Alabama

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

No statewide electrical inspection.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – Persons applying for statewide Electrical Contractor examination must demonstrate a minimum of four (4) years experience that show that you have designed, planned, laid-out and directly supervised electrical construction activities and the installing of electrical components. The work supervised must be commercial or industrial. The license is unlimited in voltage and bid requirements. Applicants may substitute one (1) year education in electrical curriculum for one-half (1/2) year electrical experience for a maximum of two (2) years credit of the four (4) years experience requirement. The applicant must submit a copy of the diploma or certificate. License fee $200; examination fee $165.00; annual renewal fee $200.

Journeyman Electrician – Persons applying for statewide journeyman examination must demonstrate a minimum of four (4) years experience that show the necessary qualifications, training and technical knowledge to install electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment, light, heat or power. Applicant must demonstrate his or her ability to do the work according to plans and specifications furnished to him or her and in accordance with standard rules and regulations governing such work. A substantial part of the work performed must have been commercial or industrial. Applicants may substitute one (1) year of education in an electrical curriculum for one-half (1/2) year electrical experience for a maximum of one (1) year credit of the four (4) years experience required. License fee $35; examination fee $115; annual renewal fee $35 (payable after notification of passing the examination).

RECIPROCITY:

Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

CONTACT:

Alabama Electrical Contractors Board
610 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-9990 Ext. 10
(334) 263-6155 fax
www.aecb.state.al.us">www.aecb.state.al.us

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Alaska

CODE:

Installations must conform to the current editions of National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code, with amendments approved by the American National Standards Association (ANSI).

ENFORCEMENT:

Installations in any place of employment or public structure are subject to inspection by the Department of Labor, which may also authorize public or private utility inspectors to act as state electrical inspectors.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – Contractors must be registered with the Department of Community & Economic Development and must also be, or have in their employ, a person currently licensed as an electrical administrator. Electrical administrator application fee $50, exam $125 per category, license $350, biennial renewal $350.

Electrician – The Department of Labor and Workforce Development issues license upon passage of an examination for journeyman electrician, journeyman power lineman, residential electrician, maintenance electrician, and apprentice/learner. Require 8000 hours of experience in the trade. Application fee $50; License fee$200, biennial renewal $200.

RECIPROCITY:

Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Department of Community & Economic Development
Business Licensing
Electrical Administration
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
(907) 465-2589
www.dced.state.ak.us/occ

Department of Labor & Workplace Development
Labor Standards & Safety Division
Mechanical Inspection Section
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 302
Anchorage, AK 99510-7020
(907) 269-4925
(907) 269-4932 fax
E-mail lss-mi@labor.state.ak.us
www.labor.state.ak.us/research/dlo/elecwkr.htm

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Arizona

CODE:

No statewide code. Most municipalities and Coconimo, Maricopa, and Pima counties adopt the National Electrical Code. Residential, commercial, and industrial work must be performed in accordance with the FHA Minimum Property Standards and Manual of Acceptable Practices.

ENFORCEMENT:

Codes are enforced by the by the municipality or county and enforcement of the contractors is by the State Registrar of Contractors.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – Licenses may be issued to firms or individuals. Applicants must have had four (4) years trade experience within the last ten (10) years, not have had a license refused or revoked within one (1) year prior to the application, and must pass a written examination. Contractors are required to furnish a bond; residential contractors must either participate in a Consumer Recovery Fund or furnish an additional surety bond or cash deposit. New residential contractor license fee $770 (plus bond); biennial renewal of residential license $540; new commercial contractor license fee $645 (plus bond); biennial renewal of commercial license $490; dual (commercial and residential) $1265 (plus bond); biennial renewal of dual license $1030.

RECIPROCITY:

California, Nevada, and Utah. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors may waive trade examination requirements for contractors who want to be licensed in both states. No state licensing of journeymen and master electricians. Electricians are licensed by municipalities or counties. Under the agreement, Arizona can accept the licensing qualifications of these states. Applicants will be required to pass the Arizona Business Management examination and complete all other requirements for licensing in Arizona.

CONTACT:

Arizona State Registrar of Contractors
800 W. Washington, Sixth Floor
Licensing Department
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-1525
(602) 542-1536 fax
www.rc.state.az.us

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Arkansas

The State of Arkansas requires special licensing for security alarm system installation/monitoring.

CODE:

Installations must conform to the 2005 National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

The State Board of Electrical Examiners is responsible for enforcement of any violations reported to them. Municipalities may use local inspectors in their areas.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – Electrical contractors who perform on contracts of $20,000 or more must be licensed by the State Licensing Board of Contractors. Applicants must have five (5) years experience, list the equipment they own, provide an audited financial statement, hold a Master Electrician’s license, provide business references, and must pass the Arkansas Business and Law Exam. License fee $100; annual renewal fee $50.

Electrician – State electrical licenses are mandatory, and are recognized in all municipalities. Master and journeyman electricians must pass a written examination to be licensed by the State Board of Electrical Examiners. Apprentices are also required to be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training, and the Arkansas Department of Labor. Beginning in 2008 eight (8) hours of continuing education will be required each year.

The Board is also authorized to issue license to those applicants holding equivalent licenses in other states and upon payment of the required fees and submission of proof of license in that state, provided an agreement has been reached with that state, to recognize the electrical licenses held by Arkansas residents.

Master electrician - License fee $50; examination fee $56/$86*; annual renewal license fee $50.

Residential master electrician - License fee $50; examination fee $56/$86*; annual renewal license fee $50.

Journeyman - License fee $25; examination fee $56/$86*; annual renewal license fee$25.

Residential Journeyman Electrician - License fee $25; examination fee $56/$86*; annual renewal license fee$25.

Industrial maintenance electrician - License fee $25; examination fee $25**; annual renewal license fee $25.

Air conditioning electrician - License fee $25; examination fee $56/$86; annual renewal license fee $25.

Apprentice – Annual registration fee $10.

Temporary license fees are the same as the permanent licenses listed above.

* Fees for examination $56 paper/pencil format; $86 computer format

** Industrial Maintenance tests are given at the Arkansas Department of Labor $25 fee.

RECIPROCITY:

Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Contractors Licensing Board
4100 Richard Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 372-4661
(501) 372-2247 Fax
www.state.ar.us/clb

State Board of Electrical Examiners
10421 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 682-4547
(501) 682-1765 fax
www.state.ar.us/labor

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California

CODE:

Installations in places of employment not under the jurisdiction of another California or federal agency must conform to regulations of the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Industrial Safety (DIS). DIS enforces regulations known as Title 8 of the State Administrative Code, which are roughly equivalent to the National Electrical Code.

Installations in hotels, motels, apartment houses, and dwellings (including factory-built housing) must conform to regulations of the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing and Building Standards (DHBS). DHBS enforces the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code.

Counties and cities may adopt equal or more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

All electrical installations in places of employment under jurisdiction of the Department of Industrial Relations are subject to inspection by DIS. In practice, enforcement of building regulations is done primarily by local inspectors, with DIS providing all statewide safety inspection and consultation on safety matters in places of employment.

LICENSING:

Contractors, electricians and journeymen must be licensed by the Electrical Contractors’ State Licensing Board.

Electrical Contractor – Licenses may be issued to either firms or individuals, firms must designate an owner, partner, officer or responsible managing employee who has the required qualifications to take the written examination. Applicants must present evidence of technical knowledge, experience, integrity, and financial responsibility, and pass a written examination. License fee $400; annual license renewal fee $225; Application fee for adding classifications is $50.

Exemption – A. Firms constructing or improving their own structures not intended for sale are exempt from licensing requirements. However, sale of a structure within one (1) year after construction or improvement is considered “presumptive evidence” of construction or improvement for purpose of sale.

Electricians – Certification is now required of all electricians (except electrical contractors working under their license (C-10) effective January 2005. Electricians must successfully complete an apprenticeship program approved by the California Apprenticeship Council, the BAT or a state Apprenticeship Council authorized by the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training. Certification required every three (3) years. Application fee $75; examination fee $100; biennial license renewal fee $100.

General Electrician – 8000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.

Residential Electrician – 4800 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.

Voice Data Video Technician – 4000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining any system that falls within the scope of the National Electrical Code, Articles 725, (non-composite cables only), 800 (non-hybrid cables only) 810 and 820.

Fire/Life Technician – 4000 hours of work for an electrical contractor involving the installation, construction or maintenance of systems as covered in Article 760 of the National Electrical Code.

Nonresidential Lighting Technician – 2000 hours (4 years journeyman experience) of work installing, repairing and maintaining nonresidential lighting while employed by a contractor engaged in the business of nonresidential lighting maintenance and retrofit installations.

RECIPROCITY:

Arizona, Nevada or Utah.

CONTACT:

Division of Apprentice Standards
Department of Industrial Relations
2424 Arden Way, Suite 160
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-2877
(916) 263-0981 fax
E-mail arojas@dir.hq.ca.gov

Department of Industrial Relations
Contractors License Board
PO Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 255-3985
(916) 366-0130 fax
www.cslb.ca.gov

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Colorado

CODE:

Installation must conform to the National Electrical Code or other standards which may be adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

State electrical inspectors must be master or journeyman electricians employed or appointed by the director of the Division of Registration. The Division director is also authorized to appoint or employ inspectors for one-, two-three- or four-family dwellings. These inspectors must have passed the written residential wireman’s examination, been certified as residential electrical inspector by a national certification authority approved by the Board, and have furnished satisfactory evidence of at least two (2) years practical experience in the inspection of residential dwellings.

LICENSING:

All contractors and electricians must be registered or licensed by the State Electrical Board. There is no local licensing. Local governments are permitted to require registration of electrical contractors performing services within their jurisdiction; fees cannot be charged for such registration.

Successful completion of an open book examination (based upon the current edition of the National Electrical Code) is required as a prerequisite for license or registration renewal. The types of license and/or registration issued and the qualifications for each type are:

Electrical Contractor – Licenses may be issued either to firms or individuals. Any firm owned wholly or in part by a licensed master electrician, and any individual who is a licensed master electrician may obtain an electrical contractor’s registration. Any other firm or individual desiring to be registered as an electrical contractor must employ a licensed master electrician in a supervisory capacity must pay the first time application fee and subsequent biennial renewal fee. The applicant must furnish evidence of compliance with the applicable workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation laws of the State. Out-of-State corporations must furnish a Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Application fee $150; biennial license renewal fee $120.

Master Electrician – An applicant must furnish written evidence that he or she is a graduate electrical engineer and has one (1) year of practical electrical experience in the construction industry; or is a graduate of an electrical trade school or community college with at least four (4) years of practical experience in electrical work or has had at least one (1) year of practical experience in planning, laying out, supervision, and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, and power beyond the practical experience requirements for the journeyman’s license. Each applicant must pass a written examination. Application fee $48; examination fee $72; biennial license renewal fee $48.

Journeyman Electrician – Applicant must have at least four (4) years apprenticeship in the electrical trade or four (4) years practical experience in wiring for, installing, and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power, at least two (2) years of this experience shall be in commercial or industrial work. Application fee $50; examination fee $72; biennial renewal license fee $28.

Residential Wireman – Applicant for a residential wireman’s license must have at least two (2) years of training that is acceptable to the Board or two (2) years of practical experience in wiring one-, two-, three- and four-family dwellings. Application fee $50; examination fee $72; biennial license renewal fee $28.

Apprentice – Apprentices must work under the supervision of a licensed electrician, generally defined as one (1) licensed individual to three (3) apprentices at a jobsite. Apprentices must be registered with the Board, and must re-register each time they change employers. Registration fee $10.

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

CONTACT:

State Electrical Board
1580 Logan Street, Suite 550
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 894-2300
(303) 894-2310 fax
www.dora.state.co.us/Electrical

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Connecticut

CODE:

Installations must conform to regulations of the Consumer Protection Department. Electrical Board of Occupational Licensing. These are the same as or similar to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

Electrical installations are subject to inspection by the Department of Consumer Protection.

LICENSING:

Electrical contractors and journeyman electricians must be licensed by the Electrical Board of Occupational Licensing. All electrical work must be performed by licensed electricians or registered apprentices, under a permit obtainable with an electrical contractor license (E2). There are no exceptions. It is the responsibility of the electrical contractor to validate the license number of every employee.

Applicants for both contractor and journeyman licenses must be at least 20 years of age, have an eighth grade education or its equivalent, be of good moral character, and possess “the requisite skill” to perform electrical work.

Electrical Contractor – Two (2) years experience as a Connecticut licensed journeyman. Application fee $75; examination fee $130; annual license renewal fee $75.

Journeyman Electrician – Four (4) years on the job training plus 576 hours of schooling in related instruction. Application fee $45; examination fee $50; annual license renewal fee $60.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Department of Consumer Protection
Electrical Board of Occupational Licensing
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 713-6135
(850) 713-7239 fax
www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1624&Q=289892&PM=1

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Delaware

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

All inspections are performed by private inspection agencies approved by the state.

LICENSING:

All contractors and electricians must be licensed by the state Board. Local jurisdictions may require additional licensing. Types of state licenses and qualifications for each are:

Master Electrician General – Applicants must present evidence of six (6) years practical experience, or four (4) years of schooling and two (2) years of practical experience, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $47.60; examination fee $60; biennial license renewal fee $47.60.

Master Electrician Limited – Applicants must present evidence of three (3) years practical experience, or two (2) years of schooling and one (1) year of practical experience, and must pass a written examination. Limited to residential wiring up to including four-family dwellings. Application fee $47.60; examination fee $60; biennial license renewal fee $47.60.

Master General Special – Limited to air conditioning, oil burners, signs, elevator and overhead and underground primary distribution systems, etc. Application fee $88.90; examination fee $60; biennial license renewal fee $88.90.

Master General Limited – Residential wiring up to and including four-family dwellings. Application fee $47.60; examination fee $60; biennial renewal fee $47.60.

RECIPROCITY:

Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

State of Delaware
Division of Professional Regulation
Cannon Building
861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904-2467
(302) 739-4522
(302) 739-2711 fax
www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/index.shtml

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District of Columbia

CODE:

Installations must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, supplemented by additional requirements which constitute the DC Construction Codes Supplement/2003.

ENFORCEMENT:

Qualified companies and individuals in the District of Columbia may provide inspection services to builders, developers, and others who require inspection services under the District’s Third Party Inspection Program. The program is overseen by the Building and Land Regulation Administration (BLRA). BLRA regulates all building and land use within the District of Columbia to ensure safety and conformity to local and federal laws and regulations. It also manages permit processing, building inspection, and zoning programs covering new construction, alterations, repairs and use. BLRA certifies third party inspectors and allows them to conduct the following types of inspections: Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Construction, Fire Protection, Elevator. Builders, developers, and others must file a request with BLRA to use third party inspection services.

LICENSING:

Licenses are required for the categories of apprentice, specialty, journeyman, and master electrician. An electrical contractor must either be a master electrician or employ a master electrician.

Upon submission of the required documents, the DC Board of Industrial Trades – Electrical will review the application. Upon final approval of the application, either a license to practice in the District of Columbia (for temporary, apprentice or contractors only) or be authorized to site for the District of Columbia Electrician examination (journeyman and master applications only) will be issued.

Electrician licenses expire on November 30 of odd numbered years. Application, license, and examination fees are listed below:

Electrical Contractor – Application fee $65; License fee $120. Must post a $4000 bond.

Electrical Contractor Specialist – Application fee $65; License fee $120. Must post a $2000 bond.

Electrical Contractor Specialist – Fixture* - Application fee $65; License fee $120. Must post a $1000 bond.

Master Electrician – Application fee $65; license fee $120; examination fee $85.

Designated Master Electrician – Application fee $65; license fee $85. Must post a $2000 bond.

Master Electrician Specialist* – Application fee $65; license fee $120; examination fee $85. Must post a $1000 bond.

Designated Master Electrician Specialist* – Application fee $65; license fee $120.

Temporary Electrician – Application fee $65, license fee $110.

Apprentice Electrician – Application fee $65; license fee $110.

Journeyman Electrician – Application fee $65; license fee $110, examination fee $85.

Journeyman Electrician Specialist* – Application fee $65; license fee $110; examination fee $85.

* Specialty license are for elevator, low-voltage, escalator, maintenance and repair, sign, and fixtures (contractors only).

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Promissor, Inc.
Department DC-EL
Metro-Plex II, Suite 400
8201 Corporate Drive
Landover, MD 20785
(877) 258-9215
www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/660992.pdf

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Florida

CODE:

Installations must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

Enforcement agencies include local inspection and building departments, the State Fire Marshall, and the State Hotel and Restaurant Commission. The State Board of Electrical Examiners has enforcement powers where local jurisdictions do not exist.

LICENSING:

All electrical contractors must be registered with the state unless they are certified. Registration permits the contractor to engage in contracting only in a particular area or municipality.

Electrical Contractor Registration – Applicants for registration shall file evidence of current occupational license or successful compliance with local examination and licensing requirements (if any) in the area for which registration is desired. No state level examination is required for registration.

Licenses may be issued by registration or certification:

Registration – the applicant has taken and passed a local competency examination and can practice only within that locale.

Certification – the applicant has taken and passed the State Licensing examination and can practice throughout the State of Florida.

Electrical Contractor Certification – Contractors may obtain an optional state license from the State Electrical Licensing Board. Requirements include qualification of financial responsibility, acceptable credit, business reputation, proven education, substantiated experience, insurance coverage, and passing an examination. This optional state license entitles the holder to engage in electrical contracting in any municipality within the state without further examination. Municipalities may require the holder of a state license to purchase a local occupational license if the contractor maintains an office within that locality.

Continuing Education Requirements - Fourteen hours of Board approved continuing education is required each biennial prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors. At least seven hours of which are on technical subjects; one hour on workers’ compensation; one hour on workplace safety; and one hour on business practices, and one hour of an advanced course. Multiple license holders are required to complete the continuing education requirements only once each biennium. Contractors who are engaged in alarm system contracting, must take a two-hour false alarm prevention course, as a part of their continuing education.

License Categories – Biennial License Renewal Fee

Specialty Electrical Contractors	Certified $255	Registered $105
Electrical Contractor	Certified $255	Registered $105
Alarm Contractor I and II	Certified $255	Registered $105
Lighting Maintenance Specialty	Certified $255	Registered $105
Sign Specialty	Certified $255	Registered $105
Residential	Certified $255	Registered $105
Limited Energy	Certified $255	Registered $105
Utility Line	Certified $255	Registered $105

Journeyman Electrician – There are no statewide journeyman licenses. Licensed at local municipalities.

RECIPROCITY:

Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina.

CONTACT:

Department of Business and Professional Regulations
Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0771
(850) 488-3109
(850) 922-2918 fax
E-mail callcenter@dbpr.state.fl.us
www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/forms/elboard/index.html

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Georgia

CODE:

The Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code consists of the 2005 National Electrical Code in conjunction with the 2005 Georgia Amendment. Some counties have adopted amendments to this code. Electrical installations are also subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the State Fire Marshal and the Insurance Commissioner.

ENFORCEMENT:

There is no statewide electrical inspection. However, the Board is currently engaged in a program to encourage county and municipal authorities to require inspection of electrical work, where it is not currently inspected. The State Fire Marshall has broad powers to inspect buildings, though not specifically to perform electrical inspections. The Construction Industry Licensing Board, Electrical Division, has power to license or revoke, and to suspend or restore electrical contractor licenses.

LICENSING:

Contractor – Electrical contractors must be licensed by the Construction Industry Licensing Board, Electrical Division. An examination is required and licenses are issued to a person, not a firm. Renewal requires the contractor holding the license to complete four (4) hours of continuing education courses per year. License fee $30; examination fee $138; biennial license renewal fee $75.

Journeyman Electrician – Journeymen employed by a licensed electrical contractor do not need a separate license. Low-Voltage Systems – Although a restricted low-voltage license is required for electrical contractors when doing such work exclusively from regular electrical wiring, low-voltage work may be done with an unrestricted, normal license when the low-voltage portion of the contract is incidental to the main electrical contract.

RECIPROCITY:

Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

CONTACT:

State Industry Licensing Board PO Box 13446 Macon, GA 31208 (478) 207-2440 (478) 207-1425 fax www.sos.state.ga.us/plb

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Hawaii

CODE:

There is no statewide electrical code. The state’s four (4) counties have electrical codes which adopt the National Electrical Code by reference.

ENFORCEMENT:

Counties review plans and specifications, issue permits, conduct inspections, and enforce the electrical codes.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – The Contractors Licensing Board conducts examinations and issues licenses for C-13 Electrical Contractor; C-15 Electronic Systems Contractor, C-15a Fire and Burglar Alarm Contractor, C-15b Telecommunications Contractor, C-60 Solar Power Systems Contractor, C-62 Pole and Line Contractor, and C-63 High Voltage Electrical Contractor. Application fee $30; examination fee $133; triennial license renewal fee $75.

Journey Worker Electrician – Five years but not less than 10,000 hours of all aspect of electrical wiring work, primarily involved in residential and commercial wiring. Application fee $40; examination fee $85; triennial license renewal fee $150.

Supervising Electrician – Registered as a licensed journey worker electrician with the Board for at least four years or equivalent. Application fee $40; examination fee $85; triennial license renewal fee $150.

Journey Worker Industrial Electrician - Five years but not less than 10,000 hours of industrial wiring work. Application fee $40; examination fee $85; triennial license renewal fee $150.

Supervising Industrial Electrician – Registered as a licensed journey worker specialty electrician with the Board for at least four years or equivalent. Application fee $40; examination fee $85; triennial license renewal fee $150.

Maintenance Electrician – One year electrical maintenance wiring work or two years electrical trade schooling. Application fee $40; examination fee $85; triennial license renewal fee $150.

For supervising or master categories, equivalent experience in the trade means having been licensed as a journey worker or supervising level electrician for at least four years or a journey worker or master level in another county, state, or country where requirements for licensure are equivalent to those in force in this State.

CONTACT:

Hawaii Contractors License Board
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
(808) 586-2700
(808) 586-2689 fax

Board of Electricians & Plumbers
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
(808) 586-2705
(808) 586-2689 fax
www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/electrician/application_publication/

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Idaho

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code. Municipalities may establish local electrical codes that are no less stringent than the state requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

All electrical installations are subject to inspection by the Idaho State Electrical Bureau, a department within the Division of Building Safety, or by city electrical departments where the state does not perform inspection services.

LICENSING:

All contractors and electricians must be licensed by the Division of Building Safety. Continuing education is required for renewal of journeyman electrician and master journeyman electrician licenses. All licenses may be suspended or revoked by the Idaho State Electrical Board, which also has the authority to issue civil fines for violations of Idaho Title 54, Chapter 10 (electrical contracting/licensing provisions). Types of licenses and qualifications for each are:

Electrical Contractor – Licenses may be issued to firms or individuals. Applicants must pass an examination and be (or employ) a journeyman electrician who has held a state issued journeyman or master license for a minimum of two (2) years, and holds a current Idaho license. Individuals holding electrical contractor licenses may not perform actual electrical work unless they are also licensed as a journeyman electrician or have a licensed, qualified journeyman electrician as electrical supervisor. Electrical contractors must show proof of required insurance. License fee $125; annual renewal fee $100.

Specialty Electrical Contractor – Licenses may be issued to firms or individuals. Applicants must pass an examination and be (or employ) a journeyman electrician who has held a state issued journeyman or master license for a minimum of two (2) years, and holds a current Idaho license. Individuals holding electrical contractor licenses may not perform actual electrical work unless they are also licensed as a journeyman electrician or have a licensed, qualified journeyman electrician as an electrical supervisor. Electrical contractors must show proof of required insurance. License fee $125; annual renewal fee $100.

Master Journeyman Electrician – Licenses may be issued to anyone who has been a licensed journeyman electrician in the State of Idaho for at least four (4) years and received a passing grade on the master journeyman test. Twenty-four hours of continuing education every three (3) years is required. License fee $65; triennial license renewal fee $45; revival fee $55.

Journeyman Electrician – In order to be approved for the Idaho State Journeyman Electrician examination notarized documentation of four (4) years (a minimum of 8,000 hours) of work experience as an apprentice electrician making electrical installation under the constant supervision of a qualified journeyman and four (4) years (a minimum of 576 hours) of approved electrical apprenticeship class room instruction must be submitted. License fee $55; triennial license renewal fee $45.

An applicant with out-of-state experience, who has not completed the education, may alternatively submit twice the amount of experience (eight years defined as 16,000 hours). The work experience shall include three (3) categories: residential, commercial, and industrial. Experience shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the work time in any one category. If the applicant does not meet the 16,000 hour requirement, he or she may register as an apprentice electrician, and may be approved for placement testing for the required class room instruction based on their out-of-state work experience. Twenty-four hours of continuing education is required every three (3) years.

Specialty Electrician – In order to be approved for the Idaho State Specialty Electrician (elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, sign, manufacturing or assembling equipment, and limited energy) examination notarized documentation of two (2) years (a minimum of 4,000 hours) of work experience within the scope of the specialty, and that experience must be in compliance with the rules of that state in which the experience was obtained. License fee $55; triennial license renewal $45

Apprentice – Qualifying documents for hours of work experience and schooling completed must be submitted prior to each July 1 for an annual re-registration process with the Electrical Bureau. After these requirements of 4 years (or a minimum of 8,000 on-the-job hours) and 576 total hours of classroom training, the apprentice is ready to make application for the journeyman test and upon passing, will be issued an Idaho journeyman electrical license. Registration fee $10; annual re-registration fee $10 (until the conditions for journeyman testing are met).

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Electrical Bureau, Division of Building Safety
1090 E. Watertower Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 334-2183
(208) 334-2165 fax
www.dbs.idaho.gov/electrical/

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Illinois

CODE:

There is no statewide code. Local jurisdiction may adopt editions of the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

The State Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs have general authority to inspect for fire hazards; but there is no state requirement for inspection of electrical installations. Many municipalities are authorized to license electrical contractors. Separate licensing is required for any firm which installs or maintains fire and burglar alarm systems.

LICENSING:

No statewide licensing of electrical contractors or journeyman is required. Municipalities are authorized to license electrical contractors. Separate licensing is required for any firm which installs or maintains fire and burglar alarm systems.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

State Fire Marshal
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 785-0969
(217) 782-1062 fax
www.state.il.us/osfm

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Indiana

CODE:

Installations must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, with minor amendments.

ENFORCEMENT:

Responsibility for inspection of all construction lies with the local government officials where there is a state approved building department. In areas without an approved local building department, the office of the State Building Commissioner inspects all buildings and structures except those intended for agricultural purposes and one- and two-family dwellings. All plan review is performed centrally, and state field inspectors assist local building officials in code and administrative matters.

LICENSING:

No state licensing of contractors or journeyman electricians. Most municipalities have contractor licensing requirements.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Indiana State Building Commission
302 W. Washington Street, Room W246
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
(317) 232-6213
(317) 232-0146 fax www.ai.org/sema/osbc.html

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Iowa

CODE:

As of April 1 2006, Iowa adopted the 2003 edition of the International Building Code and the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

There are no state requirements for inspection of electrical installations; but the State Fire Marshal has general authority to inspect for fire hazards. The Iowa Bureau of Labor enforces NEC Chapter 5 for installations in hazardous locations.

LICENSING:

All “construction” contractors doing business in Iowa who make more than $1000 a year must be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor. “Construction” is defined very broadly to include not only typical “construction” work, but also companies or individuals who perform electrical, plumbing, roofing, or house painting work, as well as installation of landscaping, widows, cable, elevators, and many other activities. Application fee $25; biennial renewal $25. No statewide licensing of journeymen.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Iowa Division of Labor Services
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319-0209
(515) 242-5871 or (800) 562-4692 ext 25871)
(515) 281-7995 fax
E-mail contractor.registration@lwd.iowa.gov
www.iowa.gov

Iowa Department of Public Safety
State Fire Marshal Division
401 SW 7th Street, Suite N
Des Moines, IA 50308-4631
(515) 281-5821
(515) 242-6299 fax
www.dps.state.ia.us
crine@dps.state.ia.us

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Kansas

CODE:

There is no statewide electrical code. Local jurisdictions use the National Electrical Code, some with local amendments.

ENFORCEMENT:

No statewide electrical inspection. Major local jurisdictions require inspections.

LICENSING:

No state licensing of contractors or electricians. Many local jurisdictions require licensing of contractors and one or a portion of electricians working on a job site. If Block & Associates examination is passed, all licensing jurisdictions must honor a passing score as qualification for a license. The Block & Associates Master Electrician examination qualifies one for a contractor’s license, and the Journeyman Electrician examination qualifies one for an electrician’s license.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Division of Facilities Management
1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 500
Topeka, KS 66612-1300
(785) 296-3011
(785) 296-2702 fax
www.state.ks.us

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Kentucky

CODE:

Installations must conform to the 2005 National Electrical Code. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

The Department of Public Safety and local fire departments have general authority to inspect for fire hazards and violations of public safety regulations; but there is no statewide inspection requirement for electrical installations. Interiors of occupied private dwellings may be inspected only when a specific hazard or violation is suspected. Cities and counties may inspect all new, altered, or repaired electrical installations. Permits are required before installations begin.

LICENSING:

Licenses are required for electricians, master electricians, and electrical contractors.

Electrical Contractor – Achieve passing score in the electrical trade; complete a department-approved training course or two (2) additional years of experience; achieve a passing score on a board-approved examination. Application fee not to exceed $200; annual license renewal fee $200.

Master Electrician – Verifiable six (6) years experience in the electrical trade; completes a department-approved training course or two (2) additional years of experience; achieve a passing score on a board-approved examination. Application fee not to exceed $100; annual license renewal fee $100.

Electrician – Verifiable four (4) years experience in the electrical trade; completes a department-approved training course or two (2) additional years of experience; and achieves a passing score on a board-approved examination. Application fee not to exceed $50; annual license renewal fee $50.

Requires an electrical contractor who is not a licensed electrician to employ at least one (1) master electrician at all times; and Allows 30 days for an electrical contractor to replace a master electrician who leaves his or her employ before business must be shut down. Requires six (6) hours of Continuing Education for each category. Master Electrician and Electrician Continuing Education based on code. Electrical Contractor Continuing Education based on business/law related courses.

RECIPROCITY:

Ohio

CONTACT:

Electrical Licensing
Office of Housing, Buildings, and Construction
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
(502) 573-2002
(502) 573-1057 fax
www.ohbc.ky.gov/licensing/electrical

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Louisiana

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

There is no state requirement for inspection of electrical installations; but the State Fire Marshall has general authority to inspect for fire hazards. Many municipalities have local inspection departments.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – Contractors performing $50,000 or more work on any single job must be licensed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors. License must be renewed annually. Applicants are evaluated with respect to experience, financial responsibility, technical qualification through a written examination administered or approved by the State Licensing Board for Contractors, and any other pertinent facts bearing upon applicant’s responsibility as a contractor. License fee $100 for first classification plus $95 for each additional classification up to a maximum of $400, renewed annually.

Burglar Alarm – State contractor license required. Also required is a Type “A” license issued by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Each firm must employ at least one Class “B” technician who successfully completed the Level II Advanced Alarm Technician Training Course through NBFAA. All employees must have an individual license Type “B”, “C”, “D”, or “E” issued by the State Fire Marshal. Firms must have $5000,000 liability insurance. License fee $250; individual licenses (required) $50. Licenses must be renewed annually. State licensed electrical contractors are exempt from being licensed by the State Fire Marshal as long as work is performed by the contractor.

Fire Alarm – State contractors license required. State licensed electrical contractors can install and repair fire alarm systems. Certifying and planning of systems must be performed by firms certified by the State Fire Marshal. Firms must have a least one (1) employee who Is NICET Level II certified in fire protection or a professional engineer licensed in Louisiana. All employees must have an individual license identified by class issued by the State Fire Marshal. Firms must have $500,000 liability insurance. Licenses must be renewed annually. License fee $350; additional classes $100; individual license fee $50.

Journeyman Electrician – There is no state licensing of journeyman electricians.

RECIPROCITY:

Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

CONTACT:

State Licensing Board for Contractors PO Box 14419
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(225) 765-2301
(225) 765-2431 fax
www.lslbc.state.la.us

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Maine

CODE:

New installations are required to conform to the National Electrical Code, applicable statutes of the State, and all applicable ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of any city or town or the Electrician’s Examining Board. Existing electrical installations are required to meet the standards in effect at the time of installation.

ENFORCEMENT:

The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing & Registration employs electrical inspection to enforce the electrical installation standards and licensing of companies and individuals to make electrical installations.

LICENSING:

Companies and electricians are required to be licensed by the Electrician’s Examining Board. The Board has an application fee of $25 and a criminal background check fee of $15. Types of licenses and qualifications for each are:

Master Electrician – An individual engaging in, or about to engage in the business of installing electrical wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures and other electrical equipment. Biennial license renewal fee $150.

Limited Electrician – A person doing work to install and service the electrical work related to a specific type of electrically operated equipment or to specific electrical installations only authorized by this license. Biennial license renewal fee $100.

Journeyman Electrician – A person making electrical installations in the employment of a master electrician, limited electrician, or electrical company. Biennial license renewal fee $80.

Journeyman-in-Training Electrician – A person making electrical installations in the employment of a master electrician, limited electrician, or electrical company. Application fee $25; biennial license renewal fee $80.

Apprentice – A person who is engaged in a written agreement to work and learn in the trade of an electrician under the direct supervision of a master, journeyman or limited electrician. Application fee $25; criminal background check fee $25; biennial license fee $20.

Helper – Same as an apprentice except there is no written agreement.

Electrical Company – A person, firm, corporation or partnership employing licensees engaged in the business of doing electrical installations. Application fee $25; biennial license renewal fee $25.

RECIPROCITY:

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Vermont.

CONTACT:

Electricians Examining Board
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-8603
(207) 624-8637 fax
www.state.me.us/pfr/led/ledhome2.htm

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Regulation
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
(207) 624-8610
(207) 624-8636 fax

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Maryland

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

There is no statewide electrical inspection. The cities of Annapolis, Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville, and the counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Hartford, Howard and Montgomery perform their own electrical inspections. Other counties require inspection by the Middle Department Inspection Agency (MDIA) or other private inspection agencies.

LICENSING:

A statewide master electrician may be obtained by examination only. Municipalities are also authorized to license electrical contractors and electricians. Licenses are reciprocal between in-state municipalities. Fees vary based on municipalities and type of license.

Master Electrician – The Master Electrician license is needed for persons who provide electrical service or engage with a business to provide electrical services. The only person in a business that needs to be licensed for electrical work is the master electrician. Other people may perform electrical work without individual State licenses as long as at least one (1) person is a licensed Master Electrician. Electrical companies are not licensed, but they are required to employ a licensed Master Electrician who is insured to contract. Application fee $20; examination fee $40; biennial license renewal fee $25.

Each Maryland county issue its own electrical license to operate in that particular county. An electrician must hold a license for each county where the electrician performs electrical services. The State’s Master Electrician license is a non-performing license; it may only be used by the person to obtain the necessary local electrician licenses. A licensed Maser Electrician may only assign the license to one (1) company. A Master Electrician may not operate as an individual and then also assign the license to a company. If a Master Electrician assigns the license to a company, the Master Electrician is responsible for obtaining the permits for that company and is totally responsible for the electrical work the company performs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Pre-Approved – To obtain a Master Electrician License, a person must have been employed regularly in providing electrical services for at least seven (7) years, while under the supervision of a Master Electrician or a similarly qualified person of a government unit. The work must be documented in writing and the applicant must pass a comprehensive written examination.

Post-Approval – A licensee must provide evidence of insurance coverage for liability and property damage prior to being licensed as a Master Electrician insured to contract.

Local Approval – To perform electrical work in most local jurisdictions throughout the State, the electrician must also obtain a local license and meet specific local requirements. Contact the county government for more information. A person providing electrical services must obtain a local permit to perform each specific job. The work performed is then inspected by a local electrical inspector to determine if the work was completed correctly according to applicable electrical codes.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. An applicant obtains a qualification information handbook and application package through the privatized testing service, PSI Examination Services, at (800) 733-9267.
2. The applicant completes the application and returns it to PSI Examination Services with the application fee and supporting documents.
3. Upon review and approval of the application, the applicant is notified that he or she may schedule an examination which is given at least twice weekly at four (4) different locations throughout Maryland.

RECIPROCITY:

Delaware and Virginia.

CONTACT:

State Board of Master Electricians
500 North Calvert Street, Room 302
Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
(410) 230-6163
(410) 333-6314 fax
www.blis.state.md.us

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Massachusetts

CODE:

Installations must conform to the Massachusetts Electrical Code, which is similar to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

State electrical inspection is required on state transportation projects. Local jurisdictions are required to appoint electrical inspectors, who inspect any electrical installation performed “for hire.” All appeals are to be made to the State Board.

LICENSING:

All electricians must be licensed by State Examiners of Electricians. Types of license and qualifications for each are:

Master Electrician – Certificate “A” licenses may be issued either to firms or individuals, and are similar to what are termed contractor licenses in a number of other states. Certificate “A” holders may do both electrical and systems contracting (Certificate “C”). Applicants must furnish evidence of having had at least one (1) year of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician and must pass a written examination; firms must designate an owner, partner, or officer to take the examination. Master electricians may operate electrical contracting businesses but may not engage in actual electrical work unless they also possess a journeyman electrician license. Application fee $135; examination fee $402; triennial license renewal fee $102.

Exemptions – A, B, E

Journeyman Electrician – Certificate “B” license holders may do both electrical and systems work. Applicants must furnish evidence of having been employed for the preceding four (4) years or have 8,000 hours as a learner or apprentice under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman electrician and must pass a written examination. Journeyman electricians may work as employees of licensed master electricians or for themselves but may not employ journeyman electricians. Application fee $90; examination fee $312; triennial license renewal fee $68.

Exemptions - A, B, E

System Contractor – Certificate “C” licenses may be issued to either firms or individuals. A system contractor is qualified to install, repair, and maintain fire warning, security or other inherently power-limited systems. Applicants must furnish evidence of having had at least one (1) year of experience as a licensed systems technician and must pass a written examination; firms must designate an owner, partner, or officer to take the examination. Systems contractors may operate system contracting businesses but may not engage in actual work of making system installations unless they also possess a systems technician license. Application fee $135; examination fee $412; triennial renewal fee $102.

Systems Technician – Certification “D” applicants must furnish evidence of being qualified to do the work of installing, repairing or maintaining fire warning, security or other inherently power limited systems and pass a written examination. Systems technicians may work as employees of licensed systems contractors or for themselves but may not employ other systems technicians. Application fee $90; examination fee $312; triennial license renewal fee $68.

Apprentice or Helper – Any person may work as an apprentice or helper under the direct supervision of a licensed electrician or systems technician, who may supervise only one (1) apprentice or helper.

RECIPROCITY:

Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.

CONTACT:

Division of Professional Licensure
Board of State Examiners of Electricians
239 Causeway Street, Fifth Floor
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 727-9930
(617) 727-5012 fax
www.magnet.state.ma.us/reg/boards/el/

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Michigan

CODE:

Installations must conform to the Michigan Electrical Code with possible amendments. The MEC is a combination of the National Electrical Code, the Michigan Residential Code, and the Electrical Code Rule part 8.

ENFORCEMENT:

All inspections are performed by State Licensed Electrical Inspectors. Some local communities have responsibility for inspection services.

LICENSING:

Anyone performing electrician work in the State of Michigan must be a resident of the State of Michigan and licensed unless exempted.

Electrical Contractor – Licenses may be issued to either Master Electricians or to companies having a Master Electrician in their full time employ. Contractors must pass an examination. The Mater Electrician must be a resident of the State of Michigan. Electrical Contractors are allowed to perform all types of electrical work required. Application fee $75; examination fee $25; triennial license renewal fee (3-$200, 2-$134, 1-$67).

Exemptions – A, B, E, I, K.

Fire Alarm Contractor – Licenses are issued to either a Fire Alarm Specialty Technician or a company that employs a full time Fire Alarm Specialty Technician or Master Electrician residing in the State of Michigan. Fire Alarm Specialty Technicians are not allowed to do any electrical work other than the installation or testing of a Fire Alarm System. Application fee $75; examination fee $25; triennial license renewal fee (3-$200, 2-$134, 1-$67).

Sign Specialty Contractor – Must be a Sign Specialist or a company with a Sign Specialist that is a resident of the State of Michigan in their full time employ. Sign Specialty Contractors must pass an examination. Sign Specialty Contractors are allowed to install and repair signs in the State of Michigan; they are not allowed to do electrical work other than install or repair electric signs. Application fee $75; examination fee $25; triennial license renewal fee (3-$200, 2-$134, 1-$67). Electricians must obtain a license either from the State of Michigan or their local community (whichever has licensing jurisdiction) or be registered as an apprentice with the State of Michigan or their local community. Inspectors can enforce certain ratios of apprentices to licensed employees on a job-site. All local community licenses and State of Michigan licenses are reciprocal within the State.

Master Electrician – Must be a resident of the State of Michigan and pass a written examination. Journeymen are allowed to install all types of electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, etc. Application fee $25; examination fee $25; annual license renewal fee $25.

Journeyman Electrician – Must be a resident of the State of Michigan and pass a written examination. Journeymen are allowed to install all types of electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, etc. Application fee $25; examination fee $25; annual license renewal fee $25.

Apprentice Electrician – Must be registered with either the State of Michigan or with their local community (depending on licensing jurisdiction) and carry an apprentice card with them on the job. Apprentice Electricians are allowed on all types of electrical work. Application fee $25; examination fee $25; annual license renewal fee $25.

Fire Alarm Specialty Apprentice Technician – Must be a resident of the State of Michigan. Apprentice Technicians must be registered with either the State of Michigan or their local community (depending on licensing jurisdiction). Apprentice Technicians may only be used on Fire Alarm work. Application fee $5; examination fee $25; annual license renewal fee $10.

Sign Specialist – Must be a resident of the State of Michigan and pass an examination. Sign Specialists are not allowed to do any electrical work other than the installation or repair of electrical signs. Application fee $5; examination fee $25; annual license renewal fee $10.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety
Electrical Division
PO Box 30255
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-9320
(517) 241-9039 fax
www.michigan.gov/cis

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Minnesota

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and any electrical requirements of the current edition of the Minnesota State Building Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

All electrical installations must be inspected by the State Board of Electricity or municipalities. Inspectors must be licensed master or journeyman electricians.

LICENSING:

All electrical contractors and electricians performing work within the state must be licensed by the State Board of Electricity. There is no city or county licensing. Applicant must pass a written or oral examination; an oral examination shall be administered only to an applicant who furnishes a statement that he or she has a reading disability which would prevent satisfactorily performance on a written test. Types of licenses and qualifications for each are:

Electrical Contractor – Must be a licensed master electrician or employ a licensed class “A” or “B” master electrician. Biennial fee $200; $5000 performance bond; liability insurance with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury and property damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits are required.

Technology System Contractor – Either the contractor or an employee of the contractor must pass an alarm and communication contractor examination. The term “alarm and communication system” means class 2 or class 3 signaling circuits, power limited fire protective signaling circuits, class 2 or class 3 alarm systems, or communication circuits or systems, as covered by Article 725, 760, 770, 800, and 820 of the National Electrical Code. Biennial fee $200; $5,000 performance bond and liability insurance required.

“A” Master Electrician – An applicant for a Class “A” Master electrician’s license shall be (a) a graduate of a four-year electrical course in an accredited college or university; or (b) shall have had at least one year of experience as a licensed journeyman; or (c) shall have had at least five years experience in planning for, laying out, supervising, and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, and power. Applicants must pass an examination. Application fee $80; examination fee $35; biennial license renewal fee $80.

“A” Journeyman Electrician – An applicant for a Class “A” Journeyman electrician’s license shall have had at least four years of experience in installing and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment. The Board may by rule or regulation provide for the allowance of one year of experience credit for successful completion of an approved two-year post-high school course. Applicants must pass an examination. Application fee $30; examination fee $35; biennial license renewal fee $30.

“A” Installer – An applicant must have complete an approved post high school course in electricity or have one year of experience, post a $2000 bond, and pass an examination. “A” Installers may lay out and install electrical wiring and equipment for major home appliances in farm homes or villages under 1500 inhabitants not contiguous to any city of the first class and no established business therein of a Class “A” master electrician. Application fee $30; examination fee $35; biennial license renewal fee $30.

“B” Installer – An applicant must have completed an approved post-high school course in electricity or have one year of experience acceptable to the Board, post a $2000 bond, and pass an examination. “B” Installers may layout and install electrical wiring and equipment on center pivot irrigation booms on farmsteads. Application fee $30; examination fee $35; biennial license renewal fee $30.

Maintenance Electrician – An applicant must have at least four years experience in maintaining and repairing electrical wiring and equipment, and pass an examination. A maximum one-year experience credit is allowed for the successful completion of an approved two-year post-high school technical course. Application fee $30; examination fee $35; biennial license renewal fee $30.

Apprentice – An apprentice must work under the personal supervision of a licensed electrician.

Power Limited Technician – Except as otherwise provide by law, no person shall, alter, repair, plan, lay out, or supervise the installing, altering, repairing of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for technology circuits or systems unless:

The person is licensed by the Board as a power limited technician; and the electrical work is for a licensed contractor and the person is an employee, partner, or officer of, or is the licensed contractor; or performed under the supervision of a master electrician or power limited technician also employed by the person’s employer on technology circuits, systems, apparatus, equipment, or facilities owned or leased by the employer that are located within the limits of property owned or leased, and maintained by the employer. An applicant for a power limited technician’s license shall be a graduate of a four-year electrical course in an accredited college or university; or have had at least 36 months’ experience, acceptable to the Board, in planning for, laying out, supervising, and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for power limited systems, provided however, that the Board may by rule provide for the allowance of up to 12 months (2000 hours) of experience credit for successful completion of a two-year post-high school electrical course or other technical training approved by the Board.

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Minnesota State Board of Electricity
1821 University Avenue, Room S-128
St. Paul, MN 55104-2993
(651) 642-0800
(651) 642-0441 fax
(800) 627-3529 TDD
www.electricity.state.mn.us

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Mississippi

CODE:

No statewide electrical code.

ENFORCEMENT:

No statewide electrical inspection.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – A contractor having a state business license, and who is licensed by any municipality or county having an examining board which gives written examinations, may obtain a license in any other municipality or county provided he or she has actively engaged in business as an electrical contractor for two years or more. A Certificate of Responsibility is required on all private work projects of $100,000 or more, and on projects of $40,000 or more, financed totally or in part with public money. Certificates are issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, based upon a satisfactory financial statement and passing a written examination. Examination fee $75.

Journeyman Electricians – Licensed at local levels. Master license fee $200; examination fee $50; annual license renewal fee $200.

RECIPROCITY:

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee.

CONTACT:

Mississippi State Board of Contractors
2001 Airport Road, Suite 101
Jackson, MS 39208
(601) 354-6161
(601) 354-6715 fax
www.msboc.state.ms.us/

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Missouri

CODE:

No statewide electrical code. Local jurisdictions adopt various editions of the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

No statewide electrical inspection.

LICENSING:

No statewide licensing of contractors or journeyman electricians.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Missouri Division of Professional Registration 3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
(573) 751-0293
(800) 735-2966 TDD
profreg@pr.mo.gov
www.pr.mo.gov/
www.mo.gov/mo/working.htm

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Montana

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

All electrical installations are required to be inspected except maintenance of electrical wiring, circuits, etc., by any business as part of its plant operation.

LICENSING:

All electrical contractors and electricians must be licensed by the State Electrical Board. Types of licenses issued and qualifications for each are:

Electrical Contractor – An applicant must provide proof of compliance with workers compensation and unemployment laws, and must identify a full-time Montana licensed journeyman or master electrician for all work done in Montana. Application fee $250; triennial license renewal fee $250.

Master Electrician – Applicant must present evidence of five years experience in planning, laying out, and supervising of electrical construction beyond journeyman status, and must pass a written examination. The practical experience requirement for an electrical engineer graduate of an accredited college or university is one year. For a graduate of an approved two-year curriculum electrical trade school, the practical experience requirement is four years. Application fee $100; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Journeyman Electrician – Applicant must present evidence of completion of a four-year apprenticeship in electrical construction work or four years of practical experience in electrical construction work which may consist of no more than two years in residential electrical construction, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Residential Electrician – Applicant must furnish evidence of two years (4000 hours) apprenticeship in the electrical trade or two years practical experience in electrical construction work, and must pass a written examination. Application fee is $100; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Apprentice – A person registered with the Montana Department of Labor may work as an apprentice under the direct supervision of a journeyman or master electrician.

Exemptions – A, B (cities and public utilities), C, I, J.

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Montana State Electrical Board
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
(406) 841-2329
(406) 444-2309 fax posterhout@mt.gov www.electrician.mt.gov

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Nebraska

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

All electrical installations require inspection except those in single-family dwellings. Municipalities and other political subdivision have the option of instituting local inspection programs. All other state areas and municipalities, as well as state-owned buildings and public educational facilities, fall under the jurisdiction of the State Electrical Board for the purpose of electrical inspection.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – is licensed to bid, plan, layout, install and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment anywhere in the state of Nebraska. The contractor must be a graduate of a four-year electrical engineering course in an accredited college or university and have at least one year experience, acceptable to the board, as a journeyman electrician, or have at least one year experience, acceptable to the board, as a licensed journeyman electrician, or have at least five years experience, acceptable to the board, in planning for, laying out, supervising, and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, and power. Application fee $125; examination fee $125; renewal license fee $125 (even numbered years) or $250 (odd numbered years).

Journeyman Electrician – is licensed to install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment, and to supervise apprentice electricians, anywhere in the state of Nebraska. The journeyman electrician must have at least four years verifiable experience acceptable to the board, or three years verifiable experience to the board, and successfully completion of a post high school course in electrical wiring with a degree in Electrical Technology received. See State Electrical Act, Board Rule 8 for details. Application Fee $25; examination fee $60; renewal license fee $25 (even numbered years) or $50 (odd numbered years).

Residential Journeyman Electrician, Type RW – is licensed to wire for or install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for residential installations and to supervise apprentice electricians anywhere in the state of Nebraska. Residential installations are defined as installations intended for a single-family or two-family residential dwelling, or a multi-family residential dwelling not larger than three stories in height. Residential journeyman electrician, type RW must have at least three years verifiable experience acceptable to the board, or two years verifiable experience acceptable to the board, and successful completion of a post high school course in electrical wiring with a degree in Electrical Technology received. See State Electrical Act, Board Rule 8 for details. Application fee $25; examination fee $60; license renewal fee $25 (even numbered years) or $50 (odd numbered years).

Fire Alarm Installer – is licensed to plan, layout, and install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for only those components of fire alarm systems that operate at fifty volts or less, anywhere in the state of Nebraska. Fire alarm installers must have at least two years experience, acceptable to the board, in planning, laying out, and installing fire alarm systems. Application fee $25; examination fee $60; license renewal fee $25 (even numbered years) or $50 (odd numbered years).

Apprentice Electrician – shall not do electrical wiring except under the direct personal on-the-job supervision and control and in the immediate presence of a licensee under the State Electrical Act. The licensee may employ or supervise apprentice electricians at a ratio not to exceed three apprentice electricians to one licensee. Application fee $20 (even numbered years) or $40 (odd numbered years).

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

State of Nebraska
State Electrical Division
800 S. Thirteenth Street, Suite 109
PO Box 95066
Lincoln, NE 68509-5066
(402) 471-3550
(402) 471-4297 fax
www.electrical.state.ne.us

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Nevada

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code. Municipalities may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

No statewide electrical inspection. Some local jurisdictions conduct electrical inspections.

LICENSING:

The Board will grant to qualified applicants a license in the specialty of electrical contracting. The Board designates such a license as “classification C-2.” A person with a license-designated classification C-2 may perform any work authorized for the subclassifications of a license designated classification C-2. The subclassifications of a license designated classification C-2 and the work authorized for persons licensed in the respective subclassifications are:

Electrical Contractor – Contractors must be licensed by the State Contractors Board, upon passing an examination. Application and examination fee $85; annual license renewal fee $300; residential recovery fund fee ($50-$250 residential contractors only).

ELECTRICAL WIRING (subclassification C-2a) - The installation, alteration and repair of electrical wires, fixtures, appliances and apparatuses, and the performance of any related wiring on existing structures.

INTEGRATED CEILINGS (subclassification C-2b) - The installation, alteration and repair of wiring, fixtures, suspension systems, ducts and other related apparatuses of integrated ceilings which:

(1) Are primarily used for interior electrical illumination
(2) Are usually composed of modular units, each unit containing an electrical lighting fixture; and
(3) Usually contain incidental acoustical tile or a similar material.

FIRE DETECTION (subclassification C-2c) - The installation, alteration and repair of electrical sensors and alarms used to detect heat and smoke, including all appurtenances and related wiring.

LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS (subclassification C-2d) - The installation, alteration and repair of systems that use fiber optics or do not exceed 91 volts, including telephone systems, sound systems, cable television systems, closed circuit video systems, satellite dish antennas, instrumentation and temperature controls, computer networking systems and landscape lighting.

LINES TO TRANSMIT ELECTRICITY (subclassification C-2e) - The installation, alteration and repair of overhead or underground secondary lines which transmit electricity, including the installation of poles, towers, anchors, guys, transformers, substations, circuit breakers and any other related hardware, equipment or systems.

RESIDENTIAL WIRING (subclassification C-2f) - The installation, alteration and repair of electrical wires, fixtures, appliances and apparatuses whose electrical current does not exceed 600 volts on new or existing structures which do not exceed more than three stories above the ground.

PHOTOVOLTAICS (subclassification C-2g) - The installation, alteration and repair of photovoltaic cells, batteries and invertors used in the conversion of solar energy into electricity, but not the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wires beyond the service panel.

Journeyman Electrician – No state licensing of journeymen. Some local jurisdictions require journeyman licensing.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Nevada State Contractors Board
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 688-1141
(775) 688-1271 fax

or

2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 486-1100
(702) 486-1190 fax
www.nscb.state.nv.us

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New Hampshire

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

Local jurisdictions are required to appoint electrical inspectors. Municipalities and the State may hire their own certified inspectors.

LICENSING:

All electrical installations made for compensation must be performed by persons licensed by the Electrician’s Examining Board, except persons under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, or the Interstate Commerce Commission, and electrical work on the property of industrial and manufacturing plants which is done under the supervision of an electrical engineer in the employ of such plants. The State Fire Marshal enforces licensing requirements under the direction of the Board, which may revoke or suspend a license for gross negligence or incompetence. Non-conformance with the National Electrical Code or the National Electrical Safety Code shall be prima facie evidence of gross negligence and incompetence. Types of licenses and qualifications for each are:

Master Electrician – Master electricians may perform electrical installations and employ journeyman electricians. Licenses may be issued to corporations or partnerships provided an officer or partner directly in charge of business affairs has qualified as a licensed master electrician. Applicants must have at least two years service as an apprentice electrician or satisfactory completion of a course in a school approved by the Board, and pass an examination which may be written or oral. Application fee $75; examination fee $50; annual license renewal fee $75.

Journeyman Electrician – A journeyman electrician is defined as a person installing electrical equipment in the employ of a master electrician. Requirements are the same as master electrician. Electrical installations performed by a journeyman electrician shall be periodically inspected by the master electrician from whom he receives direction and supervision. The master electrician shall perform a final inspection of the journeyman's completed installation. Application fee $30; examination fee $50; annual license renewal fee $30.

Apprentice - Electrical installations performed by an apprentice electrician shall be directly supervised by a master or journeyman electrician at all times. Identification card $15; annual renewal $15.

RECIPROCITY:

Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

CONTACT:

New Hampshire Department of Safety
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
(603) 271-3748
(603) 271-2257 fax
www.state.nh.us/electrician

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New Jersey

CODE:

Installations must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

Electrical installations are inspected for conformance by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Any municipality or group of municipalities may appoint their own DCA-certified inspector, or may engage a private inspection agency approved by DCA.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – Contractor licenses are issued to firms or individuals by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Applicants must present evidence of five years practical experience in electrical construction and installation, or other equivalent qualifications, and must pass a written examination. Each firm or person engaging in business as an electrical contractor must also obtain a business permit from the Board. Application fee $100; examination fee $135; triennial license renewal fee $150; business permit $75.

Journeyman Electrician – No state licensing of journeymen.

RECIPROCITY:

Delaware

CONTACT:

State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors 1207 Raymond Boulevard PO Box 45006
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 504-6410
(973) 648-3355 fax
www.state.nj.us

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New Mexico

CODE:

Installations must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and the New Mexico Electrical Code. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

All new, altered, or extensively repaired electrical installations are subject to inspection by state or municipal inspectors.

LICENSING:

All electrical contractors and journeyman electricians must be licensed by the Construction Industries Division (CID). Types of licenses and qualifications for each are:

Electrical Contractor – Applicants must demonstrate proof of financial responsibility; not have engaged in illegal contracting activity in New Mexico within one year prior to making application; demonstrate familiarity with rules, regulations, and codes; submit proof of registration with the taxation and revenue department; and demonstrate four years practical trade experience specifically related to the type of construction for which application is being made. Electrical contractors are issued a certificate of qualification after passing an examination by the Construction Industries Division. Application fee $100; examination fee $200; annual renewal license fee $100.

Types of certificates:
ER-1 Residential – 2 years
EE-98 Electrical (includes ER-1, ES Classifications) – 4 years
EL-1 Electrical Distribution Systems including Transmission Lines – 4 years
ES-1 Electrical Signs/Outline Lighting – 2 years
ES-2 Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection – 2 years
ES-3 Sound and Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm Systems – 2 years
ES-7 Telephone Communications Systems – 2 years

Journeyman Electrician – Applicant must demonstrate required number of years experience as an apprentice electrician and pass the examination. Journeyman electricians are issued a certificate of competence by the Construction Industries Division. Application fee $100; examination fee $200; annual license renewal fee $100.

Type of certificates:
EE-98J Electrical (includes all ESJ Specialties) – 4 years
EL-1J Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines – 2 years
ES-1J Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting – 2 years
ES-2J Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection – 2 years
ES-3J Sound and Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm Systems – 2 years
ER-1 Residential – 2 years
ES-7J Telephone Communications Systems – 2 years

The fee for a certificate of competence is $25 per year for each classification held.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

Construction Industries Division
Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
(505) 476-4685 fax
www.rld.state.nm.us/cid

Division Offices:

2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
(505) 476-4685 fax

5200 Oakland NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 222-9800
(505) 765-5670 fax

505 S. Main Street, Suite 150
Loretto Town Center
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(505) 524-6320
(505) 524-6319 fax

For the latest information regarding examination fees

CONTACT:

Thomson Prometric 1221 St. Francis Drive, Suite B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-8197
(505) 986-1299 fax

or 3311 Candelaria N.E. Suite C
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 884-5850
(505) 883-7696

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New York

CODES: No statewide electrical code.

ENFORCEMENT:

Inspections for work performed must be made by an approved electrical inspection agency. The New York Board of Fire Underwriters, Bureau of Electricity provides electrical safety inspections throughout New York State.

LICENSING:

No state licensing of contractors or journeymen. Local government entities license electrical contractors. Separate or additional permits may be required to perform the electrical work.

RECIPROCITY:

None

CONTACT:

State Department of Labor
Division of Safety & Health
License & Certification Unit
Building 12, Room 161
Albany, NY 12240
(518) 457-2735
(518) 485-8530 fax
www.labor.state.ny.us

NEW YORK CITY
New York City license holders can work in all five (5) boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

LICENSING:

Master Electrician – Bachelor of Arts in engineering, plus 3.5 years under a licensed electrician, or vocational school plus 5.5 years under a licensed electrician, or 7.5 years under a licensed electrician. Application fee $310; seal fee $50; annual renewal license fee $90 ($60/plus $30 seal fee).

CONTACT:

Department of Buildings
Electrical Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 566-5000

Exam

Department of Citywide Administration Services
18 Washington Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 487-JOBS
www.nyc.gov/

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North Carolina

CODE:

Installations must conform to regulations of the North Carolina Building Code Council, which has adopted the National Electrical Code. Municipalities have the option of adopting five supplemental rules.

ENFORCEMENT:

Electrical installations are inspected by municipal and county electrical inspection departments; all municipal and county electrical inspectors must be certified by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Electrical installations in state-owned buildings are inspected by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Engineering and Building Codes Division.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – All contractors must be licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Each license must have regularly on active duty in each place of business at least one person who has passed an examination prescribed by the Board, and who has the duty and authority to supervise and direct all work conducted by each respective place of business.

License classifications:

Limited (electrical projects up to $10,000)	$60
Intermediate (electrical projects up to $50,000)	$100
Unlimited (not project limits)	$150
Single Family Dwelling (restricted)	$30
Special Restricted	$60

Examination Fees:

All Classifications	$75
Specially-arranged	$200
Exam Review	$25

Ten (10) hours of continuing education are required in the twelve months preceding annual license renewal.

Journeyman Electrician – No state requirements for licensing journeymen. Municipalities and counties may establish qualifying requirements for journeyman electricians in their respective jurisdictions.

RECIPROCITY:

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

CONTACT:

NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
PO Box 18727
Raleigh, NC 27619-8727
(919) 733-9042
(919) 733-6105 fax
information@ncbeec.org
www.ncbeec.org

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North Dakota

CODES: Installations must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

Electrical installations must be inspected by a inspector certified or employed by the State Electrical Board or appointed by a municipality. Inspectors must be licensed as a master or journeyman electrician, and are appointed by the State Electrical Board.

LICENSING:

Electrical Contractor – This class is equivalent to a master electrician. Applicants must have two years of experience as a journeyman electrician or four years of experience as a Class “B” electrician. An undertaking deposit pledge in the amount of $10,000 shall be required plus a $50 yearly undertaking fee. Biennial license fee $100. Public liability insurance policy not less than $100,000 per occurrence and not less than $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury and property damage insurance with limits of not less than $25,000 per occurrence or a combined single limit of $300,000, or security approved by the commission in a sum equal to that amount.

Master Electrician – Applicants must have five years experience, one year of which must be as a journeyman electrician, and must pass a written examination. A bond of $3000 to the state is required; in addition a $25 deposit must be made to the Board in lieu of a surety bond. Application fee $50; examination fee $50; annual license renewal fee $50.

Journeyman Electrician – Applicants must have at least four years experience and pass a written examination. Up to one year of experience may be obtained in a recognized and approved trade school. Application fee $25; examination fee $25; annual license renewal fee $25.

Class “B” Electrician – Applicants must have at least three years experience and pass a written examination. Class “B” is limited to farmstead and residential wiring. A bond of $2,000 to the state is required; in addition a $15 fee deposit must be made to the Board in lieu of a surety bond. Application fee $40; examination fee $40; annual license renewal fee $40.

Apprentice Electrician – An apprentice electrician shall register with the State Electrical Board after six months of employment, and must work under the personal supervision of a licensed electrician. Employees of electric and communications utilities need not be licensed to work on property owned or operated by such utilities. Annual registration fee $10.

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

North Dakota State Electrical Board
PO Box 857
Bismarck, ND 58502-0857
(701) 328-9522
(701) 328-9524 fax
www.ndseb.com

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Ohio

CODE:

Installations in buildings other than one-, two- or three-family dwellings or agricultural buildings must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent requirements.

ENFORCEMENT:

All buildings to which the state building code applies are subject to inspection by state inspectors employed by the Department of Commerce, or by local inspectors. The Board of Building Standards is responsible for the certification of local inspection departments.

LICENSING:

Ohio requires a mandatory state electrical license for contractors (companies) in commercial work. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) administers a test for electrical contractors, and no localities may subsequently require any restriction other than registration from practicing electrical contracting in that locality.

Contractor – In order to obtain approval from the Board to site for the exam, a contractor must meeting the following requirements:

· Five years (immediately prior to the date of application) experience in the trade, or be an engineer, or have three years of business experience in the construction industry, or other experience acceptable to the Board.
· Be at least 18 years of age.
· Be a US citizen or legal resident alien, and
· Never convicted of a felony.

Continuing education and proof of $500,000 liability insurance is a requirement for license renewal. Application fee $60; annual renewal fee $60.

No statewide licensing of journeyman electricians.

RECIPROCITY:

West Virginia and Kentucky.

CONTACT:

State of Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Industry Compliance OCIEB
Board of Building Standards
6066 Tussing Road
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 644-3493
(614) 728-1200 fax
www.com.state.oh.us
dic.ocilb@com.state.oh.us

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Oklahoma

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code.

ENFORCEMENT:

Statewide electrical inspection upon request.

LICENSING:

All electrical contractors, journeyman electricians, and apprentices must be licensed by the Department of Health. Examinations are conducted by the State Board of Examiners.

Electrical Contractor – Any person skilled in the planning, superintending and practical installation of electrical facilities who is familiar with the laws, rules and regulations governing such work. Electrical contractors also means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or business performing skills of an electrical contractor or an electrician or the business of contracting, or furnishing labor or labor and materials for the installation, repair, maintenance or renovation of electrical facilities or electrical construction work according to the provisions of the Electrical License Act. Application fee $25; license fee $200; annual license renewal fee $150.

Journeyman Electricians – Any person other than an electrical contractor who engages in the actual installation, alteration, repair or renovation of electrical facilities or electrical construction work unless specifically exempted by the provisions of the Electrical License Act. Application fee $25; license fee $50; annual license renewal fee $50.

Apprentice – Any person sixteen (16) years of age or older whose principal occupation is the learning of and assisting in the installation of electrical work under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman electrician or electrical contractor. Application fee $10; registration fee $20.

RECIPROCITY:

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd Street, Suite 5
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 271-5217
(405) 271-5254 fax
www.cib.state.ok.us

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Oregon

CODE:

Installations must conform to the National Electrical Code, or such other standards as the Building Codes Agency may adopt with the approval of the Electrical Board.

ENFORCEMENT:

All new or modified electrical installations are subject to inspections employed by the Building Codes Agency or municipalities. In order to receive an inspection, it is advisable that a fax or follow-up letter be sent to the inspection authority which the permit was obtained. Final inspection is required by the permit-issuing authority – state, county, city, or contract inspector. Industrial plants may obtain an industrial electrical inspection permit under which annual or semi-annual inspections are made in lieu of inspection of each individual installation.

LICENSING:

All electrical contractors and electricians must be licensed and bonded by the Building Codes Agency and the Construction Contractors Board. For contractors working in the State of Oregon, one minor label permit will cover limited work. Types of licenses issued and qualifications are each are:

Electrical Contractor – State of Oregon business licenses may be issued to firms or individuals. All electrical work must be under actual supervision of a licensed supervising electrician. Annual license fee $260 for 2 years or $520 for 4 years.

General Journeyman Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of at least four years apprenticeship as a general electrician, or equivalent experience, and must pass a written examination. Continuing education of 24 hours each three years is required for journeyman electricians, and it must include a code update class of eight hours. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Journeyman Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of at least four years apprenticeship “in a recognized branch of the electrical trade,” or equivalent experience, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

General Supervising Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of at least four years experience as a journeyman general electrician, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Supervising Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of at least four years experience as a journeyman “in a recognized branch of the electrical trade,” and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Maintenance Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of experience in repair and maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment of the type used in industrial plants, an must pass a written examination on repair and maintenance of electrical motors, control system and switches, and lighting systems, and the use of electrical testing systems. Limited maintenance electricians may work only on industrial premises and no plant may employ more than one maintenance electrician per shift. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Residential Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of at least two years of apprenticeship or its equivalent, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Journeyman Stage Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of four years experience in stage lighting, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Journeyman Elevator Electrician – Applicants must present evidence of four years experience installing elevators, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Limited Journeyman Energy Electrician – Applicant must present evidence of four years experience in installing communications systems and burglar and fire systems of 100 amps or less, and must pass a written examination. Application fee $100; examination fee $10; triennial license renewal fee $100.

Electrical Apprentice – Applicants must present evidence of compliance with Oregon’s apprenticeship law. Apprentices seeking a limited journeyman’s license must be employed by a licensed electrician who conducts an approved training program “in recognized branch of the electrical trade.” No license fee is required.

RECIPROCITY:

Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming.

CONTACT:

Construction Contractors Board
700 Summer Street NE, Suite 300
PO Box 14140
Salem, OR 97309-5052
(503) 378-4621 Ext 4900
(503) 373-2212 fax
www.ccb.state.or.us

Department of Consumer & Business Services
Building Codes Division
1535 Edgewater NE
Salem, OR 97310
(503) 373-1268
(503) 378-2322 fax
www.oregonbcd.org

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Pennsylvania

CODES: Installations must conform to the 2003 ICC Electrical Code (which references the 2002 National Electrical Code).

ENFORCEMENT:

As of July 9, 2004, all code officials issuing permits and plan reviews must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

LICENSING:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no requirements related to the registration, certification or licensure of contractors (or their employees) that are engaged in the construction industry. Some of Pennsylvania’s 2,565 municipalities have established local licensure or certification requirements for contractors or construction trades people. Typically, these requirements pertain to home improvement contractors, electrical contractors (or electricians), and plumbing contractors (or plumbers). Since the Commonwealth has no jurisdiction in this matter, the Department maintains no records concerning municipalities that have established licensure or certification requirements. This information can only be obtained by contacting the municipality where construction work will occur.

CONTACT:

Construction Regulation Department of General Services
Public Works – Headquarters Building
18th & Herr Street, Room 104
Harrisburg, PA 17125
(717) 787-6371
(717) 772-3399 fax
www.dgs.state.pa.us

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Rhode Island

CODE:

Electrical and telecommunication insta