- 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...
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Electrical Licensing Boards - California

California Statewide NEC Adoption
2020 NEC effective January 1, 2023, with some CA amendments.
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License Requirements
Reciprocity
For Electricians, your electrician's license acquired from other states will make you eligible to sit for the test.
Exam Testing Company
- After you have registered with the Electrician Certification Unit, you may schedule your exam: PSI 800-733-9267.
Testing NEC Edition
- 2020 effective 5/15/2024
Exam Details
- General Electrician: 4-1/2 hours; 100 questions
Renewal
- Triennial; must have worked at least 2,000 hours.
License Requirements
- Electrical Contractor C-10: 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...
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
Exam Testing Company
- California Contractors State License Board by calling 1-800-321-2752
Exam Details
There are two parts to the examination process. All qualifying individuals must pass the standard Law and Business examination; in addition, individuals must pass a second test covering the specific trade or certification are for which they are applying.
Renewal
- Biennial; active licenses expire every two years. No CE requirements.
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California Electrician CEU Requirements: A certified electrician must take 32 hours of continuing education relevant to your category of certification and have 2,000 hours of work in the industry. C-10 State Contractors do not require continuing education.
Renewal Information: CA electrician licenses renew every 3 years on license effective date (issue). Get more helpful information and forms directly from State board Here
Certification Information Certification is required only for those persons who perform work as electricians for contractors licensed as class C-10 electrical contractors under the Contractors' State License Board Rules and Regulations. If you are a licensed C-10 contractor licensed by the Contractors' State License Board, then you do not need to be certified. However, if you have employees that work under you then they need to get certified. If you are a licensed C-10 contractor but working under another C-10 contractor's license as an employee you must be certified.
Please note that the content provided on these pages is for your information and convenience and may have been modified by the state since it was last updated here. It is the ultimate responsibility of each licensee to verify that they are meeting the requirements of their state for licensing and renewal, and for the edition of the NEC on which their test is based.
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