Electrical Rewiring Licensing in Delaware
Indexation gate: passedDelaware electrical rewiring: All electrical work and alterations require a licensed Master Electrician under 24 Del. C. ch. 14. Qualifications require 6 years (12,000 hours) verified experience or an engineering degree plus 2 years experience, passing the Prometric exam, and carrying $300,000 liability insurance.
Applicable Delaware Statutory Requirements
Master Electrician Statewide Licensure
SRC-DE-24-1400No person shall engage in or supervise the installation, alteration, or repair of electrical wiring or equipment in Delaware without a valid license from the Board of Electrical Examiners under 24 Del. C. ch. 14.
Locator: 24 Del. C. § 1408
Master Electrician Experience Prerequisite
SRC-DE-DPR-ELECApplicants for Master Electrician must demonstrate at least 6 years (12,000 hours) of full-time electrical experience under a licensed master electrician, or a 4-year degree in electrical engineering plus 2 years practical experience.
Locator: 24 DE Admin. Code 1400 § 4.1
Electrician Liability Insurance Minimum
SRC-DE-DPR-ELECLicensed electrical contractors in Delaware must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence.
Locator: 24 DE Admin. Code 1400 § 6.0
Delaware Division of Revenue Contractor License Mandate
SRC-DE-30-2501Every person or entity engaging in business as a contractor in Delaware must obtain a contractor business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue prior to bidding, advertising, or commencing work under 30 Del. C. § 2501.
Locator: 30 Del. C. § 2501