Last updated: June 7, 2006
Electrical Codes
The National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code/1996 as amended by the D.C. Electrical Code Supplement 2002 shall constitute the D.C. Electrical Code/ 2002, hereinafter referred to as the “Electrical Code”.
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs issues licenses to operate and issues permits to install electrical systems including all low-voltage systems. Plans must be submittted for review and approval prior to permit issuance. Engineered stamp drawings are needed for submittal drawings. Plans and material submitted for fire alarm and sprinkler systems must be separately submitted to the DCRA for review and approval.
Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs
Government of the District of Columbia
941 North Capitol Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4400
http://dcra.dc.gov
Licensing requirements:
Licenses are requried for the categories of apprentice, specialty, journeyman, and master electrician.
An electrical contractor must either be a master electrician or employ a master electrician.
| Journeyman Electrician |
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Four years as an apprentice electrician
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Application fee: $65
License fee: $85
Exam fee: $85
Total due (initial registration): $235 |
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There is one additional type of journeyman's license:
Journeyman Electrical Specialist
Exam fee: $85; Application fee: $65; License fee: $85; Total due: $235 |
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Biannual (odd years) ; Renewal fee: $90 |
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| Master Electrician |
| Requirements: |
8 years to 4 years as a Licensed Journeyman
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $65
License fee: $85
Exam fee: $85
Total due (initial registration): $235 |
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There are three additional types of master electrican licenses.
Designated Master Electrician
No exam required; Application fee: $65; License fee: $85; Total due: $150
Master Electrician Specialist
Exam fee: $85; Application fee: $65; License fee: $85; Total due: $235
Designated Master Electrician Specialist
No exam required; Application fee: $65; License fee: $85; Total due: $150 |
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Biannual (odd years) ; Renewal fee: $90 |
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| Contractor |
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All contractor applicants must post a bond for amounts listed below:
$4000 for Electrical Contractor
$2000 for Electrical Contractor Specialist (Elevator, Low Voltage, Escalator, Maintainence & Repair)
$1000 for Electrical Contractor Specialist (Fixtures)
$2000 for Designated Master Electrician
$1000 for Designated Master Electrician Specialist
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An electrical contractor must either be a master electrician or employ a master electrician. |
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| Fees: |
Varies per type of contractor; see list below.
Electrical Contractor
Application fee: $65; License fee: $90; Total due: $155
Elec. Contractor Specialist
Application fee: $65; License fee: $90; Total due: $155
Elec. Contractor Specialist- Fixture
Application fee: $65; License fee: $90; Total due: $155 |
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Biannual (odd years) ; Renewal fee: varies |
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| Temporary Electrician |
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n/a
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $65
License fee: $35
Total due (initial registration): $100 |
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| Apprentice Electrician |
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n/a
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $65
License fee: $85
Total due (initial registration): $150 |
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CE Requirements
None
Reciprocates
None
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