Requirements- Master Electrician License

• Ten (10) years of experience in the electrical industry doing electrical work in compliance with the national electric code consisting of at least 1,500 hours per year with documentation by the employer, in addition to graduation from a two-year or four-year New York State accredited college with a degree in an electrical-related discipline; or
• Ten (10) years of experience in the electrical industry doing electrical work in compliance with the national electric code consisting of at least 1,500 hours per year with documentation by the employer, in addition to 700 classroom hours of electrical course work approved by the Board with documentation of successful completion of such courses

a. Prior to permitting any person to sit for the examination, the Board may require said person to appear before the Board to answer questions concerning his qualifications and to produce satisfactory documentation to enable the Board to determine whether he meets the eligibility requirements under subsection (b) hereof. After the Board has determined that an applicant is eligible to sit for the examination, the applicant shall pay an application fee in the sum of $125.00 together with all fees required by the outside agency, firm, or person conducting the licensing examination. Said application fee is not refundable, but shall be applied to the initial license fee should the applicant successfully complete the examination. (Amended 02/08/11).

b. The test for the master electrician license shall be given annually at a time and place to be decided by the Board of Examiners. All applications shall be filed no later than the thirtieth day of June prior to the date on which the examination is scheduled, except that for the 2009 examination all applications must be filed by October 5, 2009. (Amended 09/22/09).

c. Upon certification from the Board of Examiners that the applicant has successfully completed the examination, the City Clerk shall forthwith issue a master electrician license to the applicant upon payment of the required license fee.

d. Any person who has previously applied for and been determined to be eligible to sit for the examination by the Board under the former provisions of this ordinance, and who has sat for said examination, and is not otherwise disqualified shall continue to be eligible to sit for said examination, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) hereof.

e. An applicant who has violated any provision of Chapter 1113 of the Codified Ordinances in the twelve (12) month period proceeding the examination shall not be eligible to be seated for the examination.