CE Requirement – Florida Electricians
| License Type | Continuing Education Requirements | Expiration Date |
| Certified Electrical Contractor | 11 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Certified Alarm System Contractor I | 7 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Certified Alarm System Contractor II | 7 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor | 7 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Registered Electrical Contractor | 11 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Registered Alarm System Contractor I | 7 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Registered Alarm System Contractor II | 7 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
| Registered Specialty Electrical Contractor | 7 hours of Continuing Education must include: 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 | 8/31 Even Year |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When is the CE deadline for Florida?
A: CE hours must be completed and reported by August 31 of even-numbered years (e.g., 2026, 2028) for license renewal. If your license was issued less than 12 months before the renewal deadline, you are exempt from CE requirements for that cycle but must still pay the renewal fee.
Q2: Can I receive credit from DBPR for partially completed continuing education courses?
A: No, DBPR does not grant credit for partially completed continuing education courses. However, at ExpertCE.com, available 24/7 year-round, you can learn at your own pace, pause and resume as needed without losing progress. Upon full completion of a course at ExpertCE.com, an approved course certificate is instantly available with no delay.
Q3: What are the requirements for selecting courses to meet the continuing education hours needed for my electrical license renewal?
A: All courses must be taken through a DBPR -registered provider, such as ExpertCE.com, which is a registered provider (DBPR # PVD662) offering only DBPR -approved courses that count toward your required continuing education hours for license renewal. Please take note, un-approved courses do not count toward your required hours for license renewal.
Q4: Do I need to retain copy of the certificate of completion?
A: Yes, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires electricians to retain a copy of their continuing education (CE) completion certificate for their records.
Sample Certificate
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