How to Get a Kentucky Electrical License
An electrical license is required when performing electrical work for the public in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 339.230 requires a person to be at least 16 years old before he can begin to fulfill the work and educational requirements needed to obtain an electrical license. The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction administers all electrical license requests. Working unsupervised without a license can result in a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to 180 days of incarceration.
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Complete the required education and work training as stated in KRS 227A.060(3). Working for four years under the supervision of a licensed electrician and completing an electrical training course are sufficient to meet the requirements. Taking a training course is not necessary if you have worked for at least six years in the electrical field. Alternatively, three years of work experience and an associate degree from a college affiliated with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System also fulfills the work and education requirements.
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Register for the International Code Council's (ICC) electrical examination online at pearsonvue.com/icc, via telephone by calling 877-234-6082 or via fax by filling out the Pearson VUE Fax Registration Form and faxing it to 888-204-6291. Submit the $100 payment for the exam via electronic check draft, credit card or debit card. Fill out a payment voucher if you want to mail a check, money order or cashiers check. Mail the voucher and payment to Pearson VUE, c/o AP Voucher Program, PO Box 41508, Philadelphia, PA 19101-1508. The overnight address is Pearson VUE, c/o AP Voucher Program, 3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
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Pass the ICC's open book, multiple choice electrical exam. Take the computer exam at any one of the 250 Pearson VUE test locations in the country. Choose a testing site from the list of locations provided at pearsonvue.com/icc. Bring two forms of identification to the testing site, which include your photo and your signature. For example, one form of ID can be your driver's license and the second form of ID can be your Social Security card. Basic four-function calculators, eyeglasses and approved references such as notes and bound books are also permitted during the exam.
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Download and fill out the electrical license application available at the Electrical Licensing section of the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction website (see References). Gather the documents needed to complete the application, such as a copy of your birth certificate or driver's license to verify your age. Provide a copy of the ICC's electrical exam test results and a passport-sized color photograph with the application. Submit documentation verifying your work experience and education, such as tax returns, notarized affidavits from employers and copies of transcripts or diplomas.
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Pay the application fee. Review the fee schedule listed on the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction website to determine the application fee. The fee varies depending on when you submit the application and your date of birth. Make the check payable to Kentucky State Treasurer.
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Mail the completed application, all of the supplemental documents and the applicable fee to Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Building Codes Enforcement, Electrical Licensing, 101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100, Frankfort, KY 40601-5404. A permanent license card should be mailed within five business days after the application has been received and approved.
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Tips & Warnings
Carefully review your application prior to submission. An incomplete application will not be processed, and the fees will not be refunded.
References
- Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction: Electrical Licensing
- International Code Council: Commonwealth of Kentucky Examination Information Bulletin
- Kentucky Legislature: KRS 227A.060 Qualifications for Licensure
- Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction: Electrical License Application
- Kentucky Legislature: Licensing of Electricians
- Kentucky Legislature: Restrictions on Employment of Minors
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