Electrician license requirements in Georgia.
Georgia licenses electrical contractors through the Division of Electrical Contractors under the Construction Industry Licensing Board at the Secretary of State. There are two classes, split by the size of the electrical service you are allowed to install.
What Georgia requires.
Electrical Contractor — Class I (restricted)
Restricted to low-voltage, single-phase electrical installations not exceeding 200 amperes.
Electrical Contractor — Class II (non-restricted)
Unrestricted — covers installations beyond single-phase, 200-ampere systems.
Getting the Electrical Contractor — Class I
- Be at least 21 years old
- Document at least four years (8,000 hours) of primary electrical field experience
- Up to one year may be credited from secondary experience or education, with secondary experience credited at 50%
- Pass the electrical contractor examination through the board’s testing vendor at 70% or better — open book, covering the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, and Georgia regulations
The official board
Georgia Division of Electrical Contractors — Construction Industry Licensing Board, Secretary of State
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Georgia electrical licensing FAQ.
Do you need a license to do electrical work in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia requires an electrical contractor license from the Division of Electrical Contractors under the Construction Industry Licensing Board at the Secretary of State, issued as Class I or Class II.
What is the difference between Class I and Class II electrical licenses in Georgia?
Class I is restricted to low-voltage, single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes. Class II is non-restricted and covers work beyond single-phase, 200-ampere systems.
How much experience do you need for a Georgia electrical license?
Four years — 8,000 hours — of documented primary electrical field experience, and you must be at least 21. Up to one year can come from secondary experience or education, with secondary experience credited at half rate.
Is the Georgia electrical contractor exam open book?
Yes. It is administered through the board’s testing vendor, covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, and Georgia-specific regulations, and requires a score of at least 70%.
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