Electrical General license
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bdarnell
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First of all, you need to meet the following requirement:
General Electrician
Requirements: 8,000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.
Assuming a 40 hour week, that's roughly 4 years.
General Electrician
Requirements: 8,000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.
Assuming a 40 hour week, that's roughly 4 years.
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So do you have to do the time in all states? Is there a test for Journeyman? How do you get liscensed in other states? What would be the proper way, in your opinion, for getting a Master Electricians liscence? Why do they call it National Electric Code and you list each state out?
new to field
So do you have to do the time in all states? Is there a test for Journeyman? How do you get liscensed in other states? What would be the proper way, in your opinion, for getting a Master Electricians liscence? Why do they call it National Electric Code and you list each state out?
bdarnell
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- Indianapolis, IN
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- Retired Engineer
Each state, and in some cases, city, has it's own requirements which can vary from one end of the spectrum to the other. Some rural areas have no requirements for licensure while others are so stringent, only the chosen few get licenses. The latter is the exception rather than the rule. Typically, states have a few classes of licenses ranging from journeyman, limited energy, and master. The master being the license that allows you to pull permits.
This is a broad overview and as I said, each state is different. Some states don't have a statewide license and contractors are licensed by city. Mike Holt has a great reference HERE that links to the various agencies that administer licenses. It might not be completely up to date, but it's a great starting point.
This is a broad overview and as I said, each state is different. Some states don't have a statewide license and contractors are licensed by city. Mike Holt has a great reference HERE that links to the various agencies that administer licenses. It might not be completely up to date, but it's a great starting point.
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