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Journeyman Electrician
Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB) →Scope of work
The Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB) issues Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor (Master/Unlimited), and Residential Electrical Contractor credentials under Ala. Code Title 34, Chapter 36. Source: AECB (https://aecb.alabama.gov/); AECB Rule 2 (https://aecb.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rule2.pdf).
Experience and training
A Journeyman Electrician applicant must document at least 8,000 hours (approximately 4 years) of experience in installation of electrical wiring and apparatus for lighting or power, including controls. Up to 2,000 hours (1 year) of the 8,000-hour requirement may be substituted with approved education or registered apprenticeship training. Source: AECB Journeyman Application (https://aecb.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JManAp8-6-20.pdf).
Exam
Administered by Prov Exams. The Journeyman Electrician exam has 80 multiple-choice questions, 4-hour time limit. Passing score per vendor rules. The Electrical Contractor exam has 110 multiple-choice questions, 5-hour time limit. The AECB also accepts the NASCLA National Electrical Contractor / Master Electrician exam for the contractor credential. Source: AECB Exams (https://provexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AECB_CIB-2024.01.01-1.pdf); AECB Forms (https://aecb.alabama.gov/licensees/forms/).
Fees
Verify current application and license fees on the AECB forms page before remitting. Source: AECB (https://aecb.alabama.gov/licensees/forms/).
Renewal and CE
Alabama Electrical Contractors and Provisional Electrical Contractors must complete 14 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, with at least 7 hours covering the NEC/NFPA. CE is due every 2 years on odd years. Licensed Journeyman Electricians are not currently required to submit CE hours to renew their license. Source: AECB (https://aecb.alabama.gov/); CE rules.
Reciprocity
Alabama has reciprocity agreements with specific states for certain credentials. Verify current reciprocity list directly with AECB before relying on it. Source: AECB Forms (https://aecb.alabama.gov/licensees/forms/).
Municipal layer
Permits are pulled at the local building department. Cities may require additional registration and separately verify AECB credentials.