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Journeyperson Electrician
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Board of Electrical Examiners →Scope of Work
A Delaware Journeyperson Electrician is authorized to perform electrical work under the supervision of a Delaware Master Electrician, Master Electrician Special, Limited Electrician, or Limited Electrician Special. The credential does not authorize contracting for electrical work or pulling electrical permits in the Journeyperson's own name; those functions require a Master Electrician license. The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, within the Division of Professional Regulation, administers licensure under 24 Del. C. Chapter 14. Source: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/).
Experience and Training
Standard pathway: at least 8,000 hours (approximately 4 years at 2,000 hours per year) of full-time experience performing electrical work under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician, Master Electrician Special, Limited Electrician, or Limited Electrician Special. Apprentice registration through the Delaware Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and Training is a prerequisite to counting hours. Source: Delaware Journeyperson Electrician (https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/journeyperson/).
Exam
Administered by the Board's designated exam vendor (Prov, Inc. per the Delaware Candidate Information Bulletin). Content covers the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted in Delaware, 24 Del. C. Chapter 14, and Board rules at 24 DE Admin. Code 1400. Source: Delaware DPR Candidate Information Bulletin (https://provexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delaware-Division-of-Professional-Regulation-CIB-2022.03.08.pdf).
Fees and Renewal
2-year renewal cycle. Verify current initial and renewal fees on the Board's licensing page before applying. Source: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/).
Reciprocity
Delaware maintains reciprocal arrangements with specific states for Master Electrician licenses obtained by examination. Journeyperson reciprocity is reviewed case-by-case. Applicants licensed in another state should submit a license-verification letter and confirm current terms with the Board. Source: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/).
Union and Non-Union Pathway
Delaware apprenticeships are registered through the Delaware Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and Training. IBEW Local 313 (New Castle County) operates a joint apprenticeship with NECA; non-union pathways run through ABC Delaware and IEC of Delaware programs. Delaware Technical Community College provides related instruction at campuses across the state. Presented neutrally; verify current intake with each program.
Master Electrician
To upgrade to Delaware Master Electrician, applicants need at least 6 years of full-time experience under a licensed Master Electrician or 4 years with a qualifying 2-year degree in electrical work, plus the Master exam. The Master license is required to contract for electrical work and pull permits in Delaware. Residential Electrician is a separate limited credential requiring over 4,000 hours under a licensed Limited or Master Electrician. Source: Delaware Electrician License Categories (https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/).
Scope Limitations
A Journeyperson Electrician may not contract for electrical work in the Journeyperson's own name or pull electrical permits as the responsible party. Work in those capacities requires Master-level licensure.