Last updated: January 11, 2008
Electrical Codes
2005 Michigan Electrical Code
The Michigan Electrical Part 8 Rules were filed with the Secretary of State on July 26, 2007, and became effective statewide on November 23, 2007.
This code uses the 2005 National Electrical Code
2006 Michigan Mechanical Code
The Michigan Mechanical Rules were filed with the Secretary of State on August 3, 2007, and became effective statewide on December 3, 2007.
2006 Michigan Plumbing Code
The Michigan Plumbing Rules were filed with the Secretary of State on September 24, 2007, and become effective statewide on January 24, 2008.
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
Electrical Administrative Board and Inspectors
The board may inspect electrical wiring and its installation, and shall fix the fees for the inspection at rates not higher than the average rates for similar inspections charged by the 3 highest populated cities in this state. The director of labor shall appoint electrical inspectors from the state civil service commission's eligible register.
State of Michigan
Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety
P.O. Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-9313
Fax (517) 241-9308
www.michigan.gov
bccfsinfo@michigan.gov
Licensing requirements:
The board may inspect electrical wiring and its installation, and shall fix the fees for the inspection at rates not higher than the average rates for similar inspections charged by the 3 highest populated cities in this state. The director of labor shall appoint electrical inspectors from the state civil service commission's eligible register.
Installation of electric wiring or electric signs; license required;
Except as otherwise provided in section 7, a person, firm, or corporation shall not install any electric wiring, devices, appliances, or appurtenances for the generation, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy, within or on any building, structures, or properties, without being licensed. In a municipality where inspection service is provided, a permit shall be obtained from the board or municipality having jurisdiction. If the electric wiring, devices, appliances, or appurtenances are installed without compensation by a person licensed under this act for or on behalf of a charitable organization, the permit required under this subsection may be obtained by the owner of the property on which the work is performed.
The charitable organization exception under subsection (1) applies only to the resconstruction, renovation, or remodeling of 1- to 4-family dwellings.
Except as otherwise provided in section 7, a person, firm, or corporation shall not erect, install, alter, repair, service, or maintain fire alarm system wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment within a building or structure without being licensed under this act.
Except as otherwise provided in section 7, a person, firm, or corporation shall not install, connect, repair, or maintain electric signs and related wiring without being licensed under this act.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act and upon proper application and payment of the appropriate fees, the board and department of labor shall issue a license without examination to a person desiring sign specialty licensure who is licensed, registered, or otherwise regulated in another state if the board determines that the standards in the other state meet or exceed the standards imposed in this act.
As used in this section, “charitable organization” means a not for profit tax-exempt religious, educational, or humane organization.
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A governmental subdivision shall appoint as an inspector an individual who shall be licensed as an electrical journeyman or master electrician.
An electrical inspector may request that a person licensed under this act produce the identification card described in section 8c and not less than 1 piece of identification containing the individual's picture.
An inspector shall register under the building officials and inspectors registration act, Act No. 54 of the Public Acts of 1986, being sections 338.2301 to 338.2313 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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| Electrical Contractor |
| “Electrical contractor” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of erecting, installing, altering, repairing, servicing, or maintaining electrical wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment. |
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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. That master electrician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment.
Files a completed application on a form provided by the department of labor.
Pays the examination fee and passes an examination provided for by the board and the department of labor.
Pays the license fee prescribed in section 3.
A person applying for an electrical contractors license under this act shall also pay the amount required to be paid under the construction lien act, Act No. 497 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 570.1101 to 570.1305 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, which amount shall be paid to the department of licensing and regulation for deposit into the homeowner construction lien recovery fund. A person shall not be required to pay more than $50.00 in an assessment period under Act No. 497 of the Public Acts of 1980, regardless of the number of licenses applied for or held.
Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a master electrician residing in the state of Michigan.
Must pay into the Construction Lien Recovery Fund.
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Examination fee: $25 |
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The license for an electrical contractor expires December 31 of every third year. It is renewable not later than on March 1 every third year upon application and payment of $200.00 by electrical contractors. In the case of a person applying for an initial or reinstatement contractor's license at a time other than between December 31 and March 1 of the year in which the department issues renewal licenses, the department shall compute and charge the 3-year license fee described in this subsection on a yearly pro rata basis beginning in the year of the application until the last year of the 3-year license cycle. |
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| Master Electrician |
| “Master electrician” means a person having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to supervise the installation of electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with the standard rules and regulations governing that work. |
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Must be at least 22 years of age.
Files a completed application form provided by the department of labor.
Pays the examination fee prescribed in section 3 and passes an examination provided for by the board and the department of labor.
Pays the license fee prescribed in section 3.
Has 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.
Has held an electrical journeyman's license for not less than 2 years.
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Exam fee: $25
License fee: $25 |
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As a condition of renewal of a master electrician's license, the master electrician shall demonstrate the successful completion of a course, approved by the board, concerning any update or change in the code within 12 months after the update or change in that code. This requirement applies only during or after those years that the code is updated or changed. Renewal fee: $25 |
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| Electrical Journeyman's License |
| “Electrical journeyman” means a person other than an electrical contractor who, as his or her principal occupation, is engaged in the practical installation or alteration of electric wiring. An electrical contractor or master electrician may also be an electrical journeyman. |
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Must be at least 20 years of age.
Files a completed application form provided by the department of labor.
Pays the examination fee prescribed in section 3 and passes an examination provided for by the board and the department of labor.
Pays the license fee prescribed in section 3.
Has not less than 8,000 hours of 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 this act.
Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.
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Exam fee: $25
License fee: $20 |
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As a condition of renewal of an electrical journeyman's license, the electrical journeyman shall demonstrate the successful completion of a course, approved by the board, concerning any update or change in the code within 12 months after the update or change in that code. This requirement applies only during or after those years that the code is updated or changed. Renewal fee: $20 |
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| Apprentice Electrician |
| “Apprentice electrician” means an individual other than an electrical contractor, master electrician, or electrical journeyman, who is engaged in learning about and assisting in the installation or alteration of electrical wiring and equipment under the direct personal supervision of an electrical journeyman or master electrician. |
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An individual employed as an apprentice electrician shall register with the board on a form provided by the board within 30 days after employment.
The department of labor shall issue a certificate of registration to a person seeking registration upon satisfactory proof of the person's participation in a bona fide apprenticeship training program approved by the board. This program shall be equivalent to the requirements of those imposed by the United States department of labor bureau of apprenticeship and training, subject to subsection (3).
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), the ratio of electrical journeymen or master electricians to registered apprentice electricians shall be on the basis of 1 electrical journeyman or master electrician to 1 registered apprentice electrician. The department of labor or an enforcing agency shall enforce the ratio on a jobsite basis.
Notwithstanding subsection (3), in the case of a residential single family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling not exceeding 8 units per building, the department of labor or an enforcing agency shall enforce the apprentice electrician ratio on the basis of 1 electrical journeyman or master electrician to 2 registered apprentice electricians on a jobsite basis.
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License fee: $5 |
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An apprentice electrician or specialty apprentice technician registration expires on August 31 of each year and is renewable within 30 days after that date upon payment of a $10.00 renewal fee. An applicant shall submit proof of a sponsoring employer for initial or renewal registration. |
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| Fire Alarm Contractor |
| “Fire alarm contractor” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of erecting, installing, altering, repairing, servicing, or maintaining wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment of a fire alarm system. |
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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.
Files a completed application on a form provided by the department of labor.
Pays the examination fee prescribed in section 3 and passes an examination provided for by the board and the department of labor.
Pays the license fee prescribed in section 3
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.
Must pay into the Construction Lien Recovery Fund. |
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License fee: $200
Exam fee: $25 |
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The license for a fire alarm contractor expires December 31 of every third year. The license for an electrical contractor, fire alarm contractor, and sign specialty contractor is renewable not later than on March 1 every third year upon application and payment of $200.00 by electrical contractors and fire alarm contractor. In the case of a person applying for an initial or reinstatement contractor's license at a time other than between December 31 and March 1 of the year in which the department issues renewal licenses, the department shall compute and charge the 3-year license fee described in this subsection on a yearly pro rata basis beginning in the year of the application until the last year of the 3-year license cycle. |
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| Sign Specialist License |
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Must take and pass the examination.
Examination and Licensing Information; Application for Sign Specialist Examination
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| Sign Specialty Contractor License |
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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.
Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination
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CE Requirements
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Reciprocates
Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a sign specialist residing in the state of Michigan.
State Websites
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