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Construction Work Regulated?

Electrical work is regulated at the state level. Other construction information, except for highway, must be obtained from the city or county in which the work is done.

Prequalification is required of all contractors intending to bid on highway work in the state.

Who Regulates Construction?

Electrical licensing information is available from:

Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety
320 West 25th Street, FL3
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7288/Fax (307) 777-7119
http://wsfm.wyo.gov/

Department of Transportation prequalification applications and information may be obtained from:

Wyoming Department of Transportation Prequalification Officer Construction Division
5300 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340
(307) 777-4056/Fax (307) 777-4765
https://dot.state.wy.us

Requirements?

Highway Prequalification:
Contractors must submit a prequalification form that is found on the web page and may be requested to provide further documentation. Bid limits are based on a rating factor multiplied by the net worth of the contractor, as shown on audited financial statements. Average processing time is 2 weeks. Prequalification's are good for 15 months from the contractor's financial year-end

Electricians:
Master applicants must pass a trade examination with a minimum score of 75% and provide documentation of 8 years of experience. Journeyman applicants must pass a trade examination with a minimum score of 70% and provide documentation of 4 years of experience. The initial application fee is $200 with an annual renewal fee of $100. Contractor fees are $400 for application and $400 for the annual renewal. Must have a Master of Record.

Low Voltage License Information:
Low Voltage - Licensing categories of systems of under 90 volts by low voltage electrical contractors shall be as follows:

a. LV-G Low Voltage General: Installations of under 90 volts for systems such as sound systems, burglar alarm systems, fire alarm systems, communication systems, television and satellite systems, cathodic protection systems, and other low voltage systems.

b. LV-A Low Voltage Alarms: Installation and repair or remodel of burglar alarms, fire alarms, and other alarm signaling systems.

c. LV-C Low Voltage Communication: Installation and repair or remodel of telephone systems, intercom systems, related fiber optics, computer systems, and other communication systems.

d. LV-S Low Voltage Sound: Installation and repair or remodel of sound systems.

e. LV-T Low Voltage TV: Installation and repair or remodel of cable TV systems, satellite receivers, and community antenna systems.

f. LV-X Low Voltage Control: Installation and repair or remodel of low voltage control and instrumentation systems and related fiber optics.

g. LV-L Low Voltage Lawn Sprinklers: Installation and repair or remodel of lawn sprinkler systems under 90 volts.

An applicant for a low voltage license must present evidence of the required experience that meets minimum standards of the NEC for the category of license indicated on the application. Classroom instruction is not required for a low voltage license. Experience requirements for the various categories of a low voltage license are as follows:

a. LV..ci Low Voltage General: 4,000 hours during a period of not less than 2 years for any category of low voltage license not specifically addressed below.

b. LV-A Low Voltage Alarms: 3,000 hours during a period of not less than 18 months.

c. LV-C Low Voltage Communication: 500 hours during a period of not less than 3 months.

d. LV-S Low Voltage Sound: 500 hours during a period of not less than 3 months.

e. LV-T Low Voltage TV: 500 hours during a period of not less than 3 months.

f. LV-X Low Voltage Control: 1,000 hours during a period of not less than 6 months.

g. LV-L Low Voltage Lawn Sprinklers: 80 hours during a period of not less than 2 months.

Low voltage technician applicants shall receive a passing grade of 70% on the examination.

Limited Voltage License Information:
Limited - Licensing categories of limited electrical work by limited electrical contractors shall be as follows:

a. LM·L Light Fixtures: 1,000 hours during a period of not less than 6 months.

b. All other limited technician categories: 4,000 hours during a period of not less than 2 years.

c. LM-W Water Wells and Irrigation Systems: Installation and repair or remodel of water well and irrigation systems limited to electrical wiring on the load side of the equipment disconnect.

d. LM-L Light Fixtures: Routine checking and repair of light fixtures, limited to replacement of ballasts and fixture parts located in buildings and their premises.

e. LM-H: installation and repair or remodel of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and HVAC energy management systems limited to electrical wiring on the load side of the equipment disconnect.

An applicant for a limited technician license must present evidence of the required experience that meets minimum standards of the NEC for the category of license indicated on the application. Classroom instruction is not required for a limited technician license. Experience requirements for the various categories of a limited technician license are as follows:

Limited technician applicants shall receive a passing grade of 70% on the examination.

Apprentice License Information:
Each apprentice electrician shall be supervised by a licensed master or journeyman electrician during his entire training period.

a. 1st year apprentice who has less than 2,000 hours on-the-job training and less than 144 hours related classroom training shall be supervised 100% of the workday by a licensed master or licensed journeyman, who must be present on the job.

b. 2nd year apprentice who has at least 2,000 hours on-the-job training and 144 hours of related classroom training but less than 4,000 on-the-job-training or 288 hours of related training shall be supervised 100% of the workday by a
licensed master or licensed journeyman, who must be present on the job.

c. 3rd year apprentice who has at least 4,000 hours on-the-job training and at least 288 hours of related classroom training, but less than 6,000 hours on the job training or 432 hours of related training shall be supervised at least 50% of the workday by a licensed master or licensed journeyman, who must be present on the job.

d. 4th year apprentice who has at least 6,000 hours on-the-job training and 432 hours of related classroom training but less than 8,000 hours on the job training or 576 hours of related training shall be supervised 25% of the workday
by a licensed master or licensed journeyman, who must be present on the job.

e. 5th year apprentice who has at least 8,000 hours on-the-job-training and 576 hours of related training shall be supervised 25% of the workday by a licensed master or licensed journeyman, who must be present on the job.

f. An apprentice who has at least 10,000 hours on-the-job-training regardless of hours of related training shall be supervised 100% of the workday by a licensed master or licensed journeyman, who must be present on the job.

Electrical contractors employing apprentice electricians in the state of Wyoming must have an electrical apprenticeship training program to provide classroom instruction for all apprentice electricians in their employ. Requirements for apprenticeship training programs shall be as follows:

The training program must provide at least 144 hours per year, 576 hours over a 4-year apprenticeship program, of a structured and comprehensive sequence of instruction in subjects, such as electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and other technical subjects related to the electrical trade.

a. Classes for electrical apprenticeship training programs must be conducted on a regular pre-scheduled basis with enough scheduled classes to accommodate the 144-hour-per-year requirement.

Journeyman/ Master License Information:
An applicant for a journeyman electrician license by exam must present evidence of a 4 year (8,000-hour) apprenticeship or experience in the electrical wiring industry.

The 8,000 hours of experience must have been obtained during a time frame of no less than 4 years. Work shall have been governed by the minimum standards of the NEC, under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or licensed master electrician. Electrical work experience is to consist of installation in residential, commercial, and
industrial. No more than 75% of time may be in any 1 category. A journeyman license shall expire on January 1st in the third year following the year of issue.

Journeyman electrician applicants shall receive a passing grade of 70% on the examination.

An applicant for a master electrician license by exam must present evidence of 8 years (16,000 hours) experience in the electrical wiring industry and having held a journeyman electrician license for a minimum of 4 years. The 16,000 hours of "Documented Evidence of Work Experience" means notarized letters from employees (past and present), notarized letters from IBEW local union or a copy of a current electrical license from another state licensing board which has work history requirement equal to or greater than the State of Wyoming. A master license shall expire on July 1st in the third year following the year of issue.

Master electrician applicants shall receive a passing grade of 75% on the examination.

a. An applicant for a journeyman electrician or master electrician license must also present evidence of 144 hours per year, or 576 hours over a 4 year apprenticeship, of successfully completed electrically related classroom instruction obtained through approved electrical apprenticeship training programs.

b. Applicants who have a current journeyman or master electrician's license, in good standing, from a city, county or state which has requirements equal to or greater than the requirements of the State of Wyoming shall be able to ~se that license as proof to qualify to take the examination.

License Renewal:
Each journeyman and master electrician licensed by the State in order to renew their license shall provide proof of attendance at not less than 16 hours of training in the National Electrical Code or in advances in the electrical industry meeting the criteria established by the Board on or before the date his license expires. At least 8 of the required 16 hours of training shall specifically cover the National Electrical Code. The classes, seminars, or courses must:

a. Concern material covered by the current or future edition of the Code, and/or in advances in the electrical industry.

b. Be taught by a certified electrical inspector, a licensed master electrician who has been certified by the Department, an individual who has electrical expertise in the electrical subject being presented, or an instructor otherwise qualified by the Department.

Each master electrician, journeyman electrician, low voltage technician or limited technician licensed may renew his license by paying 50% of the proper license fee to the state of Wyoming.

An electrician or technician who applies for renewal of his expired license within 45 days after its expiration and is otherwise entitled to renewal of his license shall have his license renewed by paying an additional fee of $50.

License Fees:
The fees for licenses,· work permits, examinations and apprentice registrations shall be determined by the department but shall not exceed:

Type / Fee Shall not Exceed

Electrical Contractor License / $400
Low Voltage Electrical Contractor License / $200
Limited Electrical Contractor License / $200
Master Electrician License / $200
Journeyman Electrician License / $100
Low Voltage Technician License / $100
Limited Technician License / $100
Temporary Working Permit for Journeyman Electrician, Low Voltage Technician or Limited Technician / $100
Examination Fee (Pearson-Vue) / $100
Apprentice Registration Fee / $20

Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses:

a. On or before July 1st of each year, an electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a full-time capacity a licensed master electrician of record who assumes responsibility and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1st next following the date of issue.

b. On or before July 1st of each year, a low voltage electrical or a limited electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant shall be or actively employ in a
full-time capacity a licensed low voltage technician of record who assumes and who is not the low voltage technician of record for, or employed by, any other low voltage electrical contractor. The low voltage electrical contractor's license fee shall be waived for any low voltage electrical contractor not employing additional low voltage technicians or low voltage apprentice technicians other than himself. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1st next following the date of issue.

c. An electrical contractor, low voltage electrical contractor or limited electrical contractor is entitled to renew his license for the ensuing year by paying the proper fee on or before the date his license expires.

Other:
Nonresident contractors shall post a security equal to 3% of the total value of the contract. This security should be posted with the Department of Revenue and Taxation.

Nonresident contractors shall file a $500 performance and a $3,000 indemnity bond on contracts between $500 and $100,000. For contracts exceeding $100,000 the indemnity bond increases by $1,000 per each additional $100,000 or part thereof, to a maximum of $25,000.

Certified resident contractors are allowed a 5% preference on public works projects.

Public works contracts from $7,500 to $100,000 require a bond of 50% of the contract price. Contracts of $25,000 or more require a bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price.

RECIPROCAL
Electrical (Journeyman) reciprocity agreements exist with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas and Utah.

Electrical (Master) reciprocity agreements exist with Idaho, South Dakota and Utah.