CE Requirement – Utah Electricians

Utah Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: All Utah-licensed Electricians must complete 16 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period before they may renew their license. Of these hours, 12 must be “core” education covering the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the remaining 4 hours may be either “core” or “professional” industry-related topics.

Quick Steps to Renew Your Utah Electrician License

Who Needs to Complete CE?

The following Utah Electrician license types require 16 hours of CE for renewal:

ExpertCE provides Utah state-approved continuing education for electricians with license numbers ending in:

5502 – MASTER ELECTRICIAN
5504 – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
5505 – APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
5503 – RESIDENTIAL MASTER ELECTRICIAN
5506 – RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

Important Notes

• Licenses expire on November 30th of even-numbered years.
• DOPL sends a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration.
• All 16 hours of CE must be completed with a state-approved provider.
• Of the 16 total hours, 12 must be “Core” hours, which consist of 8 hours on the National Electrical Code (NEC) and 4 hours on NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety).
• The remaining 4 hours can be “Core” or “Professional” topics such as OSHA, motor controls, or tool usage.
• You can verify your reported CE hours online through the state’s public CE lookup system.

Contact: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) – Website: dopl.utah.gov