Electrician, Journeyman

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

<p>Electricians install, repair, alter and maintain electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for heating, lighting or power purposes. They must comply with the current edition of the National Electric Code. Journeyman Electricians are employed by and perform above duties under the direction of a Master Electrician, and each may directly supervise one Apprentice Electrician.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 319-C; Administrative Rules Chapter Elec 100-400</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Four years (8,000 hours) of practical experience as an apprentice to a licensed electrician</li> <li>Four years of schooling (150 hours per year) in electricity</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Written examination required, through Prov. Exam fee is paid to Prov.</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;A 15-hour course on each new edition of the National Electric Code (proof required the first year the code is out)</p> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Initial application fee: $50</li> <li>Three-year license: $150</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Permitted with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota (pending), South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Board
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Address
7 Eagle Square Concord, NH 03301
Last updated
September 6, 2024

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