## 1 ELECTRICIANS AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, §103.12 103.12 Class A journeyman electrician license qualifications — class B journeyman electrician license. An applicant for a class A journeyman electrician license shall have successfully completed an apprenticeship training program registered by the office of apprenticeship of the United States department of labor in accordance with the standards established by that department… Board page: 103.12 Class A journeyman electrician license qualifications — class B journeyman electrician license. 1. An applicant for a class A journeyman electrician license shall have successfully completed an apprenticeship training program registered by the office of apprenticeship of the United States department of labor in accordance with the standards established by that department or shall have received training or experience for a period of time and under conditions as established by the board by rule. 2. In addition, an applicant shall meet examination criteria based upon the most recent national electrical code adopted pursuant to section 103.6 and upon electrical theory, as determined by the board. 3. a. An applicant who can provide proof acceptable to the board that the applicant has been employed as a journeyman electrician since January 1, 1998, and for a total of at least sixteen thousand hours, of which at least eight thousand hours shall have been accumulated since January 1, 1998, may be granted a class B journeyman electrician license without taking an examination. An applicant who is issued a class B journeyman electrician license pursuant to this section shall not be authorized to wire for or install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment in a political subdivision which, prior to or after January 1, 2008, establishes licensing standards which preclude such work by class B journeyman electricians in the political subdivision. The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures relating to the restriction of a

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How to get a journeyman electrician license in Iowa

Iowa journeyman electrician licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.

Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source

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## 1 ELECTRICIANS AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, §103.12 103.12 Class A journeyman electrician license qualifications — class B journeyman electrician license.
An applicant for a class A journeyman electrician license shall have successfully completed an apprenticeship training program registered by the office of apprenticeship of the United States department of labor in accordance with the standards established by that department…
Board page: 103.12 Class A journeyman electrician license qualifications — class B journeyman electrician license. 1. An applicant for a class A journeyman electrician license shall have successfully completed an apprenticeship training program registered by the office of apprenticeship of the United States department of labor in accordance with the standards established by that department or shall have received training or experience for a period of time and under conditions as established by the board by rule. 2. In addition, an applicant shall meet examination criteria based upon the most recent national electrical code adopted pursuant to section 103.6 and upon electrical theory, as determined by the board. 3. a. An applicant who can provide proof acceptable to the board that the applicant has been employed as a journeyman electrician since January 1, 1998, and for a total of at least sixteen thousand hours, of which at least eight thousand hours shall have been accumulated since January 1, 1998, may be granted a class B journeyman electrician license without taking an examination. An applicant who is issued a class B journeyman electrician license pursuant to this section shall not be authorized to wire for or install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment in a political subdivision which, prior to or after January 1, 2008, establishes licensing standards which preclude such work by class B journeyman electricians in the political subdivision. The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures relating to the restriction of a class B journeyman electrician license pursuant to this subsection. b. A class B journeyman electrician may become licensed as a class A journeyman electrician upon successful passage of the examination prescribed in subsection 2. 4. A person licensed to wire for or install electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment or supervise an apprentice electrician by a political subdivision preceding January 1, 2008, pursuant to a supervised written exami

Requirements overview

Iowa sets experience, education, and exam rules for journeyman electrician applicants
Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply

Exam

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Renewals

Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit

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