IMPORTANT: Applications for electrical licensing examinations
The state's electrical examination forms can only be used by persons who are eligible to be licensed by the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in the state of Michigan. However, if you reside in the following communities where electrical licenses are issued locally, you should not use this form nor should you submit it to the state of Michigan: City of Grand Rapids/Kent County, City of Detroit/Wayne County, and City of Highland Park/Wayne County.
Qualifications for a Electrical Journeyman License
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment under the direct supervision of a person licensed under Act 217 of 1956. (Maximum credit of 2,000 hours per year.)
Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.
Has held an electrical journeyman's license for not less than 2 years.
Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 years related to electrical construction, the maintenance of buildings, or electrical wiring or equipment under the supervision of a master electrician.
Qualifications for a Electrical Contractor License
Holds a master electrician's license or has not less than 1 master electrician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The master electrician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment.
Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a master electrician residing in the state of Michigan.
Qualifications for a Fire Alarm Specialty Technician License
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) as an associate engineering technician, level II, or the equivalent as determined by the board, in the field of fire alarm systems technology.
Qualifications for a Fire Alarm Contractor License License
Holds a fire alarm specialty technician's license or has not less than 1 fire alarm specialty technician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The fire alarm specialty technician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of fire alarm system wiring and equipment.
Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a fire alarm specialty technician residing in the state of Michigan.
Have not less than 4,000 hours of experience, obtained over a period of not less than 2 years, related to manufacture, installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring, as verified by a contractor licensed under this act.
Qualifications for a Sign Specialty Contractor License
Holds a sign specialist's license or has not less than 1 sign specialist residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The sign specialist shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations, connection, and repair of electric signs and related wiring.
Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a sign specialist residing in the state of Michigan.
Must provide evidence of public liability insurance.
Fire Alarm Specialty Technician and Sign Specialist
2010Exam Dates
Location
Application
Deadline Date
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Okemos
February 24, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Okemos
June 24, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Okemos
October 19, 2010
The exam site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the exam are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Please make sure all cell phones, pagers and other personal elecronic devices are turned off or set to vibrate. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) should contact the Electrical Division at 517-241-9320 at least 10 work days before the event. DELEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Questions regarding licensing requirements or examinations should be directed to the Electrical Division at 517-241-9320.