iwire said:
You all do realize there is no 'real' nationwide answer to the question of what is an electrical contractor? :grin:
The specifics will vary some but the basics don't vary much.
A contractor has the business licensing, liability insurance, bonding etc
required by their state/locality (and complies with all payroll and WC laws etc. if they have employees) to be a business whether they are a NYSE listed corporation or one person operating as a DBA.
An **electrical** contractor has all the above plus whatever trade license is required in their state/locality.
None of the above requires them to operate efficiently or profitably.
None of the above requires them to plan or provide for their retirement.
None of the above requires them to do not be hacks.
None of the above requires them to train their employees well or at all.
None of the above requires them to ...
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