- Alaska Linework Administrator
- Alaska Residential Wiring Administrator
- Controls and Control Wiring Administrator
- Heating, Cooling and Process Piping Mechanical Administrator
- Inside Communications Administrator
- Mechanical Systems Temperature Control Administrator
- Outside Communications Administrator
- Residential Contractor Endorsement
- Residential HVAC Mechanical Administrator
- Residential Plumbing and Hydronic Heating Mechanical Administrator
- Unlimited Commercial and Industrial Plumbing Mechanical Administrator
- Unlimited Commercial Wiring
- Unlimited HVAC and Sheet Metal Mechanical Administrator
- Unlimited Refrigeration Mechanical Administrator
- National Residential Fire Sprinkler Design and Installation W33
- National Residential Fire Sprinkler Design/Installation 680
- National Standard Building Contractor
- National Standard Building Contractor (B)
- National Standard Building Contractor (B) 615
- National Standard General Building
- National Standard General Building Contractor (A) 614
- National Standard General Building Contractor (A) F11
- National Standard General Building Contractor (A) W11
- National Standard Journeyman Electrician
- National Standard Journeyman Electrician
- National Standard Journeyman Electrician
- National Standard Journeyman Mechanical 671
- National Standard Journeyman Mechanical N31
- National Standard Journeyman Mechanical W31
- National Standard Journeyman Plumber 673
- National Standard Journeyman Plumber W25
- National Standard Journeyman Plumber with Gas Piping 675
- National Standard Master Electrician
- National Standard Master Electrician
- National Standard Master Electrician 701
- National Standard Master Mechanical
- National Standard Master Mechanical 670
- National Standard Master Mechanical W29
- National Standard Master Plumber
- National Standard Master Plumber 672
- National Standard Master Plumber with Gas 674
- National Standard Residential Building Contractor
- National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
- National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
- National Standard Residential Electrician
- National Standard Residential Electrician 824
- National Standard Residential Mechanical Class C 679
- National Standard Residential Mechanical Class C W32
- National Standard Residential Plumber 676
- National Standard Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor N14
- National Standard Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor W14
- National Standard Shingle Roofing N15
Construction Work Regulated?
In Alaska, nearly all commercial, residential, and public works construction activities are regulated at the state level. While contractors are not required to complete a prequalification process for public works projects, they must hold a valid Alaska contractor registration before submitting a bid.Who Regulates Construction?
Applications Licensing information for all types of contractor licenses, including Residential Endorsements, Electrical Administrators and Mechanical Administrators, may be obtained from:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Professionallicensing/ConstructionContractors.aspx
For questions regarding a General, Specialty, Mechanical or
Handyman contractor license, please call (907) 465-2050 or
Email: [email protected]
Anchorage:
550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3567
(907) 269-8160 Fax: (907) 269-8195
Juneau:
Post Office Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
(907) 465-2550 Fax: (907) 465-2974
Mechanical Inspection is responsible for overseeing a wide range of mechanical installations to help ensure public safety. Its responsibilities include the inspection and regulation of electrical and plumbing systems, boilers and pressure vessels, elevators, amusement rides, ski lifts, and tramways. The division also investigates complaints related to contractor licensing and the Mechanical and Electrical Administrator programs throughout the state.
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection
1251 Muldoon Road, Suite 113
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 269-4925 Fax (907) 269-4932
https://www.labor.alaska.gov/lss/mihome.htm
Email: [email protected]
Requirements?
Contractors must hold a valid Alaska business license in addition to their contractor registration, as the two credentials are issued separately.General contractors who supervise new home construction or perform residential work exceeding 25% of a structure's value must obtain a Residential Contractor License or Residential Contractor Endorsement.
To qualify for a residential endorsement, applicants must complete a 16-hour cold climate construction course and pass the Residential Contractor Endorsement Examination with a minimum score of 70%. Electrical and mechanical administrators are also required to pass a licensing examination. General contractor licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years, while specialty contractor and mechanical licenses expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years.
License Type / Application Fee / Exam Fee / License Fee / Biennial Renewal / Bond
General / $100 / N/A / $250 / $250 / $25,000
General Residential Endorsement / $100 / $95 / $250 / $250 / $20,000
Mechanical Administrator / $150 / $125 / $250 / $250 / 10,000
Electrical Administrator / $150 / $125 / $170 / $170 / N/A
Specialty / $100 / N/A / #250 / $250 / $10,000
Exam fees and exam schedules, etc., are provided by:
PSI
3210 East Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(855) 746-8173
https://candidate.psiexams.com/
Contractors are also required to provide proof of insurance in the minimum amounts of:
Type / Insurance Amount
Property damage / $20,000
Injury/death to one / $50,000
Injury/death to more than one / $100,000