Connecticut Electrical License Requirements & Application Guide

Per Connecticut state law, electricians in the state of Connecticut must hold the appropriate individual or contractor license for their work. In this state, electricians must first register as an apprentice, and then get their journeyperson license. After that, they are able to pursue an electrical contractor license. Licenses must be renewed annually by September 30th, with a $150.00 renewal fee for electrical contractors and a $120.00 renewal fee for journeypeople.

Connecticut Electrical License Reciprocity

Connecticut does not currently have reciprocity agreements with any state for electrical licensing.

Connecticut Electrical Contractor License Requirements

There are many subcategories of electrical contracting licenses in the state of Connecticut. The parameters of work covered by each license are detailed on the Connecticut State website under Electrical License Types and Scope of Work.

C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor: “The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and telephone-interconnect.”
E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor: “The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the general statutes.”
L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor: “The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair.”
L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor: “The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems.”
T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor: “The holder of this license may perform only work limited to telephone-interconnect systems where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.”

The requirements to become an electrical contractor in Connecticut are generally as follows:

Must have held a journeyperson license for a minimum of 2 years, or have proof of equivalent experience (minimum of 6 years);
Submission of an application for examination ($150.00);
Passage of the examination.

Electrical Contractor Exam

After your application is approved, you must schedule an appointment for an examination with PSI through the PSI website or over the phone (800) 733-9267. Bring two forms of identification to the exam. A passing grade is 70%.

Connecticut Electrical Insurance Requirements

The state of Connecticut requires all licensed electricians to obtain workers’ compensation insurance, even self-employed electricians

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Connecticut Electrical Journeyperson License Requirements

There are many subcategories of electrical journeyperson licenses in the state of Connecticut. The parameters of work covered by each license are detailed on the Connecticut State website under Electrical License Types and Scope of Work.

C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson: “The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for C-5 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.”
E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson: “The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and only while in the employment of a properly licensed contractor.”
L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson: “The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.”
L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson: “The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.”
T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson: “The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for the T-1 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.”

The requirements to become an electrical journeyperson in the state of Connecticut are generally as follows:

Documentation of a completed apprenticeship program OR proof of at least 8,000 hours of in-field experience OR equivalent educational and in-field experience;
Submission of an application for examination ($90.00);
Passage of the examination.

Electrical Journeyperson Exam

Electrician Apprenticeship Requirements

There is no license for apprenticing electricians in Connecticut. Prospective apprentices only need to be accepted into a state-approved school trade program or an independent union or non-union agency and registered with the state of Connecticut ($110 total fee; a $50 fee from the apprentice, and a $60.00 fee from the sponsor).

Connecticut Electrical Apprentice Jobs

School programs and online job boards are great resources for finding electrical apprenticeships.

Electrical Trade Schools in Connecticut

Gateway Community College
Location: 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Contact Info: (203) 285-2000
Tuition: $4,424 (In-state tuition)
Type: Public

Industrial Management Training Institute
Location: 233 Mill St, Waterbury, CT 06706
Contact Info: (203) 753-7910
Tuition: $15,600
Type: Private, For-Profit

Naugatuck Valley Community College
Location: 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708
Contact Info: (203) 575-8000
Tuition: $4,424
Type: Public

Porter and Chester Institute
Location: 670 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Contact Info: (203) 375-4463
Tuition: $17,220
Type: Private, For-Profit

Connecticut Professional License Search

Throughout the U.S., it is the legal obligation of electricians to hold the appropriate license for their work, and therefore many states provide search tools to confirm the credentials of electricians in the state. The license lookup tool for tradesmen in Connecticut can be found on the state website.

For More License and Career Guides

To find out how to become an Electrical Contractor in another state, start here.

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