Florida Lighting Maintenance Contractor License

Lighting Maintenance contractors in Florida can legally engage in construction contracts involving the following type of work:

Install, repair and fix lighting fixtures
These lighting fixtures can be located in or on:
- Buildings
- Signs
- Billboards
- Roadways
- Streets
- Parking lots

The lighting maintenance license doesn't not allow the licensee to work beyond the last electrical supply source, outlet, or disconnection point.

Licensing Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Candidates must obtain a passing score on the Lightning Maintenance and Business tests before applying for licensure. Passing scores must be less than 2 years old.
Application Fee: If applying for active status, the applicant must submit a check for $300 USD payable to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. If applicant wishes to be inactive instead, the check must be in the amount of $55 USD only.
Net Worth:The minimum business net worth requirement is $5,000 USD.
Credit Reports:Applicant must submit a report from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels. Those applicants wishing to qualify a business must also submit a business report.
Insurance:The minimum liability insurance requirements are$100,000/per person for public liability and $300,000/per occurrence; and $500,000 for property damage, ora minimum combined single limit policy of $800,000. Applicant must also attest to obtain worker’s comp coverage or an exemption within 30 days after license is issued
Experience: A person will qualify for a certified Unlimited license by meeting one of the following requirements:
- (1) Must have three (3) years of management experience in the trade of electrical contracting within the last six (6) years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or
- (2) Must have four (4) years of experience as a foreman, supervisor or contractor in the trade within the last eight (8) years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or
- (3) Must have six (6) years of comprehensive training, technical education or supervisory experience associated with an electrical or alarm contracting business within the last 12 years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or must have at least six (6) years technical experience in related work with the Armed Forces or a governmental entity within the last 12 years immediately preceding the filing of the application; or have a combination of these qualifications totaling six (6) years of experience; or
- (4) Must be licensed as an electrical professional engineer for three (3) years within the last 12 years. Provide a copy of current electrical professional engineer license and transcripts showing electrical engineering work; or
- (5) Must have a combination of experience listed in 1-3 above totaling 6 years within the last 12 years.
- Applicants are required to submit copies of W2’s to verify employment with the qualified business.
- Submitting Application Form:Applicant must submit complete application form along with supporting documentation and applicable fees to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, 32399-0783

Florida Lighting Maintenance Contractor Licensing Exams

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Lighting Maintenance Exam

Testing Method: Computer-Based (at testing center). Open Book.
Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
Hours Allotted: 5
Passing Score: 75%
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice only.
Total Number of questions: 100
Subjects Involved:
- General Theory and Electrical Principles
- Wiring and Protection
- Wiring Methods and Materials
- OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
- Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting Signs-Neon

Florida Business and Law (Electrical) Exam

Testing Method: Computer-Based (at testing center). Open Book.
Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
Hours Allotted: 2 h 30 min
Passing Score: 75%
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice only.
Total Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
- Maintaining Cash Flow
- Estimating and Bidding a Job
- Interpretation of Contracts and Agreements
- Purchasing Control
- Contract Scheduling
- Obtaining Insurance and Bonding
- Complying with Contracting Laws and Rules
- Personnel Management
- Complying with Payroll and Sales Tax Laws
- Interpretation of Financial Statements and Reports
- Management Accounting

Florida Lighting Maintenance Contractor License Courses

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FLORIDA LIGHTING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR (PEARSON VUE©) COURSE

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FLORIDA BUSINESS AND LAW (ELECTRICAL) (PEARSON VUE©) COURSE

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$399.00
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Set of books for the Florida Lighting Maintenance Contractor License

The books set includes all required references for both the Lightning Maintenance and Florida Business and Law (Electrical) exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

FLORIDA LIGHTING MAINTENANCE - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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FLORIDA LIGHTING MAINTENANCE - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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