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MASTER ELECTRICIAN
License Description 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. A person holding a master electrician certification may apply without examination for a commercial electrical inspector certification. Requirements of Credential: For any electrical installation that requires a uniform building permit under s. Comm 20.08, a person who holds a master electrician license may not commence installation of electrical wiring until a permit is issued for the installation.
Licensing Agency
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Professional Credential Processing
1400 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
(608) 266 2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 12/02/2020
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