Sounds like a mess in WV.
Here in Nebraska the state electrical board takes care of licensing and inspection for all areas not covered by city inspectors.
Actually working with the state inspectors is preferred over the local guys. The SI's tend to be more consistent. You never know what to expect from the local's until you've dealt with them a few times.
Sparky66wv.....actually a good licensing program, including the CEU requirement can be a advantage to your business. It provides a barrier to competition that prevents every handyman with a pickup truck and a toolpouch from calling himself an electrician.
IMO this is one of the factors that makes the electrical trade one of the best. Most of the other trades have more problems with lowball contractor wannabees who come in, wreck a job and leave a bad taste for tradesmen with the public.
GJ
