CE Requirement – Utah Electricians
| License Type | Continuing Education Requirements | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician |
Each licensee shall complete at least 16 hours of continuing education during each two-year license term. At least 12 hours shall be core education. Core continuing education is defined as 8 hours of education covering the National Electrical Code as adopted or proposed for adoption, and 4 hours of education covering the National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA 70E). The remaining four hours may be professional or core education. ExpertCE provides Utah state-approved continuing education for electricians with license numbers ending in: 5502 – MASTER ELECTRICIAN 5503 – RESIDENTIAL MASTER ELECTRICIAN 5504 – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 5505 – APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN 5506 – RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Note: Requirements are for the two-year renewal period. Always verify the most current requirements with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). | November 30th of every even-numbered year. |
| Electrical Contractors |
Note: We do not offer online continuing education courses for Utah contractor licenses ending in 5501 or 5551. These specific licenses require continuing education to be completed through one of the approved providers within the state. The state requires six (6) hours of continuing education every two-year cycle, with a minimum of three (3) of those hours completed in a live seminar. We recommend consulting the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) for a list of approved providers. To learn more about Electrical Contractors license renewal, please refer to website https://dopl.utah.gov/contracting/renew-a-license/ | November 30th of every odd-numbered year |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for electricians in Utah to renew their license?
Electricians in Utah are required to complete 16 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle. The license renewal deadline is November 30th of even-numbered years.
What specific topics must be covered in my 16 hours of CE?
Of the 16 total required hours, a minimum of 12 hours must be dedicated to core education subjects. Core continuing education is defined as 8 hours of education covering the National Electrical Code as adopted or proposed for adoption, and 4 hours of education covering the National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA 70E). The remaining four hours may be professional or core education.
What information is required on a continuing education certificate for Utah electricians?
For a continuing education certificate to be valid for your Utah electrician license renewal, it must contain the following seven key details: the course date, course provider name, instructor name, course title, number and type of credit hours (core or professional), your full name, and the signature of the course provider.
Upon completing a course with ExpertCE, you are immediately issued a certificate that fully complies with all Utah state requirements.
When is the deadline for completing electrical continuing education course?
You should complete the required 16 hours of CE before applying for the license renewal. Utah electricians are required to renew their licenses by November 30, every even-numbered year.
Sample Certificate
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