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Electrical Contractor Licensing in West Virginia
Electrical Contractors in the State of West Virginia are required to hold a license from the WV Fire Commission. Licenses are issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A license is required to perform electrical work of any kind.
As part of the licensing process, the State Fire Marshal requires all contractors to meet a minimum amount of work experience and pass an exam based on the most current National Electric Code (NEC), as it relates to their chosen license classification.
License Classifications and Categories for Electrical Contractors in West Virginia
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal offers the following license classifications and categories (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Arkansas
Electrical Contractors in the State of Arkansas are required to hold a license if they intend to perform, bid or advertise electrical work within the state. Licenses are issued by the Arkansas Department of Labor’s Board of Electrical Examiners.
The Board creates the laws and sets the standards for all electrical work performed within the state. As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to prove that they meet the Board’s requirements for education/training and work experience, in addition to (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in New Mexico
Any person or business performing construction-related contracting in the State of New Mexico is required to hold a license. This includes Electrical Contractors, according to the state’s Construction Industries Licensing Act. Licenses are issued by the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department.
As part of the licensing process, all business owners are required to act as, or choose someone within their company to act as a Qualifying Party (QP). The QP is responsible for becoming certified and overseeing all electrical work performed by the business. The QP must prove a number of years of work experience and pass a qualifying exam on the business’ behalf in order to gain certification. Afterward, the business must (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Utah
Electrical Contractors in the State of Utah are required to hold a license when performing electrical work of all kinds, according to the state’s Electrician Licensing Act Rule. Licenses are issued by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to meet a minimum number of years of education/training and work experience. Additionally, contractors are required to (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Hawaii
In order to perform electrical work in the State of Hawaii, contractors are required to hold an Electrician’s License. Licenses are issued by the Board for Electricians & Plumbers, of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing.
As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to meet the Board’s requirements for work experience and education, and pass a qualifying exam.
Electrical Contractors are also required to (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Nebraska
Electrical Contractors in the State of Nebraska are required to hold a license from the Nebraska Electrical Division’s State Electrical Board. A license allows contractors to perform electrical work anywhere within the state.
As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to prove that they meet the Board’s requirements for work experience and education, in addition to passing a qualifying exam.
*In addition to holding a state license, all contractors are required to (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in South Carolina
Electrical Contractors who want to work in a residential setting in the State of South Carolina are required to hold a license from the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Licenses are issued by the Department’s Residential Builders Commission.
As part of the licensing process, the Commission requires that contractors meet a minimum number of years of work experience, submit an application and pass a qualifying exam.
License Classifications for Electrical Contractors in South Carolina
The South Carolina Residential Builder’s Commission offers (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Louisiana
The State of Louisiana defines Electrical Contractors as, any person or business who constructs, alters, moves, repairs, improves or demolishes electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures or appliances in a commercial or residential setting. The State requires Electrical Contractors to hold a license when the cost of the job exceeds $10,000 or more, including labor and materials.
Licenses are issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. As part of the licensing process, the Board requires all contractors to (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Rhode Island
Electrical Contractors in the State of Rhode Island are required to obtain a license from the Professional Regulation Unit of the Department of Labor and Training. No person or business may engage in the work of an Electrician without a license.
The Department regulates contractors to ensure that all work is in compliance with National Electric Code, in addition to state and local codes. As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to meet a work experience and education requirement, as well as pass a qualifying exam.
License Classifications for Electrical Contractors in Rhode Island
The Department of Labor and Training offers the following license classifications to Electrical Contractors upon passing a license examination: (more…)
Electrical Contractor Licensing in Connecticut
Electrical Contractors and Journeymen in the State of Connecticut are required to obtain a license from the CT Department of Consumer Protection. The Department ensures that all electrical work performed within the state is done by licensed professionals who possess the knowledge and experience to work safely.
As part of the licensing process, contractors and journeymen are required to prove that they meet the Department’s requirements for training and work experience, in addition to passing a qualifying exam.
License Classifications for Electrical Contractors in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection offers the following license classifications to Electrical Contractors and Journeymen: (more…)