CE Requirement – Florida Electricians

The complete requirements and renewal steps are listed below

Florida Electrician Continuing Education Requirements:  Florida electrical contractors must complete either 11 or 7 hours of continuing education every two years, depending on their license type, with specific requirements in categories like workers’ compensation, workplace safety, business practices, Florida laws and rules, technical training, and false alarm prevention for those performing alarm work. Certified and Registered Electrical Contractors require 11 hours, including 7 technical hours with a Florida Building Code advanced module, while Alarm and Specialty Contractors need 7 hours with adjusted technical and general credits. Licenses issued less than 12 months before August 31 of the renewal year are exempt from CE requirements, and those issued 12-24 months prior owe reduced hours of 5 or 4, following similar category breakdowns. All electrical licenses must be renewed by August 31 of every even-numbered year.

Quick Steps to Renew Your Florida Electrician License

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Meet CE requirement by taking state-approved CE course (s) within your two-year license term.

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Your course provider will report your completion to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) electronically.

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Receive a certificate of completion from your provider for your personal records.

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Complete the renewal application and pay the fee online via the DBPR website at MyFloridaLicense.com.

Who Needs to Complete CE?

The following Florida Electrical and Alarm Contractor license types require continuing education for renewal:

✓ Certified Electrical Contractor (EC) – 11 hours
✓ Registered Electrical Contractor (ER) – 11 hours
✓ Certified Alarm System Contractor (EF, EG) – 7 hours
✓ Registered Alarm System Contractor (EY, EZ) – 7 hours
✓ Certified Specialty Contractor (ES) – 7 hours
✓ Registered Specialty Contractor (ET) – 7 hours

Important Notes

  • Licenses expire on August 31st of every even-numbered year.
  • You can renew up to 90-120 days before expiration; the DBPR will send an email notification when the renewal period opens.
  • The 11 hours for Electrical Contractors must include: 7 hours of technical subjects (including 1 hour on the Florida Building Code Advanced Module), 1 hour of workers’ compensation, 1 hour of workplace safety, 1 hour of business practices, and 1 hour of Florida laws and rules.
  • Electrical contractors who perform alarm work must also complete 2 hours on false alarm prevention.
  • If you hold multiple licenses issued by the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, you only need to complete the CE requirements once per renewal period.
  • A delinquent fee will be added if you renew after the expiration date.

Contact: 

If you have questions about CE requirements in your state, we recommend contacting your state board.
(850) 487-1395 | Florida Electrical Contractors Board | Email: call.center@dbpr.state.fl.us

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Certified and Registered Electrical Contractors in Florida are required to complete 11 hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license. This includes 7 hours of technical subjects (including 1 hour on the Florida Building Code), 1 hour of workers' compensation, 1 hour of workplace safety, 1 hour of business practices, and 1 hour of Florida laws and rules. Find all your required courses at ExpertCE.com.

Yes, ExpertCE.com is approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB). All our courses are designed to meet the state's requirements for your license renewal. You can view our approved courses at ExpertCE.com.

The deadline for renewing your Florida electrical contractor license is August 31st of every even-numbered year. It's recommended to complete your continuing education courses well before the deadline to ensure timely reporting to the state. Get started today with online courses from ExpertCE.com.

Yes. In addition to the standard 11 hours, Certified and Registered electrical contractors engaged in alarm system contracting must complete 2 hours on false alarm prevention. These 2 hours are part of the 7 technical hours requirement. ExpertCE.com offers course packages that include the false alarm prevention topic.

No, the terminology is different. Florida's Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board requires the completion of 11 Continuing Education (CE) hours. A Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized standard where one CEU equals 10 contact hours. Therefore, the 11 CE hours required in Florida are equivalent to 1.1 CEUs. ExpertCE.com provides courses in the required CE hour format.

Once you successfully complete your course on ExpertCE.com, your certificate of completion is available to download instantly. We make it easy to keep for your personal records.

Absolutely. As a state-approved provider, ExpertCE.com will report your completed continuing education hours directly to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for you.

We offer 100% online and self-paced courses that you can access 24/7 from any device. This allows you to complete your required continuing education on your schedule, from anywhere. Explore our convenient course options at ExpertCE.com.

We offer competitive pricing on individual courses and cost-saving packages to meet your 11-hour requirement. Visit ExpertCE.com for the most current pricing and to find a package that fits your needs.

Failure to complete the required continuing education by the August 31st deadline of the renewal year will prevent you from renewing your license, which will become delinquent. You will need to complete the CE requirements and pay additional fees to reactivate your license. Stay compliant with courses from ExpertCE.com.

As part of the required hours of continuing education (CE) during the renewal cycle, each licensee must have taken a one-hour advanced module course on the Florida Building Code from a department-approved provider. 

Effective July 1, 2020 a licensee must complete the following continuing education prior to renewal:

Certified Electrical Contractors = 11 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
6 hours Technical
Additionally, 2 hours false alarm prevention is required for all certified electrical contractors who perform alarm work

Registered Electrical Contractors = 11 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
6 hours of Technical
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course

Certified and Registered Alarm Contractors = 7 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
2 hours false alarm prevention
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course

Certified and Registered Specialty Contractors = 7 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
1 hour of Technical
1 hour general credit

After completing your 11 CE hours with ExpertCE.com, we will report your completion to the state. You can then proceed to renew your license and pay the renewal fee directly with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation through their online portal.

ExpertCE.com provides DBPR-approved courses that are affordable, 100% online, and accessible 24/7. We offer instant certificates, automatic reporting to the state, and excellent customer support to make your license renewal process simple and hassle-free. Get started now at ExpertCE.com.

No, if your license was issued less than 12 months prior to August 31st of the renewal year, you do not owe any continuing education. If your license was issued more than 1 year, but less than 2 years, prior to August 31st of the renewal year, you owe continuing education as follows:

Certified Electrical Contractors = 5 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hours of Technical (for all certified electrical contractors who perform alarm work the 1 hour Technical credit should be false alarm prevention)

Registered Electrical Contractors = 5 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour of Technical

Certified and Registered Alarm Contractors = 4 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour false alarm prevention

Certified and Registered Specialty Contractors = 4 hours of Continuing Education
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules

You can go online to your DBPR Online Services account and see exactly how many hours you owe for the current renewal cycle. For assistance accessing your online account, please contact the Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.

*Note: This does not apply to grandfathered licenses. If you grandfathered your license, you owe the full hours of CE for your license category.

No. However, when you reactive your license, you must show proof of completing the required hours of continuing education for your license category. The continuing education credits needed for reactivation must be completed within two (2) years preceding reactivation.

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