Electrical Rewiring Licensing in District of Columbia

registration • D.C. Code § 47-2862

Under the Clean Hands Act (D.C. Code § 47-2862), no license or permit may be issued to any contractor or business that owes more than $100 in outstanding taxes, fees, or penalties to the District of Columbia government.

Notes: Must be certified online prior to BBL issuance or building permit approval.

license • D.C. Code § 47-2853.06

Under D.C. Code § 47-2853.06 and 17 DCMR Chapter 39, electrical wiring, fixtures, and service equipment must be installed by a licensed Electrical Contractor designating a full-time Master Electrician of record.

insurance • D.C. Code § 32-1503

Under D.C. Official Code Title 32 Chapter 15, all employers in the District of Columbia employing one or more employees must secure statutory workers' compensation insurance.

permit • 12A DCMR § 105.1

Under 12A DCMR § 105.1, no construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, structural roofing, or trade installation may begin in the District without a valid permit issued by DLCP.

Relation: may_require

Trade license issued by the DC Board of Industrial Trades authorizing the installation, alteration, and repair of electrical wiring, equipment, and services in commercial and residential structures.

Guidance: Electrical rewiring and service upgrades require a licensed Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician, and electrical permits.