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[JJWalecka]

I would like to be an Electrical Inspector. What would be the recommended first step in becoming an Electrical Inspector? I emailed IAEI and ICC and they recommend I take the Residential Inspectors Exam to obtain the Residential Electrician Certification. I was told that for every three Electrical Inspectors for a city there are six on the list. Would this be a fulal attempt? Any information would be appreciated.

Justin W.

 

[benaround]

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Do it. Go take that test like they said,see how you do at least that will be a step in the right directio
Talk to the AHJ in the area you are interested in,they could be ready to move on or retire,sometime a little politicing can go a long way.Good luck to you.

frank

 

[rcarroll]

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In Colorado an elec insp is required to have a journeyman license at the least so you can inspect commercial jobs as well. So I would suggest you take the res. & com. tests. I applied for every inspectors position that became available for 6 years before I finally got hired. Hang in there. Tenacity wiil pay off

 

[charlie b]

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I am moving this to the position that I believe the poster had intended.

Justin: If I got it wrong, please let me know by Private Message, and I'll fix it. But when you wish to reply to a thread, hit the ?Post Reply? button, instead of the ?New Topic Button.?

Originally posted by justinjwalecka: I would assume I should first learn how to use a computer. I wanted the topic to state: Recommended first step in becoming an Electrical Inspector. Please pardon my stupidness. Any information about the subject would be appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort.

Justin W.

 

[ryan_618]

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Certification is the name of the game. When my city posts job openings, we typically include a phrase to effect of "those not holding applicible certifications need not apply".

 

[JJWalecka]

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Benaround, Ryan-618, Rcarrol,and CharlieB thank you for the positive feedback. It's definitely on my immediate agenda to be certified Electrical Inspector. I will stay at it. Thank you.

Justin W.