Electrical Rewiring Licensing in Wyoming
Indexation gate: passedWyoming electrical contracting compliance: Electrical installations, panel upgrades, and rewiring are regulated statewide under Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-122. Contractors must hold an Electrical Contractor license from the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, employ a licensed Master Electrician, and obtain electrical wiring permits.
Key Requirements & Legal Mandates
Wyoming Statewide Electrical Contractor Licensure Mandate
wy:statute:wyo-stat-35-9-elecUnder Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-122, no person or entity may engage in the business of electrical contracting without an active Electrical Contractor license issued by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety and designating a full-time licensed Master Electrician.
Notes: Electrical wiring permits and state inspections are required across all non-exempt areas.
Wyoming Monopolistic State Fund Workers' Compensation Mandate
wy:statute:wyo-stat-27-14-wcUnder Wyo. Stat. Title 27 Chapter 14, all construction contractors and building trades operating in Wyoming must obtain workers' compensation coverage exclusively through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services state fund; private workers' compensation policies are statutorily prohibited for extrahazardous construction trades.
Notes: Wyoming is an exclusive monopolistic state fund jurisdiction.
Municipal & County Building Permits and Trade Inspections
wy:agency:cheyenne-contractor-rulesLocal municipal and county building departments require contractors to obtain building, roofing, and plumbing permits prior to commencing construction, structural remodeling, or trade installations.
Applicable License Classifications
Electrical Contractor
wy:statute:wyo-stat-35-9-elecStatewide license issued by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal) authorizing commercial, industrial, and residential electrical contracting. Requires designating a full-time Master Electrician of record.
Guidance: Electrical rewiring and panel installations require a statewide Electrical Contractor license from the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.