JAMES E. SIMMONS ELECTRIC CO. INC.

James E. Simmons Electric Co. Inc. focuses on electrical rewiring and aluminum wiring replacement for homes in Pensacola. Owner James Simmons serves as a board member of the Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners and is a graduate of Pensacola Junior College with four decades in the electrical trade.

The company works on older homes and existing electrical systems, including the removal and replacement of aluminum and cloth wiring. They hold state license number EC13011071 and are reachable at (850) 479-4417. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM.

In Florida, electrical contractors must hold a state license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The primary license type is the Electrical Contractor (EC) license, which permits the holder to install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, and conduit. A Registered Electrical Contractor (ER) has registered with the department for specific cities or counties and may contract for electrical systems only in those jurisdictions.

You can verify a contractor's license by searching the DBPR online services portal at myfloridalicense.com. Use the License Search tool to look up the contractor by name, license number, or city. This search will show the status and details of any active license.

Before hiring, ask the electrician whether their license applies to your city or county and request their license number. Check the Florida Building Code to understand what electrical work may require a permit in your jurisdiction. Most residential electrical work does require a permit to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code.