DSPS Journeyman Electrician

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Please note as of August 1, 2018 an updated SPS 316 will go into effect. While the requirements in the 2011 NEC will be effective until Jan. 1 of 2020 for one and two family dwellings, all Electrical Exams will change to reflect the updated SPS 316 and the 2017 NEC.

Per Wis. Stats. 101.862, no person may install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless the person is licensed as an Electrician by the Department or unless the person is enrolled as a Registered Electrician by the Department.

Per Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.40, a person who holds a license as a licensed Journeyman Electrician or a registration as a registered Electrical Apprentice shall perform electrical wiring activities under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed Master Electrician or a registration as a Registered Master Electrician. A person who holds a license as a licensed Journeyman Electrician or a registration as a registered Electrical Apprentice may perform electrical wiring activities under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed Residential Master Electrician provided the wiring associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings and structures serving the dwellings or the dwelling units, such as garages, carports, gazebos, and swimming pools.

Complete apprenticeship or experience requirements (see Form #3106 for more information).

Submit an application, supporting documentation and fee:

Application for Journeyman Electrician License (Form #3106)

$90.00 total fee ($35.00 application fee, $30.00 exam fee, and $25.00 late renewal fee)

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DSPS Journeyman Electrician