Last updated: June 24, 2008

Electrical Codes
The codes and standards currently adopted and enforced by the Alabama Building Commission as the State Building Code are (as of Feb. 2, 2008):

• 2008 National Electrical Code
• 2006 International Building Code
• 2006 International Plumbing Code
• 2006 International Mechanical Code
• 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2006 International Fire Code
• 2004 Alabama Building Energy Conservation Code

Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services
The state does not license inspectors and does not require that they be certified. A few individual personnel systems require that inspectors be certified, but not many.

State of Alabama
Department of Insurance
State Fire Marshall
PO Box 303352
Montgomery AL 36130-3352

Does not license, approve, certify, or regulate electrical inspectors in Alabama.

Licensing: Contractors
The Electrical Contractors Board licenses journeyman and contractors. The State Electrical Contractors certification is actually a voluntary certification, not a required certification.

Electrical Contractors Board
610 South McDonough Street
Montgomery AL 36104
334-269-9900
fax 334-263-6115
www.aecb.state.al.us

Licensing requirements:

CE Requirements
There are no CEU requirements at this time.

Reciprocates
Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

State Websites
Here is a list of governmental websites to find the latest licensing and code information.

Electrical Contractors Board

Alabama Building Commission (Responsible for building codes, updates)

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