Pennsylvania electrical continuing education depends on where you work, because the state has no license for most construction contractors. Cities and towns that license electricians set their own rules. Philadelphia requires 8 hours of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) coursework each year to renew an electrical contractor license. The provider must be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I), and JCR is on that list.
| Quick facts | Pennsylvania electrician CE |
|---|---|
| State license | None for most contractors. Some of the state's 2,562 municipalities license electrical contractors or electricians. |
| Philadelphia hours | 8 hours of NFPA 70 coursework, current or later edition, each license period |
| Philadelphia renewal | Every year, $202, through eCLIPSE, the City's online license system |
| Approved providers | L&I-approved only. JCR Productions has been on L&I's list since December 21, 2007. |
| Online allowed | Philadelphia's license page doesn't say. |
| Reporting | In Philadelphia, you show proof of your coursework when you renew. |
| Code officials | 15 CE hours per UCC certification, up to 45, every 3 years |
| JCR approval | L&I-approved provider. JCR's Pennsylvania reporting page says any JCR workshop is considered approved. |
Does Pennsylvania require continuing education for electricians?
Not statewide. L&I says some of Pennsylvania's 2,562 municipalities license electrical contractors or electricians, and it keeps no records of which ones do. Only the municipality where the work happens can tell you its rules.
So your CE rule is your city's or town's. If you work in more than one, check each one.
Need Pennsylvania CE hours? JCR CE classes are $230 for 8 hours, in Raleigh, Asheville, Mooresville (Charlotte area) or live on Zoom, plus a bonus 8-hour online video course. JCR CE is approved in 20+ states, and L&I lists JCR as an approved provider. Add Pennsylvania state reporting for $25.
Philadelphia electrical license renewal: what's required?
Philadelphia's electrical contractor license renews every year. To renew, you need:
- Coursework: proof of at least 8 hours in the current or later edition of NFPA 70, earned during your last license period, from an L&I-approved provider
- Insurance: proof of an active policy
- Taxes and fines: paid up
- Fee: $202
Renew online through eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center. Renew more than 60 days after the due date and the City adds 1.5% of the license fee for each month since the license expired.
Getting licensed first? See JCR's Philadelphia electrical contractor license guide.
What CE do Pennsylvania UCC code officials need?
People who review plans or inspect work under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) must hold an L&I certification. To recertify, they need:
- 1 certification: 15 hours
- 2 certifications: 30 hours
- 3 or more: 45 hours
- Topics: at least 1/3 tied to your certification categories, the rest to the building trades
- Providers: UCC-approved only
You can apply up to 6 months before your card expires. Recertify on time and 3 years are added to your current expiration date.
Pennsylvania electrician CE questions
Does Pennsylvania have statewide electrician continuing education?
No. Pennsylvania has no license for most construction contractors, so CE rules come from the cities and towns that license electricians.
How many CE hours does a Philadelphia electrical contractor need?
At least 8 hours of NFPA 70 coursework each license period, from a provider approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
When is a Philadelphia renewal late?
After 60 days past the due date, the City charges 1.5% of the license fee for each month since the license expired.
Is JCR an approved CE provider in Pennsylvania?
Yes. JCR Productions, Inc. is on L&I's list of approved continuing education providers, effective December 21, 2007.
How many CE hours do Pennsylvania code officials need?
15 hours for 1 UCC certification, 30 for 2 and 45 for 3 or more, each 3-year recertification.
Pennsylvania CE from JCR
JCR's Pennsylvania reporting page says JCR is an approved provider and any JCR workshop is considered approved. Give JCR your license number(s) so your hours can be reported.
Philadelphia asks for coursework in the current or later edition of NFPA 70, so check the NEC edition a class covers before you book it.
Add Pennsylvania state reporting for $25.
Sources
- L&I: Contractor licensing
- L&I: UCC continuing education providers
- L&I: UCC certification FAQs
- Philadelphia: Get an electrical contractor license
- Philadelphia: eCLIPSE
Last checked October 21, 2026: L&I's contractor licensing page, UCC provider list and UCC certification FAQs, and Philadelphia's electrical contractor license page.