Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands 15TH January 2025 – The Ministry of Public Safety and Utilities of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Government (TCIG), in collaboration with the Electricity Board, reminds the public that, under the Electricity Ordinance (2021), it is unlawful to perform any electrical work without a valid electrical license issued by the Electricity Board.
“Electricians working across various sectors, including commercial construction, residential buildings, solar photovoltaic installations, and hospitality such as hotels, resorts, and villas, must hold a valid electrical license,” explained Commissioner Delano R. Arthur of the Energy and Utilities Department. “Operating without a valid license is not only unlawful but poses significant risks to the safety of the operator and the general public, and to the quality of electrical work in these industries.”
Licenses are issued in the following categories:
- Electrical Engineer
- Master Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician
- Wireman
- Lineman
- Apprentice
- Engineer-in-Training
To obtain a license, applicants must:
- Complete an application form, which may be found at Section 72 of the Electricity Ordinance, and submit it to the Chair of the Electricity Board.
- Provide all required supporting documents based on the qualifications outlined in Sections 74–80 of the Electricity Ordinance.
For license renewal, electricians are encouraged to apply at least three months before the expiration of their current license using the same application form (Section 72, Electricity Ordinance). Renewing early ensures compliance with the Ordinance and avoids disruptions in licensure validity. Licenses expiring within the next three months are now eligible for renewal.
Additionally, electricians licensed outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands, including visiting tourists, are prohibited from performing electrical work locally unless they obtain the appropriate license under the Electricity Ordinance.
Licenses issued under the Electricity Ordinance are valid for one year unless revoked earlier by the authorities (Section 71, Electricity Ordinance). Any individual may face severe penalties including a fine of up to USD $5,000 and/or imprisonment for up to two years for offences including:
- Forging, altering, or defacing a license,
- Performing electrical work without a valid license,
- Failing to comply with license conditions, or
- Submitting false documentation to obtain a license.
“We urge all electricians to prioritize compliance with licensing requirements to preserve public safety and uphold the integrity and quality of electrical work across the Turks and Caicos Islands,” added Commissioner Arthur.
For further information on the licensing or renewal process, eligibility criteria or to access application forms, please contact:
Energy and Utilities Department
Email:
For additional clarification, please reach out to:
DELANO R. ARTHUR, Eng.
Energy and Utilities Commissioner
Ministry of Public Safety and Utilities