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How to get licensed for Electrical in Wyoming

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License CategoriesWyo. Stat. § 35-9-125
Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-126
ExaminationWyo. Stat. § 33-29-406 — License on the basis of comity
Experience RequiredWyo. Stat. § 35-9-129
Insurance & BondingWyo. Stat. § 30-5-110
Wyo. Stat. § 39-17-204 — 39-17-204(a)(ii)
Continuing EducationWyo. Stat. § 42-4-113 — 42-4-113. No board of county commissioners shall be responsible

Electrical laws & codes that apply in Wyoming

Wyoming Statutes (13 sections)
  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-126

    35-9-126(d).

    35-9-126(d).

    35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

    (a) On or before July 1 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 to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

    (b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The applicant

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125

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

    35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

    (a) On or before July 1 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 to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

    (b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage electrical contractor shall file with the chief electrical inspector a license application in writing for each of his firms. The

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-126 35-9-126(d)

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-126 — 35-9-126(d).

    35-9-126(d).

    35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

    (a) On or before July 1 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 to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

    (b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage 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 responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-129

    35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. The low voltage

    35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. 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 1 next following the date of issue.

    (c) On or before July 1 of each year, 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 limited technician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the limited electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the limited technician of record for, or employed by, any other limited electrical contractor. The limited electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. The limited electrical contractor's license

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-129 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. The low voltage

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-129 — 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. The low voltage

    35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. 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 1 next following the date of issue.

    (c) On or before July 1 of each year, 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 limited technician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the limited electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the limited technician of record for, or employed by, any other limited electrical contractor. The limited electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. The limited electrical contractor's license fee shall be waived for any limited electrical contractor not employing additional limited technicians or limited apprentice technicians other than himself. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-701 16-6-701(a)(v)

    Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-701 — 16-6-701(a)(v):

    ARTICLE 11 - CONTRACTOR LICENSES – RECIPROCITY

    16-6-1101. Contractor licenses; reciprocity; requirements.

    (a) As used in this section:

    (i) "Accepting jurisdiction" means a county, city, town or other government entity that is required to recognize and accept a license issued by an issuing jurisdiction;

    (ii) "Contractor" means a person employed by and contracting with an owner to improve an owner's property;

    (iii) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the county, city, town or other government entity that issued a license to a contractor; (iv) "License" means any license or certification necessary for a contractor to perform work in a jurisdiction.

    (b) Each county, city, town and other government entity that issues licenses to contractors shall recognize a license issued to a contractor by another county, city, town or other government entity in Wyoming, in accordance with the following:

    (i) Before the accepting jurisdiction shall recognize the license under this section:

    (A) The contractor's license shall be active; and

    (B) The contractor shall be in good standing with the issuing jurisdiction and shall provide to the accepting jurisdiction any proof of financial assurance required by the accepting jurisdiction.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-604

    Exemptions and limitations

    33-29-604. Exemptions and limitations.

    (a) The provisions of this act shall not apply to:

    (i) An officer or employee of the United States practicing within the scope of his authority and employment;

    (ii) An officer or employee of the state of Wyoming performing regulatory reviews within the scope of his authority and employment provided the officer or employee shall not represent himself to be a licensed professional engineer or licensed professional surveyor unless he is so licensed and except when filing water right petitions with the state of Wyoming as provided in title 41 of the Wyoming statutes;

    (iii) An individual working for a business entity or licensee provided a licensee exercises responsible charge over all final designs, drawings, maps, plats and plans filed under W.S. 33-29-801;

    (iv) A utility company or telecommunications company regulated by the Wyoming public service commission or the company's employees practicing within the scope of their employment and authority;

    (v) An individual who performs actions described in W.S. 33-29-201(a)(viii)(A) up

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-701 16-6-701(a)(v)

    Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-701 — 16-6-701(a)(v):

    (vi) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to:

    (A) Require an accepting jurisdiction to grant privileges to a contractor for a license that is not of a similar type or class to the license granted by the issuing jurisdiction;

    (B) Prohibit an accepting jurisdiction from requiring a contractor to complete application requirements and procedures, satisfactorily complete any testing requirements or pay fees if the contractor seeks to perform work in an accepting jurisdiction that is not covered under the license issued by the issuing jurisdiction or seeks to perform work that is not at an equivalent level of required competency in the accepting jurisdiction.

    (c) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit any county, city, town or other government entity that issues licenses to contractors from entering into agreements for the recognition of licenses obtained in other jurisdictions in Wyoming.

    CHAPTER 7 - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

    16-7-101. Short title.

    This act is known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Relocation Assistance Act of 1973".

    16-7-102. Definitions.

    (a) As used in this act:

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-120

    35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department

    35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the low voltage electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, 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 shall pay the fee required by W.S.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 21-2-801 21-2-801

    Wyo. Stat. § 21-2-801 — 21-2-801.

    (D) In addition to any exam required under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph the Wyoming licensing board may require an examination relating to the specifics of Wyoming law and regulations regardless of the length of time the individual has been licensed.

    (ii) Demonstrates competency in the occupation or profession for which the applicant seeks licensure. Competency shall be determined pursuant to rules that shall be adopted for that purpose and may include consideration of continuing education credits, recent work experience, prior licensing examinations, disciplinary actions taken against the applicant in other states and other appropriate factors;

    (iii) Has not engaged in any act that would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of the occupational or professional license sought in this state; and

    (iv) Has completed all required application procedures and paid any required fee.

    (c) All relevant work experience of an applicant, including full-time or part-time experience, regardless of whether in a paid or volunteer capacity, may be credited in any work experience requirement adopted by an occupational or professional licensing board.

    (d) This section shall apply to all applications for licensure under W.S. 21-2-802 or under title 33 of the Wyoming statutes except for the following: (i) An application to be an attorney at law under chapter 5 of title 33;

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 15-6-448 15-6-448

    Wyo. Stat. § 15-6-448 — 15-6-448.

    (f) If, after investigation, the department believes that a certificate of residency should be denied or revoked, it shall provide notice to the applicant or certificate holder of its intent to deny or revoke the certificate and of the applicant or certificate holder's opportunity for a hearing if requested. Any hearing conducted under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. (g) Whenever an emergency arises requiring a contract for a public work, a public entity may waive any applicable requirement of this section if the requirement endangers the health, welfare or safety of the public.

    16-6-103. Limitation on subcontracting by resident contractors.

    A successful resident bidder shall not subcontract more than thirty percent (30%) of the work covered by his contract to nonresident contractors.

    16-6-104. Preference for Wyoming materials required in contracts.

    Wyoming made materials and products, and Wyoming suppliers of products and materials of equal quality and desirability shall have preference over materials or products produced or supplied outside the state and any contract let shall so provide. The preference created by this section shall be applied in a manner identical to the preference for residence contractors in W.S.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-120 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-120 — 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department

    35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the low voltage electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, 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 shall pay the fee required by W.S.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 33-42-111

    33-42-111(a).

    33-42-111(a).

    33-42-114. Reciprocity.

    If a person holding a license entitling him to drill water wells or install pumping equipment in another state applies for a Wyoming water well drilling contractor's or water well pump installation contractor's license, if the other state offers reciprocity, and if the board determines the standards and requirements of the state in which the applicant is licensed are equal to or exceed the standards or requirements of this act, the board may waive the examination requirements except the applicant shall successfully complete an examination based on Wyoming statutes and rules relating to the drilling of water wells or installation of pump equipment. The applicant shall also pay all applicable fees.

    33-42-115. Complaints and investigations.

    If any information concerning a possible violation of this act or rules and regulations applicable to water well drilling or pump installation is received or obtained by a board member or the state engineer's office, the board may, on its own motion, initiate proceedings under this act and in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

    33-42-116. Account; expenditures.

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Wyo. Stat. (6 sections)
  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 — Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

    35-9-125. Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses.

    (a) On or before July 1 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 to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor. The electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 — Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

    (c) On or before July 1 of each year, 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 limited technician of record who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the limited electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the limited technician of record for, or employed by, any other limited electrical contractor. The limited electrical contractor shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. The limited electrical contractor's license fee shall be waived for any limited electrical contractor not employing additional limited technicians or limited apprentice technicians other than himself. If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue.

    (d) 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.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-125 — Electrical contractor's, low voltage electrical contractor's and limited electrical contractor's licenses

    (b) On or before July 1 of each year, a low voltage 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 responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the low voltage electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, 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 shall pay the fee required by W.S. 35-9-129 for each firm operated by him. 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 1 next following the date of issue.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-604 Exemptions and limitations

    Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-604 — Exemptions and limitations

    33-29-604. Exemptions and limitations.

    (a) The provisions of this act shall not apply to:

    (i) An officer or employee of the United States practicing within the scope of his authority and employment;

    (ii) An officer or employee of the state of Wyoming performing regulatory reviews within the scope of his authority and employment provided the officer or employee shall not represent himself to be a licensed professional engineer or licensed professional surveyor unless he is so licensed and except when filing water right petitions with the state of Wyoming as provided in title 41 of the Wyoming statutes;

    (iii) An individual working for a business entity or licensee provided a licensee exercises responsible charge over all final designs, drawings, maps, plats and plans filed under W.S. 33-29-801;

    (iv) A utility company or telecommunications company regulated by the Wyoming public service commission or the company's employees practicing within the scope of their employment and authority;

    (v) An individual who performs actions described in W.S. 33-29-201(a)(viii)(A) upon lands owned or leased by him or upon lands owned or leased by an entity, which is not a publicly traded corporation, of which he owns an interest; or

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-406 License on the basis of comity

    Wyo. Stat. § 33-29-406 — License on the basis of comity

    33-29-406. License on the basis of comity.

    (a) An applicant who holds a license issued by another jurisdiction to practice professional engineering or professional land surveying may be issued a professional license provided:

    (i) The applicant has submitted evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has a background that does not evidence conduct adverse to the practice of engineering or land surveying or to the ability to practice engineering or land surveying;

    (ii) The applicant has passed any examinations required by rule of the board to establish competence at a professional level in Wyoming licensing laws and professional ethics; and

    (iii) The applicant:

    (A) Meets the education, experience and examination requirements equivalent to the requirements in effect in Wyoming at the time the applicant's license was issued by the other jurisdiction; or

    (B) Meets requirements established by the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying or its successor organization that the board has determined are equivalent to the requirements for a professional license in Wyoming.

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  • Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-102 Definitions

    Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-102 — Definitions

    (xiii) "Low voltage technician" means a person licensed by the department who has met the minimum experience requirements as prescribed by board rules and regulations in the portion of the electrical wiring industry covered by his low voltage license. The low voltage technician shall have technical knowledge to install and supervise the installation of electrical equipment associated with the type of low voltage electrical license held in accordance with the National Electrical Code and city, county and state ordinances and regulations;

    (xiv) "Master electrician" means a person licensed by the department who has eight (8) years experience in the electrical wiring industry and technical knowledge to plan, lay out and supervise the installation of electric equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code and city, county and state ordinances and regulations;

    (xv) "Master electrician of record" means a Wyoming licensed master electrician who is actively employed by a licensed electrical contractor in a full-time capacity, and who assumes responsibility to ensure that the National Electrical Code, W.S. 35-9-120 through 35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department of fire prevention and electrical safety are adhered to on all electrical work undertaken by the electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the master electrician of record for, or employed by, any other electrical contractor;

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