Electrical Licensing in Davie, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, maintains, alters, or repairs electrical wiring, apparatus, appliances, and equipment for light, heat, or power in Davie must hold a valid Florida electrical license.[^1] This includes work on residential, commercial, and industrial properties within town limits.

Florida law defines "electrical work" to include the installation of conduit, wiring, outlets, switches, fixtures, motors, transformers, and related equipment that carries or controls electrical current.[^2] If your work falls within this definition, you must be licensed before beginning the job.

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet Qualifications: You must satisfy experience and training requirements set by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). These typically include documented work experience in electrical contracting and, in some cases, formal classroom instruction.[^3]

2. Military Service Credit: If you have relevant military training and education in electrical work, you may apply for credit toward licensing requirements.[^4]

3. Exam and Application: Submit your qualifications to the CILB and pass the required examination. The state board administers these tests and issues licenses.[^5]

4. Apply Through the State: Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) or the Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, exam dates, and detailed qualification requirements.

Local Requirements

Davie requires electrical contractors to obtain a permit from the town Building Department before starting any regulated electrical work. Check the Davie Municipal Code for specific local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, and any additional standards that may apply within Davie's jurisdiction.

Contact the Davie Town Building Department to determine which permits are required for your specific project and to confirm whether local ordinances impose requirements beyond Florida state law.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensing requirements under Florida law:

• Ordinary maintenance and repair of appliances or equipment by the property owner
• Work performed by a utility company on its own equipment or lines[^6]
• Installation of low-voltage equipment (below a specified threshold) in certain circumstances
• Work performed by licensed contractors in other jurisdictions while working under the supervision of a licensed Florida electrical contractor

Verify your specific situation against Fla. Stat. § 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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 — Credit for relevant military training and education
[^5]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
[^6]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions

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