how can i become a licensed electrician?

Q. i live in north jersey how or where can i learn to become a licensed electrician. i know nothing at all. how can i start? i dont have money so dont say go to school.. Please help!

asked by djfree3000

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A. Contact the local IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) You will enter as an apprentice and they will train you and pay you as you work and are trained. It was the BEST thing I ever did and an now receiving a very nice monthly pension. It just gets deposited in my account every month and I don't have to do ANYTHING anymore to get it.

answered by Sophie Tucker

Things a first year Electrician Apprentice should know?

Q. A few weeks ago, I applied to the apprenticeship program with a local union, IEC, in Texas. They gave me a list of contractors to call, which Ive been calling for the past few weeks. I finally landed a job starting out as a helper with a large contractor. I have some construction experience but no electrical experience. My question was what are some things I should always keep in mind as a first year? If anyone has any other tips or suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

asked by Mark

A. it really depends on who you work for. as a 1st year apprentice, only knowledge u need is basic hand tools. Some companies will have u do grunt work like carrying ladders and passing tools to the journeyman and cleaning and stuff like that for a while. others will get you into the electrical work immediately and let you learn it. but as an entry level, you just need common sense and know how to use a tool. making an effort to learn about the trade is also a good thing and it will show them that you are serious and often they will bring you along a bit quicker.

answered by E

Will electricians repair wiring installed by unlicensed people?

Q. Hello I am having electrical problems and some of the wiring has been installed by other than licensed electricians. Will electricians work on it or just make me rip it all out first? Thanks. am in Georgia; dwelling is single family; am owner. House originally wired (section giving trouble) in Fifties by electrician. Other parts done by owner's father. Trying to resolve issue with frequent abnormal dimming of fluorescents in house when A/C window units and washing machine kick in.

asked by kturnerga

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A. They don't care who installed the wiring, but you will pay by the hour to bring the service up to code. If the wiring is from the 50's its time to upgrade your service. I just got mine upgraded last year. BTW: It's normal for fluorescent lights to dim when large appliances startup.

answered by Charlie F

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A. In our state, if the existing wiring is legal, meaning safe and up to code, they will work on it. If not, legal, they will tear out and replace.

answered by cdpaso

A. I have gone behind quite a few people just like this. There are times when the work they have done is to dangerous to leave in place. Then there have been once or twice that the person who did the work should be an electrician. If you bought a house after having it inspected by a third-party inspector and passed it, only to have a city (or county) inspector says that the wiring needs replacing, you're out of luck. The city or county inspectors over-rule any others. If they ok'd the house as is, The wiring gets "grand-fathered" in. It really depends on how well or shotty the work is. Hope this helps

answered by EagleWatcher

A. Really not enough info.1)Is this a single family dwelling?2)Has your state adopted the International Residential Code w/State admendments? 3)Are you under NFPA70-National Electrical Code? If the answers are yes then the answer is this:The only person who can do electrical work is the owner of a single family dwelling or a licensed E-1 electrican or his workers under his control.The main point is that both require electrical permits before the work is started and inspection by the building dept., upon installation.In a lot of towns the Inspector will allow a licensed E-1 to certify the previous work that was done if the E-1 can see and test it.I would contact a licensed electrian to check it out and let you know what he has to do before he gets his permit.Your in a tough spot because if the illegal wire start a fire your insurance company can deny any claim you submit.Work with a good electrian and your building dept.,to solve your problem.GL

answered by Lionman

A. If they didn't, who would? But, an electrician has to be sure that the work he did is safe, so if he finds that he can't make it safe without tearing stuff out, then that's what he has to do. With wiring that old, it's very likely that you just don't have enough of it for modern demands. I'd call an electrician and at least have him assess it. Sometimes, you can find electricians who are licensed and all but will work a bit cheaper in their spare time if they have steady work elsewhere. Ask around, check local ads and bulletin boards.

answered by Karen L

looking for a general contractor/electrician/foundation speacialist in Charleston, WV area?

Q. Buying a house, and the home inspection has uncovered some potential issues. It's been a real pain in the butt to get someone to go out and review the inspector's findings. I have posted the report with pictures on profiles.yahoo.com/chuckynjwvu The projectis very time-sensetive. I need to know if I should even bother buying that house. Thanks

asked by chuckynjwvu

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A. Try the link below and start calling numbers, someone will know someone that can help you. Good luck. At the very least, the problems involved should save you enough money to put towards resolving the issues. If you don't feel comfortable, move on. Buying a home is a 30 year investment, and the market value will increase, unless it BURNS to the ground. I tried to look at your pictures but the files won't open. You may need to retry, or e-mail them to me, I'll take a look and give you an opinion. Background: In and around construction my whole life, 3 years working for Connectiv, 2 years in school studying electrical construction, 15 years flooring, commercial and residential, 2 years as production manager for a mold remediation, fire and water damage restoration company, currently the division manager of a large flooring distributor / contractor. Electric, plumbing, framing, concrete, damage that can result from fire and water, and poor workmanship. I can't fix it for you. But I'll give you an honest professional evaluation.

answered by fearjar

What is the best laser level for electricians and the cheapest?

Q. I know it is not needed but it would be very helpful. If any one has a favorite then please let me know!

asked by bndyon

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A. Since this is a special tool, it is whatever the company provides. By our contract, it is not part of my tool list.

answered by Jim W

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A. Never bothered with laser levels myself. Cheapest level is a length of plastic tube and some sticky tape & pencil.

answered by Girlie Electrics

What questions do you ask an electrician who is helping install outlets?

Q. What kind of insurance and credentialing should an electrician have to install bathroom outlets and move some of the wires in the wall from one bathroom counter over head light to two over headlights over the two sinks? What kind of insurance, bonding, contracts etc should we be looking for? Thanks

asked by Dog Rescuer

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A. if he is lic by the state , or works for a company he has to have insurance, and be bonded if not don,t let him do the work

answered by William B

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A. Did you hire an individual or a contractor? If individual, the electrician should carry a state license or journeyman card. He should carry workman's comp and liability insurance. You can ask to see the certificates at the time of signing a contract. For a job this small, however, there may not be an official contract. If he gave you an estimate or proposal, and you both sign it, it becomes a binding agreement. Ask to see his insurance info before you sign the proposal and you are good to go. Hope this helps.

answered by woodtick314

I want to join the local 3 electricians union how do i do that?

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A. welp you could find out by checking this site http://www.electricianweb.com/ it might have the answer for you.

answered by Jessica L

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A. Most areas only have one. All you have to do is sign up and pay the monthly fees

answered by Carl_the_Truth

The role of a contracts manager working for an electrical contracting company is to?

Q. a. take charge of all apprenticeship/Trainee contracts b. ensure contract deadlines are met c. check the profits of the main contractor d. deliver materials and staff to the contract site

asked by BigDavez

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A. Answer B

answered by Just William

How much should it cost to have an electrician inspect a new service install?

Q. I put in a 125 amp service. I needed an electrician to sign off before the city inspector will look at it. I got a bill charging $475 for an hour's work. Is this at all reasonable?

asked by Brian Cheverie

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A. Depends on where you live and what the county requires the electrician to do. If he has to actually fie a permit under his license the yes it could be about right. I am licensed Electric in my state and I charge 125 dollars to do inspections here I am there an hour or 15 minutes. We require a permit fee if needed in the county they range form 25 dollars to one hindered dollars above the cost of the inspection.So if they did the work properly and it is meeting all code requirements then it could be 150 dollars to 225 dollars just to pull in the drive and inspect. If the work needs to be re done and does not meet code then if we have to come back out another 125 bucks In most cases they can repair or fix the problem if not to bad while I am there. I know you may think this is outrageous but remember we the licensed people have to put our license on the line to accept liability. In most cases it is 4 or 5 years to get a masters license and then you have to have liability insurance as well. This is a skilled trade that requires knowledge every three years and schooling for me anyway to keep up with all new codes.

answered by Patrick M

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A. I paid $600 a few years ago, including wiring my service box to the meter. There was a some materials involved, because my box was not right near the meter. A couple hours. I also had a real hard time getting some one to do that small a job, as the housing boom was on at the time, and they were all on big jobs. I must have had to make a dozen calls. The Electricians is putting his license on the line, inspecting that you have done the work correctly. You are paying for his insurance also, since in case of fire, you could sue him, saying he signed off on it, if there was a problem he didnt see it ,he must be a moron, its all his fault, he didnt inspect properly, blah blah blah. His license was required before the elec company would connect me to the grid. Dunno what part of the country you are in. I wasnt thrilled to pay $600 either :(

answered by L L ツ

A. That is fairly reasonable since what you are actually paying for is not his time to look at it but his liability to sign off on it.

answered by NubbY