Nebraska Statutes governing electrical licensing and inspection are known as the Nebraska State Electrical Act, Sections 81-2101 through 81-2143. The Nebraska State Electrical Board rules consist of 19 promulgated rules adopted by the Board to enable it to carry out its mission of public safety through electrical licensing and inspection and can be found by clicking on the link above. The following publications may be viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat. If you do not currently have Adobe Acrobat reader, free downloadable software is available here.
On April 8, 2009, the Governor signed into law Legislative Bill 403 (LB 403), which will require the verification of lawful presence in the United States for recipients of public benefits, public contractors and public employees as of October 1, 2009. The new law impacts the Electrical Division's licensing procedures. All applicants for electrical apprenticeship and license will need to complete the United States Citizenship Attestation form and submit it with their applications. Exam applicants must complete this form to prevent any delay in issuing licenses after passing the examination. To avoid any complications during the renewal season, the United States Citizenship Attestation form be completed and sent in now to be put in your file. Every license and registration holder will need to complete a United States Citizenship Attestation form complete it and submit via fax, mail or email. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Thank you. >> United States Citizenship Attestation form >> Read entire Legislative Bill (LB 403)
Inspection Application All Inspection Applications Consumer Information State Electrical Inspectors Board Approved Municipal & County Electrical Inspection Programs
Online Home Owner & Contractor Inspection Application (E-Permits)
Obtain necessary electrical permits required under Nebraska State Statute. (Contractors will need username and password to access this system.) License Holder Inspection Application
Submittal By Licensed Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician, Fire Alarm Installer, Or Special Electrician (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Irrigation/Water Well, Sign Installer, Installer) Commercial/Industrial Manufacturing Inspection Application
Submittal By Unlicensed Commercial/Industrial In-House Employee Owner Request Inspection Application
Submittal By Property Owner For Inspection Of New Or Existing Property Homeowner Inspection requires two forms.Both must be submitted for processing.
Homeowner Verification Form
For Wiring Principle Residence Homeowner Inspection Application
For Wiring Principle Residence
In order to renew a license issued under the State Electrical Act, the licensee shall be required to complete twelve contact hours of continuing education by January 1 of each odd numbered year. The continuing education courses shall be approved by the State Electrical Board and may consist of training programs, courses, and seminars by the State Electrical Division or public or private schools, organizations, or associations. The contact hours shall include a minimum of six contact hours studying the National Electrical Code described in Section 81-2104 of the State Electrical Act, and the remaining contact hours may include study of electrical circuit theory, blueprint reading, transformer and motor theory, electrical circuits and devices, control systems, programmable controllers, and microcomputers or any other study of electrical-related material that is approved by the board. Any additional hours studying the National Electrical Code shall be acceptable.