The Alabama Electrical License - Complete Guide for Journeyman and Electrical Contractors

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0:07 Who needs an Electrical License in Alabama?
1:00 Electrical License Classifications
1:28 Alabama Requirements
1:49 Journeyman Requirements
2:31 Electrical Contractor Requirements
3:19 Examinations
3:51 Alabama Electrical Contractor Exam
4:54 Application Process and Fees
5:09 Complete Course

Electrical contractors in the state of Alabama are regulated by a governing agency called the Alabama Electrical contractors board.

There are two classifications:

Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Contractor

Both licenses require you to pass an examination.

The Journeyman electrician license only requires you to pass an electrical trade examination. To get your Electrical contractor license you will need to also pass a section that covers law & business.

In the video, we did not cover what is going to be on the journeyman exam. You will want to be familiar with the following concepts:

Conductors and Cables
Electrical Power
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
General Electrical Knowledge
Grounding and Bonding
Illuminated Signs
Lighting
Low Voltage
Motors
Overcurrent Protection
Raceways and Boxes
Safety Information
Service, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
Special Occupancies and Equipment

To become a licensed journeyman in Alabama, you will need to have experience in Commercial, Industrial, and Residential. Anyone working in the residential construction industry will need to be licensed with the Alabama Home Builder's Licensure Board.

You can learn more about this license here:    • The Complete Alabama Home Builder's L...  

It is important to remember that if you hold the journeyman license you can perform installation and repair projects but you must be supervised by an electrical contractor.

If you hold the electrical license, you may perform projects with no limitations. It is important to remember that if you are taking on commercial projects over $50,0000 you will need to hold the General Contractor License.

This video breaks down everything you will need to know about the Alabama general contractor license:    • Alabama General Contractor License Ex...  

Application Processing and Fees

Electrical Contractor Examination Fee: $165.00
Electrical License Fee: $150.00
Electrical License Renewal: $150.00

Journeyman License Examination Fee: $115.00
Journeyman License Fee: $35.00
Journeyman License Renewal: $35.00

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