Pennsylvania electrician licensing

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Licensing levellocal_only
BoardNone at state level (municipalities, e.g. Philadelphia L&I, Pittsburgh PLI)
License typesUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
Experience hoursUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
ExamUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
FeesUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
Renewal periodUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
CE hoursUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
Accepts licenses fromUnknown, check with the board (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/labor-management-relations/bureau-of-occupational-and-industrial-safety/uniform-construction-code-home/contractor-licensing)
Reciprocity conditionsPA L&I: Commonwealth has no licensing for most contractors; some of 2,562 municipalities license electricians. Philadelphia: 4 yrs experience, Philadelphia EC exam (ICC), 8 hrs NFPA 70 CE/yr, annual renewal.
NotesNot yet researched against an official source.
Last verified2026-10-19
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