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Home MenuJourneyman Electrician & Journeyman Plumber Requirement
No person, company, or corporation shall perform or allow any installations, alterations, or additions of electrical wiring or equipment or of a plumbing system within the City of Reno unless done by a person in possession of a valid journeyman certificate.
Those performing apprentice electrician work or plumbing work in the City of Reno must have a card from an approved apprenticeship program.
Here are three exceptions to the journeyman and apprentice requirement:
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Homeowners;
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Builders/Contractors must maintain a written agreement between the licensed contractor for the job site and all subordinate employees indicating the names, contact information, and copies of certifications of those responsible for providing direct supervision of all subordinate employees, which must be available on-site for City inspectors;
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Contractors with reciprocal licenses from another city/county/state/country. After working 12 months within the City limits, they must obtain the appropriate certification below (plumbing or electrician).
Please refer to Title 14 of the Reno Municipal Code for additional details on these requirements.