The purpose of this program is to protect the people of the State of Vermont from the risk of fire or electrocution from unsafe electrical installation, by the adoption and enforcement of nationally recognized safety codes and by the licensure, education and training, of people doing electrical installation work.

The rules referenced below are adopted by the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Electricians’ Licensing Board pursuant to 26 V.S.A. Chapter 15, to license people doing electrical work and to adopt and enforce nationally recognized safety codes.

2008 VERMONT ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
(Effective December 1, 2008)

2008 Vermont Electrical Safety Rules - Adobe (131 kb)
Electrical Statute - 26 V.S.A., Chapter 15

CURRENTLY ADOPTED CODES

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, as amended
NFPA 73 - Residential Electrical Safety Code, 2006 Edition
NFPA 780 - Lightening Protection Code, 2004 Edition
ANSI - C2 National Electrical Safety Code, 2007 Edition

NOTE: The Division of Fire Safety does not sell code books. Please contact NFPA to purchase the codes and standards.

ELECTRICAL WORK NOTICE

Inspection Request

Completion Certificate

LICENSED ELECTRICIANS

List of Licensed Electricians in the State of Vermont (updated monthly)

ELECTRICAL LICENSE APPLICATION

Instructions for Applying for a Vermont Electrical License
Application for Electricians' License and accompanying forms:
- Download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
- Download in Microsoft Word format

CONTINUING EDUCATION

RELATED INFORMATION

Vermont Department of Public Safety | Division of Fire Safety | Telephone: 802.479.7561
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