Last updated:June 7, 2006
Electrical Codes
The State of Hawaii is closer to adoption of the first statewide set of construction codes following a Hawaii Building Codes Commission meeting on May 14, 2008. At that meeting, the members of the Commission updated the timelines for adoption of the various codes that will make up the 2008 Edition of the Hawaii Building Codes. Significantly, there is unanimous agreement on adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code® as published.
The Commission has also selected the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as the first statewide energy code. Significant in this proposal is a requirement to provide a readout of the electrical energy usage in each commercial tenant space. A study was cited that when a tenant knows how much electricity is being used, efforts will be made to reduce this usage. Full building commissioning of the systems affecting energy usage is also slated for inclusion, including a comprehensive report on the installation, adjustment, and function of the lighting and lighting control systems.
While the optimistic schedule for adoption by late summer 2008 will not be met, even adoption by the end of the year will not affect much of the construction in Hawaii, perhaps for a few years. Only State funded construction will be required to meet the new codes upon adoption: The Counties will have up to two years from that date to fully implement the State requirements for all other construction.
— NEMA Code Alert, 6/11/2008
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
Counties review plans and specifications, issue permits, conduct inspections, and enforce the electrical codes.
Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
808-586-2705
Fax 808-586-2689
elect_plumb@dcca.hawaii.gov
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/electrician/
Licensing requirements:
The State of Hawaii does not license electrical inspectors.
(The counties have electrical inspectors on staff who enforce the electrical code, and are licensed electricians.)
The state does license the following:
| Journey Worker Electrician |
License Code:
EJ |
Journey worker electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a journey worker electrician to perform electrical work. |
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| Requirements: |
5 years but not less than 10,000 hours of all aspect of electrical wiring work, primarily involved in residential and commercial wiring.
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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| Renewal: |
Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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| Supervising Electrician |
License Code:
ES |
Supervising electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a supervising electrician to direct and supervise the performance of electrical work and to perform electrical work. |
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| Requirements: |
4 years experience as a licensed journey worker electrician or equivalent.
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Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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| Journey Worker Industrial Electrician |
License Code:
EJI |
Journey worker industrial electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a journey worker industrial electrician to perform and maintain electrical work related to substation, switchgear, automatic controls, and all other industrial electrical work in existing industrial buildings and work places. |
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| Requirements: |
5 years but not less than 10,000 hours of industrial wiring work.
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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| Supervising Industrial Electrician |
License Code:
ESI |
Supervising industrial electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a supervising industrial electrician to direct and supervise electrical work related to substation, switchgear, automatic controls, and all other industrial electrical work in existing industrial buildings and work places. |
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| Requirements: |
*4 years experience as a licensed journey worker industrial electrician or equivalent.
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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| Renewal: |
Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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| Journey Worker Specialty Electrician |
License Code:
EJS |
Journey worker specialty electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a journey worker specialty electrician to perform electrical work related to installing, repairing, altering, and maintaining but not the attachment of lighting and power circuits to, the following: electronic equipment, sound public address systems, and communication systems, other than equipment and systems for a single-family or two-family dwelling; master or community radio and television receiving antenna systems; sound recording systems, other than systems for a single-family or two-family dwelling; burglar and fire alarm systems; low voltage remote control, other than a control for a single-family or two-family dwelling; and low voltage communication signal systems. |
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| Requirements: |
5 years of specialty wiring work.
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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| Renewal: |
Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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| Supervising Specialty Electrician |
License Code:
ESS |
Supervising specialty electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a supervising specialty electrician to direct and supervise the performance of electrical work related to installing, repairing, altering, and maintaining, but not the attachment of lighting and power circuits, to the following: electronic equipment, sound public address systems, other than equipment and systems for a single-family or two-family dwelling; master or community radio and television receiving antenna system; sound recording systems other than systems for a single-family or a two-family dwelling; burglar and fire alarm systems; low voltage remote control, other than control for a single-family or two-family dwelling; and low voltage communication signal systems. |
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| Requirements: |
4 years experience as a licensed journey worker specialty electrician or equivalent.
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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| Renewal: |
Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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| Maintenance Electrician |
License Code:
EM |
Maintenance electrician means any person who has been licensed by the board as a maintenance electrician to maintain electrical work. |
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| Requirements: |
4 years experience as a licensed journey worker specialty electrician or equivalent.
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| Fees: |
Application fee: $40
Exam fee: $85
License Fee:
$225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of the triennium (2005, 2008, 2011);
$150 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium (2006, 2009, 2012);
$75.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium (2007, 2010, 2013).
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| Renewal: |
Every three years by June 30 (2005, 2008, 2011 etc. Started 6/30/96); Renewal fee: $225 |
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CE Requirements
Code update every three years
Reciprocates
No. All applicants must meet the same licensing and examination requirements.
State Websites
Here is a list of governmental websites to find the latest licensing and code information.
Submit Alteration
Use the Alteration form to request changes, updates, and other corrections to this page. You can also use this form if you wish to add a new jurisdiction. Requests must include source of information so that IAEI can verify it. You can also contact IAEI directly at directCONNECT@iaei.org.
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