Florida Residential (Electrical) Contractor License

Residential Electrical contractors in Florida can legally engage in construction contracts involving the following type of work:

Installation and repair of electrical systems in 1, 2, 3, or 4 family residences
Residential electrical work is limited to structure not exceeding 2 stories in height
Work can also be done on accessory-use structures connected to a residence, like sheds and detached garages

Residential electrical contractors cannot work on anything beyond single phase and 400-Ampere single service.

Licensing Requirements:

Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Testing: Candidates must obtain a passing score on the Residential and Business tests before applying for licensure.
Passing exam scores must be less than two years old.
Application Fee: If applying for active status, the applicant must submit a check for $300 payable to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. If the applicant wishes to be inactive instead, the check must be for $55 only.
Net Worth: The minimum business net worth requirement is USD 5,000
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. The applicant must also attest to obtain worker’s comp coverage or an exemption within 30 days after the license is issued.
Experience: A person will qualify for a certified Residential license by meeting one of the following requirements:
1. Must have three (3) years of management experience in the trade of specialty 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 a professional electrical 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 six years within the last 12 years. Applicants are required to submit copies of W2’s to verify employment with the qualified business
6. Submitting Application Form: Applicant must submit a 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

Residential Electrical Exams (Trade and Business)

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Residential Exam

Testing Method: Computer-Based (at the 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
- Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation
- Wiring and Protection
- OSHA, Safety, Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
- Residential Life Safety and ADA
- Motors
- Box Fill
- Demand Loads
- Conduit Fill
- Grounding Conductors
- Neutral Loads
- Appliance Loads
- Service
- Voltage Drop

Florida Business and Law (Electrical) Exam

Testing Method: Computer-Based (at the 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

Endorsements for the Residential (Electrical) License

The Florida Residential (Electrical) is equivalent to the following licenses:

Applicants must take the Florida Business Exam for Licensure.

Residential Electrical Courses

We offer free live refresher online classes for Florida Contractors to help get ready for the Exam with the online class's purchase. The online classes are unlimited and can be accessed whenever needed; You can also attend live online classes as needed. All live refresher online classes are on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET); we teach how to solve math problems for trade, business, and finance problems.

Residential Electrical Bookset

The books set includes all required references for both the Residential (Electrical) 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 RESIDENTIAL (ELECTRICAL) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

Sales price: $925.18
FLORIDA RESIDENTIAL (ELECTRICAL) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

Sales price: $985.18