Electrical License not needed???

[frenchelectrican]

The other part about the state of Wis is not unifrom codes at all too many mixed bags of rules and some of the codes are so far behind with some area right now try to bring it up to the date.

i been working in Appleton area and dealt with few other cities they have their own local codes as well sometime it will catch ya if not carefull with it.

but in my area now the inspections is getting more strict now and try to weed out bad ones now kinda a little messy right now.

sorry for being badmothing but this how i feel everything is kinda of mess but i going to wait and see what will the 08 code will bring in the state of wisconsin with their most recent changes.

this part will get instering so stay tuned on Mike Holt webchannel for further updates

Merci, Marc

 

[electriciangirl]

The other part about the state of Wis is not unifrom codes at all too many mixed bags of rules and some of the codes are so far behind with some area right now try to bring it up to the date.

i been working in Appleton area and dealt with few other cities they have their own local codes as well sometime it will catch ya if not carefull with it.

Fortunately for me I don't have to deal with any municipality rules-just the NEC and comm 16. Most of my work is done in Bayfield County, the only county in Wisconsin that doesn't have a stoplight. No town is big enough to have their own set of electrical codes.

 

[ItsHot]

Insurance Cost

Insurance Cost

Is this the reason homeowners insurance is so HIGH? What about areas that still do not have buiding inspections? In many ways we are a lot like a third world country!

 

[jrclen]

Is this the reason homeowners insurance is so HIGH? What about areas that still do not have buiding inspections? In many ways we are a lot like a third world country!

Actually I have a feeling that here in Wisconsin we burn more houses down through the drunken use of cigarettes than we do with electrical fires or lack of inspections. :grin:

 

[sreeja]

I thought it is essential.Licensed persons only got recognition.

 

[hotblueelectric]

In Texas you need a state license. Plus you need to register in every damn city, which can cost thousands. All electricains in Texas should lobby the state to be able to work in all cities with your state license. Texas makes it very hard on us small guys to be able to work in areas like Dallas when you need to register in about 30 different cities to cover the area.

 

[tom baker]

Illinois does not have state license.

But Don don't you have to me a member of some organization?

 

[mwysinger]

In Texas you need a state license. Plus you need to register in every damn city, which can cost thousands. All electricains in Texas should lobby the state to be able to work in all cities with your state license. Texas makes it very hard on us small guys to be able to work in areas like Dallas when you need to register in about 30 different cities to cover the area.

Man I know what you mean! I moved to the Dallas area last year for a while from Louisiana (read "Lousy-anna"!), and at that time I had been working at the journeyman level for about 8 years. I had to go online a pay 20 bucks for a danged apprentice license just so I could get a job! I'm back in LA now, and am about to take the electrical contractor's test, which by the way is the exact SAME test as the Texas Journeyman's test!!!!! Somebody explain THAT crap to me PLEASE!!
Also, am I the ONLY one on this board from LA? Seems that everybody's from up north. Nothing wrong with that, food just tastes better down here!!!:grin:

 

[ramsy]

Also, am I the ONLY one on this board from LA? Seems that everybody's from up north. Nothing wrong with that, food just tastes better down here!!!:grin:

No matter what state your from, I believe starting out solo is suicide without a well connected community or association to help with insurance, legal, paperwork, & marketing.

You & I sound frustrated for some of the same reasons. The information I needed was too state specific, did not come from any members on this forum, and I doubt yours will either.

If you can't find a good contractor's association in your region, I have heard of a US religious group with tight contractor affiliations in most states. I may not be Mormon, but if required to choose which association got my 10%, it would be the group geared toward supporting me and my business.

 

[gae111]

In Connecticut

In Connecticut

Its now a class B Felony (if you get caught) to have an unregistered apprentice or unlicensed person on a job.

 

[RichyL]

Yeah Pennsylvania (which i like to call Pennsyltucky) does not require a license as far as i know. The permits fall under the general contractors license and inspection is usually done by one inspector who inspects the structure, plumbing, electric etc etc. He is also town mayor, fire chief, local priest, and sherriff :grin: ]

As far as North Carolina goes licensing is required. They require you to work under a licensed electrician exceeding journeyman status, which is broken down into different licenses categories. Residential, Limited, Intermediate, and unlimited, I think there is a couple more of them but i cant remember.
If you work on a job within city limits there must be a licensed journeyman present. No more than 1 apprentice per journeyman is thier rule

 

[quixdraw]

license

license

Are You Asking About A C-10 License Or The Electrician Certification?

 

[DBack Elec]

Only the EC has to be licensed in AZ. No journeyman license requirement, but there are approved union and non union apprentice programs.

 

[Remodman]

In the State of Florida it's a Felony to b contracting without a state lic!

 

[DBack Elec]

In the State of Florida it's a Felony to b contracting without a state lic!

Also a Felony in AZ.

 

[nyerinfl]

In the State of Florida it's a Felony to b contracting without a state lic!

Actually, per the Florida Contractors Manual, first offense is a first degree misdemeanor, second offense is a third degree felony, fyi.

 

[mwysinger]

Only the EC has to be licensed in AZ. No journeyman license requirement, but there are approved union and non union apprentice programs.

In the "good ole' boy" state of Louisiana, only the elect. contractor needs to be licensed. It is really quite easy and inexpensive to get the license. Insurance is a horse of a different color, though. There is no requirement for each journeyman or apprentice to be licensed, but many contractors pay more if you pass the NCCER test or similar other tests. Of course if you go through the ABC school, you get ahead faster.

The state req's are for material and labor above $50K (for elect. work on a project), you have top be licensed and carry insurance. For $7500 up to $49,999, you only have to be a registered, not licensed contractor, and carry insurance. $0 up to $7499, have fun!!:-?