical Board
P.O. Box 95066
800 South 13th, Suite 109
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-3550 Fax: (402) 471-4297
www.electrical.state.ne.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor (EC)
Requirements:    
•Be a graduate of a four-year electrical course in an accredited college or university, and have at least one year experience acceptable to the board, as a licensed journeyman electrician, or
•Five years experience, acceptable to the board, in planning for, laying out, supervising and installing wiring apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat and power.
Exam Given By:    Nebraska Licensing Board. There are four Nebraska municipality examination programs. A State electrical license will be issued to applicants who have successfully passed one of these examinations and who holds a current license issued by the municipality. A State license received by reciprocity with one of these municipalities is not eligible for reciprocity with another State.
1.    Fremont
2.    Hastings
3.    Lincoln
4.    Omaha
Passing Grade:    76%
Exam:     3 hours, 50 questions
Examination Fee:    $125
License Application:
Licensing Fee:    Even numbered year - $65.00; Odd numbered year - $130.00
Renewal:    December 31 of even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $250
Continuing Ed:     12 hours with at least six hours on the NEC.
License Reciprocity:    Minnesota and South Dakota.

Journeyman Electrician (JA)
Requirements:    
•Four years experience, acceptable to the board, in the electrical trade. Registration as an apprentice electrician for those years shall, on the approval of the board, constitute evidence of such experience.
•One year work experience credit will be given for completion of a two-year post-high school electrical course with a degree in electrical technology. One year work experience credit will be given for electrical experience gained in military service.
Exam Given By:    Nebraska Licensing Board. There are four Nebraska municipality examination programs. A State electrical license will be issued to applicants who have successfully passed one of these examinations and who holds a current license issued by the municipality. A State license received by reciprocity with one of these municipalities is not eligible for reciprocity with another State.
5.    Fremont
6.    Hastings
7.    Lincoln
8.    Omaha
Passing Grade:    76%
Exam:     3 hours, 50 questions
Examination Fee:    $60
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    Even numbered year - $13.00; Odd numbered year - $25.00
Renewal:    December 31 of even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    12 hours with at least six hours on the NEC.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.

Residential Journeyman Wireman (RW)
Requirements:    
•3 years experience, acceptable to the board, in the electrical trade.
•The board may by rule or regulation provide for the allowance of one year of experience credit for successful completion of a two-year post-high school electrical course approved by the board.
•A residential journeyman electrician license shall be valid only for residential installations.
Exam Given By:    Nebraska Licensing Board. There are four Nebraska municipality examination programs. A State electrical license will be issued to applicants who have successfully passed one of these examinations and who holds a current license issued by the municipality. A State license received by reciprocity with one of these municipalities is not eligible for reciprocity with another State.
9.    Fremont
10.    Hastings
11.    Lincoln
12.    Omaha
Passing Grade:    76%
Exam:     3 hours, 50 questions
Examination Fee:    $60
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    Even numbered year - $13.00; Odd numbered year - $25.00
Renewal:    December 31 of even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:     12 hours with at least six on the National Electrical Code.
License Reciprocity:    None

Apprentice Electrician:
•An apprentice electrician shall do no electrical wiring except under the direct personal on-the-job supervision and control and in the immediate presence of a licensee under the State Electrical Act.
•Such supervision shall include both on-the-job training and related classroom training as approved by the board. The licensee may employ or supervise apprentice electricians at a ratio not to exceed three apprentice electricians to one licensee, except that such ratio and the other requirements of this section shall not be applicable to a teacher-student relationship within a classroom of community college.
•Direct personal on-the-job supervision and control and in the immediate presence of a licensee shall mean the licensee and the apprentice electrician shall be working at the same project location but shall not require that the licensee and apprentice electrician must be within sight of one another at all times.
•An apprentice electrician shall not install, alter, or repair electrical equipment except as provided in this section, and the licensee employing or supervising an apprentice electrician shall not authorize or permit such actions by the apprentice electrician
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 12 hours with at least 6 on the NEC.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 National Electrical Code, effective April 25, 2005  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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Nevada 
  State Board: State Contractors Board
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 688-1141 Fax: (775) 688-1271
www.nscb.state.nv.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor (C-2)
Requirements:    
To Work Construction In Nevada You Must Complete Mandatory OSHA 10 or 30-hour Construction Training.
•4 years experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in the field of work for which a license is being sought. The four (4) years experience must have occurred within the ten (10) years immediately preceding filing of an application.
•4 reference certificates that must be completed by someone who has firsthand knowledge of your experience. Training received in a program offered at an accredited college or university may be used to satisfy a portion of the required experience.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005 NEC
Passing Grade:    Electrical: 56%; Contract Management Survey: 42%
Exam     Electrical: 4 hours, 80 questions
Contract Management Survey: 2 hours, 60 questions
Examination Fee:    $85 for one part, $130 for two parts
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $300
Licensing Fee:    $600 (includes $300 non-refundable Application Fee)
Renewal:    Annual on the date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $600 biennial license fee
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None
FAQs
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None  
  NEC Adoption Date: There is no statewide adoption of the NEC.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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New Hampshire 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Bureau of Electrical Safety & LIcensing
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
(603) 223-4289
www.state.nh.us/electrician
Email: elecinfo@dos.nh.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electricia
Requirements:    
•8000 hours practical experience as an apprentice to a journeyman or master electrician licensed by the board; and
•At least one of the following:
-    576 hours of electrical schooling in blocks of 144 hours per year; or as an associate or higher degree in an electrical curriculum;
-    Have 10 years of experience as a journeyman or master electrician licensed as required in another jurisdiction; or
-    Have taken the journeyman or master exam in NH previously.
•Credit for school time, not to exceed 2000 hours, towards the practical experience requirement for completion of prescribed courses in electrical installations at an approved school.
•Pass the journeyman examination and shall obtain 2000 hours of experience as a journeyman in performing electrical installations prior to being examined.
Exam Given By:    State Electrical Board
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     50 questions on the NEC, 50 questions on practical electrical installations RSA 319-C:2, III, 25 questions on RSA 319-C and the board’s administrative rules.
Examination Fee:    $50
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $105
Renewal:    3 years and expire on the last day of the month of the licensee's birth
Birth months: March, June, September, December renew 2008.
Birth months: February, May, August, November renew 2009
Birth months: January, April, July, October renew 2010
Renewal Fee:    $120
Continuing Ed:    15 hours on the 2008 NEC including RSA 319-C, the administrative rules and the 2008 common deficiencies
License Reciprocity:    Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine, license received by examination or a Grandfather’s Clause.

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
•8000 hours practical experience as an apprentice to a journeyman or master electrician licensed by the board; and
•At least one of the following:
-    576 hours of electrical schooling in blocks of 144 hours per year; or as an associate or higher degree in an electrical curriculum;
-    Have 10 years of experience as a journeyman or master electrician licensed as required in another jurisdiction; or
-    Have taken the journeyman or master exam in NH previously.
•Credit for school time, not to exceed 2000 hours, towards the practical experience requirement for completion of prescribed courses in electrical installations at approved schools.
Exam Given By:    State Board
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     50 questions on the NEC, 50 questions on practical electrical installations RSA 319-C:2, III, 25 questions on RSA 319-C and the board’s administrative rules.
Examination Fee:    $50
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $45
Renewal:    $90
Renewal Fee:    3 years and expire on the last day of the month of the licensee's birth
Birth months: March, June, September, December renew 2008.
Birth months: February, May, August, November renew 2009
Birth months: January, April, July, October renew 2010
Continuing Ed:     15 hours on the 2008 NEC including RSA 319-C, the administrative rules and the 2008 common deficiencies
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine license received by examination or a Grandfather’s Clause.

Other License Types:
Apprentice
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hours every 3 years must include 14 hours of Code Changes and 1 hour of NH Deficiencies.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective July 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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New Jersey 
  State Board: Department of Law & Public Safety
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
P.O. Box 45006
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6410 Fax: (973) 648-3355
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/electric/  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
• Is over the age of 21 years;
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; and Has had, immediately preceding the submission of the application,
• Five years of hands-on experience working with tools in the installation, alteration, or repair of wiring for electric light, heat or power, which work shall have been done in compliance with the NEC. “Practical hands-on experience” shall not include time spent in supervising, engaging in the practice of engineering, estimating and performing other managerial tasks OR
• Four-year apprenticeship program or
• Satisfied the definition of a qualified journeyman electrician and completed at least one year of practical hands-on experience. or
• Earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and completed two years of practical hands-on experience. or
• Worked in the field of electrical contracting for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application.
Exam Given By:    Prometric 800.626.0750
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     Business & Law: 2 hours, 50 questions
Electrical Contracting: 4 hours, 100 questions
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $100
Licensing Fee:    $150
Renewal:    Triennial on expiration date
Renewal Fee:    $150
Continuing Ed:    34 hours, 9 relating to most recent NEC; 1 hr on state statutes and rules 24 covering installation, repair or alteration of electrical equipment for generation, transmission of electrical energy, job estimating management and business practices, supervisory responsibilities required by NJ, other relevant to electrical contracting
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
• The holder of a current valid license to practice electrical contracting issued by the Board; or
• 8,000 hours of practical experience working with tools in the installation, alteration, or repair of wiring for electric light, heat or power and who has had a minimum of 576 classroom hours of related instruction. The requirement of practical experience shall not include time spent in supervising, engineering, estimating, and other managerial tasks.
• 4,000 hours of the practical experience shall have been obtained within five years of the date of application
• A person who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has gathered the required experience through alternative means.
Exam Given By:    Required to register with the Board. No exam.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $60
Licensing Fee:    $60
Renewal:    Triennial on the expiration date
Renewal Fee:    $60
Continuing Ed:    10 credit hours of Continuing Education consisting of nine hours on the most recent edition of the NEC and one hour on applicable State statutes and rules.
License Reciprocity:    None
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Contractors: 34 hours, 9 relating to most recent NEC; 1 hr on state statutes and rules 24 covering topics related to electrical contracting.
Journeymen: 10 credit hours of Continuing Education consisting of nine hours on the most recent edition of the NEC and one hour on applicable State statutes and rules.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC implemented on April 6, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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New Mexico 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Regulation and Licensing Department
Construction Industries Division
2550 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa-Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
www.rld.state.nm.us/cid/
Email: rldcid@state.nm.us


CLSI
Licensing Vendor
Please contact for license info.
3211 Coors Blvd. SW
Ste. A-3
Albequerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-8311
 
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
Requirements:    
• Pay a fee of 10% of the value of all non-licensed contracting work performed in New Mexico during the past year;
• Pay a fee of 5% of the total bid amount for construction projects for which the applicant bid or offered a price, but was not awarded the job;
• Resolve any outstanding consumer complaints; and
• Show there has been no monetary damage to anyone as a result of his unlicensed contracting activity.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     Business & Law: 125 minutes, 50 questions
EE-98: 180 minutes, 80 questions (See Candidate Booklet for classifications and Requirements)
Examination Fee:    Business & Law:$68.88 ER-1, GB-2: $107.63
Trade exams:$68.88 (see Candidate Booklet for classifications)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $30
Licensing Fee:    $300 ($6 certificate fee)
Renewal:    Three years from date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $300
Continuing Ed:    -
License Reciprocity:    None

Electrical Journeyman
Requirements:    
• Four Years (8,000 hours): EE-98J Journeyman residential and commercial electrical EL-1J Journeyman electrical distribution systems, including transmission lines.
• Two Years (4,000): ER-1J Journeyman residential wiring. ES-1J Journeyman electrical signs and outline lighting. ES-2J Journeyman cathodic protection and lightening protection systems; ES-3J Journeyman sound, intercommunication, electrical alarm systems, and systems 50 volts and under; ES-7J Journeyman telephone communication systems and telephone interconnect systems.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     See information booklet for details based on license type
Examination Fee:    $68.88 per exam type (see Candidate Booklet for details)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $30
Licensing Fee:    $75
Renewal:    Three years from the date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $75
Continuing Ed:     16 hours of Continuing Education every three years. 8 hours of the required training is on code change instructions and 8 hours is on other industry-related instruction.

License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours, of which 8 hours is on code changes and 8 hours on other industry related instruction, every three years.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective July 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
New York 
  State Board: Division of Code Enforcement & Administration
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231
(518) 474-4073 Fax (518) 486-4487
www.dos.state.ny.us/CODE/ls-codes.html
Email: codes@dos.state.ny.us


 
  Licensing Requirements: There is no statewide licensing of electrical journeymen, contractors or inspectors. Contact local jurisdictions.  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Date: The 2002 NEC has been adopted for residential; the 2005 NEC for commercial; New York City has adopted 2002 NEC with localized amendments to serve as its code.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
New York City 
  State Board: Buildings Department
Electrical Division
280 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Interactive Voice System: (212) 566-5000
TTY Number: (212) 566-4769
Web: www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/licenses/about.shtml
 
  Licensing Requirements: Exams & Qualifications: For information regarding the requirements, applications and scheduled test dates for the following Licenses please contact the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) at (212) 669-1357.

Examinations: are conducted at One Washington Street, NYC, NY 10001.
Electrician:
Construction Codes:
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC, with New York City amendments, was adopted in 2006. Every three years the Buildings Department adopts the most current NEC with New York City amendments. The technical review of the 2008 NEC is now under way.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
North Carolina 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Board of Examiners of Electrical Contactors
P.O. Box 18727
Raleigh, NC 27619
(919) 733-9042 Fax: (919) 733-6105
www.ncbeec.org
Email: information@ncbeec.org
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contracto
Requirements:    
There are 10 different classifications of electrical contracting licenses. Each license has a specific scope and limitation of work allowed.
License Classifications
Unlimited Classification:
• 7 years of experience, of which at least five years shall be primary experience. The balance of experience may be primary, secondary or both.
Limited Classification:
•4 years of experience, of which at least two years shall be primary experience. The balance of experience may be primary, secondary or both.
Exam Given By:    Pearson VUE 1-877-224-0225
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     6 hours 100 questions (L, I, and U); Includes North Carolina Electrical Contractors Licensing Law.
Examination Fee:    $90
License Application:    
Application Fee:    
Licensing Fee:    Unlimited: $165; Intermediate: $115
L, SP-SFD, SP-LV, SP-PH, SP-EL, SP-EL, SP-WP, SP-SP: $75
Renewal:    Annual; licenses expire one year after the date of issuance.
Continuing Ed:    8 hours; at least one half of CE hours must be obtained by in-person classroom or seminar attendance.
Extra hours shall be carried forward in multiples of two hours and treated as hours earned in the following one or two additional license periods.
License Reciprocity:    North Carolina and the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Other license types:
Limited (L), Intermediate (I), and Unlimited (U)
- classifications allow a licensee to perform residential, commercial and industrial work.
The Residential dwelling license (SP-SFD)
- permits electrical contracting projects pertaining to single-family detached residential dwellings.
Special Restricted Licenses
There are also six (6) special restricted electrical contracting classifications which allow only a limited phase of electrical contracting work: Low Voltage (SP-LV), Elevator (SP-EL), Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning (SP-PH), Groundwater pump (SP-WP), Electric Sign (SP-ES), Swimming Pool (SP-SP).
4 hours of Continuing Education for special restricted low voltage, elevator, electric sign
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 8 hours.IMPORTANT NOTE: At least 50% of CE hours must be obtained by in-person classroom or seminar attendance. Special restricted licensees require 4 hours.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective June 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
North Dakota 
  State Board: State Electrical Board
P.O. Box 7335
Bismarck, ND 58507
(701) 328-9522 Fax: (701) 328-9524
www.ndseb.com
Email: electric@nd.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
must have Master and class B electricians.
A master or class B electrician may exercise that person’s privileges as a licensed master or class B for no more than one shop or business, and shall comply with provisions as required for contracting with the secretary of state’s office as stated in North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-07.
• All contracting Master or Class B electricians are required to be covered by general liability insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 for Masters and $50,000.00 for Class B and shall contain endorsement for
-    Comprehensive Form:
-    Premises – Operations;
-    Products/Completed Operations.

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• One year’s experience working as a licensed journeyman electrician under the supervision of a contracting master electrician.
Exam Given By:    State Electrical Board
Test NEC edition:    2008 and North Dakota Laws & Rules
Passing Grade:    70%
Examination Fee:    $40
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual by March 31.
Continuing Ed:     6 hours, 3 of which must be code related.
License Reciprocity:    Minnesota, South Dakota


Journeyman License
Requirements:    
• Four years experience (8000 hours total, maximum 2000 hours per year) registered as an apprentice electrician (of which up to eighteen months may apply under the qualifications of a class B electrician) under the supervision of a contracting master licensed electrician in an area where electrical construction work is done in the jurisdiction regulating similar rules of the state of North Dakota
• One year’s credit will be granted for a graduate of a two-year electrical school approved by the state electrical board. The person must have the necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge to wire, install and repair electrical apparatus and equipment in accordance with the standard rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code.
Exam Given By:    State Electrical Board
Test NEC edition:    2008 and North Dakota Laws & Rules
Passing Grade:    70%
Examination Fee:    $40
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $25
Renewal:    Annual by March 31.
Continuing Ed:     6 hours, 3 of which must be code related.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming.

Apprentice Registration
There are two categories of apprentice electricians and here are the qualifications required for each to apply for examination:
• Apprentice electricians under the joint apprenticeship training committee training program approved by the department of labor.
• Electrician trainees who may not be eligible for the joint apprenticeship training committee program and other persons desiring to accumulate a sufficient time and capability in the electrical trade to qualify them to apply for permission to take the examination for journeyman electrician's license.
Registration is required within 6 months of employment. Any person may work as an apprentice under a licensed master or class B electrician, but the master or class B electrician may not allow an apprentice to work on any installation without direct constant supervision by a North Dakota licensed electrician working with the apprentice at the worksite. Licensed electricians may supervise not more than three apprentices. $10 Registration fee. Apprentice Application.

Class B electrician
- means a person having the necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge to wire, install, and repair electrical apparatus and equipment in accordance
with the standard rules and regulations governing such work, and shall have eighteen months' experience in farmstead or residential wiring, and shall have passed an examination before the state electrical board based upon the national electrical code as it applies to farmstead or residential wiring.
• Eighteen months’ experience in farmstead or residential wiring under the supervision of a master or class B electrician. Commercial wiring experience will not be credited for experience towards a class B license. Six months’ credit will be granted for a graduate of a two-year electrical school approved by the state electrical board.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 6 hours of which 3 must be code related.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted April 1, 2008 with three amendments.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Ohio 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Department of Commerce
Division of Industry Compliance OCIEB
6606 Tussing Road
P.O. Box 4009
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618
www.com.ohio.gov/dico/OCILB.aspx
Email: dic.ocilb@com.state.oh.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a United States citizen or a legal alien-must provide proof of being a legal alien
• Either have been a tradesperson in the type of licensed trade for which the application is filed for not less than five (5) years immediately prior to the date the application is filed, currently be a registered engineer in this state with three (3) years of business experience in the construction industry in the trade for which the engineer is applying to take the examination, or have other experience acceptable to the appropriate section of the board
• Not have been convicted of or plead guilty to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or of any felony
• Pass the examination in the trade, pay the applicable fees
• Carry minimum $500,000 contractor liability coverage
Exam Given By:    O.C.I.L.B.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $25
Licensing Fee:    $25
Renewal:    Annual on the date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $60
Continuing Ed:    10 classroom hours, with at least 5 hours on the NEC
• A specialty contractor who holds only an electrical license can take the remaining five hours in any health and safety, business, or technology course approved by the electrical section;
• A specialty contractor who holds an electrical contractor’s license and any other license or licenses can take the remaining five hours of Continuing Education shall be in any course that is approved by any of the specialty sections.
License Reciprocity:    None
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 10 classroom hours, with at least 5 on the NEC, every year for license renewal. Contractor holding only an electrical license can take remaining 5 hours in any health/safety/business/technology course.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective January 1, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Oklahoma 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd Street
Suite #5
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 271-5217
www.cib.state.ok.us/  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
Requirements:    
Unlimited Contractor
• 12,000 Total Hours on the job experience in electrical construction work
• Proof of 4,000 hours experience as licensed electrical journeyman
• 4,000 hours must be in commercial industrial work obtained while employed by a licensed electrical contractor
• 6,000 hours maximum allowed for formal electrical related education
• 2,000 hours maximum may be satisfied by: verified electrical maintenance OR verified military electrical installations

Limited Contractor
*This person is prohibited from engaging in the work of an apprentice or journeyman electrician*
• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university and an additional
• 8,000 hours of electrical experience in field construction, electrical estimating, electrical project management in commercial/industrial electrical work, OR
• verification of 16,000 hours experience in the electrical trade performing electrical work, estimating or project management in commercial/industrial work
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:    Business & Law: 2 hours, 50 questions
4 hours, 100 questions (see Candidate Booklet for other licenses)
Examination Fee:    $88 per exam
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $30
Licensing Fee:    $300
Renewal:    Annual; expires on the last day of the birth month of licenses.
Renewal Fee:    $250
Continuing Ed:     6 instructional hours on the revisions to the current, published edition of the NEC within one (1) year of adoption.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Journeyman (Unlimited)
Requirements:    
• 8,000 Total hours on the job experience in the electrical construction trade under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or licensed contractor
• 4,000 hours must be in commercial / industrial work
• 4,000 hours may be satisfied by formal electrical related education
• 2,000 hours maximum may be satisfied by: verified electrical maintenance OR verified military electrical installations
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     4 hours, 100 questions (Unlimited - see Candidate Booklet for exams for other licenses)
Examination Fee:    $88 per exam
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $25
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual; expires on the last day of the birth month of licensee
Renewal Fee:    $75
Continuing Ed:     6 hours on revisions to the current edition of the NEC within one year of adoption.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Other license types:
Residential Electrical Contractor
(Residential electrical licenses are limited to wiring buildings as defined in the NEC for one and two family dwellings)
8,000 Hours total
4,000 hours as a residential or unlimited journeyman electrician under the employment and supervision of an electrical contractor
4,000 hours as an apprentice OR
3,000 hours as an apprentice and 1,000 hours may be satisfied by formal electrical related education
Passed the residential or unlimited journeyman electrical examination

Residential Electrical Journeyman
(Residential electrical licenses are limited to wiring buildings as defined in the NEC for one and two family dwellings)
4,000 hours experience as an apprentice
2,000 hours may be satisfied by formal electrical related education
2,000 hours maximum may be satisfied by: º verified electrical maintenance ORº verified military electrical installations

For purposes of meeting the experience requirements, one (1) year full-time employment equals two thousand (2,000) hours
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 6 hours on revisions to the current published edition of the NEC within one year of adoption to renew license.  
  NEC Adoption Date: The state adopted 2008 NEC on July 1, 2008, but local adoption is allowed not less than this minimum standard.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: In 2005 we will switch to birth month renewal for all licenses.
Updated: May, 2005
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Oregon 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Building Codes Division
P.O. Box 14470
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 378-4133 Fax: (503) 378-2322
www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd/
Email: license.BCD@state.or.us  
  Licensing Requirements: Supervising Electrician
Requirements:    
• Be currently licensed as an Oregon journeyman electrician and provide verification of an additional 8,000 hours of on-the-job journeyman experience. OR
• Meet the qualification to be licensed as an Oregon journeyman electrician and provide verification of an additional 8,000 hours of on-the-job journeyman experience. (300 percent rule applies.)
Exam Given By:    Oregon Licensing Board
Passing Grade:    75%
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $10
Licensing Fee:    $100
Renewal:    Triennial, starting October 1, 2007 (2010, 2013, 2016, etc)
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:     24 hours, 12 of which must be on code changes.
License Reciprocity:    Arkansas, Utah

General Journeyman
Requirements:    
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in Oregon OR
• Official transcripts verifying 576 hours of classroom training and verification of 8,000 hours of on-the-job experience obtained outside of Oregon. Experience must include a breakdown of hours, showing a minimum of 1,000 hours in each category: residential, commercial, and industrial. (300 percent rule applies.) OR
• Verification of 16,000 hours of on-the-job experience obtained outside of Oregon showing a minimum of 2,000 hours in each category: residential, commercial, and industrial. (300 percent rule applies.)
Exam Given By:    Oregon Licensing Board
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     3 hours; 52 questions
Examination Fee:    $10
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $100
Renewal:    Triennial; as of October 1, 2006 (2009, 2012, 2015, etc)
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:    24 hours of which 12 must be on code changes.
License Reciprocity:    Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

Other license types:
License type/Fee/ Total CE/Code Change CE required:
Limited supervising electrician (PS)     $100/24/12
Limited journeyman manuf. plant electrician (PJ)    $100/16/8
Limited residential electrician (LR)     $100/16/4
Limited maintenance electrician (LME)     $100/8/2
Limited energy technician class A (LEA)     $50/8/8
Limited energy technician class B (LEB     $50/8/2
Limited renewable energy technician (LRT)     $50/4/2
Limited journeyman sign electrician (SIG)     $50/4/2
Limited journeyman state electrician (ST)     $50/-/ -
Limited building maintenance electrician (BME)     $50/-/ -
Limited maintenance manuf. structures (LMM)    $100/-/ -

Electrical Contractor:
Triennial renewal July 1, 2008 (2011, 2014, 2017); no CE Requirements.
Examination by Prometric.
Candidate Booklet:
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Oregon has specific requirements by type of license. The list below shows how many CE hours are required by each license type, and how many of those hours must be Code Changes in order to renew that license.

Gen Supervising (S) - 24 CE (Min. 12CC)
Lim Supervising (PS) - 24 CE (Min. 12CC)
Gen Journeyman (J) - 24 CE (Min. 8CC)
Lim Journ. Manuf Plant (PJ) - 16 CE (Min. 8CC)
Lim Residential (LR) - 16 CE (Min. 4CC)
Lim Maintenance (LME) - 8 CE (Min. 2CC)
Lim Energy Tech, Class A (LEA) - 8 CE (Min. 8CC)
Lim Energy Tech. Class B (LEB) - 8 CE (Min. 2CC)
Lim Renew. Energy Tech (LRT) - 4 CE (Min. 2CC)
Lim Journey Sign (SIG) - 4 CE (Min. 2CC)  
  NEC Adoption Date: The 2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) for non-Low-Rise construction is effective April 1, 2008. This rule updates the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code by adopting the 2008 National Electrical Code with Oregon amendments.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Pennsylvania 
  State Board: Department of Labor & Industry
Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety
1600 Labor & Industry Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/uniform_construction_code/10524

 
  Licensing Requirements: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently has no licensure or certification Requirements for most construction contractors (or their employees).  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC was implemented as of January 1, 2007.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Rhode Island 
  State Board: RI Department of Labor & Training
Division of Professional Regulation
1511 Pontiac Avenue
P.O. Box 20247
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-8580 Fax: (401) 462-8528
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/profregs/
Email: profregs@dst.ri.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor/Master
Requirements:    
• 6 years and must possess a journeypersons’ license. Electrical Journeypersons License must be valid for at least two (2) years prior to applying for a contractor’s examination.
• At least 12,000 hours (6 years) experience and have held a Rhode Island B license for two years. Out of state applicants who hold a contractor's license or journeyperson's license will be allowed to take the Rhode Island journeyperson's exam. Out of state applicants who hold a contractor's license and a Rhode Island journeyperson's license for two years and have 12,000 hours (6 years) experience will be allowed to take the Rhode Island contractor's exam.

Certificate A
• Any person, firm or corporation, qualified under this chapter, engaging in, or about to engage in, the business of installing electrical wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures, fire alarm and safety communication systems and other electrical appliances, excluding low voltage wiring for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. The certificate shall specify the name of the person, firm, or corporation applying and the name of the person, who in the case of a firm is one of its members, and in the case of a corporation, one of its officers, passing the examination, by which he or she or it is authorized to enter upon or engage in business as prescribed in the certificate. The holding of a Certificate A does not entitle the holder individually to engage in or perform the actual work of installing electric wires, conduits, and appliances as previously described in this chapter, but entitles him or her to conduct business as an electrical contractor.
Exam Given By:    Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)
Test NEC Edition: 2008
Passing Grade:    70%
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $100
Licensing Fee:    $120
Renewal:    Biennial, expiring on the birthday of the licensee.
Renewal Fee:    $120
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyperson
Requirements:    
• 8,000 hours (4 years) experience as a registered apprentice.
• A Certificate B shall be granted to any person who has passed an examination before the division of professional regulation. The certificate shall specify the name of the person who is authorized to engage in the occupation of a journeyperson electrician.
Exam Given By:    Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)
License Application:    
Test NEC Edition: 2008
Application Fee:    $75
Licensing Fee:    $36
Renewal:    Biennial, expiring on the birthday of the licenses.
Renewal Fee:    $36
Continuing Ed:    At least fifteen (15) clock hours of Continuing Education - limited to class A and class B electricians.
License Reciprocity:    None

Other licenses: (all exam fees $75)
Limited Electrician/Manufacturer C ($120, no test)
Limited Electrician/Non-Manufacturer D ($120, no test)
Limited Maintenance Journeyperson M ($36)
Fire Alarm Contractor AF ($120)
Fire Alarm Installer BF ($36)
Electric Sign Contractor SCF ($120)
Electric Sign Installer CF ($36)
Lighting Protection Contractor LPC ($120)
Lighting Protection Installer LPI ($36)
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hours on current electrical code with amendments every 3 years.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective August 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
South Carolina 
  State Board: Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Contractors Licensing Board
Synergy Office Park, Kingstree Blvd.
110 Centerview Dr., Suite 201
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-4696 Fax: (803) 896-4525
www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/contractors
 
  Licensing Requirements: Mechanical Contractor – Electrical (EL)
Requirements:    
• Financial Statement on the Entity Exam Qualifying Party Name
• Technical and Business Management/Law Score Sheets, or, a Letter of Good Standing from a qualifying state (see Waiver Agreement).
• Experience Affidavit
• South Carolina Code of Laws Take Home Exam Completed by the Exam Qualifying party
• All applicants must designate an exam qualifying party in a full-time position in a responsible management position to pass the appropriate exams and be able to document 2 years of experience within the last 5 years for the classification(s) of work in which you are applying.
• A change of an entity’s name, organizational status, or federal employer identification number must be reported to the department within fifteen days and requires the new entity to submit an initial application and meet all Requirements: for an initial license. Failure to notify the department within 15 days results in license cancellation fifteen days from the date of change.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:
•Technical exam: 4 hours, 80 questions
•Business Management/Law exam: 2 hours, 50 questions
•S.C. Code of Law Take Home Exam (included in the application packet )
The SC Board will waive the technical examination for Master Electrical if an applicant passed these exams through the Municipal Association of South Carolina after 1990.
Examination Fee:    $150 ($75 each part)
License Application:    Contained in PSI Candidate Booklet. After you have passed, submit application, Doc# 165, to the CLB.
Licensing Fee:    
For licenses expiring 10/31/2007
$350 (from 09/01/2005 - 08/31/2006)
$175 (from 09/01/2006 - 08/31/2007)
For licenses expiring 10/31/2009
$350 (from 09/01/2007 - 08/31/2008)
$175 (from 09/01/2008 - 08/31/2009)
Renewal:    Biennial (i.e. 11/01/06-10/31/08).
Renewal Fee:    $350
Continuing Ed:    Currently there are no requirements for Continuing Education for electricians or residential contractors (only building code enforcers)
License Reciprocity:    Alabama, Georgia (non-restricted), Mississippi, North Carolina (intermediate or unlimited), Pennsylvania (Reading, PA only), Tennessee (TE).
FAQs
Reciprocity
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: There are currently no requirements.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective July 1, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
South Dakota 
  State Board: State Electrical Commission
308 South Pierre St.
Pierre, SD 57501
(800) 233-7765 Fax: (605) 773-6213
www.state.sd.us/dol/Boards/electrical/ELEC_HOM.htm  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
Requirements:    
• Journeyman must have at least two (2) years electrical experience under the employment and supervision of an electrical contractor, of which at least one (1) year is required in commercial wiring.
• Class B electrician must have at least one (1) additional year in commercial wiring under the employment and supervision of a licensed electrical contractor.
• Must have public liability insurance for at least $300,000 and you need to post a $10,000 bond
Exam Given By:    Call Diana at the Commission office, 800.233.7765
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Examination Fee:    $40
License Application:    
Renewal:    Biennial; all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:     16 hours of Continuing Education. Eight hours must be code-related. The remaining eight hours may be non-code.
License Reciprocity:    Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming

Class B Electrician
Requirements:    
• At least two (2) years experience (4000 hours) working under a Class B electrician or an electrical contractor, with a minimum of one (1) year experience in residential and farmstead wiring.
• Must have public liability insurance for at least $300,000 and you need to post a $10,000 bond
• Shall have eighteen months’ experience in farmstead or residential wiring under the supervision of a master or class B electrician.
• Commercial wiring experience will not be credited for experience towards a class B license.
• Six months’ credit will be granted for a graduate of a two-year electrical school approved by the state electrical board
Exam Given By:    Call Diana at the Commission office, 800.233.7765
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Examination Fee:    $40
License Application:    
Renewal:    Biennial; all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $40
Continuing Ed:    16 hours of Continuing Education. Eight hours must be code-related. The remaining eight hours may be non-code.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman
Requirements:    
• 4 years (8000 hours) of electrical training under the employment and supervision of a licensed electrical contractor or Class B electrician.
Exam Given By:    Call Diana at the Commission office, 800.233.7765
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Examination Fee:    $40
License Application:    
Renewal:    Biennial; all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years.
Renewal Fee:    $40
Continuing Ed:    16 hours of Continuing Education. Eight hours must be code-related. The remaining eight hours may be non-code.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming

Apprentice:
License fee $20, no exam required. Application
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours , 8 of which must be code related, every 2 years.
Live courses only. Remaining 8 hours may be related to NEC, Theory, Blueprint, or Safety. Up to 2 credit hours a year may be allowed for correspondence courses.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted July 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Tennessee 
  State Board: Board for Licensing Contractors
500 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-8307 / (800) 544-7693 Fax: (615) 532-2868
tennessee.gov/commerce/boards/contractors/electrician.shtml
Email: contractor.Renewal@tn.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor (CE)
Requirements:    
• This state license is required for electrical work where the total cost is $25,000 or more.
• The "CE" electrical classification is accepted statewide, and additional exams are not required in each county or municipality. However, you must adhere to their local permit and licensing rules within their jurisdiction and pay local fees. Contractors with a CE are exempt from the Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license, but still required to obtain local license, permits and inspections.
• Must pass the "Business and Law" examination and any applicable “Trade” examination
• A "Review" is required for limits of $1,500,000 or less; an “Audit” is required for limits exceeding $1,500,000;
• A “Reference” form to be completed by a past client, employer, or codes official
• Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC) must register their charter with the Tennessee Secretary of State
• Proof of General Liability Insurance; and Workers Compensation Insurance is required for contractors with one (1) or more employees
• A personal interview with the Board may be required and these meetings are held during the months of January, March, May, July.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    73%
Exam:     Business & Law: 2 hours, 50 questions; Electrical (CE): 4 hours, 100 questions
Exam waiver agreements exist with the trade exam, only, with the following reciprocating states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina or South Carolina.
Examination Fee:    $88 ($44 each part)
License Application:
Application Fee:    $250
Licensing Fee:    $250
Renewal:    Biennial: expires every two years on issue date.
Renewal Fee:    $250
Continuing Ed:    Not required
License Reciprocity:    None.

Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE)
Requirements:    
• This state license is only required for electricians where the total cost is LESS THAN $25,000 and they are working in a municipality where there is not a local license agency for inspections; the Division of Fire Protection performs these inspections.
• If they have a contractor’s license with a CE classification, they are exempt from the LLE; but not exempt from local license or inspections.
To make sure of the type of license needed for projects less than $25,000, you must check with the local government, where you plan to work, for their local licensing, permit and inspection requirements. Some may require you to take their electrical exam, unless you have a CE contractor's license. The LLE is not accepted where the local jurisdiction has their own licensing and inspections already in place.

The following are municipalities having their own license issuing agency for permits and inspections. Generally, they will not accept the Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license and you are required to follow and adhere to their requirements.
City of Athens – McMinn County
City of Chattanooga – Hamilton County
City of Elizabethton – Carter County
City of Humboldt – Gibson County
City of Jackson – Madison County
City of Johnson City – Washington County
City of Kingsport – Sullivan County
City of Knoxville – Knox County
City of Lafollette – Campbell County
City of Nashville – Davidson County
City of Maryville – Blount County
City of Memphis – Shelby County
City of Morristown – Hamblen County
City of Murfreesboro – Rutherford County
City of Oak Ridge – Anderson County
City of Sparta – White County
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    73%
Exam:     2 hours; 40 questions
Examination Fee:    $44
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $50
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Biennial; expires every two years on issue date.
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    None required
License Reciprocity:    None

Other Licenses:
Local License (City/County from each municipality)
The local license is required regardless of the amount of the project, in areas where there is a codes office. This type of licensing is referred to as journeyman/master, etc. Every jurisdiction is different, and you must adhere to their local requirements. If you have a state contractors CE license, you will not be required to take their local electrical exam, but will need to pay their fees.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None required  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted January 1, 2009 with amendments regulating electrical installations in dwellings.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
Texas 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-6599
www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elec.htm
Email: electricians@license.state.tx.us  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor
Requirements:    
• Be licensed under this chapter as a master electrician or employ a person licensed under this chapter as a master electrician;
• Establish proof of financial responsibility in the manner prescribed by the executive director; and
• Maintain workers' compensation coverage for the contractor's employees through an insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state or through self-insurance, or elect not to obtain workers' compensation coverage, as provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 406, Labor Code.
• A person who holds a master electrician license issued or recognized under this chapter may only be assigned to a single electrical contractor, unless the master electrician owns more than 50 percent of the electrical contracting business.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $115
Renewal:    Annual, one year from date of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $115
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    Louisiana (state contractor’s license)

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician
• Hold a journeyman electrician license for at least two years
• Passing score on the master electrician examination.
A master electrician may:
• Perform all electrical work, including electrical work performed by a master sign electrician;
• Supervise an electrician;
• Verify compliance with on-the-job training requirements for issuance of a master electrician license, master sign electrician license, journeyman electrician license, or journeyman sign electrician license; and
• Serve as a master of record for an electrical sign contractor.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     5 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $78
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual, one year from date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    Four hours of Continuing Education covering the following areas: NEC, Texas Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305, Texas Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)
License Reciprocity:    Louisiana (state contractor’s license)

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
• 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician;
• Passing score on the journeyman electrician examination
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     4 hours, 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $78
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $35
Renewal:    Annual, from date of issue
Renewal Fee:    $35
Continuing Ed:     4 hours of Continuing Education covering the following areas:NEC, Texas Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305), Texas Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)
License Reciprocity:    Arkansas, Washington

Other licenses:
Electrical Apprentice
Application:
• Be at least 16 years old
• Assisting in the installation of electrical work under the supervision of a master electrician.
Apprentice Continuing Education: Senate bill 470, passed in the 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, creating an annual 4-hour continuing education requirement for renewing electrical apprentice licenses if the licensee is not enrolled in an apprenticeship training program. The change in law applies to the renewal of a license that expires on or after September 1, 2010. This amendment does not apply to electrical sign apprentices

Electrical Sign Apprentice
•    Be at least 18 years old;
•    Assisting in the installation of electrical work under

Electrical Sign Contractor
• You must be a licensed master electrician or master sign electrician, or employ a licensed master electrician or master sign electrician
• Maintain the required limits of business liability insurance:(1) Minimum $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury);(2) Minimum $600,000 aggregate (total amount the policy will pay for property damage and bodily injury coverage); and(3) Minimum $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations
• Meet the statutory requirements for workers compensation coverage.

Residential Appliance Installation Contractor
• You must be a licensed residential appliance installer, or employ a licensed residential appliance installer;
•     Maintain the required limits of business liability insurance: (1) Minimum $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury (2) Minimum $600,000 aggregate (total amount the policy will pay for property damage and bodily injury Coverage); and (3) Minimum $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations.
• Meet the statutory requirements for workers com

Master Sign Electrician
• 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master or master sign electrician
• Passing score on the master sign electrician examination.

Journeyman Sign Electrician
• 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master or master sign electrician;
• Passing score on the journeyman sign electrician examination.

Residential Wireman
• 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician or residential wireman
• Passing score on the residential wireman examination.

Maintenance Electrician
• 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician or a maintenance electrician
• Passing score on the maintenance electrician examination.

Residential Appliance Installer
• Be at least 16 years old;
• Pass the residential appliance installer examination.

FAQs
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Each licensee must complete 4 hours of continuing education annually prior to their renewal date. The educational courses must address the NEC and 1 hour of this 4 hour requirement must address the Texas state laws and rules that regulate the conduct of the license holder.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective September 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: December 2009
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Utah 
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  State Board: Division of Professional Licensing
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511
www.dopl.utah.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• A bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET accredited electrical engineering program AND 1 year practical electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician OR
• Associate of applied sciences degree from an approved electrical trade school AND 2 years of practical electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician OR
• An official certificate of completion from an approved electrical trade school AND 4 years of practical electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician.
NOTE: You do not have to take the practical section of the exam if you previously passed the Journeyman Electrician practical section of the Utah Electrical Licensing Examination.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267 . You will not be allowed to test unless your application has been approved by DOPL.
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:    Code: 3 hours, 80 questions: Theory: 1 hour 40 min, 50 questions, Practical: 2 hours, 7 items (pass)
Examination Fee:    $216 ($72 each part)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $110
Renewal:    November 30 of every even numbered year.
Renewal Fee:    $63
Continuing Ed:    16 hours of Continuing Education, 8 hours of which must be on the current edition of the NEC
License Reciprocity:    Idaho, Oregon, or Wyoming

Journeyman Electrician
Requirements:    
• Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program AND 4 years of supervised work experience as a licensed apprentice electrician OR
• 8 years and 16,000 hours of supervised legal practical experience in wiring, installing, and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267. You will not be allowed to test unless your application has been approved by DOPL.
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     Code: 3 hours, 80 questions: Theory: 1 hour 40 min, 50 questions,
Practical: 1.5 hours, 5 items (pass)
Examination Fee:    $216 ($72 each part)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $110
Renewal:    November 30 of every even numbered year.
Renewal Fee:    $63
Continuing Ed:    16 hours of Continuing Education, 8 hours of which
must be on the current edition of the NEC
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, or Wyoming

Additional license types:
Apprentice electrician:
•    Have your employer complete the “Supervision of Apprentice Electrician” form (attached to this application) and return it to you for submission with this application.

Residential journeyman electrician:
•    An approved apprenticeship program AND 2 years of supervised work experience as a licensed apprentice electrician OR
•    4 years and 8,000 hours of legal supervised practical experience in wiring, installing, and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power.

Residential master electrician:
•    2 years and 4,000 hours of practical electrical experience as a licensed residential journeyman electrician.
NOTE: You do not have to take the practical section of the exam if you previously passed the practical section of the Utah Electrical Licensing Examination for Residential Journeyman Electricians.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours with a minimum of 8 hours on the current NEC every two years.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective January 1, 2009, with no amendments.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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Vermont 
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  State Board: Division of Fire Safety
1311 U.S. Route 302 - Berlin,Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641-2351
(802) 479-7561 Fax (802) 479-7562
dps.state.vt.us/fire/licensing/Electrical.htm  
  Licensing Requirements: Master
Requirements:    
• Have been licensed as a journeyman electrician under this chapter for at least two years; or
• Have had comparable experience and training, within or without this state, acceptable to the board; and
• Pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board. A person licensed under this chapter as a master electrician is entitled to design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations including lightning rods, fire alarms and fire detection systems as his principal business or in the course of another business conducted by him, and may employ other persons licensed under this chapter or electrician's helpers to perform work in connection with electrical installations under his direction.
Exam Given By:    Licensing Board
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    
Exam:     Examinations shall be conducted in writing and shall include a practical skills examination. The examination shall cover theoretical and practical aspects of electrical work, together with pertinent laws and rules. In addition, the master electrician's examination shall contain questions on the installation of lightning rods, fire alarms and fire detection systems. The testing information and registration forms will be sent to you once your application is approved by the Board.
All exams will be open book based on:
•    The 2005 State of Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, and
•    The 2005 National Electrical Code
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $120
Renewal:    Triennial, expiring on the last day of the month of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $120
Continuing Ed:    15 hours on the NEC
License Reciprocity:    Maine and New Hampshire

Journeyman
Requirements:    
• Provide verification by the Vermont apprenticeship council of completion of an apprenticeship in electrical wiring which included both instruction and practice in work processes; or
• Have had equivalent training and experience, within or without this state, acceptable to the board; and
• Pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board.
A person licensed under this chapter as a journeyman electrician is entitled to perform electrical installations under the direction of a master electrician, and may supervise an apprentice electrician or an electrician's helper employed by a master electrician under the master electrician's direction
Exam Given By:    Licensing Board
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    
Exam:     Examinations shall be conducted in writing and shall include a practical skills examination. The examination shall cover theoretical and practical aspects of electrical work, together with pertinent laws and rules. In addition, the master electrician's examination shall contain questions on the installation of lightning rods, fire alarms and fire detection systems.The testing information and registration forms will be sent to you once your application is approved by the Board.
All exams will be open book based on:
•    The 2005 State of Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, and
•    The 2005 National Electrical Code
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $90
Renewal:    Triennial, expiring on the last day of the month of issue.
Renewal Fee:    $90
Continuing Ed:    15 hours on the NEC
License Reciprocity:    Maine and New Hampshire

Other Licenses:
Type S:
• complete an accredited training and experience program recognized by the board; or
• have had training and experience, within or without this state, acceptable to the board; and
• pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board in one or more of the following fields:
(A) Automatic gas or oil heating; (B) Outdoor advertising; (C) Refrigeration or air conditioning; (D) Appliance and motor repairs; (E) Well pumps; (F) Farm equipment; (G) Any miscellaneous specified area of specialized competence.
Fee: $90 per field issued for 3 years; need 8 hours of Continuing Education to renew ($90)
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hours on the NECevery 3 years  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective December 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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Virginia 
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  State Board: Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400400
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 367-8500
www.dpor.virginia.gov
Email:dpor@dpor.virginia.gov  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor (ELE)
Requirements:    
- Individuals whose contracts include the construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, or removal of electrical systems under the National Electrical Code. This classification provides for all work covered by the National Electrical Code including electrical work covered by the alarm/security systems contracting (ALS), electronic/communication service contracting (ESC) and 3 fire alarm systems contracting (FAS) specialties. A firm holding an electrical license is responsible for meeting all applicable tradesman licensing standards.
Class A contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12 month period is $750,000 or more.
Class B contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $7,500 or more, but less than $120,000 or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12 month period is $150,000 or more, but less than $750,000.

Class C contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $7,500, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12 month period is less than $150,000. The Board shall require a master tradesmen license as a condition of licensure for electrical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:
State Contractor Exam Information:
Passing Grade:    70% (75% for Laws and Rules)
Exam:     Laws and Rules: 48 minutes, 24 items; General: 100 minutes, 50 items; Advanced: 60 minutes, 24 items
Examination Fee:    One portion: $35; two portions $65; three portions $75
License Application:    
Application Fee:    Class A: $265 Class B: $240 Class C: $175
Licensing Fee:    Class A: $200 Class B: $175 Class C: $150
Renewal:    Biennial, on the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Renewal Fee:    Class A: $165 Class B: $150 Class C: $110
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None
Contractor Rules & Regs:

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• One year of practical experience as a licensed Virginia journeyman.
• Ten years of practical experience in the trade, verified by an affidavit from those who observed the applicant’s work in the trade.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     Statutory & Reg.: 30 minutes, 10 items
Electrician Portion: 4 hours, 80 items
Examination Fee:    $120 ($30 + $90)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $90
Renewal:    Biennial, expiring two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
Renewal Fee:    $40
Continuing Ed:    3 hours - must cover Code Updates. Commonwealth of Virginia Board is still in the 2005 code changes, however will accept 2008 approved courses.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman
Requirements:    
• Two years of practical experience in the trade and an Associate Degree or certificate of completion from a two-year program in the trade from an accredited community college or technical school.
• Four years of practical experience in the trade and 240 hours of formal vocational training in the trade.
• Five years of practical experience in the trade and 160 hours of formal vocational training in the trade.
• Six years of practical experience in the trade and 80 hours of formal vocational training in the trade.
• A Bachelor’s Degree received from an accredited college or university in an engineering curriculum related to the trade and one year of practical experience in the trade.
• Ten years of practical experience in the trade, verified by an affidavit from those who observed the applicant’s work in the trade.
Exam Given By:    PSI (800) 733-9267
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2005
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     Statutory & Reg.: 30 minutes, 10 items; Electrician Portion: 3 hours, 60 items
Examination Fee:    $100 ($30 + $70)
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $90
Renewal:    Biennial, expiring two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
Renewal Fee:    $40
Continuing Ed:    3 hours - must cover Code Updates. Commonwealth of Virginia Board is still in the 2005 code changes, however will accept 2008 approved courses.
License Reciprocity:    None
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 3 Hours of Continuing Education Units are needed for yearly renewal.
2005 Code Changes Part 1 & 2 are required and recognized as 16 contact hours. In addition the 2008 NEC Changes Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 Online are not required but will be accepted for Continuing Education credit.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 National Electrical Code, effective May 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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Washington 
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  State Board: Department of Labor & Industries
P.O. Box 44460
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-5269 Fax: (360) 902-5798
www.lni.wa.gov/scs/electrical  
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor (General 01)
Requirements:    
To engage in the business of doing electrical work, you must get an electrical contractor license from L&I, submit the required bond or assignment of savings. You must also designate a master electrician or electrical administrator to ensure that your work complies with the appropriate laws and rules.
• The Assignment of Administrator's/Master Certificate form designating an Administrator or Master Electrician.
• An original, current surety bond to the state of Washington.
OR assignment of savings account.
• If you are going to hire employees you will also need an Industrial Insurance account.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $35
Licensing Fee:    $232.90
Renewal:    Triennial, expiring on the licensee date of birth.
Renewal Fee:    $221 online, or at the L&I office for $232.90
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None

Electrical Administrator
Requirements:    
• Take and pass the administrator exam. There are no prerequisites for taking this exam. You must pass all sections of the exam.
• If you wish to be assigned to an electrical contractor, you must also complete the appropriate form and pay the fee.
Exam Given By:    LaserGrade
Test NEC edition:    2005
Application Fee:    $105.40
Renewal:    Triennial, expiring on the licensee date of birth.
Continuing Ed:    24 hours of Continuing Education course work in the three (3) years between your certification renewals: 8 hours must be on currently adopted NEC changes, 4 hours must be on currently adopted Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28 and related Washington Administrative Codes (WAC).The remaining 12 hours of Continuing Education credit can be your choice from the list of approved courses
License Reciprocity:    None

Master Electrician
Requirements:    
• Journeyman electrician - you must have been certified as a journeyman electrician for at least 4 years.
• To be a master electrician in a specialty category you must have been certified in that specialty category for at least 2 years.
Exam Given By:    LaserGrade . Contact L&I before scheduling a test.
Test NEC edition:    2005
Exam:     Exam content
Examination Fee:    Rate per hour; check with PSI for individual exam fees.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $134.70
    Triennial, expiring on the licensee date of birth.
Renewal Fee:    Online $127 or at the office $133.20
Continuing Ed:    24 hours of Continuing Education course work in the three (3) years between your certification renewals: 8 hours must be on currently adopted NEC changes,    4 hours must be on currently adopted Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28 and related Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). The remaining 12 hours of Continuing Education credit can be your choice from the list of approved courses
License Reciprocity:    None

Electrician
Requirements:    
• 8,000 documented hours working as an electrical trainee under the supervision of a certified electrician. Note: 4,000 hours must be spent working in commercial or industrial installation.
-OR-
• Equivalent verified training or experience in the U.S. military.
-OR-
• Experience earned in another state may be submitted to the department for consideration.
Exam Given By:    LaserGrade . Contact L&I before scheduling a test.
Test NEC edition:    2005
Exam:     Exam content
Examination Fee:    Rate per hour; check with PSI for individual exam fees.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $76.50
Renewal:    Triennial, expiring on the licensee date of birth.
Renewal Fee:    $67 online, or in the office $70.20
Continuing Ed:     24 hours of Continuing Education course work in the three (3) years between your certification renewals: 8 hours must be on currently adopted NEC changes,     4 hours must be on currently adopted Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28 and related Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). The remaining 12 hours of Continuing Education credit can be your choice from the list of approved courses
License Reciprocity:    None

Additional License classifications:
Trainee
To learn to be an electrician, you need to begin as a trainee. An electrical trainee must have a trainee certificate and work under the supervision of a certified electrician. Renew every 2 years. Electrical trainees must complete at least 16 hours of approved basic classroom instruction (no internet or correspondence) to renew (8 hours each year). The courses approved for electrician, electrical administrator and master electrician renewal requirements cannot not be credited to an electrical trainee certificate renewal.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: EA,JE, ME required to take 24 hours of continuing education course work in the three (3) years between your certification renewals: 8 hours must be on the NEC. 4 Hours must be in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and related Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28 and its related Washington Administrative Codes (WAC).. Trainees require 16 hours of basic classroom.Courses approved for EA, JE, ME continuing education are not approved for trainees..  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted - effective December 31, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009.
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You must submit to L&I a copy of the Certificate of Completion for courses taken in other states.
Washington State honors continuing education if it is formally approved by any of the following states:
 
West Virginia 
  State Board: State Fire Marshal
1207 Quarrier St., 2nd Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-2191 Fax: (304) 558-2537
www.firemarshal.wv.gov/licensing/Pages/electricallicensing.aspx
 
  Licensing Requirements: Master Electrician
Requirements:
Able to perform all types of electrical work including Low Voltage, HVAC, etc. Able to do electrical system design lay out. May supervise up to three Apprentice electricians on the job site.:
• 5 years / 10,000 hours hands on electrical work experience. Must document some residential, some industrial and some commercial work.
Exam Given By:    WV Fire Marshall’s office
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    80%
Exam:     50 questions, 15 calculations
Examination Fee:    $25
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual; expire June 30 each year (except temporary licenses)
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    Ohio, North Carolina Virginia, West Virginia Contractor’s Board-Master Classification

Journeyman
Requirements:
Able to perform all types of electrical work (including HVAC, Low Voltage, etc.) except for design lay out. May supervise up to three apprentice electricians on the job site.
• Completed 1080 hr approved Electrical Vocational Program or
• Us Dept. Labor approved Electrical Apprenticeship program or
• 4 years / 8,000 hours hands on electrical work experience
Exam Given By:    WV Fire Marshall’s office
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    80%
Exam:     42 questions, 6 calculations
Examination Fee:    $25
License Application:
Licensing Fee:    $50
Renewal:    Annual; expiring June 30 each year (except temporary licenses)
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    Virginia

Other License types ($50 license fee, $10 testing fee):
Apprentice
Helper – cannot perform electrical work without supervision by a Journeyman or Master. Must be 18 years of age

HVAC
Able to install, maintain or repair only wiring that is directly related to pluming, heating and air conditioning equipment not to exceed 600 Volts. Exam qualifications: Two years / 4,000 hours hands on work experience in HVAC wiring. One year may be obtained through educational program.

Electric Sign
Able to install, maintain or repair only wiring that is directly related to electric signs and is electrically isolated from the building wiring system. Exam qualifications: Two years / 4,000 hours hands on work experience in electric sign wiring. One year may be obtained through educational program.

Single Family Dwelling
Able to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring or devices in or on a single family residential dwelling. Exam qualifications: Two years / 4,000 hours hands on work experience in residential wiring. One year may be obtained through educational program.

Low Voltage – Fire & Burglar Alarm
Able to install, maintain or repair only low voltage wiring (80 volts or less). Exam qualifications: Two years / 4,000 hours hands on work experience in low voltage wiring. One year may be obtained through educational program.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC adopted - effective May 15, 2006. On June 30, 2009 State Fire Commissioners voted to send the 2008 NEC without amendments to the JCARR for their approval.  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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Wisconsin 
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  State Board: Department of Commerce
Safety & Building Division
201 W. Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 261-8500 Fax: (608) 267-0592
www.commerce.state.wi.us/sb  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
Requirements:
Wisconsin has a statewide certification of electricians in various classes, contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning, recognizing their knowledge and abilities. Whether an electrician credential is required and what category of credential is needed is determined by individual municipalities.

The work that can be done by people holding the various electrical credentials in Wisconsin - electrical contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning - is defined on a local level. There are state code qualifications for obtaining the different electrical credentials, but other than requiring an electrical contractor to be or employee a master electrician, the duties of the different electricians are not defined.

The contractor-restricted category is limited to
•    People who held a municipal electrical license before the state certification system went into place. If the municipality after that time chose to ask for state certification, the person could obtain a state electrical contractor-restricted to satisfy the municipality's requirements
•    The restricted certification is valid only in the municipality in which the contractor previously held the local license.
•    The owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of the partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation.
•    A certified master electrician or employ one or more certified master electricians.
•    Shall hold or have held a license or certification to do electrical construction work issued by one or more municipalities as of the date the municipality required state certification under s. 101.87(3), Stats.
License Application:    
Application Fee:    Based on credentials being applied for.
Licensing Fee:    $200
Renewal:    4 years; the certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.
Renewal Fee:    $200
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None

Master
Requirements:
A certified master electrician may perform electrical construction work in a municipality which allows this type of licensure to perform electrical work in accordance with local ordinances.

Wisconsin has a statewide voluntary certification of electricians in various classes, contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman and beginning, recognizing their knowledge and abilities. Whether an electrician credential is required and what category of credential is needed is determined by individual municipalities. Work that can be done is defined on a local level.

•    At least 1,000 hours per year of experience for at least seven years in electrical construction work. Each semester spent full-time in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 3,000 hours and three years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience.
Exam Given By:    Wisconsin S&B call 608-267-9566 or email madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us
Test NEC edition:    2008
Examination Fee:    $35
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $35
Licensing Fee:    $200
Renewal:    4 years; Certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.
Renewal Fee:    $200
Continuing Ed:     24 hours by March 30 of the year the credential expires. There is no Continuing Education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. There is an education requirement if the credential is obtained without examination, i.e. through the apprenticeship route.
License Reciprocity:    None

Journeyman
Requirements:    
A certified journeyman electrician may perform electrical construction work in a municipality which allows this kind of licensure to perform electrical work in accordance with local ordinances.

Wisconsin has a statewide voluntary certification of electricians in various classes, contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman and beginning, recognizing their knowledge and abilities. Whether an electrician credential is required and what category of credential is needed is determined by individual municipalities. The work that can be done is defined on a local level.

•    Passing the journeyman electrician exam or
•    Completing an electrical construction apprenticeship.
•    At least 1,000 hours per year of experience for at least five years in electrical construction work. Each semester spent full-time in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 2,000 hours and two years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience.
Exam Given By:    Wisconsin S&B call 608-267-9566 or email madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us
Test NEC edition:    2008
Examination Fee:    $30
License Application:    
Application Fee:    $35
Licensing Fee:    $100
Renewal:    4 years; Certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:     24 hours by March 30 of the year the credential expires. There is no Continuing Education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. There is an education requirement if the credential is obtained without examination, i.e. through the apprenticeship route.
License Reciprocity:    

Other license types:
Beginning Electrician Certification
Application Fee $35, license $80 for 4-year certification; expires June 30.
A certified beginning electrician may perform electrical construction work in a municipality which allows this type of credential to perform electrical work. Wisconsin has a statewide voluntary certification of electricians in various classes, contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning, recognizing their knowledge and abilities. Whether an electrician credential is required and what category of credential is needed are determined by individual municipalities.

The work that can be done by people holding the various electrical credentials in Wisconsin - electrical contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning - is defined on a local level. There are state code qualifications for obtaining the different electrical credentials, but other than requiring an electrical contractor to be or employee a master electrician, the duties of the different electricians are not defined. There are no prerequisites.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 24 hours by March 30th of the year the license expires. There is no CEU Requirement for Electrical Contractors or Restricted Electrical Contractors. During the initial term of the license there is not a CE Requirement.

 
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC adopted March 1, 2009  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: October 2009
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Wyoming 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety
Herschier Building 1W
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7288 Fax: (307) 777-7119
wyofire.state.wy.us/electricalsafety/  
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor
Requirements:
Any person, firm, co-partnership, corporation, association, or combination thereof who contracts or offers to contract for another the planning, laying out, supervising, and installation of additions, alterations, and repairs, or the installation of wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, and power.
• All work shall be under the direction and supervision of a master electrician who is actively and solely employed by the contractor. A person, firm, etc., shall not perform any electrical contracting work in the State of Wyoming until such time as an application has been made to, and a Wyoming electrical contractor’s license has been received.
Exam Given By:    ICC - Pearson VUE - 1-877-234-6082
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $400
Renewal:    Annual, on or before July 1; Renewal Form
Renewal Fee:    $400
Continuing Ed:    None
License Reciprocity:    None

Master
Requirements:    
• 8 years, (16,000 hours) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry. This work history must include evidence of experience in planning, laying out, and NEC and shall have been under the direct supervision of a qualifying electrician for a licensed electrical contractor.
• Electrical work experience is to consist of electrical installation in residential, commercial, and industrial categories.
• No more than 75% of the 8 years (16,000 hours) may be in any one category. Up to 2 years (4,000 hours) credit may be given for study of electrically related courses taken through an accredited school.
• For electrical experience gained in the military to be considered, you must include a copy of your DD-214 form with this application.
• A copy of a current electrical license from another state licensing board, which has work history requirements equal to or more stringent than the 8 year (16,000 hour) requirement of the State of Wyoming, may be acceptable as proof of work history.
• If you hold a license in another state, and would like to verify if it is acceptable for proof of work history, please call our office.

Any master electrician performing electrical work in the State of Wyoming shall be employed at all times by an electrical contractor who carries a current Wyoming electrical contractor’s license.
Exam Given By:    ICC - Pearson VUE - 1-877-234-6082 after approval from Dept of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.
Candidate Booklet
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    75%
Exam:     5 hours, 100 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $200
Renewal    3 years, renewing on July 1st of every 3rd year. Renewal Form
Renewal Fee:    $100
Continuing Ed:    16 hours; At least 8 of these 16 hours must be from a course that specifically covers the National Electrical Code.
License Reciprocity:    South Dakota, Idaho and Utah

Journeyman
Requirements:    
• 4 years, (8,000 hours) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry and
• 576 hours of electrically related classroom instruction.
• This work history must include evidence of experience in planning, laying out, and NEC and shall have been under the direct supervision of a qualifying electrician for a licensed electrical contractor. Electrical work experience is to consist of electrical installation in residential, commercial, and industrial categories.
• No more than 75% of the 4 years (8,000 hours) may be in any one category.
• Up to 2 years (4,000 hours) credit may be given for study of electrically related courses taken through an accredited school.
• A copy of a current electrical license from another state licensing board, which has work history requirements equal to or more stringent than the 4 year (8,000 hour) requirement of the State of Wyoming, may be acceptable as proof of work history.
Any Journeyman electrician performing electrical work in the State of Wyoming shall be employed at all times by an electrical contractor who carries a current Wyoming electrical contractor’s license
Exam Given By:    ICC - Pearson VUE - 1-877-234-6082 after approval from Dept of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety
Candidate Booklet:    
Test NEC edition:    2008
Passing Grade:    70%
Exam:     4 hours; 80 questions
Examination Fee:    $100
License Application:    
Licensing Fee:    $100
Renewal:    3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year. Renewal Form
Renewal Fee:    $50
Continuing Ed:     16 hours; At least 8 of these 16 hours must be from a course that specifically covers the National Electrical Code.
License Reciprocity:    Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah

Apprentice Electrician
Application form:
• An electrical contractor may employ apprentice electricians to assist a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
• Apprentice electricians working for an electrical contractor in the State of Wyoming must be registered with the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety within 10 days of hire, or beginning work in Wyoming.
• Apprentice Electricians shall be enrolled in a bona fide program of training approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Required training is 144 hours per year. Registration of apprentices shall be updated yearly on or before September 1 with documentation of the number of hours of work experience and classroom experience obtained since the previous September 1. A $20.00 apprentice registration fee will be charged for the initial registration and yearly renewals
• An electrical contractor shall not employ more than two apprentices for each licensed journeyman or master electrician on the job site (effective July 1, 1995).

Limited/low voltage technician:
• 2 years (4,000 hours) of training which must have been obtained through work relating to the category of low voltage or limited technician license being applied for.
• For electrical experience gained in the military to be considered, you must include a copy of your DD-214 form with this application.

Low Voltage Technician
• 2 years (4,000 hours) experience in the portion of the electrical wiring industry covered by his/her low voltage license and technical knowledge to install and supervise the installation of electrical equipment associated with the type of low voltage electrical license held in accordance with the National Electrical Code and city, county and state ordinances and regulations.
Low voltage technician licenses are available in the following categories:
LV-G Low voltage work for all categories under 90 volts listed below
LV-A Low voltage work for alarm systems under 90 volts
LV-C Low voltage work for communication systems under 90 volts
LV-S Low voltage work for sound systems under 90 volts
LV-T Low voltage work for television and satellite systems under 90 volts

LIMITED TECHNICIAN
• 2 years (4,000 hours) experience in the portion of the electrical wiring industry covered by his limited license and technical knowledge to install and supervise the installation of electrical equipment associated with the type of limited electrical license held in accordance with the National Electrical Code and city, county and state ordinances and regulations.
Limited technician licenses are available in the following categories:
LM-E Electrical work for elevator systems limited to electrical work on the load side of the equipment disconnect
LM-S Electrical work for electric signs limited to electrical work on the load side of the equipment disconnect
LM-W Electrical work for water well and irrigation systems limited to electrical work on the load side of the equipment disconnect
LM-L Limited electrical work for maintaining light fixtures
LM-H Limited electrical work for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems limited to electrical work on the load side of the equipment disconnect
Any technician electrician performing electrical work in the State of Wyoming shall be employed at all times by a limited/low voltage electrical contractor who carries a current Wyoming limited/ low voltage electrical contractor’s license.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours of training every 3 years. At least 8 hours of the training must be on the NEC.

Certificate of Completion must be sent only by the student and only at renewal time. All license renewals including those with proof of continuing education, will not be accepted prior to the correct renewal period and not without being accompanied by the correct renewal fee.  
  NEC Adoption Date: 2008 National Electrical Code, effective July 1, 2008  
  Notes: N/A  
  Date Updated: November, 2009
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