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*an allowance to install residential smoke detectors and/or
residential heat detectors. Florida Statute 489.537(9)

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We provide Application Processing, which includes the required credit checks and we sit with you and speak on your behalf during the required Board hearing. Click below to pay the support fee of $1,400.00 and we will contact you within 1 business day to get you started on the right path to licensure.

Steps To Obtain A Florida State Electrical License

Prepare to Pass the Exam: Visit the Book Store to obtain all your state-approved reference books, exam preparation materials, and courses.

Pass the Exam: Pay the state examination fee ($316.25) and schedule* the exam date:

Click Here to pay the scheduling fee for the exams. You must Create My Account before you are able to pay.

Click Here to schedule and pay the Pearson Vue testing fee for the Business ($26.25) and Technical ($52.50) exams

*Once the above scheduling fee has been paid, it usually takes less than one (1) week to receive an email approval notice with your confirmation number from the Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board authorizing you to schedule your business and technical exams at Pearson Vue. We recommend that you take the business exam first and separate from the technical exam. After passing the business exam, you should then begin to prepare for the more difficult technical exam. See the Candidate Information Booklet for the Electrical Contractors’ Licensure Examinations for more detailed testing information.

CAUTION: These are stressful exams and many individuals have difficulty passing. Failing an exam three (3) times will require resubmitting a retake fee along with proof of having taken a seven (7) hour of continuing education electrical course. Contact us and we'll work together to help ensure your success in Passing the Exam the first time.

Requirements: You will also need to complete an initial application form for licensure:

Click Here for the Initial State Licensing Application. Make your $300.00 application fee payable to DBPR.

Application Support & Processing - We manage the entire process of your transformation to a legally licensed State Electrical Contractor. We have the knowledge, experience, and proven track record of helping hundreds of qualified applicants with licensing and overcoming obstacles that could potentially result in a denial of licensure. We specialize in handling issues of concern. We also attend the required Board appearance with you and speak on your behalf. We treat you as part of our growing family and understand that it's very easy to get confused, stressed, and frustrated when dealing with State Licensing Laws and Rules as well as the testing and application requirements. As a full-service license processing service provider, we manage your entire licensure experience so you don’t have to. We turn it from a negative to a positive experience that you'll appreciate. From exam preparation to submitting a professional, accurate, approvable application, we even speak on your behalf at the required Board meeting. For some, it can be very intimidating and stressful sitting in a large room with others looking on while you're being asked personal questions about your work experience, financial condition, and personal history. We can appreciate your apprehension and we aggressively work toward lowering the fear factor and intimidation by speaking on your behalf. Our Goal is for you to PASS the exams, get approved, and become a legal licensed State certified contractor so you can experience the positive advantages and benefits of becoming a State Certified Electrical Contractor.

BUSINESS EXAM - 3 hour open book computer examination (separate exam required for all of the below technical trade licenses):

# of ?'s    Subjects
3 - 5 = Maintaining Cash Flow
5 - 7 = Estimating and Bidding a Job
4 - 6 = Interpretation of Contracts and Agreements
0 - 2 = Purchasing Control
3 - 5 = Contract Scheduling
4 - 6 = Obtaining Insurance and Bonding
5 - 7 = Complying with Contracting Laws and Rules
3 - 5 = Personnel Management
6 - 8 = Complying with Payroll and Sales Tax Laws
4 - 6 = Interpretation of Financial Statements and Reports
2 - 4 = Management Accounting
       5 = *Pilot Questions
     55 = Total Number of Questions

UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s    Subjects
19 - 21 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
7 - 9 = Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation
13 - 15 = Wiring and Protection
11 - 13 = Wiring Methods and Materials
13 - 15 = Special Occupancies and Situations
8 - 10 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
4 - 6 = Life Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act
2 - 4 = Electrical Signs, Outline Lighting, and Structural Considerations
14 - 16 = Alarms and Limited Energy
  5 = *Pilot Questions
  105 = Total Number of Questions

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s    Subjects
13 - 15 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
12 - 14 = Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation
6 - 8 = Wiring and Protection
  8 - 10 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
4 - 6 = Residential Life Safety and ADA
4 - 6 = Motors
4 - 6 = Box Fill
5 - 7 = Demand Loads
2 - 4 = Conduit Fill
7 - 9 = Grounding Conductors
3 - 5 = Neutral Loads
6 - 8 = Appliance Loads
8 - 10 = Service
4 - 6 = Voltage Drop
5 = *Pilot Questions
     105 = Total Number of Questions

ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR 1 EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s    Subjects
17 - 19 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
18 - 20 = Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation
2 - 4 = Wiring and Protection
2 - 4 = Wiring Methods and Materials
0 - 2 = Special Occupancies and Situations
8 - 10 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
4 - 6 = Life Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act
6 - 8 = Limited Energy / Low Voltage
6 - 8 = Central Station Facilities and Signaling
6 - 8 = Premises Protective Signaling Systems
12 - 14 = Initiating Devices
7 - 9 = Burglar Alarms
5 = *Pilot Questions
  105 = Total Number of Questions

ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR II EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s Subjects

14 - 16 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
18 - 20 = Plan, Schematics and Diagram Reading and Interpretation
2 - 4 = Wiring and Protection
2 - 4 = Wiring Methods and Materials
2 - 4 = Special Occupancies and Situations
8 - 10 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
4 - 6 = Americans with Disabilities Act
6 - 8 = Limited Energy/ Low Voltage
6 - 8 = Central Station Facilities and Signaling
7 - 9 = Premises Protective Signaling Systems
7 - 9 = Initiating Devices
12 - 14 = Burglar Alarms
5 = *Pilot Questions
105 = Total Number of Questions

LIMITED ENERGY SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s Subjects

26 - 28 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
21 - 23 = Plan, Schematics, and Diagram Reading and Interpretation
10 - 12 = Wiring and Protection
10 - 12 = Wiring Methods and Materials
9 - 11 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
1 - 3 = Americans with Disabilities Act
16 - 18 = Limited Energy/ Low Voltage
5 = *Pilot Questions
105 = Total Number of Questions

SIGN SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s Subjects

                                    23 - 25 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
   5 - 7 = Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation
                                    13 - 15 = Wiring and Protection
                                    13 - 15 = Wiring Methods and Materials
9 - 11 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
                                    26 - 28 = Electrical Signs, Outline Lighting and Structural Considerations
4 - 6 = Neon Signs
5 = *Pilot Questions
  105 = Total Number of Questions

LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAM - 5 hour open book computer examination:

# of ?'s Subjects

                                    25 - 27 = General Theory and Electrical Principles
                                    18 - 20 = Wiring and Protection
                                    18 - 20 = Wiring Methods and Materials
9 - 11 = OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
                                    18 - 20 = Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting
6 - 8 = Neon Signs
5 = *Pilot Questions
  105 = Total Number of Questions

Note: *Pilot Questions are randomly hidden in the exam, but not counted toward the exam score. See the Candidate Information Booklet for the Electrical Contractors’ Licensure Examinations for more detailed testing information.

Electrical Contractor (EC) or Electrician means a person who conducts business in the electrical trade field and who has the experience and knowledge to install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, and conduit, including the electrical installations and systems within plants and substations and ALL alarm systems and specialty categories.

Alarm System Contractor 1 (EF) means an alarm system contractor whose scope of practice includes all types of alarm systems for all purposes EF = burglary, fire alarms, and all other limited energy systems contracting.

Alarm System Contractor II (EG) means an alarm system contractor whose scope of practice includes all types of alarm systems, other than fire alarm system work, for all low voltage purposes. EG = burglar alarm and all other limited energy systems contracting. An EG contractor cannot install, service, or maintain any fire alarm system or equipment, including monitoring of such systems, *with the exception of an allowance to install residential smoke detectors and/or residential heat detectors. Florida Statute 489.537 (9)

Limited Energy Systems Specialty (ES-069) The scope of certification of a limited energy systems specialty contractor includes the installation, repair, fabrication, erection, alteration, addition to, or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, conduit, and fiber optics (transmission of light over stranded glass) or any part thereof not to exceed 98 volts (RMS). The scope of work of this license does not include installation, repair, fabrication, erection, alteration, addition to, or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, or conduit that are part of an alarm system. (a) The scope of certification is limited to electrical circuits and equipment as set forth in Section 489.505(7), F.S. (b) The scope of certification shall not include work performed by public utilities exempt under the terms of Section 489.503(4), F.S. or exempt due to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Florida Public Service Commission. (c) The scope of work of this license may also be performed by the following certified and registered license categories: Unlimited Electrical Contractor, Alarm System Contractor I, Alarm System Contractor II, and Residential Electrical Contractor. Limited Energy - 069 is a class code of the category Electrical Specialty Contractor (ES) This specialty was formerly known as Low Voltage Systems Specialty. Refer to Rule 61G6-7.001 FAC.

DEFINITIONS (see also; Florida Statutes 489.505 Definitions):

Alarm system means any electrical device, signaling device, or combination of electrical devices used to signal or detect a burglary, fire, robbery, or medical emergency.

Alarm system contractor means a person whose business includes the execution of contracts requiring the ability, experience, science, knowledge, and skill to lay out, fabricate, install, maintain, alter, repair, monitor, inspect, replace, or service alarm systems for compensation, including, but not limited to, all types of alarm systems for all purposes. This term also means any person, firm, or corporation that engages in the business of alarm contracting under an expressed or implied contract that undertakes, offers to undertake, purports to have the capacity to undertake, or submits a bid to engage in the business of alarm contracting or that by itself or by or through others engages in the business of alarm contracting.

Certificate means a geographically unlimited Certificate of Competency issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.

Certification means the applicant has taken and passed the State Licensing Examination and can practice throughout the State of Florida.

Certified Alarm System Contractor means an Alarm System Contractor who possesses a Certificate of Competency issued by the Department. The scope of certification is limited to alarm circuits originating in the alarm control panel and equipment governed by the applicable provisions of Articles 725, 760, 770, 800, and 810 of the National Electrical Code, Current Edition, and National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, Current Edition. The scope of certification for alarm system contractors also includes the installation, repair, fabrication, erection, alteration, addition, or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, and conduit, or any part thereof not to exceed 98 volts (RMS), when those items are for the purpose of transmitting data or proprietary video (satellite systems that are not part of a community antenna television or radio distribution system) or providing central vacuum capability or electric locks; however, this provision governing the scope of certification does not create any mandatory licensure requirement.

Registered Contractor means any contractor who has registered with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) pursuant to fulfilling the competency requirements in the jurisdiction for which the registration is issued. Registered contractors may contract only in such local jurisdictions. For example, if you have tested and passed a local competency exam in a city or county municipality and then are approved (licensed) to conduct work in this municipality, you're then required to "register" with the state DBPR. You can only conduct business in the county or city in which you received your local license from. A registered contractor is required to meet the same continuing education requirements as a certified contractor (14 hours every two years).

Low voltage as defined by the Electrical Contracting Board are voltages not to exceed 98 volts (RMS).

License Renewal Fee - $300 paid to DBPR (click here to renew)

Continuing Education Requirements - 14 hours of Board approved continuing education is required each biennium prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors. At least seven (7) hours of which are on technical subjects, one(1) hour on Worker's’ Compensation, one (1) hour on Workplace Safety, one (1) hour on business practices, and one (1) hour of 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 tow (2) hour false alarm prevention course as a part of their continuing education. See www.4EzCredits.com for our Florida continuing education seminars.