Electrical inspector

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eager2learn

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I was just wondering if anyone out there knows what steps are necessary to become an electrical inspector. It's something that I am interested in and would like some further information
 
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celtic

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It wuld probably help if we knew what State you are in....the requirements may vary just like for obtaining your EC credentials..
 
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dcspector

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Burke, Virginia
eager2learn said:
I was just wondering if anyone out there knows what steps are necessary to become an electrical inspector. It's something that I am interested in and would like some further information
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The best way to enter the world of Inspector is to have a minimum 10 years electrical experience and study the NEC. Then take the ICC Residential Electrical exam first, the Commercial exam second, then Plans examiner. Hope this helped and I know of an opening in my area. As Celtic mentioned where abouts you located?
 
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bphgravity

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There are really only two recognized inspector certifications out there. One is ICC as mentioned above and IAEI's inspector certification. (more states use ICC rather than IAEI)

I would follow Greg's advice. Get all the ICC certifications you can and join your local IAEI Division or Chapter. Through the IAEI, you can find out about job openings, employment critieria, ect...

If you tell us where you are located, I can give you the contact information for the nearest IAEI secretary. If you happen to be in Florida, feel free to PM me...
 
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lpelectric

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eager2learn said:
I was just wondering if anyone out there knows what steps are necessary to become an electrical inspector. It's something that I am interested in and would like some further information
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Well, if you're from the greater parts of New York State, do not fret, nor worry one bit. You can be working tomorrow as an electrical inspector. You will not need the following:
  • Testing
  • Demonstration of any kind of competence
  • Certification
  • Experience
  • Trade-related integrity, skills or knowledge
You will be working in cities, towns, villages and counties where the building officials entirely trust inspectors who are employees of private companies who compete for the inspection dollar. If you are willing to "look the other way" the rewards can be staggering.
New York is experiencing kinda like the "gold rush" days that California did years ago, only our "gold rush" is a set of conditions where there's very little oversight, rules or regulations governing the race for the inspection fee.
WARNING: There are a few, not very many, though, communities who have strict enforcement of the NEC. So be careful. :confused:

(Good luck to you!):)
 
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kapakahi

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Passing the ICC testing for inspectors will automatically trigger a letter of invitation to join the IAEI and pay a small for their certification based upon your passing of the ICC tests. THat's what happened to me. I passed all three tests in two days and I took the certification that IAEI offered. It is a good thing to add to the wall and it helps in networking with other inspectors. To qualify for the tests? I hold several master licenses and quite a few years in the industry, not to mention I still keep my business of electrical contracting running.
 
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keesha

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lpelectric said:
Well, if you're from the greater parts of New York State, do not fret, nor worry one bit. You can be working tomorrow as an electrical inspector. You will not need the following:
  • Testing
  • Demonstration of any kind of competence
  • Certification
  • Experience
  • Trade-related integrity, skills or knowledge
You will be working in cities, towns, villages and counties where the building officials entirely trust inspectors who are employees of private companies who compete for the inspection dollar. If you are willing to "look the other way" the rewards can be staggering.
New York is experiencing kinda like the "gold rush" days that California did years ago, only our "gold rush" is a set of conditions where there's very little oversight, rules or regulations governing the race for the inspection fee.
WARNING: There are a few, not very many, though, communities who have strict enforcement of the NEC. So be careful. :confused:

(Good luck to you!):)
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keesha

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North Of Boston/So.NH
kapakahi said:
Passing the ICC testing for inspectors will automatically trigger a letter of invitation to join the IAEI and pay a small for their certification based upon your passing of the ICC tests. THat's what happened to me. I passed all three tests in two days and I took the certification that IAEI offered. It is a good thing to add to the wall and it helps in networking with other inspectors. To qualify for the tests? I hold several master licenses and quite a few years in the industry, not to mention I still keep my business of electrical contracting running.
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keesha

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Well I have sucsevely lost my train of thought.(trying to copy/paste etc.)
(this sit e would not let me).

Basicaly, The way I feel.

An Inspector MUST have feild expeiriance in the area he/she inspects (com/resi).MUST be licensed in that feild.Must complete the training as expressed.

I think the lic. and exp. is the most important.
Every fisherman knows you must adjust.
And an inspector MUST understand how and why. then determine!.
Classes alone do not teach this. WE ALL read the "book".
But honestly, how many times do we meet it EACH and EVERY time?

We are pros, we know the slop threshold. (not hack).
 
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