Electrical Licensing Boards - New Jersey

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New Jersey Statewide NEC Adoption
2020 NEC effective September 6, 2022

Stay up to date with your state's Code activity by visiting the NEMA website, or NFPA. Please check with your State Board. Licensing requirements do change, and this site may not have been updated to reflect those changes.

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License 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...
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Application Form

Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • Required to register with the Board. No exam.

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2017; the 2020 Code will be used and provided at the testing center starting 12/1/2020

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Triennial on the expiration date

License 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...
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Application Form

Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • Tests are administered by PSI (800) 733-9267

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2020. Starting January 1, 2024 the 2023 code will be available to use. The 2020 code will still be available as an option to use until December 31, 2024.

Exam Details

  • Open Book Business & Law: 50 questions, 2 hours Electrical Contracting: 100 questions, 4 hours

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Triennial on expiration date before March 31; 2012, 2015, 2018, etc.

Board

  • Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors P.O. Box 45006 Newark, NJ 07101

Board Phone

  • (973) 504-6410

Board Fax

  • (973) 648-3355

Board Email

  • TuckerP@dca.lps.state.nj.us

Please note that the content provided on the following 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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