1. Five years of experience in construction, design or supervision as a journeyman in a skilled trade currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

2. Five years of experience as a construction contractor in a field of construction currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

3. Five years of experience as an Electrical Inspector.

Note: The above three categories of experience may be combined to add up to the required total of five years; or

4. Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, in code enforcement, and two years of subsequent experience in the construction, design, inspection or supervision of construction work currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

5. Graduation from an accredited institution of higher education with a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural technology, or in engineering or engineering technology, or in any other major area of study significantly related to building construction, and one year of subsequent experience in the construction, design, inspection or supervision of construction work currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

6. Possession of a current New Jersey license to practice as an architect or engineer at the time of application.

Successful completion of the Electrical Inspector-ICS approved course. NOTE: See Section III, # 7, and also, the exception to this requirement, at the top of page 8.

EXCEPTION: Persons possessing a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural technology, or in engineering or engineering technology, or in any other major area of study directly related to building construction, or who possess a current New Jersey license/registration to practice as an engineer/architect are exempted from the educational program requirements for the Electrical Inspector-ICS and HHS licenses.

1. Seven years of experience in construction, design or supervision as a journeyman in a skilled trade currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

2. Seven years of experience as a construction contractor in a field of construction currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

3. Seven years of experience as an Electrical Inspector.

Note: The above three categories of experience may be combined to add up to the required total of five years; or

4. Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, in code enforcement, and three years of subsequent experience in the construction, design, inspection or supervision of construction work currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

5. Graduation from an accredited institution of higher education with a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural technology, or in engineering or engineering technology, or in any other major area of study significantly related to building construction and two years of subsequent experience in the construction, design, inspection or supervision of construction work currently regulated by the electrical subcode; or

6. Possession of a current New Jersey license to practice as an architect or engineer at the time of application.

Successful completion of the Electrical Inspector-HHS approved course. NOTE: See Section III, # 7, and also, the exception to this requirement, at the top of page 8.

EXCEPTION: Persons possessing a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural technology, or in engineering or engineering technology, or in any other major area of study directly related to building construction, or who possess a current New Jersey license/registration to practice as an engineer/architect are exempted from the educational program requirements for the Electrical Inspector-ICS and HHS licenses.

Is over the age of 21 years;

Holds a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; and

Has had, immediately preceding the submission of the application, at least five years of hands-on experience working with tools in the installation, alteration, or repair of wiring for electric light, heat or power, which work shall have been done in compliance with the National Electrical Code. “Practical hands-on experience” shall not include time spent in supervising, engaging in the practice of engineering, estimating and performing other managerial tasks. In the alternative, the applicant may satisfy the practical hands-on experience requirement by having:

i. Completed a four-year apprenticeship program approved by both a Federal agency and a Federally certified State agency and at least one year of practical hands-on experience as defined in (a)3 above. A certificate of completion issued by the apprenticeship program and a certification by an employer regarding the additional year of practical hands-on experience shall be submitted with the application for the electrical contractor’s examination; or

ii. Satisfied the definition of a qualified journeyman electrician as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.2 and completed at least one year of practical hands-on experience as defined in (a)3 above. The applicant shall submit proof of having satisfied the definition of a qualified journeyman electrician in N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.2 and a certification by an employer regarding the additional year of practical hands-on experience; or

iii. Earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and completed two years of practical hands-on experience as defined in (a)3 above. The applicant shall submit a copy of his or her diploma and a certification by an employer regarding the additional two years of practical hands-on experience; or

iv. Worked in the field of electrical contracting for a least five years immediately preceding the date of application. The applicant shall submit a certification by an employer establishing that the applicant has at least five years of practical handson experience as defined in (a)3 above.

Application fee: $100

Examination fee: $135

Three-year license fee: $75

Business permits $75

Prior to renewing his/her license (every three years), a licensee must complete a total of 34 hours of continuing education which includes 9 hours of Code and 1 hour of law*, as is currently required, and an additional 24 hours of board approved, trade related courses/seminars

Triennial; Renewal fee: $75