Pennsylvania electrical guide
Electricians in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh rowhouses, many over a century old, commonly have knob-and-tube wiring, shared party walls and small services.
Pennsylvania electrician licensing
Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and many other municipalities license electricians themselves. Separately, any contractor doing home improvement work above a small annual volume must register with the Attorney General, which is a consumer protection registration and not a test of electrical skill.
- No statewide license; municipalities license
- Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (home improvement contractor registration)
Pennsylvania permits and inspections
The statewide Uniform Construction Code is enforced by each municipality, often through third-party agencies. Philadelphia requires electrical inspections by licensed third-party electrical inspection agencies.
Pennsylvania electric utilities
- PECO
- PPL Electric Utilities
- Duquesne Light
- Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power (FirstEnergy)
Conditions in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh rowhouses, many over a century old, commonly have knob-and-tube wiring, shared party walls and small services. In municipalities with no license of their own, registration with the Attorney General is the only state-level record, so insurance and references matter more.
Pennsylvania license lookup
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is the record to search before hiring.
Pennsylvania questions
Who licenses electricians in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. No statewide license; municipalities license.
Who issues electrical permits in Pennsylvania?
The statewide Uniform Construction Code is enforced by each municipality, often through third-party agencies.
Which electric utilities serve Pennsylvania?
PECO; PPL Electric Utilities; Duquesne Light; Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power (FirstEnergy).
Pennsylvania: common work and nearby guides
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