CE Requirement – Florida Electricians

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

Who Needs to Complete CE?

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

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: [email protected]