Last updated: May 6, 2009
Electrical Codes
The State of Arkansas adopted the 2008 NEC and it will go into effect on June 1, 2008 with no amendments.
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services
You'll need a state license to do electrical work in Arkansas. These classes of license are issued by the board: master electrician, journeyman electrician, industrial maintenance electrician, residential master electrical, residential journeyman electrician, and air-conditioning electrician.
Arkansas Department of Labor
Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners
10421 West Markham
Little Rock AR 72205-2190
501-682-4549
Fax 501-682-1765
http://www.state.ar.us/labor/
Licensing requirements:
| Master electrician |
| Master electrician" shall mean an individual with an unlimited license classification and who is authorized to plan, lay out, and supervise the installation, maintenance, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment. |
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| Requirements: |
A degree in electrical engineering plus two years construction experience
Six years experience (both residential and commercial) including two years as a licensed journeyman
A combination of board-approved related training and experience |
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| Fees: |
Original license: $50 plus $56/86* examination fee |
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*Exam fee: $56 paper/pencil format; $86 computer format |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Restricted Lifetime Master Electrician's License |
The license shall be valid for the lifetime of the holder of such license, unless the license is suspended or revoked by the board for cause. |
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Must have been a licensed master electrician for not less than twelve (12) years |
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Be at least sixty-five (65) years of age |
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Have a current license as a master electrician at the time of application |
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License fee: $50 |
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| Journeyman electrician |
"Journeyman electrician" shall mean an individual who is limited by license classification to install, maintain, and extend electrical conductors and equipment. |
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Four years or 8,000 hours electrical work experience |
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A four-year combination of board-approved related training and experience |
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A "Notice of Apprenticeship Committee Action - Released for Test" form from the applicant's training program |
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Maintenance experience in electrical work may be considered by the Board |
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| Fees: |
Original license: $25 plus $56/86* examination fee |
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*Fees for examination $56 paper/pencil format; $86 computer format |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $25 |
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| Industrial maintenance electrician |
"Industrial maintenance electrician" shall mean an individual who is limited by license classification to the repair, maintenance, alteration, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment for electrical power and control systems on or within industrial, manufacturing, or similar type facilities. For employees of industrial facilities, it is not necessary to possess this or any other class of license. |
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Four years experience under supervision of an engineer, master electrician, journeyman electrician or industrial maintenance electrician in the maintenance of electrical conductors or equipment |
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A combination of board-approved related training and experience |
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Original license : $25 plus $25 examination fee. Tests are given at the Arkansas Department of Labor |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $25 |
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| Residential master electrician |
"Residential master electrician" shall mean an individual who is limited by license classification to performing electrical work for one and two family dwellings, including planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and extension of electrical facilities. A residential master electrician may perform electrical work on a commercial or other project under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician or master electrician in the same manner and with the same ratio as an electrical apprentice. |
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Three years experience in wiring of one or two family dwellings including one year experience as a licensed residential journeyman |
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A combination of board-approved related training and experience |
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| Fees: |
Original license: $50 plus $56/86* examination fee |
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*Fees for examination $56 paper/pencil format; $86 computer format |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Residential journeyman |
"Residential journeyman electrician" shall mean an individual who is limited by license classification to install, maintain, alter, repair, maintain, or renovate electrical facilities for one and two family dwellings under the general supervision of a residential master electrician or a master electrician. A residential journeyman may perform electrical work on a commercial or other project under the direct supervision of a journeymen electrician or master electrician in the same manner and with the same ratio as an electricial apprentice. |
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Two years experience in wiring of one or two family dwellings |
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A combination of board-approved related training and experience |
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| Fees: |
Original license: $25 plus $56/86* examination fee |
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*Fees for examination $56 paper/pencil format; $86 computer format |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $25 |
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| Air conditioning electrician |
"Air conditioning electrician" shall mean an individual who is limited by license classification to the installation, maintenance, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment solely for the purpose of supplying heating and air conditioning and refrigeration units. |
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Two years experience in wiring HVACR equipment |
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A combination of board-approved related training and experience |
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| Fees: |
Original license: $25 plus $56/86* examination fee |
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*Fees for examination $56 paper/pencil format; $86 computer format |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $25 |
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| Electrical Apprentice |
"Electrical Apprentice" means any person whose principal occupation is the learning of and assisting in the installation of electrical work under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician or master electrician. |
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n/a |
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Registration fee: $10 annually |
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Annually; $10 |
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| Temporary Licenses |
The board shall issue a temporary license as a master electrician or journeyman electrician for a period of six months, upon submission by the applicant of:
1) a temporary license fee in the amount of $50 for a master electrician and $25 for a journeyman electrician;
2) a completed application on a form provided by the board; and
3) evidence that the applicant holds a current license of the same classification issued by another state or has otherwise met the experience qualifications established in regulation 6.1 or 6.2. |
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Master electrician temporary license fee: $50 |
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Journeymen electrician temporary license fee: $25 |
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Grandfather appeals
Any applicant who applied for a license prior to July 1, 1998 may appeal to the full board: 1) any denial of license; 2) any approval of license for a class lower than the class of license sought by the applicant; or 3) any conditional approval of license, provided the board receives written notice for an appeal withi nthe longest of either 60 days from the effective date of these regulations or sixty days from the date of notice of the denial, conditional approval, or approval for a lower class of license.
CE Requirements
No journeyman electrician license or master electrician license shall be renewed unless the licensee completes at least eight (8) hours of continuing education for each National Electrical Code cycle.
Reciprocates
Journeyman reciprocal agreements: Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Master reciprocal agreements: Oklahoma and Oregon
Licensing: Contractors
Arkansas licenses both commercial and residential contractors.
Contractors Licensing Board
Administrator
4100 Richards Road
North Little Rock AR 72117
501-372-4661
Fax 501-372-2247
http://www.state.ar.us/clb/
Licensing requirements:
| Commercial Contractor's Classifications |
Electrical contracting (master electrician license required for this classification): cable TV; electrical signs; electrical temperature control systems, electrical transmission lines, electrical work for buildings and structures; fire detection systems; communication lines and ducts; underground conduit installation; control systems and instrumentation; signal and burglar alarm; substations; and communication, computer and sound systems, cabling. |
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The Board considers these as general contracting classifications of work. To qualify for any trade you need five years of experience in it. You also have to give the Board a list of equipment you have available to use in the trade. |
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The Board requires you to have minimum business related net worth for any classification. For heavy, highway, railroad, airport, municipal & utility and building contracting it's $50,000, for light building, mechanical and electrical it's $20,000. The specialty trades are $5,000. The Board also requires contractors to post a bond for $10,000. |
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Both commercial and residential classifications require that you pass an exam given by Thomson Prometric. |
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License fee: It will cost you $100 nonrefundable to file an application for a commercial license. The commercial license is good for one year. |
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Exam fee: The business and law computerized testing costs $75 |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $100 |
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| Residential Contractor's Classifications |
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Residential builder: You need four years of experience and have two verifiable references to qualify. The license will authorize you to do both residential building and residential remodeling work. |
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Residential remodeler: You will need proof of two years experience and two verifiable references to qualify. A contractor holding a commercial license from the Board with either the Building or Light Building classifications is considered to be qualified to perform residential building. However, a Residential Building class must be requested in writing prior to performing the work. |
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Both commercial and residential classifications require that you pass an exam given by Thomson Prometric. |
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License fee: The residential application and license fee is $100. The license is good for one year. |
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Exam fee: The business and law computerized testing costs $75 |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $100 |
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CE Requirements
n/a
Reciprocates
Arkansas has reciprocity with Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. You must complete a Request for Verification of License and Affidavit form. The reciprocity is for exam waiver only.
State Websites
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