Who is the governing agency?
The Bureau of Construction Codes, Electrical Division of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issues
Phone: 517-241-9320
Fax: 517-241-0130
E-Mail: bccelec@michigan.gov
Michigan does not license or certify locksmiths. According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a state business-development agency, the only license a locksmith needs is a sales-tax license if he sells merchandise.
What are the initial requirements for licensing by the State?
Electrical Journeyman License
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment under the direct supervision of a person licensed under 2016 PA 407. (Maximum credit of 2,000 hours per year.)
- Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Master Electrician License
- Must be at least 22 years of age.
- Has held an electrical journeyman’s license for not less than 2 years.
- Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 years related to electrical construction, the maintenance of buildings, or electrical wiring or equipment under the supervision of a master electrician.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Electrical Contractor License
- Holds a master electrician’s license or has not less than 1 master electrician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The master electrician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment.
- Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor’s license unless they employ a master electrician residing in the state of Michigan.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination
Fire Alarm Specialty Technician License
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) as an associate engineering technician, level II, or the equivalent as determined by the board, in the field of fire alarm systems technology.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Fire Alarm Contractor License
- Holds a fire alarm specialty technician’s license or has not less than 1 fire alarm specialty technician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The fire alarm specialty technician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of fire alarm system wiring and equipment.
- Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor’s license unless they employ a fire alarm specialty technician residing in the state of Michigan.
- Must take and pass the examination.
Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination

What are the continuing education requirements of the State?
Michigan Electrical Continuing Education Required: Michigan Master, Journey, Fire Alarm Specialty Technician License require 15 hour Code Course. Sign Specialist License requires 8 hour Code Course. You are required to complete the course within one year of the state’s adoption of a new version of the NEC
Michigan Electrical License Renewal: Journey and master electrician licenses expire December 31st, every year. You can renew your license on the Michigan Board website.

What Elite CEU courses are approved for credit with the state?
Elite CEU courses are not approved for State required CEs.
All Elite CEU license specific coursework is approved by NICET for the renewal of NICET Certifications. To update your NICET Certification, review our Fire Systems Category or Industry Code Category for applicable coursework. Remember, this is not a State specific Certification, and our coursework is approved across State lines. For up to date information and requirements for your Certification renewal, you can visit the NICET website here.
All Elite CEU Inc. courses and Certifications are available for General Education.