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Electrical

For general inquiries, call (651) 284-5026.

  • For electrical licensing inquiries, call (651) 284-5031 (personal) or (651) 284-5034 (business)
  • For electrical codes inquires, call (651) 284-5820

This chapter of the state building code adopts a national standard for the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat, power, technology circuits and systems, and alarm and communication systems. Minnesota's electrical code consists of the 2011 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) Effective Date

 

Due to a delay caused by the state government shutdown, the Notice of Adoption of the 2011 National Electrical Code was published in the State Register Aug. 1, 2011 and the effective date is Aug. 8, 2011. Electrical permits/Requests for Electrical Inspection received by the department on or after the effective date are subject to the provisions of the 2011 National Electrical Code regardless of when the work was started.

bullet View Questions and Answers about the 2011 NEC

bullet View The Laws and Rules Regulating Licensing of Electricians and Inspection of Electrical Installations

bullet View a summary of 2010 legislation affecting construction trades and licensing in Minnesota.


Electrical Web page highlights

bullet Check the status of a license using DLI's License Lookup search tool.

Purchase code books

A number of electrical codes are available from Minnesota's Bookstore:

Please Note: The Department of Labor and Industry does not accept cash as payment for licenses, inspections, copy requests and other DLI services. Accepted methods of payment include checks, money orders and electronic payments that can be made through the DLI Web site.

   
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