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To protect and safeguard life, health, and property of the citizens of Idaho from the hazards arising from the use of electricity. To ensure that all electrical installations within the state comply with the most current safety codes and electrical standards. To provide the public with highly qualified contractors and journeyman electricians with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Read More

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notice  The Division of Building Safety, Electrical Bureau received notification from Washington Department of Labor and Industries that they will no longer recognize the Reciprocal agreement for Electrical Continuing Education courses. This agreement states that if one party is no longer interested in the reciprocity then the agreement between the two is null and void. Because of this, starting November 30, 2009 Idaho will no longer recognize Electrical Continuing Education hours from Washington unless the provider has an approval from the Division of Building Safety, Electrical Bureau, prior to the date of the class.

Forms
Citizen Complaint Form (pdf)
Address Change Form (pdf)
Credit Card Authorization Form (pdf)
Load Calculations, optional method (excel)

Inspections
Inspection Request Hours Extended
Inspection Request & Inspector Numbers
Inspection Information - Inspection request phone numbers, maps and more.

Licensing
Continuing Education - Requirements, class schedules, sponsors and applications.
Electrical contractor License Renewal Changes
New symbol Electrical Journeyman Pass Rates- This report is per school for the first time the exam is taken.
Licenses - Applications for apprentices, trainees, journeyman, contractor and specialty electrical licenses.
Search for a currently active Electrical Professional

Legal Notices and Code Information
Civil Penalties - Listing of Civil Penalties
Electrical Board - Board Members, meeting calendar and agendas.
Standards, Law and Rules - NEC exceptions, Administrative Rules and Idaho Code which govern us.
2008 NEC Code Changes - Significant Changes in the Code
Idaho Telecomunications Coalition Draft Legislation

News
Electrical Equipment Certification & Approval - Certification & Approval of Electrical Products and Materials.
Important Informational Notices - Notices important to the electrical industry, Hot Tub & Spa Requirements, Safety Notice Recalls
News Briefs - Helpful Information relating to the Electrical Industry.

Permits
Guidelines for Homeowners Doing Electrical Work
Single Application Permit - Effective June 1, 2008 new application, maps and more.

Plan Review
Online Plan Review Status Search
- Check the status of your plan review submittal

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Electrical Bureau
1090 E. Watertower St.
Meridian, ID 83642
Ph 208-334-2183
Fax 208-855-2165
Code & License Info 800-955-3044

  Contact Electrical Bureau

Licensing
208-332-7142
208-332-7122

Permits
Contractor-
208-332-7156
Homeowner-
208-332-8970

Inspections
208-334-2563

Code Issues
208-332-7147

Contact Office Staff
Contact Inspector Staff


  Related Links

National Fire Protection Association

2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) Online Access

Canadian Standards Association - Industry News

Contractor's License Reference Site
Find contractors & license info for the 50 states.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission


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