Electrical Rewiring Licensing in Nebraska
Indexation gate: passedNebraska electrical contracting compliance: Electrical contracting businesses must be licensed by the Nebraska State Electrical Board under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-5,71 and designate a licensed Master Electrician as qualifying supervisor. State electrical wiring permits and code inspections are mandatory prior to commencing work.
Applicable Nebraska Requirements
Nebraska Workers' Compensation Insurance Mandate
ne:statute:neb-rev-stat-48-101Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101 et seq., every employer in the construction industry with one or more employees must obtain and maintain active workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-106
Nebraska Statewide Electrical Contractor License Mandate
ne:statute:neb-rev-stat-81-elecUnder Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-5,71, no person or entity shall engage in the business of electrical contracting without an Electrical Contractor license issued by the Nebraska State Electrical Board, employing a designated licensed Master Electrician.
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-5,86
Local Building Permit & Code Inspection Enforcement
ne:omaha:building-permitsBuilding permits must be obtained from municipal building departments (e.g. City of Omaha, City of Lincoln) prior to commencing structural, roofing, electrical, or plumbing alterations in accordance with adopted building codes.
Citation: Omaha Muni. Code § 43-41