Kentucky Master Electrician (ICC Exam)

The MASTER ELECTRICIAN license is needed to supervise direct or take responsible charge of any Electrician who is engaged in the construction, alteration, or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light or power. The Master may also conduct electrical work himself.

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THE FOLLOWING ARE EXEMPT AND DO NOT NEED A LICENSE TO DO ELECTRICAL WORK: *Electrical Utilities and their employees *Maintenance workers doing routine maintenance *Homeowners or farmers working on their own property *Retailers installing appliances *Workers in coal mines or coal preparation plants *Workers installing or repairing low-voltage telecommunications systems *Manufacturers installing medical equipment As of July 15, 2004 the state of Kentucky requires individuals conducting electrical work or electrical contracting to obtain a state license. There are three types of statewide electrical licenses available at this time.

EXPERIENCE:Applicants must have 6 years of verifiable experience in the electrical trade AND a training course in electrical work OR an additional 2 years of verifiable experience Applicants must pass an exam to obtain this statewide Master Electrician license.

The MASTER ELECTRICIAN license is needed to supervise direct or take responsible charge of any Electrician who is engaged in the construction, alteration, or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light or power. The Master may also conduct electrical work himself.

Applications must be completed and sent to the Board with experience documentation, passing exam scores, a current photo and $100 fee.  

Once processed and approved, your license will be mailed in 3 to 5 business days.  Renewal fee is $100.

 

Important Contacts

Electrical contractors may obtain certifying exam information from:

Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Electrical
101 Sea Hero Rd., Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
(502) 573-2002
www.dhbc.ky.gov
The testing company is ICC but exam registrations are handled by Pearson Vue at 800-275-8301

ICC Contractor Examination Services
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 783-3926
www.iccsafe.org/jurisdiction-specific-cont
Plumbing & HVAC contractors may obtain applications & licensing information from:

Department of Housing Building & Construction
Division of Plumbing
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)573-0395 for HVAC
(502)573-0397 for Plumbing
(502) 573-1401 Fax
www.ohbc.ky.gov/plumbing/

Kentucky will consider reciprocity on an individual basis.

Master Electricians must complete 6 hours of Continuing Education each year in order to renewal their license.

The testing company is ICC. The exam is an open-book test containing 100 questions and a 5 hour time limit. A 70% is required to pass. The cost of the exam is $100

EXAM SUBJECT AREAS:  Service Transformers & Equipment, Wiring Methods & Installation, Cabinets, Panelboards, Switchboards, Boxes & Conduit Bodies, Conductors, Control Devices, Motors & Generators, Utilization Equipment & Devices, Special Occupancies & Uses, Miscellaneous, Plan Reading & Analysis

License fee: $100 A passport-sized photo (1"x1.5") must be included Permanent license cards are typically mailed out within 7-10 business days of receipt of your application and ALL required documentation. Application fees are NOT refundable

American Contractors offers a 1.5 day seminar to prepare individuals for the Kentucky Master Electrician exam proctored by ICC. Please call to register!  800-992-1910

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