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Delaware

Who is the governing agency?

State of Delaware Department of Administrative Services
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Electrical Examiners

http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/

 


What are the educational requirements for Security / Low Voltage Licensing?


 
 

Continuing education is required of all licensees and must be completed by June 30th of each even numbered year, otherwise, a license will expire on July 1st. (Extra CE's do not carry over to the next licensing period. 

Licensees must complete 10hrs of approved CE's during each renewal period, 5hrs of which must be related to the National Electric Code. Exceptions include a professional licensed less than one year whom does not need to complete any CE's at the first renewal, while a professional licensed one year, but less than two must complete and submit 5 CE's at the first renewal. 

Journeypersons and Apprentice Electricians must complete 5 hours of approved CE"s during each renewal period. However, if a professional is licensed less than one year, he/she need not complete any CE's. A professional licensed one year, but less than two years, must complete 2 hours of CE's towards their renewal.

Who is required to be licensed?

1.0 License Required

 

1.1 To perform “electrical services” or “electrical work” means to perform, maintain, troubleshoot or supervise any electrical work covered by the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission which may include but is not limited to the installation, erection, or repair of any electrical conductor, molding, duct, raceway, conduit, machinery, apparatus, device, or fixture for the purpose of lighting, heating, or power in or on any structure or for elevators, swimming pools, hot tubs, electric signs, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, oil burners, solar electrical work, generators, windmills and overhead and underground primary distribution systems.

1.2 A licensee under this chapter shall perform all electrical services or electrical work in accordance with the standards established in the National Electric Code (NEC) as adopted by the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission and in any applicable local building code. The version of the NEC applicable to a particular project is determined by the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission.

1.3 Every individual who receives a license with the exception of Journeypersons and Apprentice Electricians shall prominently display the words “Licensed Electrician” and the license number on the exterior of all vehicles used for work in not less than three inch letters and numbers. This section is satisfied by any abbreviation readily understood to mean “Licensed Electrician” such as “Lic. Elec.” along with the license number.

1.4 Solar Electrical Services means to install, erect, repair any electrical conductor, duct, conduit, or array which is used for grounding and bonding of the array or any part thereof, which generate, transmit, transform, disconnect, or utilize electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.

To review the full Administrative Code for Electircal Examiners please visit: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/1400


What Elite CEU courses are approved for credit?

 

2 GIG Technologies: Go! Control: The Future of Home Security - 1 hour (091475)
2008 NEC - Wiring Methods & Materials - 4 hour (0914105)
Common Sense Approach to OSHA Safety Procedures - 2 hours (0914104)
Basic Elements of the NEC - 2 hours (0914102)
False Alarm Reduction - 101 - 1 hour (091476)
Perimeter and Interior Sensors - 1 hour (091475)
Powering Your System - 1 hour 
(091475)
Troubleshooting an Alarm System - 1 hour (091475)
Commercial Fire Alarm Sales - 2 hours (091477) 
Fire Sprinkler Systems - 1 hour (091475)
Notification Devices - 1 hour (091475)
Introduction to Access Control - 2 hours (0914106)
Advanced Access Control Solutions - 2 hours (0914107)
Basic Electronics for Security Review - 1 hour (091476)
Designing a Functional & Reliable... - 1 hour (091476)
IP Addressing for LANS & the Internet (IP Part 2) - 1 hour (091475)
On the Job Safety - 1 hour (091476)
Panel Testing - 1 hour (091476)
VOM (Volt OHM Meter) Operation & Test Equipment - 2 hours (0914110)
Wired & Wireless Conn. of Devices...(IP Part 3) - 1 hour (091475)
Intro to IP Networking for PS (IP Part 1) - 1 hour (091475)
Simple Networking for CCTV - 1 hour (091476)
Powering a Surveillance System - 1 hour (091476)
CCTV Testing Procedures - 1 hour (091476)
2011 NEC Wiring Methods & Materials - 4 hours (0914103)