Typical Requirements. Are they the same or similiar in the USA?

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Electrical Contractor's License

You need a license to do electrical work in New Jersey.

To apply for an electrical contractor's license, contact:

Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
124 Halsey St., 6th Floor
P.O. Box 45006
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6410
http://wnjpin2.dol.state.nj.us/wnjpin/html/l_top.htm

The Board does require you to pass an exam to get a license.

To take the exam you must be over the age of 21, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of the following:

* five years experience working with tools to install, alter or repair electrical wiring for light, heat or power
* completion of a four-year Board-approved apprenticeship program and one year of Board-approved work experience
* completion of 8,000 hours of experience working with tools to install, alter or repair electrical wiring for light, heat or power and 576 hours related classroom instruction
* a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and two years of Board-approved work experience

The Board will review your application and if you're eligible they'll send you information on the exam they require.


Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant