Last updated: June 7, 2006
Electrical Codes
Adopted the 2005 NEC, on October 1, 2005
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
State Electrical Commission
308 S. Pierre St.
%1320 E. Sioux
Pierre, SD 57501
(800) 233-7765 or (605) 773-3573
(605) 773-6213 FAX
http://www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/electrical/ELEC_HOM.htm
Licensing requirements:
Three types of licenses – Standard, Limited and Provisional – can be obtained in the following categories
| Electrical Inspector |
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Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Electrical Contractor |
| Requirements: |
To qualify for the contractor exam you need 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician. At least 2,000 hours of this time must be in commercial/industrial electrical work. |
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| Fees: |
Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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| Reciprocity: |
Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $100 |
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| Inactive Electrical Contractor |
| Fees: |
Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Reciprocal Electrical Contractor |
| Fees: |
Exam fee: $0
License/Reciprocal Fee: $100 |
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| Renewal: |
iennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $100 |
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| Class B Electrician |
| Requirements: |
To qualify for the Class B license you need two years of experience as a journeyman. |
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| Fees: |
Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Inactive Class B Electrician |
| Fees: |
Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Journeyman |
| Requirements: |
To qualify for the journeyman exam you need four years of experience as an apprentice, wiring, installing and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment. |
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| Fees: |
Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Inactive Journeyman |
| Fees: |
Exam fee: $40
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Reciprocal Journeyman |
| Fees: |
Exam fee: $0
License/Reciprocal Fee: $40 |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $40 |
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| Apprentice |
| Fees: |
Exam fee: $0
License/Reciprocal Fee: $0 |
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| Renewal: |
Biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years; Renewal fee: $20 |
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CE Requirements
16 hours of Continuing Education with a minimum of 8 hours of Code is required to renew your license.
Reciprocates
Electrical Contractor: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming
Journeymen: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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