City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)


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Contact Information

Physical address:
2 Woodward Avenue Suite 408
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Phone: (313) 224-3228

Web: Home

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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City of Detroit Electrical Apprentice Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Apprentice Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $21
  • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for the registration
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of the applicant
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Documentation of current and valid participation in a bonafide Apprentice Training Program approved by the Board documenting a minimum of 144 hours for each academic year
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the employment related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment obtained under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, and a brief description of your experience or duties

Registration Renewal

Electrical Apprentice Registration Renewal
Form:

Electrical Apprentice License Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$21

Due:

Annually by September 30

Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Documentation of current and valid participation in a bonafide Apprentice Training Program approved by the Board documenting a minimum of 144 hours for each academic year
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the employment related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment obtained under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, and a brief description of your experience or duties

City of Detroit Electrical Contractor License & Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

The applicant must hold a current and valid Master Electrician's License or hire a current and valid Master Electrician who will be employed full time by the applicant. The Master Electrician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for Code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment.

Initial Registration

Form:
Instructions:
  • Complete both applications
  • For the Electrical Contractor Trade Application:
    • If the applicant is the Master Electrician (Contractor of Record) then complete parts A & C only
    • If the applicant is not the Master Electrician (Contractor of Record) then complete parts A & B only, the Master Electrician will fill out part C
    • All signatures must be notarized
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $91 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $82 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment.
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID of the Electrical Contractor of Record
  • Copy of Master Electrician's (Contractor of Record) License
  • Partnerships & Corporations: List of all names, addresses, and titles of partners and officers on notarized letterhead signed by the contractor of record
  • Passport-sized picture of contractor of record

Registration Renewal

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $82 license fee
  • $37 registration fee
Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of Electrical Contractor's License
  • Copy of Master Electrician's (Contractor of Record) License
  • Partnerships & Corporations: List of all names, addresses, and titles of partners and officers on notarized letterhead signed by the contractor of record

City of Detroit Electrical Journeyman License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Electrical Journeyman License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $77 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $60 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment. 
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of applicant
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the required 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over 4 years under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, a brief description of your experience or duties, the Master Electrician's license number, and the city in which the Master Electrician holds their license

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually by December 31

City of Detroit Fire Alarm Apprentice Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Apprentice Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $21
  • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for the registration
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of the applicant
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Documentation of current and valid participation in a bonafide Apprentice Training Program approved by the Board documenting a minimum of 144 hours for each academic year
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the required 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over 4 years under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, a brief description of your experience or duties, the Fire Alarm Technician's license number, and the city in which the Fire Alarm Technician holds their license

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Apprentice Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$21

Due:

Annually by September 30

Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of the applicant
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Documentation of current and valid participation in a bonafide Apprentice Training Program approved by the Board documenting a minimum of 144 hours for each academic year
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the required 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over 4 years under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, a brief description of your experience or duties, the Fire Alarm Technician's license number, and the city in which the Fire Alarm Technician holds their license

City of Detroit Fire Alarm Contractor License & Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

The applicant must either hold a current and valid Fire Alarm Technician's License or hire a current and valid Fire Alarm Technician that will be employed full time by the applicant. The Fire Alarm Technician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for Code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment performed by the electrical fire alarm contracting company.

Initial Registration

Form:
Instructions:
  • If the applicant is a Fire Alarm Technician then complete parts A & C only
  • If hiring a Fire Alarm Technician then complete parts A & B only, the fire alarm technician will fill out part C
  • All signatures must be notarized
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $85 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $82 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment. 
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID of the Electrical Fire Alarm Contractor of Record
  • Copy of Fire Alarm Contractor License issued by the State of Michigan or the City of Grand Rapids
  • Copy of Master Fire Alarm Technician's License issued by the State of Michigan or the City of Grand Rapids, if applicable
  • Partnerships & Corporations: List of all names, addresses, and titles of partners and officers on notarized letterhead signed by the contractor of record
  • Passport-sized picture of contractor of record

Registration Renewal

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$82

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of Fire Alarm Contractor License issued by the State of Michigan or the City of Grand Rapids
  • Copy of Master Fire Alarm Technician's License issued by the State of Michigan or the City of Grand Rapids, if applicable
  • Partnerships & Corporations: List of all names, addresses, and titles of partners and officers on notarized letterhead signed by the contractor of record

City of Detroit Fire Alarm Technician License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Technician Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $85 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $82 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment. 
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of contractor of record
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the required 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over 4 years under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, a brief description of your experience or duties, the Fire Alarm Technician's license number, and the city in which the Fire Alarm Technician holds their license
  • Proof of certification for NICET Associate of Engineering Technician, Level II, or the equivalent (as determined by the board)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Technician Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$82

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of Master Fire Alarm Technician's License issued by the State of Michigan or the City of Grand Rapids, if applicable

City of Detroit Master Electrician License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Master Electrician Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $77 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $82 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of contractor of record
  • Documentation of current and valid participation in a bonafide Apprentice Training Program approved by the Board
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the employment related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment obtained under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, and a brief description of your experience or duties

Registration Renewal

Form:

Master Electrician Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$82

Due:

Annually by December 31

Notarize:Required

City of Detroit Sign Specialist Contractor License & Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

The applicant must hold a current and valid Sign Specialist's License or hire a licensed Sign Specialist that will be employed full time by the applicant. The Sign Specialist shall be actively in charge of and responsible for Code compliance of all installations, maintenance, connection, and repair of electric signs and related wiring.

Initial Registration

Form:
Instructions:
  • Complete both application forms
  • For the Electrical Contractor Trade Application:
    • If the applicant is a Sign Specialist then complete parts A & C only
    • If hiring a Sign Specialist then complete parts A & B only, the Sign Specialist will fill out part C
    • All signatures must be notarized
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $85 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $82 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment. 
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID of the Sign Specialist Contractor of Record
  • Copy of the Sign Specialist Contractor of Record's License
  • Partnerships & Corporations: List of all names, addresses, and titles of partners and officers on notarized letterhead signed by the contractor of record
  • Passport-sized picture of contractor of record

Registration Renewal

Form:
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $82 license fee
  • $38 registration fee
Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of Sign Specialist's License
  • Partnerships & Corporations: List of all names, addresses, and titles of partners and officers on notarized letterhead signed by the contractor of record

City of Detroit Sign Specialist License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Electrical Inspections Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Sign Specialist Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $85 exam fee
    • This fee is not due until an application has been approved. Once approved, an applicant will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay for and schedule the exam
  • $76 license fee
    • If an applicant passes the exam they will be notified via US mail and will need to come down in person to pay the licensing invoice. The license will be issued immediately upon payment. 
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • Passport-sized picture of contractor of record
  • Proof of Detroit Residency
  • Notarized letter(s) on company letterhead from employer(s) attesting to the required 4,000 hours of practical experience obtained over 2 years under the direct supervision of a person licensed by the City of Detroit, City of Grand Rapids, or the State of Michigan
    • Letters must contain start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked, a brief description of your experience or duties, the Sign Specialist's license number, and the city in which the Sign Specialist holds their license
  • Proof of successful completion of a Sign Specialty Training course concerning the installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring as shown in the Sign Electrician's Workbook published by the American Technical Publishers, Inc.; or any other course designed to address the installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring, as approved by the Board

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$76

Due:

Annually by December 31

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