- 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 -...
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Electrical Licensing Boards - Iowa
Iowa Statewide NEC Adoption
2023 NEC effective July 1, 2025
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License Requirements
Reciprocity
The State of Iowa Electrical Examining Board has reciprocal licensing agreements with Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Review Iowa's Reciprocal Licensing Agreements with other states.
Exam Testing Company
- Do not submit the Sponsorship Request Form until one month prior to being ready to sit for the exam. Upon verification of eligibility, the applicant will receive an authorization code that must be used to...
Testing NEC Edition
- 2023 NEC effective January 1, 2024
Exam Details
Open Book, 80 questions, 3 hours
Renewal
- Triennial
License 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...
Reciprocity
The State of Iowa Electrical Examining Board has reciprocal licensing agreements with Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Review Iowa's Reciprocal Licensing Agreements with other states.
Exam Testing Company
- Do not submit the Sponsorship Request Form until one month prior to being ready to sit for the exam. Upon verification of eligibility, the applicant will receive an authorization code that must be used to...
Testing NEC Edition
- 2023 NEC effective January 1, 2024
Exam Details
Open Book, 100 questions, 4 hours
Renewal
- Triennial
License 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
Renewal
- Triennial
Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing Education Required: 18 hours is required, with a minimum of 6 hours on the most recent NEC, and an additional 12 hours of other related electrical topics for ALL State of Iowa-licensed Master, Inactive Master and Journeyman electrician, whether a Class A or Class B licensee, Residential Master and Residential electrician license. CEU Requirements
If you have not had your license for the full 3-year term, you will need 6 hours of Continuing Education per year since the license was issued, of which at least 6 hours must be over the NEC.
License Renewal: ALL required Continuing Education hours must be completed prior to January 1 of the next license term to be eligible to renew your license for the new 3-year term.
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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