Arkansas
Arkansas Journeyman:
did you know: Arkansas Licensed electricians must take eight hours of continuing education per year.
Tests are open book and based on the NEC code (Available at Brown Book Store).
License Application available at: http://www.labor.ar.gov/Documents/electrician_app.pdf
Prerequisites
Journeyman
A 4-year electrical construction apprenticeship program approved by the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (make sure to get your “Notice of Apprenticeship Committee Action – Released for Test/Completion” form) , or...
… 8 years of electrical construction experience or training. This training or experience may include electrical experience gained in the military.
Residential Journeyman
Two years experience in the wiring of 1-2 family dwellings, or a two-year combination of training and experience (make sure to get a signed letter from the school verifying your hours).
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Four years experience under supervision in the maintenance of electrical conductors and equipment
Reciprocal Agreements
Your test results and license will allow you to apply directly for license in these States:
Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Colorado
Contact Information
State Board of Electrical Examiners 10421 West Markham Little Rock,AR72205 (501) 682-4547 (501) 682-1765fax www.arkansas.gov/labor/
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Arkansas Masters:
In Arkansas, you must be licensed by the State Licensing Board of Contractors to take any contract over $20,000. Requirements for the Electrical Contractor's license include five years of experience, passing the Arkansas Business and Law exam, and the prior acquisition of a Master Electrician's license.
Tests are open book and based on the NEC code (Available at Brown Book Store).
License Application available at: http://www.labor.ar.gov/Documents/electrician_app.pdf
Prerequisites
Master Electrician
A degree in electrical engineering plus two years of construction related experience, or...
Six years experience in the construction industry, both residential and commercial, including two years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
Residential Master
Three years experience in the wiring of 1-2 family dwellings, including one year as a licensed residential journeyman
Reciprocal Agreement
Your test results and license will allow you to apply directly for license in the State of Oregon.
Contact Information
State Board of Electrical Examiners 10421 West Markham Little Rock,AR72205 (501) 682-4547 (501) 682-1765fax www.arkansas.gov/labor/
Brown Technical Publications Inc, is an affiliate of Brown Technical Book Shop located in Houston, Texas. Brown Technical has over 1.5 million standards and codes, and is one of the most comprehensive sites of its type in the world. For those starting out in a field, seeking registration, certification, or licensing, our Learning Center has links to a variety of professional, trade, and specialty lists of books and materials in our inventory that will be especially helpful to you
State Electrical Licensing Requirements
Arkansas has state licensing of Journeyman Electricians.
Reciprocity:
Arkansas has Journeyman reciprocity agreements with the following states:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
Arkansas has a Master Reciprocal Agreement with Oregon.
Contact
Arkansas Department of Labor
10421 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501.682.4500
Fax: 501.661.2642
Website: http://www.labor.ar.gov/divisions/Pages/electricaInspectionLicensing.aspx