Washington journeyman electrician license

How many hours do you need for the general journey-level (01) certificate in Washington?

8,000 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.² Journey 01: 96; specialty 4000: 48; specialty 2000 modified cert: 24.²

2,000-hour specialty certificate

2,000 hrs

4,000-hour specialty certificate

4,000 hrs

General journey-level (01) certificate

8,000 hrs8,000 (up to 4,000 from 4,000-hours specialties)

Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. L&I can ask for proof when you apply.

What is the Washington electrician exam like?

Yes. You take a state exam once your hours are approved. The exam is given by PSI. Code book: NEC "2020 edition". Open book: you bring your own copy of the code book.¹

How much does the general journey-level (01) certificate cost?

L&I lists these fees.³

How do you renew it?

3 years, expires on birthdate; initial 25-36 months; not renewable if >90 days expired.² Continuing education: at least 8 hours of approved continuing education for each year of the certificate period (24 hours on a 3-year cycle), including at least 8 hours on code changes and 4 hours on RCW 19.28 and its related rules.⁴

Does a license from another state count in Washington?

Oregon reciprocal for 01 journey; out-of-state experience path via F626-009-000.²

License levels in Washington

Electrical Trainee; General Journey Level (01); 4,000-hours specialties (02 residential, 03 pump/irrigation, 04 signs, 06 limited energy, 06A HVAC/refrigeration, 07 nonres maintenance); 2,000-hours specialties (3A, 6B HVAC/refrig restricted, 7A-7E, 10); Master; administrator.

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