Electrical Licensing in Titusville city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in the trade of electrical contracting in Titusville must hold a valid Florida electrical contractor license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "electrical contractor" means any person who undertakes to, offers to, or does construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish any electrical system or any structure, equipment, or facilities in connection with the trade of electrical contracting. This includes work on wiring, fixtures, appliances, and related components in buildings and other structures.

How to Get Licensed

Florida electrical contractor licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Step 1: Meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which include:
- Four years of experience in electrical contracting work (or equivalent combination of classroom and practical experience)
- Passage of the Florida electrical contractor examination

Step 2: Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers licensing under the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Step 3: Submit proof of experience, exam results, and any required documentation to DBPR.

Step 4: Upon approval, obtain your license.

Veterans and service members may receive credit for relevant military training and education toward experience requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.1131.

Local Requirements

Electrical work in Titusville requires both state licensure and local permits. Contact the Titusville Building Department to pull electrical permits before beginning work in the city.

Review the Titusville Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional requirements, or permitting procedures specific to Brevard County and the city of Titusville that may exceed state law minimums.

Exemptions

Certain work is exempt from electrical contractor licensing requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.103. Exemptions include:
- Maintenance and repairs performed by an employee on property owned or leased by their employer
- Work performed by a homeowner on their own residential property (not for hire)
- Installation of equipment or wiring by manufacturers or their representatives as part of product assembly or delivery
- Other limited exemptions defined in the statute

Verify your specific activity against § 489.103 to confirm whether an exemption applies.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/electrical-contractors/

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)