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When You Need An Electrical Contractor License:
Anyone who acts, engages, advertises, or otherwise represents to be an electrical contractor (registered electrician) must first obtain a license from the Bureau of Building Inspection.
How To Obtain An Electrical Contractor License:
Step 1
Please check below to make sure that you meet ALL of the pre-qualifications for eligibility.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must be able to read and speak the English language.
- You must have graduated and received a certificate of attainment in electrical wiring from an accredited school, and have at least two years of experience working as an electrician.
- OR you must have ten years of experience working as a registered electrician in another state or municipality or ten years experience working with an electrician registered in the City.
Step 2
If you meet all of the eligibility requirements, please go to www.iccsafe.org/contractor to find out how and where to schedule your examination.
Step 3
Once you have passed the ICC examination, you must apply in person for your license Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 11:30 am. Our office is located at 200 Ross Street, Room 320, Pittsburgh PA 15219.
You must bring the following information with you:
- Completed Application for Electrical Contractor Registration
 (along with copy of certificate of attainment if applicable)
- The official pass letter from ICC
- Photo iIdentification (such as a driver’s license)
- The name and address of the business you are licensing, if applicable
- Proof of registration for all City taxes - City Tax ID Number (for information call the Finance Department, Business Registration at 412-255-2528, option 1, 2, or 3)
- Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $300,000
The Fee
See the Table of License Fees. Please note that a credit will be given on your initial license equal to the cost of the ICC examination.
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