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#19469 12/29/02 03:52 AM
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Hi,

I was wondering if being an Electrical Contractor means you are your own business. In other words you pass the test to be authorized and then you are your own business? Any other information would be appreciated such as, is it just one test that has to be taken?

Thanks

#19470 12/29/02 04:22 AM
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The number of tests you have to take depends on the state/local laws/ordinaces/rules in effect where you do business. Start with your local AHJ and the SBA to get the information you will need in your local area.


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#19471 12/29/02 08:20 AM
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Welcome, SG

In Minnesota, a buisness entity (sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, etc.)can be licensed as an Electrical Contractor only if an individual with a Master Electrician license in good standing is bound to the EC license. The EC license is a business license.

Any one can be an EC. No testing or prior knowledge required. . .just show proof of insurance, performance bond, and the Master's license.

Al


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#19472 12/30/02 12:23 AM
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Hello Someguy,


Here in NJ, we need at least 5 years of apprenticeship before we can even take a state test for our contractors lic. This test ( I have heard) is about 6-7 hours now. If we pass this test, we can apply for a lic. and when we send in our money, get insurence, and a bond, and get a business permit, then we can do electrical work in NJ. It all takes time, but it is all worth it. Most of the people in this state, know their code fairly well. Also I forgot, this state also requires continuing education. It was 10 hours last time, but I think it is going up to 30 hours for the next 3 years.

Harold

#19473 12/30/02 12:32 AM
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Hi,

This may be a long shot, but I have a masters degree in electrical engineering. Would that exempt me from some of this apprenticeship time, or any of the other requirements?

#19474 12/30/02 12:50 AM
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Try this site and it will give you info on what FLA requires.
http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/elboard/elec_index.shtml

#19475 12/30/02 01:31 AM
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How does one become an apprentice?

#19476 12/30/02 01:53 AM
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Depending on the laws and regulations in your state, A degree in electrical engineering may be all you need to start the the paperwork to become an electrical contractor.
Electrical knowledge, a good understanding of the NEC are the start to becoming an EC.
Your state may require some on the job experience, some business knowledge, and will require at least insurance and maybe bonding.
As for becoming an apprentice go to work for an EC.


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#19477 12/30/02 02:06 AM
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As an electrical contractor does one own their own business and can bid jobs? So for example, as an electrical contractor, if my town was putting up a new building I would be able to bid the job, and if gotten, I would then be rich [Linked Image]. Is that what a electrical contractor is?

#19478 12/30/02 09:26 AM
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Shhhh, you'll blow our cover.


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