- 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...
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Electrical Licensing Boards - Maine

Maine Statewide NEC Adoption
2023 NEC as of July 1, 2024
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License Requirements
Reciprocity
New Hampshire, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Vermont, Wyoming
Testing NEC Edition
- 2023
Exam Details
Open Book, 80 questions, 3 hours
Renewal
- Two years from date of first licensure.
License 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.
Reciprocity
New Hampshire and Vermont.
Testing NEC Edition
- 2023
Exam Details
Open Book, 100 questions, 3 hours
Renewal
- Biennial based on date of first licensure.
Maine Electrical Continuing Education Required: Maine master electrician, journeyman electrician, limited electrician, helper, or journeyman-in-training shall complete a Maine approved 15-Hour Update course on the current National Electrical Code as adopted by the board. The current Maine National Electrical Code update schedule is based on an assumed 3 year code cycle and subject to actual publication dates by the NEC.
Maine Electrical License Renewal: All licenses expire 2 years from date of issuance. You can renew your license online on the Board website.
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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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