Connecticut Electrician Continuing Education Requirements

• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every year

  2 license classes
  • E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2
  • Continuing education

  Connecticut Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Connecticut

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion to the board within 14 days. Then renew every year through the board.

Questions Connecticut electricians ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Connecticut electricians need?

Connecticut electricians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board).

Which license classes does the Connecticut electricians CE requirement apply to?

The 4 hours requirement applies to: E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2, Continuing education.

What topics are required for Connecticut electricians continuing education?

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires coverage of: Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations (Part I) (0.5 hours); Safety (Part II) (0.5 hours); 2023 National Electrical Code (Part III) (3 hours); Connecticut State Building Code / code adoption status and the CT amendments to the 2023 NEC; Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations incl. PA 25-47 hiring ratios (1/2 hr); Safety - OSHA helmets, heat illness, workplace stress (1/2 hr); 2023 NEC code changes and calculations (3 hrs).

How are completed CE hours reported to Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)?

Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Connecticut electricians complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Connecticut requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.