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*Some cities do not require a license for general contractors. [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/FAQ's_for_Contractors.pdf] | *Some cities do not require a license for general contractors. [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/FAQ's_for_Contractors.pdf] | ||
*An individual in a company can be engaged in licensed electrical contracting work without the individual having a license if the company has a statewide-licensed electrical contractor in its sole employ. [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/FAQ's_for_Contractors.pdf]. | *An individual in a company can be engaged in licensed electrical contracting work without the individual having a license if the company has a statewide-licensed electrical contractor in its sole employ. [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/FAQ's_for_Contractors.pdf]. Ie, unlicensed individuals may do licensed electrical work. | ||
*Electrical contractor, Journeyman Electrician, and Master Electrician licenses are 3 licenses that exist [https://www.nextinsurance.com/blog/electrician-licensing-requirements/]. There are local licenses for the above, and a statewide license for an Electrical Contractor. Statewide license has more requirements - [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/Application-Instructions.pdf]. | *Electrical contractor, Journeyman Electrician, and Master Electrician licenses are 3 licenses that exist [https://www.nextinsurance.com/blog/electrician-licensing-requirements/]. There are local licenses for the above, and a statewide license for an Electrical Contractor. Statewide license has more requirements - [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/Application-Instructions.pdf]. | ||
*Electrical contractor license in Jefferson City, for example, requires applicant to be a master electrician [https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/building_regulations/Electrical.php]. | *Electrical contractor license in Jefferson City, for example, requires applicant to be a master electrician [https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/building_regulations/Electrical.php]. | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 30 August 2022
Electrician vs Electrical Contractor
- Difference between the two - [1]
- Does an electrician signing on to a house build have to be a master electrician, or can they be a journeyman or apprentice?
Electrician
- Apprenticeship - HVAC technician - [2]
- HVAC license - [3]
- Electrical Contractor License in Missouri - [4].
- There are no state license requirements in Missouri, only local level [5]
HVAC
License Requirements
- Some cities do not require a license for general contractors. [9]
- An individual in a company can be engaged in licensed electrical contracting work without the individual having a license if the company has a statewide-licensed electrical contractor in its sole employ. [10]. Ie, unlicensed individuals may do licensed electrical work.
- Electrical contractor, Journeyman Electrician, and Master Electrician licenses are 3 licenses that exist [11]. There are local licenses for the above, and a statewide license for an Electrical Contractor. Statewide license has more requirements - [12].
- Electrical contractor license in Jefferson City, for example, requires applicant to be a master electrician [13].
- Online it says 5 years of full time work and 500-1000 hours of classroom instruction are needed for master electricians.
- On-the-job experience can substitute for classroom [14]
Inquiry
Hello,
I would like to get an electrical contractor license. Can you please send me information on the requirements? And how I would go about applying for Missouri? Is there also a nationwide license?
Thanks.