Electrical Licensing in Miami Shores village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person performing electrical construction, installation, repair, or maintenance work in Miami Shores must hold a valid Florida electrical license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "electrical construction" includes the design, installation, alteration, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and appliances. This applies to residential, commercial, and industrial work.

How to Get Licensed

Florida licenses electricians through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Step 1: Determine Your Classification
The state issues three classes: Electrician, Electrical Contractor, and Electrical Inspector. Most field workers hold an Electrician license.

Step 2: Meet Experience and Education Requirements
Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, applicants must have:
- Documented electrical experience (typically 8,000 hours for an Electrician)
- Passage of a state licensing exam
- A high school diploma or equivalent

If you have relevant military training and education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 permits credit toward experience requirements.

Step 3: Apply with the State
Submit your application directly to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. The application requires proof of experience, education verification, and exam passage.

Local Requirements

Electrical permits are issued at the Miami-Dade County Building Department level, as Miami Shores is an incorporated village within unincorporated Miami-Dade County.

Consult the Miami Shores Municipal Code for any local electrical amendments or additional requirements beyond Florida state law. Building permit applications, inspection schedules, and local fees are managed through the county system.

Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department or the Miami Shores Building Department for specific permit procedures, fees, and inspection requirements.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing:
- Employees of a licensed electrical contractor working under direct supervision
- Owners performing work on their own property (subject to permit and inspection requirements)
- Manufacturers installing their own equipment
- Certain utility company employees working on utility systems

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 — Credit for relevant military training and education
• Miami Shores Municipal Code

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