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- Updated Oct 2026
Kentucky Code Official Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Kentucky electrical inspectors need 12 hours of continuing education every year, on job safety, electrical industry codes or the electrical trade, before their certification expires on the last day of their birth month.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) requirements
Hours per cycle
12 hrs
Job safety, electrical codes or electrical trade topics
Cycle
1 year
Licenses renew every year
Deadline
Last day of birth month
Certifications expire every year
Online allowed?
Yes
DHBC lists approved online providers for electrical inspectors
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Kentucky electrical inspector license?
Kentucky electrical inspectors need CE to renew. Renewal is handled by the state through the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC). Our sources for Kentucky code officials cover the electrical inspector license.
CE applies to
- Licensed Kentucky electrical inspectors
- Inspectors renewing for the next one-year term
Exemptions
- First renewal, if your certificate was issued within 12 months of that renewal
- Inactive certificate holders, until they reactivate
Kentucky code official CE at a glance
Kentucky electrical inspector renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 12 hrs |
| Cycle | 1 year |
| Required topics | Job safety, electrical industry codes, or electrical trade subjects |
| Online allowed? | Yes |
| Deadline | Last day of your birth month |
| Who reports | You, with your renewal |
| Carryover | Up to 12 hours |
| Grace period | 60 days, with a $50 late fee |
| Renewal fee | $50 |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Kentucky electrical inspector license need?
You need 12 hours of continuing education every year, taken in the 12 months before you renew. Courses must cover job safety, electrical industry codes or subjects directly related to the electrical trade.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Inspector | 12 hrs | Job safety, electrical industry codes, or electrical trade subjects | Not stated | Max 2 hrs of safety practices per 12 months |
Extra hours can carry forward into the next two educational years, up to 12 hours total. Your first renewal doesn’t need the hours if your certificate was issued within 12 months of that renewal.
Deadline
When is the Kentucky electrical inspector license renewal deadline?
Kentucky electrical inspector certifications expire on the last day of your birth month every year. Finish your 12 hours and submit your renewal to DHBC before then.
| Deadline rule | Last day of your birth month, every year |
| Cycle | 1 year |
| Grace period | 60 days after the end of your birth month; after that the certificate terminates |
| Late penalty | $50 late renewal fee |
| CE completion deadline | Within the 12 months before you renew |
Steps
How to renew a Kentucky electrical inspector license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your birth month ends
Complete 12 hours of approved continuing education on job safety, electrical industry codes or the electrical trade. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for each course you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedWith your renewal
You submit proof of your hours to DHBC with your renewal, so keep every certificate ready. - Pay the renewal fee$50 fee
Submit your renewal and the $50 fee to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction by the last day of your birth month. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Check with DHBC that your license shows a new one-year term.
Providers
Approved Kentucky electrical inspector 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 Kentucky code official CE course is approved
Only DHBC-approved continuing education counts toward your 12 hours. Courses must cover job safety, electrical industry codes or subjects directly related to the electrical trade. Out-of-state courses can count if DHBC approves a written request.
- Confirm the course is approved for Kentucky electrical inspector CE before you pay.
- Check that your courses cover job safety, electrical codes or the electrical trade, with no more than 2 hours of safety practices in 12 months.
- Make sure your total reaches 12 hours before your license expires.
Reporting
How Kentucky code official CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own hours. Under 815 KAR 2:010, you submit proof of your continuing education to DHBC before you renew, and the hours must be completed in the 12 months before renewal.
- Keep a certificate of completion for every course.
- Send proof of your 12 hours with your renewal to DHBC.
- For an out-of-state course, send DHBC a written request with the course materials and your completion certificate.
Cost
How much does Kentucky electrical inspector license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $50 | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction |
| Late renewal fee | $50 | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction |
| Reinstatement fee (terminated certificate) | $100 plus the late renewal fee | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction |
| CE courses (12 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from 815 KAR 35:015, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Kentucky electrical inspector license
You have 60 days after the end of your birth month to renew with a $50 late fee. After that the certificate terminates, and reinstatement is up to the commissioner.
Grace period
Renew within 60 days after the last day of your birth month by paying the $50 late fee on top of the $50 renewal fee.
Reinstatement
A terminated certificate may be reinstated at the commissioner’s discretion. You show just cause in writing and pay a $100 reinstatement fee plus the late fee.
Makeup CE
To reinstate, you need proof of the hours required for one year under 815 KAR 2:010.
Who controls
Who controls Kentucky electrical inspector license renewal?
Renewal authority
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Licensing phone: 502-573-2002
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Kentucky electrical inspector licenses
- Sets the 12-hour yearly CE requirement
- May ask for proof of CE completion at renewal
Getting licensed
Getting a Kentucky code official license
Need the license first? Our Kentucky guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Kentucky electrical inspector license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Kentucky electrical inspector need?
12 hours every year, on job safety, electrical industry codes or the electrical trade.
When is the deadline?
Your certification expires on the last day of your birth month every year. Finish your 12 hours and renew with DHBC before then.
Who reports my hours?
You do. Submit proof of your continuing education to DHBC with your renewal.
Can I take CE online?
Yes. DHBC keeps a list of approved online providers for electrical inspectors.
Do hours carry over?
Yes. Extra hours can carry forward into the next two educational years, up to 12 hours total.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You have 60 days to renew with a $50 late fee. After that the certificate terminates, and reinstatement is at the commissioner’s discretion with a $100 fee.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
No, if your certificate was issued within 12 months of that renewal.
Sources
Official sources for Kentucky code official CE rules
- Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
- Kentucky electrical inspector continuing education requirements
- 815 KAR 35:015, Certification of electrical inspectors
- 815 KAR 2:010, Continuing education requirements
- DHBC online CE providers list
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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