Last updated: June 7, 2006
Electrical Codes
The current Virginia Uniform State Wide Building Code (VUSWBC) became effective November 16, 2005 and is based on the 2003 ICC family of codes. Also, Virginia adopted the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) and this means that all residential construction and all non-residential construction will use the 2002 NEC.
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services
No board.
Licensing: Contractors
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Contractors
3600 West Broad Street
P. O. Box 11066
Richmond, VA 23230-1066
(804) 367-2945
Fax: (804) 367-2474
http://www.state.va.us/dpor/
Licensing requirements:
Electrical contractors (Abbr: ELE) means those individuals whose contracts include the construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, or removal of electrical systems under the National Electrical Code. This classification provides for all work covered by the National Electrical Code including electrical work covered by the alarm/security systems contracting (ALS), electronic/communication service contracting (ESC) and fire alarm systems contracting (FAS) specialties. A firm holding an electrical license is responsible for meeting all applicable tradesman licensing standards.
| Class "A" Electrical Contractors |
| "Class A contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12 month period is $750,000 or more. |
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| Requirements: |
Is at least 18 years old;
Has a minimum of five years of experience in the classification or specialty for which he is the qualifier;
Is a full-time employee of the firm as defined in this chapter or is a member of the firm as defined in this chapter or is a member of the responsible management of the firm;
Where appropriate, has passed the trade-related examination or has completed an education and training program approved by the board and required for the education and training program approved by the board and required for the followingclassifications and specialties: blast/explosive contracting HVAC, electrical plumbing, fire sprinkler radon mitigation, and gas fitting water well drilling.
Has obtained, pursuant to the tradesman regulations, a master tradesman license as required for those classifications and specialties listed in 18 VAC 50-22-20 and 18 VAC 50-22-30.
Must submit an annual report, balance sheet OR financial statement showing a CPA review to provide proof of your firm’s net worth of at least $45,000. |
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| Fees: |
Initial License fee (Class A Initial License with license application): $200
Exam fee [ Class B Exam Fee with exam application ($20 per section)]: $40 |
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| Renewal: |
Biannually, expires two years from the last day of the month in which they applied; Renewal fee: $165 |
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| Class "B" Electrical Contractors |
| "Class B contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $7,500 or more, but less than $120,000 or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12 month period is $150,000 or more, but less than $750,000. |
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| Requirements: |
Is at least 18 years old;
Has a minimum of three years experience in the classification or specialty for which he is the qualifier;
Is a full-time employee of the firm as defined in this chapter or is a member of the responsible management of the firm;
Where appropriate, has passed the trade-related examination or has completed an education and training program approved by the board and required for the following classifications and specialties: blast/explosive contracting HVAC, electrical plumbing, fire sprinkler radon mitigation, and gas fitting water well drilling.
Has obtained, pursuant to the tradesman regulations, a master tradesman license as required for those classifications and specialties listed in 18 VAC 50-22-20 and 18 VAC 50-22-30.
Must submit an annual report, balance sheet OR financial statement showing a CPA review to provide proof of your firm’s net worth of at least $15,000. |
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| Fees: |
Initial License fee (Class B Initial License with license application): $175
Exam fee [Class A Exam Fee with exam application ($20 per section)]: $60 |
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| Renewal: |
Biannually, expires two years from the last day of the month in which they applied; Renewal fee: $150 |
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| Class "C" Electrical Contractors |
| "Class C contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $7,500, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12 month period is less than $150,000. The Board shall require a master tradesmen license as a condition of licensure for electrical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors. |
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| Requirements: |
Is at least 18 years old;
Has a minimum of two years experience in the classification or specialty for which he is the qualifier;
Is a full-time employee of the firm as defined in this chapter or is a member of the responsible management of the firm;
Where appropriate, has passed the trade-related examination or has completed an education and training program approved by the board and required for the following specialties: blast/explosive contracting HVAC, electrical plumbing, fire sprinkler radon mitigation, and gas fitting water well drilling.
Has obtained, pursuant to the tradesman regulations, a master tradesman license as required for those classifications and specialties listed in 18 VAC 50-22-20 and 18 VAC 50-22-30. |
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| Fees: |
Initial License fee (Class C Initial License with license application): $150 |
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| Renewal: |
Biannually, expires two years from the last day of the month in which they applied; Renewal fee: $110 |
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| HVAC Contractors |
| "HVAC contractors" (Abbr: HVA) means those individuals whose work includes the installation, alteration, repair, or maintenance of heating systems, ventilating systems, cooling systems, steam and hot water heaters, heating systems, boilers, process piping, and mechanical refrigeration systems, including tanks incidental to the system. This classification does not provide for fire suppression installations, sprinkler system installations, or gas piping. A firm holding a HVAC license is responsible for meeting all applicable tradesman licensure standards. This classification may install backflow prevention devices incidental to work in this classification. |
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CE Requirements
None
Reciprocates
n/a
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