Electrical Licensing in Shalimar, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, or maintains electrical systems in buildings, structures, or premises must hold a valid Florida electrical license. This includes work on wiring, conduits, fixtures, appliances, and related equipment. Florida law defines "electrical construction" to include all such work affecting safety and public welfare.[^1]

Three license classes exist under Florida law:
- Master Electrician: supervises electrical work and may perform all electrical construction
- Certified Electrician: performs electrical work under a master electrician's supervision
- Registered Electrician: performs limited electrical work under a master electrician's direct supervision

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105

How to Get Licensed

State Board & Application

The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board issues all electrical licenses. Apply through the board; contact information and applications are available through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107

Requirements by Class

To qualify, you must meet experience and examination standards set by statute:

• Master Electrician: Minimum 8,000 hours of documented electrical work experience (or equivalent military training credit) within the past 5 years, plus pass the master electrician examination.[^3]
• Certified Electrician: Minimum 4,000 hours of documented experience under a master electrician, plus pass the certification examination.
• Registered Electrician: Minimum 2,000 hours of documented experience under a master electrician, plus pass the registration examination.

If you have relevant military training in electrical work, you may receive credit toward experience requirements.[^4]

[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.1131

Local Requirements

Electrical work in Shalimar requires permits from the Shalimar Building Department. Contact the Town of Shalimar Building Department to pull permits before beginning any electrical work.

The Shalimar Municipal Code governs local building standards and permit procedures. Review the code at https://library.municode.com/fl/shalimar-town-florida for any local amendments to state electrical requirements or additional local restrictions.

Shalimar is located in Okaloosa County, Florida.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Homeowners performing work on their own single-family residences (not for sale or lease)
• Maintenance work performed by full-time employees on property owned or leased by their employer, not offered for sale or lease
• Work performed by authorized utility company employees on utility infrastructure
• Other exemptions defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.103

[^5]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103

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
• Shalimar Municipal Code

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