Electrical Licensing Boards - Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Statewide NEC Adoption
2017 NEC effective 8/1/18 for commercial structures; planned adoption for one- and two-family dwellings is January 2020.

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

  • A person who holds a license as a licensed journeyman electrician shall perform electrical wiring activities under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed master electrician or may perform...
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Application Form

  • Fill out the credential application form and submit with preferred exam site, preferred session, hours of experience and the appropriate fee. Contact prior to sending in your application form. You will receive an...
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Reciprocity

  • A person who holds a valid, unexpired Journeyman A Electrician license acquired through examination in Iowa may apply for a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician license without taking the WI exam.

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  • 2017

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Renewal

  • 4 years; Certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years. Renewal Dates and Fees

License Requirements

  • For any electrical installation that requires a uniform building permit under SPS 3 20.08, a person who holds a Master Electrician license may not commence installation of electrical wiring until a permit is issued for...
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Application Form

  • Fill out the credential application form and submit with preferred exam site, preferred session, hours of experience and the appropriate fee. Contact prior to sending in your application form. You will receive an...
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Reciprocity

  • A person who holds a valid, unexpired Master Electrician license acquired through examination in Iowa may apply for a Wisconsin Master Electrician license without taking the WI exam.

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Testing NEC Edition

  • 2017

Exam Details

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Renewal

  • 4 years. The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years. Renewal Dates and Fees

License Requirements

  • A licensed electrical contractor shall utilize the appropriately licensed or registered individuals to construct, install, repair or maintain electrical wiring. (b) For any electrical installation that requires a uniform building permit under SPS 320.08, a...
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Renewal

  • 4 years; the certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Board

  • Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53703

Board Phone

  • (608) 266-2112

Board Fax

  • (608) 267-0592

Board Email

  • dspssbcredentialing@wi.gov

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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