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How many continuing education hours does a New Hampshire electrician need?

If you hold a New Hampshire master or journeyman electrician license, the Electricians' Board lists 15 hours of continuing education (CE) per cycle. One hour covers changes to RSA 319-C, the Board's rules and installation concerns. Courses need Board approval.

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The rule, fact by fact

Course hours
15 hours per cycle, 1 hour on RSA 319-C, Board rules and installation concernsThe Board determines the installation concerns for that hour.
Verified. www.oplc.nh.gov (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Valid for
1-year cycle, due within a year of the January 1 after the latest NFPA 70 is publishedThe Board ties the due date to when the latest version of NFPA 70 was published.
Same source and date as above
Rule
Code update is the required subject areaThe same table says nothing is different for your first renewal.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Check your license type. The Board's table lists the same 15 hours for master electricians and journeyman electricians. The cycle is 1 year, due within one year from the January 1 after the latest version of NFPA 70 is published.

  2. Step 2. Pick a course the Board has cleared in advance. The Board says courses for journeyman and master electricians need its approval, and the table lists preapproval as required.

  3. Step 3. Take 15 hours. One hour of instruction shall concern changes to RSA 319-C, changes to the Board's rules and the installation concerns the Board determines. Code update is the required subject area.

  4. Step 4. Be ready for an audit. The Board's table lists a CE audit requirement of 10% under Plc 308.04(d). Keep proof of each course you take.

Before you pay

We haven’t confirmed any course price. Before you pay, check that the course has Board approval, and look for it in CE Broker. Ask which hour covers the RSA 319-C changes.

Questions

Do apprentices have a CE requirement?

Only some. The Board's table lists 30 hours for apprentices seeking a fifth renewal of the apprentice card who have not yet achieved a journeyman electrician license.

Can I take the hours online?

The Board's table lists no limit on delivery method. Courses, live or online, are the way to earn credit.

Do extra hours carry over?

No. The Board's table says CE hours do not roll over.

How can I track my hours?

New Hampshire licensees have free access to CE Broker. It offers CE tracking and the ability to search for approved courses.

What to do next

Start with the Electricians' Board continuing education page. Check your license type there before you pay for a course.

www.oplc.nh.gov

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