License: RESIDENTIAL MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Reason for Credential: Except as provided under s. 101.862 (4), Stats., no person as of April 1, 2013 may install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as a licensed master electrician, licensed residential master electrician, licensed journeyman electrician, licensed industrial journeyman electrician, licensed residential journeyman electrician, registered beginning electrician, registered electrical apprentice, registered industrial electrical apprentice or a registered residential electrical apprentice. Requirements of Credential: The electrical wiring activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a license or registration as a licensed residential journeyman electrician shall be limited to wiring associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings and structures serving the dwellings or the dwelling units, such as garages, carports, gazebos and swimming pools.

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 12/02/2020