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Journeyperson Electrician: You must complete five (5) CE hours every two years.

Master Electrician: You must complete ten (10) CE hours every two years.

The continuing educational hours should be:

• Based on any article of or update to the National Electrical Code (NEC) or any local variants adopted by a local board in accordance with Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-205(b)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, as it may be amended, modified, or updated from time to time; and which has been incorporated by reference in COMAR 09.12.50.02-1B(3);
   
• Based on any code or standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that relates to the provision of electrical services as defined in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-101(k), Annotated Code of Maryland, as it may be amended, modified, or updated from time to time; and which has been incorporated by reference in COMAR 09.12.50.02-1B(3); or
   
• Compliant with the requirements set forth in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-205(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Note to Master Electrician: At least 5 of the 10 continuing education hours required every renewal cycle shall be obtained in a classroom setting.

Journeyperson Electrician and Master Electrician: You must renew your license every two years from when your license was issued.

The following courses are pre-approved by the State of Maryland Department of Labor – Board of Electricians:

• MD 5-HR NEC 2023 and Changes from 2020

For more information, please click on the following links to view:

• Our Approval Letter issued by the Board
• Our Course Offerings listed on the Board’s website

For more information on the Board’s continuing education requirements, please:

• Visit the State of Maryland Department of Labor – Board of Electricians.
• Contact the Board by phone at 410-230-6160 or by email at charles.marquette1@maryland.gov.