MISSION STATEMENT
To regulate, control, and review the licensing of Master, Special & Reciprocal Electricians; Limited Data Communication Technicians, as well as Journeymen and Helpers. To protect the life and property of Putnam County residents through the installation and repair of electrical wiring by persons with experience and training in the business of installing, altering or repairing wiring and appliances for electric light, heat power or signaling systems.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSING RENEWAL (posted 2-2-2018)
Master Electricians and Electrical Journeymen will now be required to attend a Continuing Education class prior to renewing their electrical licenses.
- For Master Electricians, this will be a requirement to renew their licenses in 2019.
- For Electrical Journeymen, this will be a requirement to renew their licenses for the 2018-2020 term.
Any Master Electricians who have shelved will be required to take a Putnam County Continuing Education Class before unshelving and applying for a Master Electrician license in 2019.
Continuing Education classes for electricians and journeymen that are licensed only in Putnam County will be offered at the:
Putnam County Emergency Services Building Auditorium
112 Old Route Six
Carmel, NY 10512.
Combination Continuation Education classes will be offered for those electricians who are licensed in both Putnam and Westchester Counties.
Continuing Education Classes are being offered by the following companies. Please visit their websites or call for a list of classes and registration information.
- Statewide Inspection Services (SWIS): https://swistraining.com/
- Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC: http://www.enlighteningthefuture.com/
- New York Electrical Inspection Services (NYEIS): To register, please call: 914-347-4390
Board Information
Putnam County Board of Electrical Examiners
Donald. B. Smith County Government Campus
110 Old Route 6, Bldg. 3
Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 808-1617
Ext. 46025
Fax: (845) 808-1929
Board Members
Arthur Bolduc – Chairman
Andrew Pidala – Vice Chairman
Robert Counihan
Charles Gorges
Ronald Massaro
John Morrison
Carmine Ricci, Jr.
Randy Taggart
Athena Arvan
Confidential Secretary
Important Links
- List of Master Electricians (as of 10/24/18)
- List of Low Voltage/Limited Data Technicians (as of 10/24/18)
- Electrical Law (adopted October 2017)
- Electrical Fee & Civil Penalty Schedule (adopted October 2017)
- Signage and Decal Reminder Notice (posted 12-21-17)
- Putnam Valley Processing of Electrical Permit Applications – Effective May 1, 2016
Testing Information
Putnam County Approved Testing Agency
Brewster Technology
16 Mount Ebo Road S.
Suite 18
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-9411
Exams are usually given the 3rd Saturday of each month