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About Becoming a Telecommunications Administrator

All Telecommunication Contractors must designate a person with a current Washington State Telecommunications Administrator certificate to be the Administrator for their company. The Administrator's job is to ensure that the Telecommunication Contractor's work complies with all the appropriate telecommunication/electrical laws and rules.

What is required to become a Telecommunications Administrator?

These are the steps you must follow to become a Telecommunications Administrator:

1. Take and pass the Telecommunications Administrator exam. There are no prerequisites for taking this exam. You must pass all sections of the exam.
2. Be prepared to pay the fee for a Telecommunications Administrator certificate.
3. If you wish to be assigned to a Telecommunications Contractor you must also complete the appropriate form and pay the fee.

What is required to renew your Telecommunications Administrator certificate?

1. Make sure you don't have any outstanding, unpaid citations with L&I.
2. Renew before your card expires so you don't get caught without a current card.
3. Download and complete the application.
4. Submit your renewal request and fee online, by mail, or in person in an L&I Office.

For more information:

• Find out more about the Electrical Program.
• Read the Electrical law Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28.
• Read the Electrical rules Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-46B. See Electrician certificate and examination (WAC 296-46B-910).
• Join the Electrical Listserv to receive e-mails with the Electrical Currents Newsletter and other important information.