New York Electricians 8-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for Electricians in New York, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal
- 8h · every year
- Industry
- Electricians
- License class
- 2 classes
Course description
Continuing education for Electricians in New York, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
What’s included
- 8 CE credit hours
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Certificate of completion (instant)
- Board-ready completion records
What New York requires from electricians
CE hours required
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
Master and Special Electrician
Exam to renew
Not required
Topics New York requires across the full 8-hour electricians CE requirement
The board sets these for the whole renewal cycle, not for any single course. See the full New York requirement
- New York City Electrical Code — min 8 hr
- Review of changes between the NYC 2007 and 2022 codes, including Local Laws 39/2015, 46/2017, 108/2013, 130/2013 and 78/2017 and Buildings Bulletin 2013-016
- OSHA 1926 overview
- NYC Department of Buildings overview including 1 RCNY 12-01 emergency power system requirements, bulletins, forms, inspection logs and wind and weather advisories
- Electrical business practices
- Electrical jobsite safety and hazards
- Electrical new technology
- Corruption prevention standards
From this course to a renewed license
- 1
Complete it online
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time, at your own pace.
- 2
Pass the checks
Short knowledge checks confirm the material stuck — retake freely.
- 3
Download your certificate
Issued the moment you finish, listing your completed hours.
- 4
Renew with the board
Your credit counts toward renewal with New York City Department of Buildings.
Questions New York electricians ask
How many continuing education hours do New York electricians need?
New York electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by New York City Department of Buildings.
Which license classes does the New York electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 8 hours requirement applies to: Master and Special Electrician, Special Electrician.
What topics are required for New York electricians continuing education?
New York City Department of Buildings requires coverage of: New York City Electrical Code (8 hours); Review of changes between the NYC 2007 and 2022 codes, including Local Laws 39/2015, 46/2017, 108/2013, 130/2013 and 78/2017 and Buildings Bulletin 2013-016; OSHA 1926 overview; NYC Department of Buildings overview including 1 RCNY 12-01 emergency power system requirements, bulletins, forms, inspection logs and wind and weather advisories; Electrical business practices; Electrical jobsite safety and hazards; Electrical new technology; Corruption prevention standards.
Can New York electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Continuing education credit
This Electricians course is built to the continuing education requirements your board sets for license renewal. On completion you receive a certificate instantly, and your completion record is kept in the format your board expects.
Who this course is for: All Master and Special Electrician licensees renewing their license
Covers 2 license classes
- Master and Special Electrician
- Special Electrician
New York requires 8 hours every year for these classes, set by New York City Department of Buildings. See every New York electricians requirement →
Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026
Written for 1 state · board approval in progress
- NY
- Board approval in progress
- Built for renewal credit
- Reporting-ready records