Licensing by state
Trade licensing & credentials
License requirements by trade and state, sourced from state boards. Select yours to see what applies.
State licensed
Electrical Contractor License
Ohio CILB (OCILB)
What this means
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board issues a state electrical contractor license. Requires Electrical + Business & Law exams (PSI), 5 yrs trade experience, $500k liability coverage, and CE for biennial renewal. Day-to-day permits are still local.
Related codes & certifications
NEC (NFPA 70)
NFPA
OSHA Construction Standards
OSHA
LEED
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) / GBCI
International Residential Code
International Code Council (ICC)
OSHA 10/30-Hour
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor
NECA
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
Disclaimer
Requirements shown are drawn from official state sources and trade research and may have changed; confirm specifics with the issuing board before relying on them. TradeAtlas does not certify licensure or compliance.
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