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.

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:
- California C-10
- Colorado Electrical
- Georgia Class II Unrestricted
- North Carolina Unlimited
- Texas Master Electrical
The FL business exam might be required even if the trade exam is not.
Electrical Contractor Classes
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Login credentials emailed upon enrollment
Unlimited access (no time limits)
Lecture videos
Practice questions
Key concepts
Step-by-step solutions to math problems
Live review
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Login credentials emailed upon enrollment
Unlimited access (no time limits)
Lecture videos
Practice questions
Key concepts
Step-by-step solutions to math problems
Live review
classes$399.00$399.00
Electrical Contractor Books
Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
ELECTRICAL (UNLIMITED) FL - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
ELECTRICAL (UNLIMITED) FL - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Electrical Books
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OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926
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NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code includes the...NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
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This standard covers traditional lighting pro...NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lig
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The LIfe Safety Code (NPFA 101) is a primary ...NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
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The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Handbook is ...Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Handbook
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Business and Law Book
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The Florida Contractor's Manual is used as on...Florida Contractor's Manual
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