Construction / Electrician Continuing Education / Rhode Island
- Rhode Island
- Electrician CE
- Journeyman & Master
- Updated Oct 2026
Rhode Island Electrician Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Rhode Island Class A master and Class B journeyperson electricians need 15 hours of CE every 2 years, covering the National Electrical Code and Rhode Island rules, before their license expires on their birthday.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training requirements
Hours per cycle
15 hrs
Covers the currently adopted NEC and RI laws
Cycle
2 years
Odd birth years renew in odd years, even in even years
Deadline
Your birthday, every 2 years
Licenses expire on the licensee’s birthdate
Online allowed?
Yes
Board-approved online 15-hour MCE courses count
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Rhode Island electrician license?
Under 260-RICR-30-15-7 (§ 7.14) and R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-6-20.1, Rhode Island Class A (Electrical Contractor / Master) and Class B (Journeyperson) electricians need 15 hours of Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) to renew. Renewal is handled by the state through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Professional Regulation.
CE applies to
- Certificate A Electrical Contractors (Master Electricians)
- Certificate B Journeyperson Electricians
Exemptions
- Limited and specialty electrical license classes not listed under Certificate A or Certificate B in 260-RICR-30-15-7.14 are exempt from the 15-hour MCE requirement
Rhode Island electrician CE at a glance
Rhode Island electrician renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Professional Regulation |
| CE required? | Yes, for Class A Electrical Contractors and Class B Journeyperson Electricians |
| Hours per cycle | 15 hrs |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | National Electrical Code (NEC) updates and Rhode Island electrical laws and amendments |
| Online allowed? | Yes |
| Deadline | Your birthday, every 2 years (odd/even by birth year) |
| Who reports | CE provider reports to DLT (keep your uniform certificate of completion) |
| Carryover | No |
| Grace period | None; $12/month late fee applies after your birthday |
| Renewal fee | $240 (Master/Class A), $72 (Journeyman/Class B) plus $6 online portal fee |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Rhode Island electrician license need?
Class A and Class B electricians both need 15 clock hours of board-approved Mandatory Continuing Education every 2 years. Courses focus on the currently adopted edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Rhode Island electrical statutes and amendments.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Master & Class B Journeyperson Electrician | 15 hrs | Currently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) & RI electrical laws/amendments (traditionally 14 hrs NEC, 1 hr RI law) | None | Online or classroom (board-approved provider) |
Deadline
When is the Rhode Island electrician license renewal deadline?
Rhode Island electrical licenses expire every two years on your birthday. If you were born in an odd-numbered year, your license expires on your birthday in odd-numbered years; if you were born in an even-numbered year, it expires in even-numbered years.
| Deadline rule | Your birthday, every two years (odd birth years in odd years, even in even years) |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Grace period | None; late fee starts immediately after your expiration date |
| Late penalty | $12 per month (or fraction of a month) late administrative fee |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal |
Steps
How to renew a Rhode Island electrician license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 15 clock hours of board-approved Mandatory Continuing Education on the National Electrical Code and Rhode Island rules. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the uniform certificate of completion issued by your provider when you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore renewing
Approved providers report completed hours to the Rhode Island DLT. Confirm your provider has reported your completion before you renew online. - Pay the renewal fee$240 or $72 (+$6 online)
Submit your renewal and fee ($240 for Master/Class A, $72 for Journeyman/Class B, plus a $6 online portal fee) to the RI DLT before your birthday. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm with the DLT Division of Professional Regulation that your license shows the new two-year expiration date.
Providers
Approved Rhode Island electrician license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Rhode Island electrician CE course is approved
Your 15-hour MCE course must be approved by the Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Electricians and the Department of Labor and Training under R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-6-20.1.
- Confirm the provider and 15-hour course are approved by the Rhode Island DLT before you pay.
- Make sure the course covers the NEC edition currently adopted by Rhode Island.
- Keep the uniform certificate of completion issued by the provider.
Reporting
How Rhode Island electrician CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Approved Rhode Island electrical CE providers report your completed hours to the Department of Labor and Training, and also issue you a uniform certificate of completion to keep for your records.
- Save your uniform certificate of completion.
- Confirm your provider has reported your hours to DLT before you submit your online renewal.
- Keep your certificates in case the board requests proof during renewal review.
Cost
How much does Rhode Island electrician license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Master Electrician (Class A) renewal fee (2 years) | $240 (+$6 online portal fee) | RI Department of Labor and Training |
| Journeyman Electrician (Class B) renewal fee (2 years) | $72 (+$6 online portal fee) | RI Department of Labor and Training |
| Late renewal administrative fee | $12 per month (or fraction of a month) | RI Department of Labor and Training |
| CE course (15 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Rhode Island DLT Division of Professional Regulation electrician renewal portal and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-6, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Rhode Island electrician license
Your license expires on your birthday every two years. If you do not renew before your birthday, you cannot legally perform electrical work and a monthly late fee is added.
Late fee ($12/month)
If you renew after your birthday, the state charges a $12 per month (or fraction of a month) late administrative fee on top of your renewal fee.
Makeup CE
You still need to complete the full 15 hours of board-approved CE before DLT will process your renewal.
Who controls
Who controls Rhode Island electrician license renewal?
Renewal authority
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Professional Regulation
1511 Pontiac Ave., Building 70, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 462-8580
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Rhode Island electrical licenses with the Board of Examiners of Electricians
- Enforces the 15-hour Mandatory Continuing Education requirement
- Approves electrical CE providers and courses
Getting licensed
Getting a Rhode Island electrician license
Need the license first? Our Rhode Island guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Rhode Island electrician license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Rhode Island electrician need?
Class A (Master/Contractor) and Class B (Journeyperson) electricians need 15 clock hours every 2 years.
When is the deadline?
Your license expires on your birthday every two years—in odd years if you were born in an odd year, or even years if you were born in an even year.
Can I take CE online?
Yes. You can take all 15 hours online through providers approved by the Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Electricians and DLT.
Who reports my hours?
Approved providers report your completion to the Rhode Island DLT and give you a uniform certificate of completion to keep.
What happens if I renew late?
A late administrative fee of $12 per month (or fraction of a month) is added to your $240 or $72 renewal fee.
Do hours carry over?
No. Excess hours do not carry over to the next two-year renewal cycle.
Sources
Official sources for Rhode Island electrician CE rules
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation
- Rhode Island Electrician Online Renewal Portal
- 260-RICR-30-15-7 (Board of Examiners of Electricians)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-6-20.1 (Mandatory Continuing Education)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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