Electrical Rewiring Licensing in Kentucky
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Applicable Kentucky Statutory Requirements
Kentucky Statewide Electrical Contractor License Mandate
ky:statute:krs-227aUnder KRS § 227A.060, no person or business entity shall engage in electrical contracting or advertise electrical contracting services without a valid Electrical Contractor license issued by the Kentucky DHBC.
Locator: KRS § 227A.060
Kentucky Electrical Contractor Liability Insurance ($500,000)
ky:statute:krs-227aElectrical contractors in Kentucky must maintain general liability insurance of not less than $500,000 and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance before receiving or renewing an electrical contractor license.
Locator: KRS § 227A.060(4)
Kentucky Mandatory Workers' Compensation Coverage
ky:statute:krs-342Under KRS § 342.630, every employer subject to the Workers' Compensation Act employing one or more employees must secure payment of compensation through an authorized insurance policy.
Locator: KRS § 342.630