Florida Unlimited Electrical contractors (Master Electrician) can install and maintain industrial and commercial electrical systems, fire and burglar alarms, low voltage systems, electrical utility lines, and electric signs

The scope of work of the Unlimited Electrical contractor covers the entire spectrum of electrical contracting. If you are looking to do only Residential work, then the Residential Electrical Contractor's license would be a better fit.

License Requirements

• Be 18 years of age.

• Pass all parts of the Electrical and Business & Finance exams.

• Passing scores must be less than 2 years old if applying for active status

• Minimum business net worth requirement of $10,000 USD.

• Submit a report from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels. Those applicants wishing to qualify a business must also submit a business credit report.

• Obtain a minimum liability insurance of $100,000/per person for public liability and $300,000/per occurrence; and $500,000 for property damage, or a minimum combined single limit policy of $800,000. Applicant must also attest to obtain worker’s comp coverage or an exemption within 30 days after license is issued.

Experience Requirements

• Must have a combination of experience totaling 6 years within the last 12 years from the requirements below:

• Must have three (3) years of management experience in the trade of electrical contracting within the last six (6) years immediately preceding the filing of the application

• Must have four (4) years of experience as a foreman, supervisor or contractor in the trade within the last eight (8) years immediately preceding the filing of the application

• Must have six (6) years of comprehensive training, technical education or supervisory experience associated with an electrical or alarm contracting business within the last 12 years immediately preceding the filing of the application

• Must have at least six (6) years technical experience in related work with the Armed Forces or a governmental entity within the last 12 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.

• Must be licensed as an electrical professional engineer for three (3) years within the last 12 years. Provide a copy of current electrical professional engineer license and transcripts showing electrical engineering work

• You must also provide proof that 40% of the experience includes work in 3-phase services. Please note that 40 percent of 3 years full time experience is about 15 months, 40 percent of 4 years is about 20 months, and 40 percent of 6 years is about 29 months. Applicants are required to submit copies of W2’s to verify employment with the qualified business.

• Pass the Unlimited Electrical and Business & Finance exams.(sign up for the exams)

• Submit the complete Unlimited Electrical Contractor License application form to:

  Department of Business and Professional Regulation

  2601 Blair Stone Road

  Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

You must pass both the Unlimited electrical and the Business exams in order to become a Florida Unlimited Electrical Contractor.

Florida Unlimited Electrical Contractor License Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based - open book

• Testing Company: Pearson Vue

• Number of Questions: 110

• Time Allowed: 300 minutes

• Total Questions: 100

• Subjects Involved:

  General Theory and Electrical Principles

  Plan and Specification Reading an dInterpretation

  Wiring and Protection

  Wiring methods and materials

  Special Occupancies and Situations)

  OSHA

  Safety

  Life Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act

  Procedures for Testing and Use of Tools and Equipment

  Alarms - Limited Energy

  Electrical Signs, Outside Lighting, and Structural Considerations

Electrical Contractor Business Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing

• Testing Company: Pearson Vue©

• Number of Questions: 50

• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice

• Time Allowed: 150 Minutes

• Minimum Passing Score: 75%

• Subjects Involved

  Estimating and Bidding a Job

  Interpretation of Contracts and Agreements

  Maintaining Cash Flow

  Contract Scheduling

  Purchasing Control

  Obtaining Insurance and Bonding

  Personnel Management

  Complying with Payroll and Sales Tax Laws

  Interpretation of Financial Statements and Reports

  Management Accounting

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List of Books for the Unlimited Electrical Contractor Trade Exams

Unlimited Electrical and Business Computer Based Examination Reference List.

Last updated April 9, 2024.

• OSHA 1926 - Current edition

• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition - *Effective July 1, 2023 the 2020 edition will be used for the exam

• NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 Edition

• NFPA 780: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 2017 Edition

• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2018 Edition

• Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Handbook, 2010, 4TH Edition

• UL 681-Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Alarm Systems

• UL 365 Standard for Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems

• Engineering Sign Structures: An Introduction to Analysis and Design

• Neon Techniques (formerly Neon Techniques and Handling); 4th Edition

• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition

• Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition

• NTC Blue Book Low Voltage Systems Handbook, 2020

The following books are used for the Electrical Business and Finance Exam

• Florida Contractors Manual 2021