What Are The Florida Requirements For State License to Install Low Voltage Landscape Lighting?

In Florida, contractors who install low voltage landscape lighting systems must be licensed as an "Electrical Contractor." In order to obtain a license, contractors must:

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Have a minimum of four years of electrical work experience
3. Pass the Electrical Contractor Licensing Exam

Additionally, contractors must also meet any local licensing requirements that may be in place. It is recommended that you check with your local building department or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to verify the specific requirements for obtaining a license to install low voltage landscape lighting in Florida.

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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

The website for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has more information on the requirements for obtaining a license to install low voltage landscape lighting in Florida, as well as information on how to apply for and schedule the Electrical Contractor Licensing Exam.

Here is the link to the DBPR website: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

You can also find information on the Electrical Contractor Licensing Exam, including study materials and exam schedules, on the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) website:

https://www.necanet.org/education-training/exams-certification/florida/