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*Some cities do not require a license for | *Some cities do not require a license for electrical contractors. [https://pr.mo.gov/electricalcontractors-FAQ-Contractors.asp] | ||
*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 | *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, 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 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. | *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/] | *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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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.