As skilled tradesmen that perform highly specialized and potentially dangerous work, electricians are subject to strict licensing requirements that must be met to legally practice their craft. However, the conditions that must be met to advance through the three standard licensing phases are anything but uniform from one jurisdiction to the next.

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Even though exam requirements and specific training and classroom hour requirements differ from one jurisdiction to the next, the general licensing process for electricians almost always follows these three steps:

Electrical Contractor License: The electrical contractor license is an optional business license reserved for master electricians that operate an electrical contracting business, or companies that employ at least one master electrician.

Though this is representative of the process in most jurisdictions, there are a number of exceptions to these rules:

Because of the inconsistencies and variations surrounding electrician licensing in the U.S., it is important to always check with your local licensing authority.

To provide you with a quick overview of the licensing requirements in your area, the staff here at ElectricianSchoolEDU.org has assembled the key points for each state.

For full details on the licensing requirements in your jurisdiction, check the individual state licensing guides found on our homepage.

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December 12, 2018 at 9:42 am by Mr HomeBuilder
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