CONNECTICUT · electrician
Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson (E-2)
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Electrical Work Examining Board →Scope of Work
A Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson is authorized to perform electrical work under a licensed E-1 Electrical Contractor. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing Division, lists 10 electrical license types. The E-1 is the unlimited contractor; the E-2 is the unlimited journeyperson. Other classes (L-5/L-6 low-voltage, T-1/T-2 telecommunications, C-5/C-6 electronics) cover narrower scopes. Source: Connecticut DCP Electrical License Types and Scope of Work (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/occupational-and-professional-division/occupational--profess/electrical-license-types-and-scope-of-work).
Experience and Training
Standard pathway: completion of a registered apprenticeship totaling 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (4 years) and 720 hours of related classroom instruction (180 per year, or 144 per year depending on the specific program), under supervision of a Connecticut-licensed E-1 Electrical Contractor. Apprentice registration through the Connecticut Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Training is a prerequisite. Source: Connecticut DCP Electrical Journeyperson (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-journeyperson---equivalent-experience-and-training) and Connecticut DOL Apprenticeship (https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/oat/).
Exam
Administered by PSI Services. The E-2 exam covers the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted in Connecticut, Connecticut electrical statutes (C.G.S. Chapter 393), and Connecticut DCP rules. A passing score is 70%. Source: Connecticut DCP Electrical License (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-license).
Renewal and CE
1-year renewal cycle. E-1 and E-2 licensees must complete Board-approved continuing education annually as a condition of renewal; the Electrical Work Examining Board publishes current CE hour and topic rules. Verify current CE hours on the DCP page before renewal. Source: Connecticut DCP Electrical License (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-license).
Reciprocity
Connecticut maintains limited reciprocal arrangements with specific states for E-1 and E-2 licenses obtained by examination. Applicants licensed in another state should submit a license-verification letter and apply through the Connecticut DCP Equivalent Out-of-State License path. Source: Connecticut DCP Electrical Journeyperson Equivalent Experience and Training (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-journeyperson---equivalent-experience-and-training).
Union and Non-Union Pathway
Connecticut apprenticeship is registered through the DOL Office of Apprenticeship Training. IBEW Local 35 (Hartford), Local 90 (New Haven/Wallingford), and Local 488 (Fairfield County) operate joint apprenticeships with NECA; non-union pathways run through ABC Connecticut and IEC of New England programs. Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) runs high-school and adult electrical programs at trade high schools across the state. Presented neutrally; verify current intake with each program.
E-1 Upgrade
To upgrade from E-2 to E-1, a Connecticut electrician must hold the E-2 for at least 2 years (or have at least 6 years of equivalent experience and training) and pass the E-1 exam. The E-1 is the credential required to contract for electrical work and pull permits. Source: Connecticut DCP Electrical Contractor (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-contractor---equivalent-experience-and-training).