State Electrical Contractor Licensing Boards
 

Please contact your state licensing board and verify which NEC edition your exam is based on.

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Alabama 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: Electrical Contractors Board
610 South McDonough Street
Montgomery AL 36104
(334) 269-9990 Fax: (334) 263-6115
www.aecb.state.al.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. experience
Exam Given By: PSI
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 4
License Fee: $35
Exam Fee: $115
Renewal Fee: $35
No. Times Given: 4 times per year

Contractor
Requirements: 4 yrs. experience in supervisory - industrial and commercial
Exam Given By: PSI
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 5
License Fee: $200
Exam Fee $165
Renewal Fee: $200
No. Times Given: 4 times per year  
  Continuing Education Requirements: There are no CEU Requirements at this time.  
  Renewal: On exam date  
  Renewal Year: Annually  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted August 2004. Effective January 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - August 2007  
  Notes: Updated: December, 2005
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
Alaska 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Labor Standards & Safety Division
Mechanical Inspection Section
333 Willoughby State Office Bldg. 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 465-2589 Fax: (907) 465-2974

http://www.labor.state.ak.us/

 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 8,000 hours of experience in the trade subject to the NEC
Exam Given By: Mechanical Inspections Section
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4
Biennial License Fee: $200
Application Fee: $50
Biennial Renewal Fee: $200
Number Times Given: Weekly in Anchorage; As needed in other parts of the state.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Electrical Journeyman - 16 hours every 2 years
Electrical Administrators - 8 hours of approved continuing education per license category every 2 years.
The courses listed on our website for Continuing Education Expire 8/31/2009  
  Renewal: Every two years  
  Renewal Year: Depending on date of issue  
  Other Licenses: Lineman, Residential Electrician & Trainee  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 - Not determined possibly summer of 2008  
  Notes: For questions regarding Electrical Administrators, contact (907) 465-2589.
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/  
  Reciprocates: Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Arizona 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: State Registrar Of Contractors
800 West Washington Street, 6th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-1525 Fax: (602) 542-1599
www.azroc.gov/

 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Licensed At Local Levels

Contractor
Requirements: 4 yrs. Journeyman or verifiable experience
Exam By: Thomson Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 5 1/2
License Fee: $890/645 - Commercial, $445/320 -Residential
Exam Fee: $72 for one, $125 for two
Renewal Fee: $580/490 - Commercial, $290/240- Residential
Number Times Given: Varies by location  
  Continuing Education Requirements: None  
  Renewal: Anniversary month  
  Renewal Year: Every two years  
  Other Licenses: Commercial Electrical Contractor "L-11" , Dual License "K-11"
Low Voltage Communication Systems "C-12", "L-67", Dual license "K-67"  
  NEC Adoption Dates: Adopted by municipality  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: N/A  
  Notes: Exam Includes a Trade exam and Business/Law Exam
The National Electric Code is adopted on local levels (about 80). Experior testing company says that there are no upcoming revisions to the exam at this time.
Updated: April, 2004
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: California, Utah
Arkansas 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Board of Electrical Examiners
10421 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 682-4549 Fax: (501) 682-1765
www.arkansas.gov/labor

 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. in Construction/Electrical and Trade School
Exam By: Thomson Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $25/year
Exam Fee: Paper Exam $56; Computer exam $86
Renewal Fee: $25/year
No. Times Given: Varies by location

Masters
Requirements: Degree in electrical engineering, plus one year of experience , or 6 yrs. in Trade, 2 yrs. as a licensed Journeyman
Exam By: Thomson Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $50/year
Exam Fee: Paper Exam $56; Computer exam $86
Renewal Fee: $50/year
No. Times Given: Varies by location  
  Continuing Education Requirements: As of January 2008 8 hours will be required every code cycle.  
  Renewal: Anniversary month  
  Renewal Year: Every code cycle  
  Other Licenses: Residential Journeyman, Residential Master, Industrial maintenance, Air-conditioning Electrician, and Contractor (must have a Master employed by the company).  
  NEC Adoption Dates: Arkansas adopted the 2008 NEC and it will go into effect on June 1, 2008 with no amendments  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: N/A  
  Notes: Apprentices must be registered with B.A.T.
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/  
  Reciprocates: Iowa, Wyoming
California 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: Contractors State License Board
Physical Address:
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Mailing Address:
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
 
  Licensing Requirements: Electrical Contractor (C-10) License
Class "A" General Engineering Contractor; Class "B" General Building Contractor;
Requirements: 18 years of age and 4 years experience within the last ten years as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor.

Exam By: State Board (2 parts)
Passing Grade: 66% for trade portion and 69% for Business Portion
Exam Hours: 2.5 hours for Trade/2.5 Hours for Business
License Fee: $150
Application Fee: $250
Exam Fee: 1st time is included in application fee, $50 re-exam
Renewal Fee: Biennial Renewal $300 active; $150 inactive
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Certification is now required of all electricians (except electrical contractors working under their license (C-10) effective January 2005.

Requirements: Successful Completion of an apprenticeship program approved by the CA Apprenticeship Council, the BAT, or a state Apprenticeship Council authorized by the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.

General Electrician
Requirements: 8,000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.

Residential Electrician
Requirements: 4800 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing, or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electric Code.

Voice Data Video Technician
Requirements: 4000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining any system that falls within the scope of National Electrical Code, Articles 725, 770 (non-composite cables only), 800 (non-hybrid cables only), 810 and 820.

Fire/Life Safety Technician
Requirements: 4000 hours of work for an electrical contractor, involving the installation, construction or maintenance of systems as covered in Article 760 of the National Electrical Code.

Nonresidential Lighting Technician
Requirements: 2,000 hours of work installing, repairing and maintaining nonresidential lighting while employed by a contractor engaged in the business of nonresidential lighting maintenance and retrofit installations.
Requirements: 4 yrs. Journeyman experience

Exam By: Cheif DAS
Certification Renewal: Every 3 years
Initial Application Fee: $75
Exam: $100
Renewal: $100

Please visit www.dir.ca.gov/DAS/ElectricalTrade.htm
for complete details.
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: None for the State Contractors C-10 license  
  Renewal: Staggered  
  Renewal Year: Every 2 yrs. (active); Every 4 yrs. (inactive)  
  Other Licenses: Electrical Sign (C-45)
Low Voltage license (C-7)  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC - September 2004  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC - Fall 2008  
  Notes: 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/  
  Reciprocates: Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Colorado 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  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: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. minimum with at least 2 yrs. commercial work
Exam By: Pearson VuePassing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4.5
Application Fee: $20
Exam Fee: $76 (includes license fee)
Renewal Fee: $22 – LATE $37
Times Given: Mon. - Sat. AM & PM (specific to location)

Master
Requirements: 5 yrs. minimum; including 4 yrs. in electrical construction (2 of which commercial and/or industrial) and 1 year planning and layout of work
Exam By: Pearson Vue
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4.5
Application Fee: $20
Exam Fee: $76 (includes license fee)
Renewal Fee: $22 – LATE $37
No. Times Given: Mon. - Sat. AM & PM (specific to location)
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Renewal exam required (20 questions), mailed with renewal forms  
  Renewal: February 28  
  Renewal Year: Odd Years  
  Other Licenses: Residential Wireman  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted July 1, 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - July 2008  
  Notes: Updated: August, 2008
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Alaska, Arkansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Connecticut 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: Department of Consumer Protection, Occupational & Professional Division
165 Capitol Avenue
State Office Building
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 713-6135 Fax: (860) 713-7239
http://www.ct.gov/dcp  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. on the job training plus 576 hrs. school related instruction
Exam By: PSI Exam Company
www.psiexams.com
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
Application Fee: $45
Exam Fee: $50
Renewal Fee: $60 for initial license, prorated
No. Times Given: 6 days per week

Contractor
Requirements: 2 yrs. as a CT licensed Journeyman
Exam By: PSI Exam Company
www.psiexams.com
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4
Application Fee: $75
Exam Fee: $130
Renewal Fee: $75 prorated
No. Times Given: 6 days per week  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 7 Hours annually - Code Update  
  Renewal: October 1  
  Renewal Year: Annually  
  Other Licenses: Telephone, Alarm, High Voltage, Data, Low Voltage Systems  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted Dec. 31, 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - No projected adoption date at this time  
  Notes: Updated April 3, 2008
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: None
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) 739-4522 Ext. 204 Fax: (302) 739-4522
www.dpr.delaware.gov
 
  Licensing Requirements: Limited
Requirements: 3 yrs. experience under supervision of limited or master electrician, residential only; or, 4,000 hours full-time experience plus 288 hours of related instruction
Exam By: Thomson Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: Prorated
Exam fee: $60
Renewal Fee: Prorated
No. Times Given: 4 times per year

Master
Requirements: 6 yrs. experience -under supervision of a master elcectrician commercial, industrial & residential; or, 8,000 hours full-time experience plus 576 hours of related instruction
Exam By: Thomson Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 4
License Fee: Prorated
Exam fee: $60
Renewal Fee: Prorated
No. Times Given: 4 times per year

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 10 hours every 2 years (min. 5 hours of NEC update)  
  Renewal: June 30  
  Renewal Year: Every 2 years - even years  
  Other Licenses: Limited Specialty, Master Specialty  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - No projected adoption date at this time  
  Notes: All reciprocating states are based on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Statutes.
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/  
  Reciprocates: Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Wyoming
District Of Columbia 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: District of Columbia
Dept. of Consumet & Regulatory Affairs
Occupational & Professional Licensing
941 N. Capitol St., NE, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4320 Fax: (202) 442-4528  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs.
Exam By: Laser Grade
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $85
Exam Fee: $85
Renewal Fee: $90
No. Times Given: computerized/given 1 time per month

Master
Requirements: 8 yrs. - 4 yrs. as a Licensed Journeyman
Exam By: Laser Grade
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 5
License Fee: $90
Exam Fee: $85
Renewal Fee: $90
No. Times Given: computerized/given 1 time per month  
  Continuing Education Requirements: None  
  Renewal: N/A  
  Renewal Year: Odd years  
  Other Licenses: Alarm, Elevator, Low Voltage  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC adopted October 2004  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: No indication when DC will adopt the 2005 NEC  
  Notes: 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/  
  Reciprocates: None
Florida 
For a List of Florida Counties Click Here
  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) 922-2918
http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/elboard/elec_index.shtml  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Licensed on Local Levels.

Master
Licensed on Local Levels

Unlimited Electrical Contractor
Requirements: Minimum of 3 yrs. proven experience with W-2 forms
Exam By: Department of Business & Professional Regulation Bureau of Education and Testing
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 7.5
License Fee: $255
Exam Fee: $150
Application Fee: $150
Renewal Fee: $255
No. Times Given: 3 times per year (March, July, & November)
Check out your Florida license status
 
  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

This is a link to the Online Core Course that the DCA (Department of Community Affairs) offers. They are the only people that offer this course online.
http://www.floridabuilding.org/BCISOld/tr/tr_trai_regi.asp

You may only receive credit for taking a course one time during any renewal cycle – duplicate courses will not be credited toward your requirements.

You can only receive credit for courses that are approved by the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, which are being offered by approved Continuing Education Providers. Please verify that provider and course approvals are current at www.MyFloridaLicense.com. Credit cannot be earned for expired courses or courses offered by expired providers.

If you grandfathered your registered license during this renewal cycle, you are required to complete all 14 hours of continuing education.  
  Renewal: August 31  
  Renewal Year: Even years  
  Other Licenses: Alarm I, Alarm II, Lighting Maintenance, Sign, Residential, Limited Energy, Utility Lineman  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC adopted July 1, 2003  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC - July 2006  
  Notes: 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/

Florida County Licensing offices

We hold continuing education seminars in Florida each year. Check out our seminar schedule  
  Reciprocates: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina
Georgia 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1416 Fax: (478) 207-1425
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/construct
 
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor - Unrestricted & Restricted(Max 200 Amps Single Phase)
Requirements: 4 yrs. Residential & Commercial Experience
Exam By: Applied Measurements Professionals, Inc.
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 7
Application Fee: $30
Exam Fee: $133
Renewal Fee: $75
No. Times Given: 3 times per year
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: Any applicant for renewal of electrical contractor license is required to complete four (4) hours of continuing education per year. 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.  
  Renewal: June 30  
  Renewal Year: Even years  
  Other Licenses: Alarm, Telecommunication, Low Voltage  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted/effective January 2006  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - January 2008  
  Notes: Exam includes Business, Law & Technical.
The Department of Community Affairs can be contacted for more information regarding field practice, (404) 679-4940. CEU does not need to be approved within quidelines.
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/  
  Reciprocates: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina
Hawaii 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: Electrician Continued Competency Course
Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817-4598
PH: (808) 845-2325
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman Worker
Requirements: 5 yrs. & not less than 10,000 hours wiring (18 yrs. age min.)
Exam By: Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4
License Fee: $225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the first year of the triennium (08, 2011, 2014); $150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (09, 2012, 2015); $75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2010, 2013,2016).
Application fee: $40
Exam Fee: $85
Renewal Fee: $150
No. Times Given: 6 times per year

Supervisory
Requirements: 4 yrs. as Journey Worker
Exam By: Prometric
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4
License Fee: $225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the first year of the triennium (08, 2011, 2014); $150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (09, 2012, 2015; $75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (01, 04, 07).
Application Fee: $40
Exam Fee: $85
Renewal Fee: $150
No. Times Given: 6 times per year  
  Continuing Education Requirements: Code update every three years Code update every three years by furnishing proof of attendance from the Honolulu Community College or furnishing proof of passage of an examination on the updates to the NEC given by Prometric.  
  Renewal: Next renewal on or before June 30, 2011  
  Renewal Year: Every three years  
  Other Licenses: Supervising & Journey Worker electrician, Supervising & Journey Worker Industrical electrician, Supervising and Journey Worker Specialty electrician, and Maintenance electrician. Electrician Contractor (licensing under the Contractors Licensing Board (C-13), Electronic Systems Contractor (C-15)  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted December 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: Summer 2009 to adopt 2008 NEC  
  Notes: C-13 or C15 necessary to contact and obtain permits. Electricians license necessary to do wiring. Need credit reports, current financial statements, and current tax clearance.
Updated: October 2008
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: None
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/

 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. & 8000 Working Hours
Exam By: Laser Grade
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
Application Fee: $15
License Fee: $55
Exam Fee: Dependent on current rate at testing agency
Renewal Fee: $45
No. Times Given: Monthly

Contractor
Requirements: 2 yrs. as a Licensed Journeyman
Exam By: Laser Grade
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 2
Application Fee: $15
License Fee: $125
Exam Fee: Dependent on current rate at testing agency
Renewal Fee: $100
No. Times Given: Monthly  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 24 hours per license cycle with a minimum of 16 hrs. of code update and 8 hour of industry.

CEU requirements for 2005 code change year: Each Master and Journeyman electrician with a license expiration date of July 31, 2005 or later must provide 24 hrs. of cont. ed., 16 hrs. of which must be on the 2005 code changes in order to renew their license.  
  Renewal: July 1  
  Renewal Year: Contractors every year, Journeyman every 3 years  
  Other Licenses: Specialty Contractor, Specialty Journeyman, Master Electrician  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted July 1, 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - July 2008  
  Notes: National Certification for Electricians waives the exam portion with some restrictions.
Updated: May, 2005
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/
CEU reciprocity with MT,OR,UT,WY,ND,SD,WA  
  Reciprocates: Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Illinois 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: No State Level Licensing

Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 782-0458
www.dpr.state.il.us  
  Licensing Requirements: N/A  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  Renewal: N/A  
  Renewal Year: N/A  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: N/A  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: N/A  
  Notes: Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: None
Indiana 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: No State Level Licensing  
  Licensing Requirements: N/A  
  Continuing Education Requirements: N/A  
  Renewal: N/A  
  Renewal Year: N/A  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC adopted September, 2002  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: No indication when Indiana will adopt the 2005 NEC  
  Notes: The 2002 NEC was amended, adopted and became effective Friday, September 13, 2002 statewide. For more information contact the Indiana State Department of Fire & Building Services (317) 232-1407.
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: None
Iowa 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: City of Cedar Rapids
Building Zoning Dept
1201 6th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Residential Wireman
Electrical Contractor (Master)
Testing Company is Thompson prometrics
Metro Counties included are: Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and County of Lynn.  
  Continuing Education Requirements: Code update every 3 years  
  Renewal: code change year  
  Renewal Year: N/A  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC effective January 2006  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC effective Approx January 2009  
  Notes: Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: None
Kansas 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: No State Level Licensing

Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 507
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-3053 Fax: (785) 296-3054
http://www.accesskansas.org/ksbtp/

Johnson County Contractor Licensing
111 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1000
Olathe, KS 66061
(913)715-2233
http://contractorlicensing.jocogov.org/  
  Licensing Requirements: Homestudy and Online courses will not be accepted for Johnson County.  
  Continuing Education Requirements: Johnson County requires 8 hours per year, due Dec. 31. National Electrical Code Changes Part 1 and Part 2 are required. This must now be proctored. Homestudy and Online is not permitted.  
  Renewal: Dec 31 (Johnson County)  
  Renewal Year: Annually (Johnson County)  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC adopted Jan. 1, 2003  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: There is no indication when Kansas (Johnson county) will adopt the 2005 NEC  
  Notes: For field use, the NEC is adopted on local levels. The 2002 NEC is currently being used for for testing and field practice.
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/  
  Reciprocates: None
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) 573-0365 ext. 125 Fax: (502) 573-1057
http://www.ohbc.ky.gov
 
  Licensing Requirements: Contractor: Experience not required, must meet all fees and must pass the office's required exam. Must also submit proof of compliance with workers' comp. and unemployment insurance laws and regs. and obtain a general liability insurance policy of not less than $500,000.
Exam By: ICC
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4
Application Fee: $200
Exam Fee: $60
Renewal Fee: $200

Master: 6 yrs. verifiable experience in electrical trade, and a training course in electrical work acceptable to the office, or an additional 2 years of verifiable experience in the electrical trade.
Exam By: ICC
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 5
Application Fee: $100
Exam Fee: $100
Renewal Fee: $100

Electrician: 4 years verifiable experience as an electrician in the electrical trade and a training course in electrical work or an additional 2 years of verifiable experience in the electrical trade.
Exam By: ICC
Passing Grade: 70%
Application Fee: $50
Exam Fee: $100
Renewal Fee: $50  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 6 hrs/year: Continuing education shall relate 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)  
  Renewal: June 30  
  Renewal Year: Annually  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted January 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - January 2008  
  Notes: The Electrical Section only certifies Master Electrical Contractors (not Journeyman). Licensing is done on a local level (county or city that they will be working in). By obtaining state certification, an electrician is not required to take a local exam but still has to meet local qualifications to receive a license.
Updated: November, 2005
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Ohio
Louisiana 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: State Licensing Board for Contractors
P.O. Box 14419
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(800) 256-1392 / (225) 765-2301
Fax: (225) 765-2431
www.lslbc.state.la.us  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Licensed at local levels

Master
Licensed at local levels

Contractor
Requirements: Provide 5 job references and must have net worth of $10,000 to be approved.
Exam By: In House
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 6
License Fee: $100
Exam Fee: $75
Renewal Fee: $100
No. Times Given: 2 times per week  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 4 Hours of CEU required annually for Residential Electricians  
  Renewal: December 31  
  Renewal Year: Annually  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC - adopted 2004  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: No indication when Louisiana will adopt the 2005 NEC  
  Notes: Exam includes a business and law exam. There is a one time licensing surcharge of $400 for out-of-state contractors.
Updated: May, 2005
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
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) 624-8603 Fax: (207) 624-8637
www.maineprofessionalreg.org  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 8,000 hours working experience plus 576 hours of electrical education
Exam By: Thomson Prometric [Formerly Experior]
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $80
Exam Fee: $50
Renewal Fee: $80
No. Times Given: 7 times per year

Master
Requirements: 12,000 hours plus 576 hours required study
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $150
Exam Fee: $50
Renewal Fee: $150
No. Times Given: 7 times per year  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hours every NEC change  
  Renewal: Staggered  
  Renewal Year: Every 2 years from date of issue  
  Other Licenses: Helpers, Apprentices, Limited  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2002 NEC adopted July 1, 2002  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC - July 2005  
  Notes: The 2002 NEC is currently in use for both testing and field practice.
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/  
  Reciprocates: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont
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) 230-6163 Fax: (410) 333-6314
www.dllr.state.md.us

 
  Licensing Requirements: Master
Requirements: 7 yrs. under a licensed Master
Exam By: PSI
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 4
License Fee: $20
Exam Fee: $40
Renewal Fee: $25
No. Times Given: Weekly
 
  Continuing Education Requirements: On local level: Prince George's County and Cecil County only
State level: No  
  Renewal: Staggered  
  Renewal Year: Every 2 years from date of issue  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: Adopted at county levels  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: N/A  
  Notes: Master Electricians are licensed at a state level for the three counties in the state that do not require licensing. Some local jurisdictions may have a limited restricted license.
The exams are currently based on the 1999 NEC. Contact the local counties for information regarding field practice.
Updated: April, 2004
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Delaware, Virginia
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) 727-9931 Fax: (617) 727-5012
www.mass.gov/reg/boards/el  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 8,000 hrs. within 4 yrs. plus 600 hours board approved education. 300 hours if you have worked prior to July 1, 2001
Exam Given By: PSI
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 7
License Fee: $
Exam Fee: $
Renewal Fee: $68
No. Times Given: Computerized, Daily

Master
Requirements: 1 yr. Journeyman, plus 150 hours advanced theory
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Given: PSI
Exam Hours: 7
License Fee: $
Exam Fee: $
Renewal Fee: $102
No. Times Given: Computerized, Daily  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 21 hours every 3 years - 15 code  
  Renewal: July 31  
  Renewal Year: Every 3 years  
  Other Licenses: Fire Alarm, Burglar  
  NEC Adoption Dates: Has adopted the 2008 NEC  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: N/A  
  Notes: Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington
Michigan 
  Approved CEU Courses: View List of Approved CEU Courses  
  State Board: Department of Labor and Economic Growth
Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety
Electrical Division
P.O. Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-9320 Fax: (517) 241-9308
www.michigan.gov/bccfs  
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 8,000 hours experience (not less than 4 yrs.) under supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master, and notarized documentation.
Exam By: Bureau of Construction Codes
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 2.5
License Fee: $20
Exam Fee: $25
Renewal fee: $20
No. Times Given: 6 times per year

Master
Requirements: 2 yrs. as a Journeyman plus 4,000 hours under a Master (no less than 2 yrs.)
Exam By: Bureau of Construction Codes
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $25
Exam Fee: $25
Renewal fee: $25
No. Times Given: 6 times per year  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 15 hours per Code cycle  
  Renewal: December 31  
  Renewal Year: Annually  
  Other Licenses: Electrical Contractor, Sign Specialty Contractor, Fire Alarm Specialty Tech., Sign Specialty Tech., Fire Alarm Contractor  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted Nov. 23 2007  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: Unknown at this time  
  Notes: Updated: May, 2005
Stay up to date with your states recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Michigan
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) 284-5064 Fax: (651) 284-5743
www.electricity.state.mn.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. in electrical work
Exam By: Board Exam
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 6
License Fee: $30 for 2 yrs.
Exam Fee: $35
Renewal Fee: $30 for 2 yrs.
No. Times Given: 4 times per month

Master
Requirements: 1 yr. as a Journeyman or 5 yrs. planning, installing & layout, or electrical engineer's license
Exam By: Board Exam
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 6
License Fee: $80 for 2 yrs.
Exam Fee: $35
Renewal Fee: $80 for 2 yrs.
No. Times Given: 4 times per month

Power Limited Technician
Requirements: 36 mos. installing wiring equip. including at least 12 mos. installing alarm and communication or technology circuits or systems. Up to 12 mos. of experience credit may be granted for the completion of a board approved course.
Exam By: Board Exam
Passing Grade: 70%
License Fee: $30 for 2 yrs.
Exam Fee: $35
Renewal Fee: $30 for 2 yrs.
No. Times Given: 4 times per month

 
  Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours of continuing education: 12 NEC and 4 hours related is allowed.

Exception: 8 hrs of continuing education required for power limited technicians  
  Renewal: 2 years after issue of license (Journeyman & Power Limited Tech); Feb. 28th of odd years (Master)  
  Renewal Year: Every 2 years  
  Other Licenses: Contractor  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC - July 1, 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - September 2008  
  Notes: Exam includes 25 code question, open book, & 50 theory practical wiring questions. Limited waiver of exam requirement for applicants from ND, SD, & NE.
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/  
  Reciprocates: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Mississippi 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
215 Woodline Drive, Suite B
Jackson, MS 39232
(601) 354-6161 or (800) 880-6161
www.msboc.state.ms.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Licensed at local levels

Master
Requirements: None
Exam By: PSI
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 6
License Fee: $200
Exam Fee: $50
Renewal Fee: $200
No. Times Given: Wednesdays and Saturdays  
  Continuing Education Requirements: None  
  Renewal: Anniversary month  
  Renewal Year: Annually  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: Adopted at local levels  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: N/A  
  Notes: The trade exam will be waived if the state applicant is from honors MS trade exams. Exams are now given by PSI for State Contractors licenses. The 2002 NEC is currently being used for both field & testing.
Updated: April, 2004
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee
Missouri 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: No State Level Licensing

Department of Codes & Administration
414 East 12th Street
Kansas City, MO
(816) 513-1500 Fax: (816) 513-1519
www.kcmo.org

 
  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  
  Renewal: N/A  
  Renewal Year: N/A  
  Other Licenses: N/A  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 1999 NEC: Sept. 3, 2001  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2002 NEC: No changes in review  
  Notes: The 1999 is currently being used for both testing and field practice. No changes regarding the 2002 NEC in view. For more information on field use requirements call the Code Administration Questions Line 816-513-1511. Testing is administered on local levels. Exam may be given by ICC in the future.
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: None
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) 841-2367 Fax: (406) 841-2309
www.electrician.mt.gov
 
  Licensing Requirements: Please refer to the following website for up to date licensing information:
http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/ele_board/licenses/ele/lic_sum.asp  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 24 hours every 2 years (min. 12 on NEC)  
  Renewal: July 15  
  Renewal Year: Every 2 year cycle  
  Other Licenses: Contractor, Limited for Journeyman, Unlimited for Master  
  NEC Adoption Dates: On February 24, 2006, the State of Montana began enforcement of the 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code.  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2005 NEC - December 2005  
  Notes: Updated: November 2008
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/  
  Reciprocates: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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: Journeyman
Requirements: 4 yrs. verifiable experience
Exam By: Board
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $50
Exam Fee: $60
Renewal Fee: $50 for 2 yrs.
No. Times Given: Monthly

Contractors
Requirements: 5 yrs. verifiable experience in design & layout
Exam By: Board
Passing Grade: 75%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $250 for 2 years, $125 for the even year
Exam Fee: $125
Renewal Fee: $250 for 2 years
No. Times Given: Monthly  
  Continuing Education Requirements: 12 hours to renew all license types (Min. 6 hrs NEC)  
  Renewal: December 31  
  Renewal Year: Even years  
  Other Licenses: Apprenticeship, Fire Alarm  
  NEC Adoption Dates: 2005 NEC adopted March 2005  
  Next Projected NEC Adoption Date: 2008 NEC - March 2008  
  Notes: The 2002 NEC is currently being used for both testing and field practice. All reciprocate information applies to Journeyman only. Electrical Contractor reciprocate agreement with only MN & SD.
Updated: April, 2004
Stay up to date with your state's recent Code Activity by visiting the Code Alerts Website: www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/
 
  Reciprocates: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Nevada 
  Approved CEU Courses: None  
  State Board: Nevada State Contractors Board
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 688-1141 Fax: (775) 688-1271
www.nscb.state.nv.us
 
  Licensing Requirements: Journeyman
Licensed at local levels

Contractor
Requirements: 4 yrs. in the trade
Exam By: PSI
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Hours: 3
License Fee: $300
Application Fee: $300
Exam Fee: $130 total for both exams (trade & law)
Renewal fee: $300
No. Times Given: daily  
  Continuing Education Requirements: None  
  Renewal: Anniversary month  
  Renewal Year: New License Renewal Procedures  
  Other Licenses: The 2007 Nevada Legislature enacted legislation to allow the Nevada State Contractors Board to renew licenses biennially (every two years), instead of annually. The change will begin with licenses that expire in January 2008.
The Board plans to phase in the transition to two-year renewals. Therefore, cer