Industrial Journeyman Electrician

License Information

Please note as of August 1, 2018 an updated SPS 316 will go into effect. While the requirements in the 2011 NEC will be effective until Jan. 1 of 2020 for one and two family dwellings, all Electrical Exams will change to reflect the updated SPS 316 and the 2017 NEC. 

Per Wis. Stats. § 101.862, no person may install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless the person is licensed as an electrician by the Department or unless the person is enrolled as a registered Electrician by the Department.

Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.40, the electrical wiring activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a license or registration as a licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician or a registered Industrial Electrical Apprentice shall be limited to wiring within the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed. A person who holds a license or registration as a licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician or a registered Industrial Electrical Apprentice may perform electrical wiring not associated with the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed, provided the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed Master Electrician, or Registered Master Electrician, or a licensed Journeyman Electrician.


Application for License

FormDescription
3105Application for Industrial Journeyman Electrician License
3073​Fax Payment Form

Reinstate an Industrial Journeyman Electrician License that has been Expired more than 4 Years

  1. Complete requirements for the method you are applying under (see Form #3105 for more information).
  2. Submit an application, supporting documentation and fee:
    • Application for Industrial Journeyman Electrician License (Form #3105)
    • $90.00 total fee ($35.00 application fee, $30.00 exam fee, and $25.00 late renewal fee)

Renewal Information

Requirements 

Renewal Methods

Department of Safety and Professional Services

Trades Credentialing Unit
PO Box 78780
Milwaukee, WI  53293-0780


If you have questions regarding your renewal, please email DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov.

When mailing your renewal, please allow up to 21 calendar days [per Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.04 (1)] from the date your payment is processed to receive an update regarding your renewal.