Louisiana Electrical Contractor
| Requirements: |
- Please note that the Business and Law examination is required for licensure as an electrical contractor in the State of Louisiana.
- Any person, firm, partnership, co-partnership, association, corporation, or other organization bidding on or performing a job in the amount of $50,000 or more the licensee shall hold the major classification or subdivision thereunder of electrical work or mechanical work as the case may be.
- On all jobs involving mechanical or electrical work the board shall consider the monetary value of the electrical or mechanical material and/or equipment furnished by the owner or builder, if any, in determining the amount of electrical or mechanical work involved.
- All applicants who desire to become licensed as an electrical contractor need to make an application to the board need to state the classification of work the applicant desires to perform from a list of major classifications.
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| Services: |
The holder of an Electrical Contractor license may own and operate a business engaged in the installation of electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, and conduits.
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| Applications: |
$100 license fee. Please call the board to request an application.
State Licensing Board For Contractors
P.O. Box 14419 · Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (225) 765-2301 · Fax: (225) 765-2431
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| Reciprocity: |
There are formal written reciprocal agreements with the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Utah as well as the North Carolina Electrical Examiners' Board. The Business and Law examination cannot be waived for out-of-state contractors. However, reciprocity is not automatic, applications will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Continuing Education: |
None at this time.
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| Exam: |
- 80 Questions – Four-hour time limit
- Open Book
- 70% Correct Required to Pass
- Exam fee of $100
- Topics include: General Knowledge of the Electrical Trade and Calculations,Grounding and Bonding,Services,,Feeders, and,Branch,Circuits,Enclosures and Raceways,Conductors,Motors and Controls,Utilization and General Use Equipment,Special Occupancies and Equipment,Low Voltage Circuit
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| References: |
These books are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
The following reference IS allowed in the testing center:
- 2005 National Electric Code
The following reference is NOT allowed in the testing center:
- National Electrical Code; NFPA 70-1993
- Direct Current Fundamentals
- Alternating Current Fundamentals
- Electric Motor Control
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| Training: |
We offer review for the Electrical Contractor examinations in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the study guide is $150. This study guide includes sample figures, questions, as well as a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Study Guide Price: $150
We now have practice tests online! Click here to enroll or call 1-800-952-0910!
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