Last updated: June 7, 2006
Electrical Codes
2005 National Electrical Code, effective January 1, 2007
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services
State of Louisiana
Office of State Fire Marshal
5150 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-925-4911
Fax 225-925-3813
http://www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/index.htm
Licensing requirements:
Electrical Inspectors are not required to be licensed on the State level.
A new mandate was just put out that all Inspectors in the State are required to be ICC certified.
Participating Jurisdictions: Bossier City, Lafayette, Minden, Monroe, New Iberia, New Orleans, Ruston, Shreveport, and St. Bernard Parish.
Licensing: Contractors
State Licensing Board For Contractors
P.O. Box 14419
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (225) 765-2301
Fax: (225) 765-2431
http://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/
Licensing requirements:
Journeyman Electrician: There is no state licensing of journeyman electricians
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| Contractors performing $50,000 or more work on any single job must be licensed by State Licensing Board for Contractors. License must be renewed annually. |
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Applicants are evaluated with respect to experience, financial responsibility, technical qualification through a written examination administered or approved by State Licensing Board for Contractors, and any other pertinent facts bearing upon applicant's responsibility as a contractor. |
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License fee: $100 for first classification
$95 for each additional classification up to a maximum of $400, renewed annually
Exam fee: $100
You also have to pay the Board $40 for study material for the business and law part of the exam.
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Renewal date: All licenses expire on December 31 each year. |
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State contractor license required.
Also required is a Type "A" license issued by State Fire Marshal's office.
Each firm must employ at least one Class "B" technician who successfully completed the Level II Advanced Alarm Technician Training Course through NBFAA. All employees must have an individual license Type "B", "C", "D", or "E" issued by the State Fire Marshall.
Firms must have $500,000 liability insurance.
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License fee: $250
Individual licenses (required): $50
Exam fee: $100
You also have to pay the Board $40 for study material for the business and law part of the exam.
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Renewal date: Licenses must be renewed annually. State licensed electrical contractors are exempt from being licensed by the State Fire Marshal as long as work is performed by the contractor. |
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State contractors licensed required.
State licensed electrical contractors can install and repair fire alarm systems.
Certifying and planning of systems must be performed by firms certified by State Fire Marshal. Firms must have at least one employee who is NICET Level II certified in fire protection or a professional engineer licensed in Louisiana.
All employees must have an individual license identified by class issued by State Fire Marshal.
Firms must have $500,000 liability insurance.
Licenses must be renewed annually.
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License fee: $350
Individual licenses (required): $50
Additional Classes: $100
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Renewal date: Licenses must be renewed annually. State licensed electrical contractors are exempt from being licensed by the State Fire Marshal as long as work is performed by the contractor. |
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CE Requirements
n/a
Reciprocates
The Board has reciprocity agreements with the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors, the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, the Mississippi Board of Contractors, the North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, the Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors, and the Utah Construction Trades Bureau Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing. PLEASE NOTE: Your firm must be domiciled in one of these states and hold a license in the domiciliary state for a minimum of three years with no record of disciplinary action.
State Websites
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