Licensing in other States

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I'm just curious as to the licensing in other states. I was checking one state and they have a 'general' license for electrical that covers almost all electrical work, and then there are other licenses that have limited coverage on what a person can do. Do any other states have that??

Also, its a requirement for licensed electricians to take a 'continual education credit' 'including the NEW code updates' and local laws to renew their license. Does other areas have this requirment??

Theres also been talks of requiring guys that are 'not' licensed that do the same 'scope of work' for other 'owners/facilities' (such as military bases or universities/colleges) to be required to take the 'NEC updates AND local law changes'. They would not be required to be licensed though. Any other areas doing this??
 
MA

J-man, can do any type of wiring, can pull permits and can employ one apprentice.

Master, can run a business of any size but must maintain J-man lic to work in the field.

21 hours continuing education each code cycle.


RI

J-man, can do any type of wiring, can not pull permits

Master, can run a business of any size

15 hours continuing education each code cycle.


CT

J-man, can do any type of wiring

21 hours continuing education each code cycle. (7 each year)
 
J-man, can do any type of wiring, can pull permits and can employ one apprentice.
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That seems weird to me

Master, can run a business of any size but must maintain J-man lic to work in the field.
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I mean if you can pass the masters to have to maintain the J-Man card...Is it a money thing.
 
brian john said:
That seems weird to me
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What part of it?



I mean if you can pass the masters to have to maintain the J-Man card...Is it a money thing.
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I agree, to get the masters you must have already gotten your J-man so the only possible reason to require holding both is the yearly fees. :mad:

I am a J-man, if I get my masters the only benefit I would get is a yearly bill from the state. My employer will not pay me more if I get a masters as it provides no benefit to them.
 
iwire said:
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I agree, to get the masters you must have already gotten your J-man so the only possible reason to require holding both is the yearly fees. :mad:

I am a J-man, if I get my masters the only benefit I would get is a yearly bill from the state. My employer will not pay me more if I get a masters as it provides no benefit to them.
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I have to agree with brian, Im suprised that a 'jw' can employ an apprentice and pull permits. Hes basically an electrical contractor. in my area thats a different license.
 
brother said:
I have to agree with brian, Im suprised that a 'jw' can employ an apprentice and pull permits. Hes basically an electrical contractor. in my area thats a different license.
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I don't see that as surprising at all, many J-men here are electrical contractors. The fact that they are restricted to one employee very effectively limits what they can take on without the state having to define what jobs a j-man can and can not do.
 
In Wisconsin, in most municipalities, only a Master can pull a permit. They are in the process of changing things here. Right now I need my Masters (fee to state) and a license for whatever municipality I want to work in. A guy could end up having to buy dozens of licenses!! In a few years this will change to 1 license for whole state. They also are going to have a Residential Masters License wich restricts work to residential. Some of us are wondering if this is just an excuse to dummy down the masters exam as a way of grandfathering in the old electricians who have not been able to pass the test in the past. Masters license requires 24 hours CE for each code cycle.
 
Here is some state by state info. There are some inconsistencys I've noticed, but they link to the source of info at the bottom of each state discription.
 
The variety of licensing/non-licensing requirements from state to state is just short of amazing, considering we are in such a "small world". With the way the manufacturers are producing their products and the different adopted national codes (including building codes), it is a wonder to me that this has not even been whispered at changing.
 
Pierre C Belarge said:
The variety of licensing/non-licensing requirements from state to state is just short of amazing, considering we are in such a "small world". With the way the manufacturers are producing their products and the different adopted national codes (including building codes), it is a wonder to me that this has not even been whispered at changing.
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Hey, Hey, Hey States Rights...BECAREFUL what you wish, or whisper for.
 
In Ohio, the state license if for electrical contracting. J-man is just a union term here. I think when you finish a genuine apprentiship program, you receive a card designating you a "Craft Professional".

You need to register in (most) local areas you want to work in also.

10 hours continuing ed. each year.
 
Volta said:
In Ohio, the state license if for electrical contracting. J-man is just a union term here.
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As Pierre said, just short of amazing.

Especially when compared with the state of Texas, which has 10 different licenses for electricians/contractors, plus more for residental appliance installers and fire alarms.
 
Originally Posted by quogueelectric
Now why do you think the state of new york is not under state licensing?? I have my theories. So do I. I think I hold and pay for every year about 10 licenses and there are municipalities within 10 min. drive that I don't bother to get a license for.
 
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