CE Requirement – Alabama

Alabama Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: All licensed Alabama electrical contractors and provisional electrical contractors must complete 14 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle. At least seven (7) of these hours must cover the National Electrical Code (NEC) or NFPA 70, while the remaining hours may be on other approved industry topics.

Quick Steps to Renew Your Alabama Electrician License

Who Needs to Complete CE?

The following Alabama Electrician license types require 14 hours of CE for renewal every two years:

Note: Licensed Journeyman Electricians are not currently required to complete continuing education for renewal.

Important Notes

• Your specific license expiration date varies and occurs every two years on either March 30th, June 30th, September 30th, or December 30th.
• The Board sends renewal notices 30 days prior to the license expiration date.
• All 14 hours of CE must be completed with a provider approved by the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.
• At least 7 of the 14 hours must be on the National Electrical Code (NEC)/NFPA.
• You can carry forward a maximum of 6 excess CE hours to the next renewal period.
• CE completion should be reported to the Board by your provider at least 60 days before license expiration to avoid potential late fees.

If you have questions about CE requirements in your state, we recommend contacting your state board.
(334) 679-1020 | Alabama Board Website | Email: [email protected]