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Contractors who specialize in advanced electrical systems in Louisiana must hold the proper specialty license to work legally on projects involving electrical controls, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.

The electrical controls, instrumentation, and calibration license is designed for professionals who install, maintain, and troubleshoot complex control systems across industrial and commercial environments.

What This License Allows You to Do

An electrical controls, instrumentation, and calibration license covers work involving:

• Wiring
• Programmable logic controllers
• Sensors
• Transmitters
• Instrumentation panels
• System calibration

You will need this license for any electrical projects that total at least $10,000 in labor and materials. Louisiana does not require you to complete continuing education for this license.

The electrical controls, instrumentation, and calibration license does not authorize you to perform general electrical contracting work. It is specifically for low-voltage control systems and measurement equipment. If you want to perform more extensive electrical work, you will need to obtain the appropriate electrical contracting license.

Experience Requirements

Louisiana has relatively vague experience requirements for this license. You must demonstrate documented experience in electrical controls and instrumentation work. However, the state does not list a specific amount of experience. Generally, if you can prove that you have experience relevant to the scope of work, you will be authorized to sit for the exam.

Application Process

You must submit an application to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Submit all personal information and work history details. You must also complete a financial affidavit that shows you have a minimum net worth of $10,000. Pay the required fee and schedule your exam.

Required Examination

You will need to take the Electrical Controls, Instrumentation, and Calibration Exam. The exam consists of 50 questions, and you must obtain a passing score of 70%. You have 120 minutes to take the open-book exam. The exam covers the following topics:

• General knowledge
• Control wiring and equipment
• Class 1, 2, and 3 control circuits
• Manual control circuits
• HVAC control wiring
• Raceways and enclosures
• Fire alarm systems
• Test equipment
• Automatic control wiring
• Transformers
• Safety

While the exam is open-book, you will not have time to look up every answer unless you have prepared adequately and marked your text. You are allowed to use highlighters and tabs to identify important information so you can quickly reference the book during the timed exam. Purchasing an exam prep bundle that includes pre-marked tabs can save you time and help you get organized during your study sessions.

Operating as a Licensed Contractor

Once you get licensed, you can legally bid on and perform specialized electrical control projects throughout Louisiana.

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