Ready to update your license? Learn how to get started.
Washington electricians must renew their certifications every three years by their birthdate. To do so, the state licensing board established a 24-hour CE requirement.
The CE needs to include:
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries, Electrical Division (Department) only accepts CE credit from approved education providers like JADE Learning.
Review our FAQs for more information about renewing an electrical license in the state.
We have been an approved provider of Washington electrical continuing education courses since 2005. Our lessons are taught by licensed electricians and NEC experts.
You will receive official certificates of completion for your records. We also report completed online course hours to the state, with rush reporting available. Learn more about our state reporting information.
This package fulfils all continuing education requirements for licensed electricians in the state, including eight hours of code update material and four hours of RCW/WAC.
Review the first 100 of the most important modifications from Section 100 through Section 406.
Highlights Section 406 through Annex K.
Learn about updated terms and requirements for commercial and industrial electrical installations. Conductors for general wiring, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, industrial machinery, and more are covered.
Become equipped to address specific NEC 2023 requirements and general principles across the home. Course concepts include AFCI and GFCI protection, minimum branch circuit requirements and tamper-resistant receptacles.
Learn about the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. The part discusses training requirements, the electrical safety program, troubleshooting equipment, and PPE.
This part covers hazards associated with electrolytic cells, battery room safety, capacitor safety requirements, and fuse types.
Explore the differences between grounding and bonding, with guidance on identifying grounding electrodes and related concepts.
Learn how to pass commercial or residential inspections. Topics include installation practices for passing a rough and final inspection, 2023 NEC requirements for installing wiring in various situations, and more. Prerequisites: none.
You must renew your certificate every three years by your birthdate.
You can still take the steps to renew, but the associated fees double. After 90 days, you must retake the exam.
Electricians who complete their CE and have no unpaid citations can renew online.
The online application form needs the following:
After you finish the online renewal process, the Department will mail a letter that acts as your certificate for 30 days. The actual card should arrive at the address on file within 30 days.
Yes, the Department has a reciprocal agreement with Oregon for general, journey-level electricians. If you have a valid Washington electrician certificate, you can apply for an Oregon reciprocal license, and vice versa. View our reciprocity page for more information.
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