Electrical Contractor License Florida

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

Installation and maintenance of Industrial and commercial electrical systems
Fire and burglar alarms
Low voltage systems
Electrical utility lines
Electric signs

If your scope of work is limited to Fire and Burglar Alarms, Telecommunication, Electric Signs, or Utility Lines only, the unlimited Electrical license might not be the right choice for you. This license is only meant for those contractors who wish to encompass the entire spectrum of electrical contracting. If you wish to only do Residential Electrical work, then the Residential Electrical Contractor's License is the one you need. Below is a wealth of information on becoming a Licensed Unlimited Electrical Contractor in the Sunshine State.

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Licensing Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Obtain a passing score on the Electrical and Business tests before applying for licensure
Passing scores must be less than 2 years old If applying for active status
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
Minimum business net worth requirement of $10,000 USD
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
Obtain a minimum liability insurance of $100,000/per person for public liability and $300,000/per occurrence; and $500,000 for property damage, or a 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

Related Article: Credit Reporting Agencies for CILB and ECLB

Experience Requirements

A person will qualify for a certified Unlimited license by meeting one of the following requirements:

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
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
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
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
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
Must have a combination of experience listed in first three items above totaling 6 years within the last 12 years

You must also provide proof that 40% of the experience includes work in 3-phase services. Please note that 40 percent of 3 years full time experience is approximately 15 months, 40 percent of 4 years of full time experience is approximately 20 months, and 40 percent of 6 years of full time experience is approximately 29 months.Applicants are required to submit copies of W2’s to verify employment with the qualified business.

Submitting the Application Form

The 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, FL32399-0783

Electrical Contractor Exams

Obtaining the Unlimited Electrical Contractor's License in Florida, aka Master Electrician's License, requires obtaining passing scores on both the Unlimited Electrical and the Business and Law Exams. Below is a detailed description of each one of the two exams.

Unlimited Electrical Exam

Testing Method: Computer-Based | Open Book
Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
Hours Allotted: 5
Passing Score: 75%
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Total Number of questions: 100
Subjects Involved:
- General Theory and Electrical Principles
- Plan and Specification Reading and Interpretation
- Wiring and Protection
- Wiring Methods and Materials
- Special Occupancies and Situations
- OSHA
- Safety
- Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment
- Life Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act
- Electrical Signs, Outline Lighting, and Structural Considerations
- Alarms/ Limited Energy

Electrical Contractor Business Exam

Testing Method: Computer-Based | Open Book
Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
Hours Allotted: 2.5
Passing Score: 75%
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
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 Unlimited Electrical License

The Florida Unlimited Electrical License is equivalent to the following liceneses:

The FL business exam might be required even if the trade exam is not.

Electrical Contractor Classes

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.