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OK, found it at the ‘correct’ EC&M.
As I read it, the just has a few issues, the first being a politico who didn’t follow thru on a promise.
The second, being another politico, who is working on an issue again, after a failed attempt, but he is still going.
The third, a shortage of electricians, and this new proposal to grant a provisional license to help ease the shortage of electricians. This seems to be an issue in one corner of the state.
Now, as I do not know the rules/reps of doing electrical work in another state, I only know the rules here in NJ, and a limited knowledge of the border states. (PA & NY)
From what I read it `sounds like you require a license to be an electrician in KY, as the ‘contractor’ in the article has 3 licensed electricians & 3 ‘technicians’ who are having issues with the required test. Info from the ‘Test Company’ indicates <50% pass rates.
Personally, I would have no issue with a provisional license, based on the fact that the “Contractor” is 100% responsible for the individuals work performance.
A basic short synopsis of what is required here in NJ is:
To perform electrical contracting for $$$ you need a NJ Electrical Contractor License, and a NJ Electrical Contracting Business Permit. Now approaching 19000 issued.
You MUST have the BP, to legally perform electrical work for $$$. BP requires a bond, insurance proof, etc. The license holder is 100% responsible for all work performed by his employees, who are NOT required to have any license, or ‘card’.
There are guys who have licenses that work for contractors as employees, others who are IBEW members (Journeymen, Foremen, etc).
To pull a permit, it must be the licensed contractor, with his signature and seal.
Will giving a provisional license without passing a test be of any benefit to the people of Kentucky??? Can a person with the provisional license do work & get permits?? Is the ‘contractor’ In the article responsible for the work his “electricians’ perform?
