New York Electrician Continuing Education
New York electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by New York City Department of Buildings.
For Master and Special Electrician, Special Electrician.
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New York Electricians 8-Hour Continuing Education
8 CE hrs
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Requirements at a glance
What New York Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 8 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Master and Special Electrician, Special Electrician
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The Course New York Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New York City Department of Buildings requires.
- 2 license classes
8 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Master and Special Electrician
- Special Electrician
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Required subject matter
Topics New York Electricians Must Cover
New York City Department of Buildings requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
New York City Electrical Codemin. 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
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in New York
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics New York City Department of Buildings requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your New York Electrician License
Who has to renew
New York electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Master and Special Electrician, Special Electrician renew with New York City Department of Buildings.
When to renew
New York electricians licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (NYC Admin. Code 27-3015(a) (NYC Electrical Code admin provisions, LL 39 of 2011), https://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/bldgs_code/electrical_code_local_law_39of2011.pdf)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
New York sets electricians requirements by license class (Master and Special Electrician, Special Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education
New York City Department of Buildings requires 8 hours every year, including New York City Electrical Code, 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 and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the New York electricians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In New York, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
- 5
Renew with New York City Department of Buildings
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to New York City Department of Buildings
Questions New York electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
Official New York Electricians Licensing Resources
- New York City Department of Buildings
The New York board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from New York City Department of Buildings’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why New York professionals choose us
New York Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet New York City Department of Buildings requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your New York Electrician License on Time
8 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.