Title: Electrical Contractors
Alternate Title: Electrical Contractor Class A
Description: Chapter 1315 of the State Building Code adopts a national standard for the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, power, technology circuits and systems, and alarm and communication systems. Minnesota's electrical code consists of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) licenses electrical contractors, electricians and installers and register unlicensed individuals.
Subject: Electricians
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:12:38 PM
Modification Date: 5/13/2025 9:48:21 AM
Agency Name: Labor and Industry (DLI), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov
Agency Description:
The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training (PIPELINE Program), occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills training programs. The Office of Combative Sports, within the Department of Labor & Industry, ensures Minnesota's combative sporting events are conducted in a manner that minimizes injuries and ensures fair competition.
Agency Phone: 651-284-5005
Agency Fax: Agency URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov
Agency Address:
443 Lafayette Road N.
St. Paul
MN 55155
Division Name: Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD)
Division URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
Division Description:
Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
Unit Name: Licensing and Certification Services
Unit URL:
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: 651-284-5034
Unit Fax: Contact person(s): dli.license@state.mn.us
Unit URL:
Audience: Hold
Application URL: https://www.dli.mn.gov/license
Renewal URL: https://www.dli.mn.gov/license
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Review Electrical Contractors
What you need to know:
Electrical codes and standards
Portable and temporary power
Equipment approval
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) resources
Rules: 3800.3530
3800.3540
Statutes: 326.242
Forms:
Electrical contractor
Fees:
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Period of Issuance:
Two years, expiring on the last day of February of even-numbered
years.
Length of Determination: Variable, dependent on completed application and whether application is submitted in person or by mail. Applications are accepted over-the-counter and if the application is complete and all conditions of licensure are met, the license may be issued immediately.
Other Info:
Activity: Electricians
License Detail URL:
Electrical Contractors
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