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=Electrician vs Electrical Contractor= | |||
*Difference between the two - [https://expresselectricalservices.com/the-difference-between-an-electrical-contractor-and-an-electrician/#:~:text=While%20an%20electrician%20may%20physically,and%20maintenance%20of%20electrical%20systems.] | |||
*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 - [https://www.trade-schools.net/pinnacle-career-institute-online/thank-you] | *Apprenticeship - HVAC technician - [https://www.trade-schools.net/pinnacle-career-institute-online/thank-you] | ||
*HVAC license - [https://extension.missouri.edu/find-your-interest/business-and-community/business-development/] | |||
*Electrical Contractor License in Missouri - [https://www.nccer.org/news-research/reciprocity-map]. | |||
*There are no state license requirements in Missouri, only local level [https://www.nextinsurance.com/blog/electrician-licensing-requirements/] | |||
=HVAC= | |||
*Apprenticeship - HVAC technician - [https://www.trade-schools.net/pinnacle-career-institute-online/thank-you] | |||
*HVAC license - [https://extension.missouri.edu/find-your-interest/business-and-community/business-development/] | |||
*HVAC application - takes 5 minutes - [https://server14.orbund.com/einstein-freshair/application/online_application_form.jsp?id=89&aid=95&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=214307354&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_yD-Ue5_0ZshP9bMvkEmLl2f85tv4wNjtj5doC4AQGZ85ZnN2kWXKOQSr7h-IkQILuZC4yd_-YXEiFHUQM4VH0tXOqhUJu51ktVIhIWFuDRaWHMrw&utm_content=214307354&utm_source=hs_automation] | |||
=License Requirements= | |||
*Some cities do not require a license for electrical contractors. [https://pr.mo.gov/electricalcontractors-FAQ-Contractors.asp] | |||
*Can an electrical contractor company have part time employees? | |||
*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 employ. [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/FAQ's_for_Contractors.pdf]. Ie, unlicensed individuals may do licensed electrical work. | |||
*An electrician or electrical contractor business license is not the same thing as a general contractor's license. [https://pr.mo.gov/boards/electrical/FAQ's_for_Contractors.pdf]. Can an electrical contractor business license be given to a business that has a part time master electrician? | |||
*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 have (not be) a master electrician [https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/building_regulations/Electrical.php]. There appears to be no requirement on full-time status of the master electrician. | |||
*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 [https://www.nextinsurance.com/blog/electrician-licensing-requirements/] | |||
*Some counties don't require a license from electricians [https://www.housecallpro.com/working-in-the-trades/electrician-licensing/missouri/] | |||
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=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. | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 12 August 2023
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 electrical contractors. [9]
- Can an electrical contractor company have part time employees?
- 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 employ. [10]. Ie, unlicensed individuals may do licensed electrical work.
- An electrician or electrical contractor business license is not the same thing as a general contractor's license. [11]. Can an electrical contractor business license be given to a business that has a part time master electrician?
- Electrical contractor, Journeyman Electrician, and Master Electrician licenses are 3 licenses that exist [12]. There are local licenses for the above, and a statewide license for an Electrical Contractor. Statewide license has more requirements - [13].
- Electrical contractor license in Jefferson City, for example, requires applicant to have (not be) a master electrician [14]. There appears to be no requirement on full-time status of the master electrician.
- 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 [15]
- Some counties don't require a license from electricians [16]
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.